UUCP Compass

April: Living a Life of Wisdom

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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FEATURED THIS WEEK

Traveling 2nd Fridays: ARCOSANTI, COSANTI, AND SOLERI - Lynne Haeseler performing with Jeff Stein

Friday, April 11, at 7:00 PM

Cosanti, founded 50 years ago by the architect Paolo Soleri, comes from two Italian words: "Cosa" meaning things and "anti" meaning before. Before things. Cosanti, a place before things, is an urban research foundation for ideas. Located in the heart of Paradise Valley, it is where Soleri lived and worked. Arcosanti is an urban laboratory focused on innovative design, community and environmental accountability. Built by over 7,000 volunteers since the commencement of the project in 1970, Arcosanti provides various mixed-use buildings with the goal to actively pursue lean alternatives to urban sprawl based on Paolo Soleri's theory of compact city design. Call Barbara Cawthorne with questions at 480-994-1452.

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THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

April 6: Wisdom Without Easy Answers

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray

What is wisdom and 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.

NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 & 11:15 AM

April 13: Finding Wisdom from Adversity

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray

Can we grow wise through adversity? We all face adversity and challenges, and researchers are finding that how we move through difficult situations can affect whether or not we grow in positive ways from the experiences or grow in negativity.

Share the Plate: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)

UUSC believes that all people have inherent dignity, power, and rights. In partnership, UUSC members, activists, and grassroots organizations throughout the world ensure that those fundamental human rights are realities for everyone. UUSC works specifically with people and communities who are denied their rights and who are not served by mainstream human rights organizations. Every day UUSC is taking action to advance a full array of human rights, which include forgotten conflicts and natural disasters. Find out more online.

Starting Point

Sunday, April 13, at 10:45 AM in the Lobby

Meet Rev. Linda Lawrence or one of our Welcoming Ministry Ambassadors and Anne Byrne, our Children's Ministry Director in the front foyer at 10:45 AM 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!

Welcoming Ministry (WM) Appreciation
Sunday

Sunday, April 13, after both services in the Johnson Room & Patio
In honor of our Welcoming Ministry volunteers, all are invited to enjoy cake and coffee in the Johnson Room after both services on April 13. There will be appreciation gifts for current Greeters and Ushers, and you will have an opportunity to learn more about what it takes to be a WM volunteer. Sign up to greet or usher and you'll receive a thank you gift, too!

FEATURED EVENTS

Phoenix Pride Parade

Saturday, April 5, at 10:00 AM

This Saturday morning, UUCP is marching with the other Phoenix UU congregations in the Phoenix Pride Parade. Please join us and show the Phoenix community that we are a congregation that welcomes all. Heather Benesh is coordinating our parade entry, so email her for more details about when and where to go in the morning. Benjie Messer and Igor Glenn will be coordinating music and singing as we march, so musicians who'd like to join the band should email Benjie.

View UUCP Nominations Online

The Nominating Committee will be nominating members for openings on the Board, the Nominating Committee and the UU Foundation Board in the June Annual Meeting. Please click here for the announcement of the nominees. The nominees will also be announced in the May 2014 Horizons newsletter.

Featured Activity Group:
Young Adult Small Group

Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 PM in Annex C

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!

Thursday Night is Community Night

Thursday, April 10, at 6:00PM in the Johnson Room

We look forward to seeing you at Community Night this Thursday. The main dish 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 6:30 PM.

PSWD District Assembly

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. 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.

VUU Family Prescott Retreat at Pine Summit Camp

Registration dates: April 6 - April 27
Come spend the weekend of May 2 - 4 with Valley UU friends in the woods of Prescott. Besides being located in a beautiful forest, Pine Summit Camp has a mini-golf course, basketball and volleyball courts and an enclosed gym with a rock wall and a low-tech game room. Workshops are led by fellow retreaters willing to share their talents, interests and passions. For more info, email Nancy Stillings, or call 480-540-3473.

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.

Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions.

-- Eckhart Tolle, Stillness Speaks