UUCP Compass

March: Living a Life of Joy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

There is a lot more to do at UUCP! For a complete listing, check out the Calendar of Events. Click here for a list view, or here to view it as a grid.

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THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

March 23: Finding Joy in the Journey

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray

The road to joy runs right through pain. The wisest teachers remind us that joy is not to be found in denial or silencing our struggles. Indeed, the true intensity of joy is something that comes mysteriously alongside the honest reckoning with life's pain.

NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

March 30: How Joy Grows

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray

Discovering sources of joy is the first step to growing more joy in our own lives. One secret is that giving and sharing helps joy grow.

Information Session - "UUCP Becomes a Teaching Congregation"

Join the Intern Ministry Task Force on Sunday, March 30 after each service in the Meditation Garden to learn how UUCP might become a teaching congregation. For more information, email Susan Goldsmith or call her at 602-840-8229.

FEATURED EVENTS

Wine Tasting - You're Invited!

Saturday, March 29, at 7:00 PM

UUCP's Board of Trustees invites you to a wine tasting on Saturday, March 29, at Sarah and Mat Montgomery's modern, loft-style home in central Phoenix. Enjoy an evening of delightful conversation while we sample some of our board members' favorite wines. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served. Enjoy a candlelight toast on the rooftop patio with views of Camelback Mountain and downtown Phoenix. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for UU oenophiles and gourmands. Cheers! Tickets are available for $20 each, and the proceeds benefit UUCP. Please register online or call Kristina at 602-840-8400 x201 to reserve your tickets now.

Pathway to Membership (PTM)

Thursday, April 3 & 10, at 6:45 PM

Join us for the spring Pathways to Membership information series. We begin in the Johnson Room at 6:00 PM with Community Night supper and start our meeting promptly at 6:45 PM, ending by 8:30 PM. This is a great way to learn about UUCP and get your questions about membership answered in a fun, no-pressure environment. No cost. Free childcare. Sign up online here. You can also email Linda Lawrence with questions or call 602-840-8400, Ext. 204.

Phoenix Pride Parade

Saturday, April 5, at 10:00 AM

Dust off your sneakers, grab your Standing on the Side of Love shirt and rainbow accessories- it's time for the annual Phoenix Pride Parade! Parade steps off at 10:00 AM at 3rd Street and Thomas. Benjie Messer and Igor Glenn are going to coordinate a fun musical band that will play music for the march. Any interested instrumentalists can email Benjie.

Click here to sign up and get updates on what to bring, where to meet, etc.

PSWD District Assembly registration now open

Friday, April 25th, & Saturday, April 26th, San Diego, CA

The PSWD District Assembly offers worship, workshops, youth bridging ceremonies, and the district business meeting. Rev. Meg Riley, Senior Minister of the Church of the Larger Fellowship will be the keynote speaker. UUCP's own Heidi Parmenter will be presenting a workshop on "Creating a Valuable Office Volunteer Staff." For a full listing of the schedule of events and workshops visit the PSWD's website . Please note: register for the assembly by April 4 to receive the lower rates. Childcare is provided for infants to 5-year olds for no extra cost. Home hospitality is also available for a lower rate and benefits the First UU Church.

Thursday Night is Community Night

Thursday, March 27, at 6:00PM in the Johnson Room

We look forward to seeing you at Community Night this Thursday. The main dish will be ham, plus macaroni & cheese for $3/person or $7/family. Please bring a side dish to share if you are able.

Chalice Kids starts at 6:30 PM.

General Assembly Registration is Open

A core purpose of our faith is to help people grow in spirit and in service. This year's Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly theme is "Love Reaches Out." It will take place in Providence, Rhode Island on June 25-29. We encourage you to register and reserve housing at the UUA website.

Featured Activity Group:
Young Adult Small Group

Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 PM

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 6:30 PM for conversation and an opportunity to meet other young adults. A Small Group Ministry is a gathering of 6 - 15 people who make the commitment to meet regularly in order to get to know people and themselves more deeply, to share experiences and engage in respectful conversations about a wide variety of topics related to monthly worship themes and UU values. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you'd like to join us, email or call the office at 602-840-8400, Ext. 200. See you there!

We need joy as we need air.

We need love as we need water.

We need each other as we need the earth we share.

-Maya Angelou