UUCP Compass 
May:  Living a Life of Dignity
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FEATURED THIS WEEK
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. 
THIS 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.
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. We have extended childcare hours this Sunday to accomodate these meetings.
New Day Meal Service

5:00 PM at the UMOM New Day Center 

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 him at 602-488-1188.
NEXT SUNDAY, ONE SERVICE AT 10:30 AM
May 11: Why are You You
Service Leader: UUCP's Youth Ministry
This service is an opportunity for our young religious Unitarian Universalists to share their wisdom and their questions about identity.
Starting Point
9:45 AM on May 11 in the Lobby
Meet one of our Welcoming Ministry Ambassadors,  and Anne Byrne, our Children's Ministry Director 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! 
Share the Plate: de Benneville Youth Scholarships
De Benneville Pines is a retreat and conference center located in the San Bernardino National Forest about 90 miles east of Los Angeles.  The camp is surrounded by forest.  It is affiliated with the Pacific Southwest District of the UUA and provides camps and retreat weekends for all ages.  Our high schoolers have asked that we donate the Share the Plate collection this month to the Student Scholarship program, which allows all UU youth the opportunity to enjoy the camp.  
FEATURED EVENTS
Home and Garden Team News
Bill Mee, chair
Bonnie Cunningham, color and design
Dave Cunningham, design, construction and sound
Dale Fisher, computers, painting
Lois Fisher, logistics, volunteers, communications

Here's what's happening. Installation of the new carpet has just been completed and it looks great.  New chairs will be shipping from California on May 20 and should be here a few days later.  The old chairs will be donated to Arcosanti and to three immigration support groups. The accessibility construction is expected in July after camp ends.  The next step in Sanctuary sound enhancement will be acoustic measurements after the new chairs are in place.  The team is extremely grateful to everyone who helped empty and restore the Sanctuary, lobby, and offices.

Please remember that we have a suggestion box on the counter of Office 2.  We have received some excellent suggestions and some funny ones. Here are a few quick responses:  Several people asked about blocking the bright light from the tall window behind the choir, we researching this.  The ceiling lights which are out in the restrooms is a problem with the fixtures and Porter Construction is following up.  In the kitchen we will be doing some painting and sprucing up the bulletin boards.  We are going to have a 1950 style kitchen shower (more news coming).  The Meditation Garden has been cleaned up and replanted, no other changes are planned.  No, we do not intend to plant any oleanders on our property.  Yes, please keep the ideas and suggestions coming. 
Fundraising Soirée at Gerry Kato and Bennett MacKinney's
Now with updated registration link!
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 or by calling the office 602-840-8400 x201.
Summer Community Night Potlucks

We have fun, all ages events planned for our summer Community Night Potlucks. We invite your children to participate. Chalice Kids begins again in the fall.

June 5 - Games Night

July 3 - Barbeque and Ice Cream Social
August 7 - Diversity Dinner
September 4 - Welcome Back Potluck

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.
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! 
Featured Group:  Traveling 2nd Fridays
7:00 to 8:00 PM on May 9 in the Sanctuary
Jan Snyder will present "Africa:  In Front of and Behind the Scenes."  He will be sharing photos and stories of  Africa including sights both common and uncommon to the traditional African Traveler.  This presentation will represent a collection of experiences from multiple excursions starting in the 60's in Africa when he and his wife more recently lived in a village in Malawi.  Call Barbara Cawthorne at (480) 994-1452 with questions.
A wise man has dignity without pride; 
a fool has pride without dignity.
 - Confucius