UUCP Compass 
February:  Living a Life of Loving Kindness
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FEATURED THIS WEEK
Lynne Haeseler and Dave Fox Performance
Enjoy an afternoon program of jazz with composer and pianist Dave Fox, Sunday, February 16 at 4:00PM in the sanctuary. Dr. Fox is head of the jazz program at Greensboro College in North Carolina and is touring the West Coast with a stop in Phoenix!  Since 2004, Dave released a series of critically-acclaimed recordings in the jazz world, including Gatewalk, If These Songs Could Talk, and Home Again. A coffee/tea reception follows the program. Dave will also be guest musician for February 16 Sunday services. Admission at the door: $10, partial fundraiser for UUCP.
THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15AM

February 9: Warm Hearts in a Cold Universe

Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
The theme for this service was chosen by our "Choose the Sermon" auction winner, Richard Plattner. 

Starting Point on February 9 at 10:45AM

Meet one of our Welcoming Ministry Ambassadors, Jenny Jones, and our Children's Ministry Director, Anne Byrne, in the front foyer at 10:45 for a brief tour of our campus.  You will have a chance to learn about our programs and ask questions in this informal introduction to UUCP.  No sign up.  Just show up! 

Board Chat on February 9 at 10:30AM

This Sunday at 10:45AM in Annex A, the Board of Trustees invites you to the next session in our series of conversations intended to increase engagement throughout the congregation.  While previous sessions have been open dialogs allowing for questions or conversations on any variety of topics, in February the Board will be presenting a briefing, "Why Size Matters: the Joys and Challenges of a Growing Congregation".  This is an adaptation of a presentation that has been given to both the Board and the Council, and it will touch on topics of Governance, Organizational Structure, Staffing, Communications, and the changing nature of managing a congregation as it grows through various size categories.  It will be interesting and educational - and fun!  If you ever wanted to know more about what goes in to Congregational leadership and management, please join us!  Questions or comments?  Email Linda Bellantoni or call her at 602-626-5889.
NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15AM
February 16:  Lessons in Love
Service Leader:  Rev. Roger Bertschausen
Drawing on Greek mythology, contemporary plays, movies, and Johnny Cash, Roger will explore lessons about love.     
Guest Minister: The Rev. Roger Bertschausen is the Senior Minister of the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Appleton, Wisconsin.  He has served there since 1990.  During his ministry, the congregation has grown from 100 to 675 members. Roger has been involved in numerous roles in his district, the UU Ministers Association, the UU Partner Church Council, and has focused particularly on diversity and multiculturalism organizations in Appleton.
Lynne Haeseler and Dave Fox Performance
February 16 at 4PM in the Sanctuary. See article above.
FEATURED EVENTS
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. 
Weather: An Atmospheric Cabaret
This year's cabaret will feature songs of sunshine, stormy dances and rainy-day blues. RSVP to Benjie for childcare for kids too young to watch the show. Dinner will not be served, but snacks are included, and desserts and drinks will be available for purchase. You can buy tickets from members of our choir or on our website. Admission is $10 for an individual or $25 for a family. Everyone is invited, so please save the date- Saturday, February 22!
Open Small Group Ministry
Join us for the Open Small Group Ministry on Thursday, February 20th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Annex H. You are invited to do something kind and loving for yourself!  Come to the guided discussion of loving-kindness to listen and/or share ideas, to laugh, to be inspired, and to get to know other members of our community in a safe, caring environment.  Contact Gary if you have any questions. 
OWL for 5th and 6th Grade 
Beginning March 2, this eight session Our Whole Lives sexuality education program for 5th and 6th grades focuses on the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Participants will examine topics such as values and sexuality, communication, and decision making. Each session includes a homework activity for parents and children to complete together. For youth already enrolled in Sunday School, there is no charge. For new youth, the fee is $40. There will be a mandatory parent orientation on Sunday, February 23 at 9:45AM or Thursday, February 27 at 6:30PM. Email Director Anne with questions or call her at 602-840-8400 x233. Register online via the link, or on our website.
Thursday Night is Community Night
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Join us in welcoming prospective new members this Thursday, February 13, at 6:00PM in the Johnson Room. 

 

This week's entree will be pizza and salad for $3/person or $7/family. Please bring a side dish to share if you are able. 

 

Chalice Kids starts at 6:30PM.
Annual Prescott Family Retreat
Save the Date for the 2014 Annual Family Prescott Retreat May 2 through 4, 2014! Valley UU invites UUCP families to join them at the annual UU family retreat in Prescott.  In May 2014 we'll once again enjoy a fun time in the woods at Pine Summit Camp. Besides being located in a beautiful forest, they have a mini-golf course, basketball and volleyball courts, and an enclosed gym with a rock climbing wall, basketball courts and a low-tech game room.  Please add this fun retreat to your calendar. Contact: Nancy Stillings.
Featured Group:  Traveling 2nd Fridays
Curious about Traveling 2nd Fridays?   Join us for our travel program from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the UUCP sanctuary on  February 14 (the 2nd Friday) with Switzerland by Bill & Joy Mee.  Snowcapped mountains, gushing waterfalls and streams, sparkling lakes, colorful meadows, raging river gorges, and quaint Alpine villages highlight Bill and Joy's tour of cities and scenery in Switzerland in June 2013. Call Barbara Cawthorne with questions at 480-994-1452.

"I try to use unconditional love in small amounts, she said, so people really appreciate it.  The rest of the time, I just try not to yell." - Brian Andreas