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July:  Living the Life of a Seeker
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FEATURED THIS WEEK

World Travelers Visit the USA

We have visited Egypt, Ireland, and Malaysia, and now, our World Travelers will visit our very own USA.  Our summer religious education program for children includes visits to countries all over the world to sample local culture, food, crafts and art.  Our tour guide this week is Director Anne. We will go back in time to consider the Declaration of Independence, sign on to our own declaration of beliefs, learn about Unitarians from history who helped shape this country, sample some iconic American food and make Statue of Liberty crowns and torches. For more information or to volunteer to help out, contact Noel Arring.
THIS SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
July 6:  The People, Yes!
Service leaders:  Rev. Linda and Gary Lawrence
Carl Sandburg's book-length poem was published in 1936 during the Great Depression. Written in the language of everyday people, its humor and themes resonate even today. On this Independence Day weekend, we use Sandburg's work to celebrate American perseverance in the face of hardship.
New Day Meal Service
Sunday, July 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 him at 602-488-1188.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
July 13:  Called to Curiosity 

Service Leader:  Donna Featherston
Einstein said: "Never lose a holy curiosity."  As UUs who affirm a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, you could say that we are a people called to curiosity.  But there's a reason for the saying "curiosity killed the cat"-curiosity can take us to difficult places and getting outside of our comfort zone can leave us feeling groundless. We'll contemplate developing a healthy curiosity and how curiosity can help us form vital connections with others. 
Share the Plate:  Circulo de Amigas
Circulo de Amigas is a non-profit organization based in California and dedicated to the advancement of young women, particularly through education, in Jinotega, Hondoras. UUCP has a long history of supporting Circulo, including sponsoring students, purchasing equipment and traveling to the center. Many of Circulo's founders and staff are UUs. Donations to Circulo go entirely toward the running of the center in Jinotega. All U.S. operations are staffed by volunteers.  Next Sunday, all undesignated offerings will be donated to Circulo de Amigas.
FEATURED EVENTS

Summer Community Night Potlucks

First Thursdays, May - September, at 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
Aug. 7 - Diversity Dinner
Sept. 4 - Welcome Back Potluck

Poikílos Now Accepting Longer Works!

Deadline for submissions is September 1. Poikilos will be published in October. Attention writers planning to submit poems and essays for our Poikílos Journal 2014:  We will be able take longer submissions for the Poikílos Journal this year. You are no longer restricted to 3 pages for poems or 4 pages for stories and essays as you were in the past.  Beginning and intermediate writers are encouraged to participate.  Deadline September 1.  Questions Call Editor Tish Gauntt 602-992-1563 or e-mail to: Ann Bixel.
Summer Small Group Openings 
small group ministry
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
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.

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We may fondly imagine that we are impartial seekers after truth, but with a few exceptions, to which I know that I don't belong, we are influenced -- and sometimes strongly -- by our personal bias; and we give our best thoughts to those ideas which we have to defend. -- August Krogh