UUCP Compass 
June:  Living a Life of Welcome
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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FEATURED THIS WEEK
Congregational Meeting on June 1
Notice for All Members - the Annual Meeting of the UUCP will be Sunday, June 1, at 11:45 AM (immediately following service).  We will elect new members to the Board of Trustees, the UU Foundation Board and the Nominating Committee and vote on the budget for next year.  There will also be a financial presentation and strategic implementation update.  
THIS SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
June 1:  Welcome Opens Doors
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray        Living a life of welcome is about curiosity, and a willingness to see what is easy to ignore.  When we live a life of welcome, we make room to live in the complexity and difficulty of life and its changes, challenges and injustices.  How can this spirit of welcome invite us closer to connecting and impacting our world? 
New Day Center Meal Service
Sunday, June 1, 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 him at 602-488-1188.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
June 8:  Welcoming All:  Hospitality as Spiritual Practice
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hospitality as a way of welcoming and meeting others can be a deep expression of our values, because hospitality at its best expresses our recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of all people.  How might we live this spirit of hospitality?  
Starting Point Tour
Sunday, June 8, at 9:45 AM in the Lobby
If you are interested in a brief tour of the UUCP campus and some introductory information about our congregation, please meet Membership Committee member Caroli Peterson in the front lobby at 9:45 am on Sunday, June 8th.
Share the Plate Sunday:  Arizona Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project
Arizona Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project (AZ-QUIP) empowers LGBTQ-identified undocumented people, youth, and allies through grassroots organizing, leadership development, education and advocacy.  QUIP spans the LGBTQ and immigrant rights movements with a goal of equality for all.  Initiatives include (among many others) "Double-Coming Out" Forums that are interactive and educational media, creating conversation as to how to integrate the UndocuQueer within immigration reform, as well as how to integrate the UndocuQueer within LGBTQ rights.  All offerings on June 8 not otherwise designated will go to AZ-QUIP.
FEATURED EVENTS
June Community Night
Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 PM
Please join us on Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 PM for a potluck dinner and fun and games.  Bring a dish to share with your fellow UU's or bring your own.  After dinner, we will have fun and games for all ages.  UUCP will provide games, and you are welcome to bring your own game.  We will have prizes for the winners.
Summer Small Group Openings 
Are you interested in staying involved at UUCP this summer?  Consider joining a Small Group as a way to connect with others on a deeper level.  The following groups are meeting during the summer months: 
Young Adult Small Group - 2nd Tuesdays of the month, 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM in Annex C
Open Small Group (drop-ins welcome) - 3rd Thursdays of the month, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Annex H
Adult Small Group - 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Annex B (on June 11 group meets at 2:15pm) 
Adult Small Group - 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Annex B

To sign up for a Small Group Ministry (except the Open Small Group), please email Ellie.
Last Chance for Fairly-Traded Coffee and Chocolate
We have a limited supply of delicious fairly-traded coffee and chocolate for sale at the table at the back of the Sanctuary.  We encourage you to stop by - your purchase supports both the growers and programs here at UUCP.
The Sanctuary Team is Recruiting Art Lovers and Helping Hands
Monday, June 2, at 7:00 PM
The Sanctuary Art Team for 2014-2015 will be meeting tomorrow June 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the UUCP office to plan art shows for the next program year. We want your ideas. Planning, organizing, and hanging art shows is a big job made manageable with many  helping hands!  There are many ways to help, from greeting artists and writing articles for Compass to hanging art. Help make the Sanctuary beautiful! Email the Sanctuary Team, call Ann at 480-782-5888, or just show up at 7:00 PM tomorrow!

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them-that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.    --Lao Tzu