UUCP Compass

January: Living a Life of Integrity

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FEATURED THIS WEEK

Pathway to Membership (PTM)

PTM will be on Thursday, Feb. 6 & 13 from 6:45 - 8:30 PM in the Johnson Room. Question! Explore! Meet other prospective new members! Learn more about UUCP! This two-part interactive series is led by our Ministers and the Membership Committee. Sign up at the Welcome Table on Sunday morning or call the office at 602-840-8400, Ext. 200. Let us know if you'll need childcare. An email or return phone call will confirm your enrollment in this free program.

THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15AM

January 26: The Integrity of Community

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray
The challenge of walking one's talk is not just an individual challenge. Communities, societies and entire countries can find themselves on a path that takes them further from their core values, further from what they profess to be true about themselves. Beyond individual integrity; how do we contribute to the integrity of our community and society.

Sunday is the Last Day to Contribute to the Mini Campaign!

Thank you to everyone who has already made a gift to the campaign. Remember, we have a $15,000 matching gift through this Sunday. Every gift - of any amount - will be doubled if made by the end of the day. Together we can make UUCP a more inviting, welcoming and accessible community! Click here to donate today. Click here to learn more about the campaign.

Congregational Meeting, 1/26 at 10:30AM

Please join the Board for our midyear Congregational Meeting January 26 at 10:30AM between services in the Sanctuary. All are welcome; childcare is provided.

NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15AM

February 2: Kindness Begins at Home (and with Self)

Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray Loving-kindness meditation and practices are used to help turn our minds of fear and anger and resentment, to love and openness. The practice encourages greater feelings of calm and peacefulness, a more positive outlook and greater happiness. But the practice always begins with directing this loving kindness first to the self.

New Day Meal Service

Live out the UU commitment to serving those in need by serving a meal to the residents of the UMOM New Day Center. Volunteers meet at the center at 5PM and help feed a nutritious meal to the 150 parents and children who are living at New Day and rebuilding their lives. This is a great opportunity for singles, couples, families with children (minimum age 8 years old) or interest groups here at UUCP to be of service, spend time with friends and make new ones. This is a one time, two hour commitment. Please contact Michael Hipps by email or call 602-488-1188.

FEATURED EVENTS

Arizona UU Choral Festival

The fourth annual Arizona UU Choral Festival is this Saturday, Jan. 25! Nearly 100 UU choir singers from around the state will join their voices in an all-music service at Valley UU Congregation this Saturday at 4:30pm. The service, "The Music of Water," is led collaboratively by UU Music and Choir Directors from around the state, including our own Connie Jahrmarkt and Benjie Messer. Please join us! Valley UU is at 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler AZ 85226.

UU Day at the AZ Legislature

February 17, 2014 - 10 AM - Senate Gallery

Giving Voice to UU Values. Unitarian Universalists from across the state will visit our state legislators to address issues and values that will impact the 2014 legislative session. Last year, over 140 UUs met with more than 20 legislators. We will gather at 10am in the 3rd floor Senate Gallery, 1700 West Washington. Sign up to attend here. Get more information here.

Thursday Night is Community Night

Come Enjoy Community Night on Thursdays at 6PM in the Johnson Room.

This week will be a true potluck, we all come together to make it a meal. Please bring a dish to share if you are able.

Chalice Kids starts at 6:30PM.

Couples Enrichment Workshop

Join us Thursdays, February 20 - March 27 at 6:30PM This is a workshop for couples who want to work on their relationship, regardless of how long they have been together. You will explore how to relate to each other and strengthen and rejuvenate your connection to each other. As you explore good couples relationships, you will also explore how to apply the 7 principles of UU to create a more compassionate and deepening connection to each other. Open to all who are in a committed relationship. Presented by Sam Kirkland and Michele Morgan. Register online, by email, or call 602-840-8400 x201. Sign up early- space is limited.

Young Adult Small Group Now Open

Now accepting new participants! If you identify yourself as a young adult over the age of 18, consider visiting the Young Adult Small Group Ministry the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:45 pm for conversation and an opportunity to meet other young adults. If you'd like to join us, register by email or call the office at 602-840-8400, Ext. 201. See you there!

New Small Group Now Open

Now accepting new participants! Join us from 7 to 8:30 PM in Annex B. The first meeting of the month follows the monthly worship theme (January is Integrity). The second meeting follows a theme of Becoming! Determining who you will become in the process of living. That discussion also includes the monthly worship theme as a part of the evaluation. Co-facilitators are Lee Bergmann and Joe Blankenship. Register by email or call 602-840-8400, Ext. 201 to sign up.

Featured Group: 2nd and 4th Saturdays Addictions Discussion Group

This addictions support group meets to discuss various compulsive and addictive behaviors. We provide a safe haven to discuss how our week has been and to talk openly about our spiritual beliefs. It is designed for those with stable recovery (we ask for 6 months of sobriety). Behaviors that qualify for the group are compulsive gambling, sex addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction including prescription pills, eating disorders including overeating, bulimia and anorexia, compulsive shopping, and workaholism. Your anonymity will be protected. The group is not appropriate for co-dependency or family and friends of addicts. We are not affiliated with any 12 step program, do not pass the basket, and do not say the Lord's prayer. Our only ritual is the lighting of the chalice. The only rule is to keep what we hear here here - hear hear! For more information, call Gene at 480-361-9067 or just show up on the 2nd or 4th Saturday at 4:30PM in Annex B.

"Never separate the life you live from the words you speak."-Paul Wellstone