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

UUCP Board Chat - What Next Year Will Look Like?

Sunday, May 4, 9:00-10:00 AM or 12:00-1:00 PM in the Johnson Room
What will next year's ministry look like? Based on the outcome of our Stewardship Campaign, we will need to make some changes in our goals for next year. Join the Board and Rev. Susan to hear how we are weighing priorities and changes for next year.

THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 AM &11:15 AM

April 27: So Many Questions!

Service Leader: David Weaver

People we think of as wise are typically inquisitive, thoughtful and open-spirited. They're not afraid to ask questions, and are able to live with questions that may not have immediate answers. But how does one discern what questions to ask?

NEXT SUNDAY, ONE SERVICE AT 10:30 AM

May 4: Religious Education Sunday

Service Leader: Susan Frederick-Gray & Anne Byrne
A sense of worth or dignity is often enhanced by teaching and learning. This Religious Education service will highlight how our teachers and students "Pass It On!" to one another. Our elementary-aged religious education students will share presentations of learning from the last year, and we will express appreciation to our volunteer teachers and advisors.

New Day Center Meal Service

Sunday, May 4, 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

UUCP Variety Hour

Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary
UUCP's Variety Hour is a low-key, all-ages, anything-goes chance to share something creative with our UUCP community, either by yourself or in a group. Tell a joke, sing a song, act out a skit, do a magic trick, recite a poem, play a musical instrument, pass around your photos, turn on a machine you built, do a dance, draw a picture, share some cookies from a recipe you created, etc. It's like a talent show, but there's no talent required- just an appreciation for what everyone has to offer. Non-performers are welcome to be there to enjoy and applaud our performers, of course! There's no need to sign up in advance, but if you have questions, please email Benjie Messer.

Annual Congregational Survey

We are excited to present to you the Annual Congregational Survey. We would love to hear from you! This survey will provide valuable feedback and reflection about the ministries at UUCP. This Annual Survey is a tool we will use to evaluate our Strategic Ends as well as create a baseline to track changes and improvements over time.

The survey should take 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Thank you very much for your time and your input! The deadline for completing the survey is May 12, 2014.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at 602-840-8400 x201.

Click here to take the survey!

Fundraising Soir�e at Gerry Kato and Bennett MacKinney's

Saturday, May 10, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Enjoy a special afternoon in the intimate setting of a house concert and the music by Schubert, accompanied with wine, appetizers, and tour of a unique contemporary home near the Mountain Preserve (40th street south of Shea). Featuring pianists Lynne Haeseler and Gerry Kato, clarinetist Carl Chivers and soprano Jayne Casselman. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple, and all money goes toward supporting UUCP ministries and programs. There are 32 tickets available. Please register online at UUCP's website or by calling the office 602-840-8400 x201.

2014 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly

Are you planning to attend GA in Providence this summer? Would you like to be a representative delegate for UUCP? If so, or if you would like to participate as an off-site delegate (from the comfort of your home or office) please send an email to Linda Bellantoni stating your interest by May 15th. Early registration deadline for GA with a discounted price is April 30th. Click on the picture for information about registration and off-site delegates:

House Party Fundraiser for Puente AZ

A generous local supporter is hosting a House Party Fundraiser for Puente Arizona on Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 PM. There will be a $20 cover at the door, all proceeds of which will go to Puente. Please consider joining them to learn more about their work, meet their organizers and members, and enjoy a festive night in support of the work they do to keep families together.

Please feel free to spread the word and invite others!

Thursday Night is Community Night

Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you at Community Night for a potluck before the Variety Hour. Please bring a dish to share. There is no Chalice Kids program, since everyone is invited to Variety Hour. See the above announcement for information about Variety Hour.

UUCP Family Choir Rehearsals Begin Soon

The UUCP Family Choir is back, and all UUCP children, youth, and their families are welcome to be a part of it. Our spring rehearsals are set for
Wednesday May 7, 6:00-6:45 PM
Saturday May 10, 12:00-12:45 PM
Wednesday May 14, 6:00-6:45 PM
Saturday May 17, 12:00-12:45 PM
Our spring performance will be at our all-music service on Sunday, May 18 (one service at 10:30 AM.) If you can't attend all of the rehearsals, just come to the ones you can. If you have any questions, please email choir director Connie Jahrmarkt.

Introduction to End of Life Planning

Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 PM
What should you know before you go? Wills, estate plans, future health care directives, and memorial service planning are all on the agenda for the End of Life Planning workshop being offered by the UU Foundation of Phoenix on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm - 8 pm in the Sanctuary. UUCP member Robert Back, Esq. and Rev. Linda Lawrence will be sharing some basic information on these topics and providing additional resources for further exploration. Please RSVP to Heidi by calling the office at 602-840-8400 x202 or emailing heidiparmenter@phoenixuu.org.

Memorial Day Camping Weekend at SAWUURA

Friday, May 23 - Monday, May 26, 2014
SAWUURA is our own UU 100-acre woods in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness near Young, AZ (about a four-hour drive from Phoenix.) Join dozens of other UUs during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxing weekend under the stars. Disconnect from your phones, computers, TVs and share meals, hikes, music and laughter with other nature-lovers. Meals are provided with the cost of registration, just bring snacks, drinks, and camping gear. Registration Fees: $45 per adult ($35 for SAWUURA members), $25 per child. Registration Due Date: Friday, May 16. Registration forms available online at www.sawuura.org. For more info please email Heidi Parmenter, SAWUURA Board Member, or call 602-840-8400 ext. 202.

We are wise only while in search of wisdom; when we imagine we have attained it, we are fools.

- Solomon ibn Gabriol