UUCP Compass

March: Living a Life of Joy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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FEATURED THIS WEEK

Pathway to Membership (PTM)

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

This is our last Pathway to Membership class before fall and your last chance to sign up for it! The PTM class is a no pressure, interactive opportunity to find out more about UUCP and get your questions about membership answered. No fee. Free childcare. Join us for Community Night dinner at 6:00 PM if you can!

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THIS 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 Ministerial Internship Committee 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.

NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

April 6: Wisdom Without Easy Answers

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray

What is wisdom? Is there a difference between wisdom and knowledge? Many wisdom stories are not about answers or facts, but rather how we look at the questions. Can wisdom be found in uncertainty?

New Day Center Meal Service

Sunday, April 6, at 5:00 PM
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 5:00 PM 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 (age 8+) 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 email Michael Hipps or call 602-488-1188.

FEATURED EVENTS

The Trail to End Deportations - April 2 to April 5

The immigrant rights movement continues with "The Trail to End Deportations" to expose the human cost of the detention and deportation system. Puente Arizona leaves from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 2035 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 2. Join UUs at ICE to send those walking the trail (including Sandy Weir) on their way. No RSVP is needed - just show up. The trail's end is a rally at the Eloy Detention Center on April 5. Email Sandy Weir or call her at 602-750-1526 for more information.

Thursday Night is Community Night

Thursday, April 3, at 6:00PM in the Johnson Room

We look forward to seeing you at Community Night this Thursday. The main dish will be baked chicken and pasta salad for $3/person or $7/family.

Please bring a side dish to share if you are able.

Chalice Kids starts at 6:30 PM.

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.

Young Adult Small Group

Tuesday, April 8, 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!

Featured Group: Travelling 2nd Fridays

Friday, April 11, at 7:00 PM
Join us for our travel program in the sanctuary with Lynne Haeseler & Jeff Stein presenting ARCOSANTI, COSANTI, AND SOLERI. Cosanti is an urban research foundation in Paradise Valley, where Soleri lived and worked. Arcosanti is an urban laboratory focused on innovative design, community and environmental accountability. Started in 1970 by over 7,000 volunteers, Arcosanti provides various mixed-use buildings, and its goal is to pursue alternatives to urban sprawl. Call Barbara Cawthorne with questions at 480-994-1452.

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.

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.

Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make for yourself. - Alice Walker