UUCP Compass 
July:  Living the Life of a Seeker
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

Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

"Florence Project," a way to assist unaccompanied immigrant children Some UUCP members/friends wish to help the unaccompanied immigrant children detained in Arizona. There is no public-defender system for migrants, but your tax-deductible donation can help provide life-saving legal assistance to these children. To donate, go to this link and click on the "Donate" button on the right side of the web page. Donations help with direct case costs ($350-$500 per child seeking a visa) associated legal costs and social services programs that give extra support to the most vulnerable. 
THIS SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
July 20:  Seeking Truth
Service leader: Rev. Linda Lawrence
Is the answer, as the saying goes, always to question? When does the questioning ever stop -- or doesn't it? How do you know when or whether to be content with the truth you've found?
Travel to India with the World Travelers

Arrivederci Italy, we are off to India this week. Our summer religious education program for children includes visits to countries all over the world to sample local culture, food, crafts and art.  Last week was Italy, and now we visit India. Our tour guides  this week  are the Mother-Son duo of Marlene Tromp and Jacob Tromp-Chacko. In this class, the kids will explore Indian culture, people and foods.  We will touch on the landscape, animals, languages and religions in India through coloring pages and a slideshow. We will learn about Mehndi, which is a Vedic custom meant to "awaken the inner light," and practice Mehndi with real henna and (for our smaller children) temporary tattoos. 
NEXT SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
July 27:  Bluegrass Gospel
Service leader: Anne Byrne, Director of Children's Ministries
Bluegrass music has its roots in the music brought to America by immigrants from Ireland, Scotland and England, as well as African American gospel music and blues. Characterized by acoustic string instruments and vocal harmonies, bluegrass gospel music is a distinctive form of praise to life after death and living a holy life in the here and now. Join the Heretics, a band of UUCP members (Anne Byrne, Bonnie and Dave Cunningham, Fred Garza and Dave Bellama) in honoring and celebrating bluegrass gospel at this music service.
FEATURED EVENTS

Connie's Farewell Party

Saturday, July 26, at 4:00 PM
Our beloved choir director, Connie Jahrmarkt, is resigning at the end of July. Please join us in the sanctuary at 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, to thank and appreciate Connie for her sixteen years of wonderful service at UUCP! This farewell party is also a last chance for us to make music with Connie while she's working at UUCP, so bring your voices, your instruments and your ears. (And if you bring your appetite, we will have some refreshing snacks.)

As Connie leaves, one of the most important things we can do is honor and appreciate her fully. Many of you will do that individually, and the congregation will also be giving Connie a financial gift. If you would like to contribute to this gift, just write a tax deductible check to the congregation and note "for Connie" in the memo line. Please be in touch with Benjie Messer if you have any questions about Connie's farewell party, and with Heidi Parmenter about contributing to the gift.

Addiction Discussion Group Time Change

The Addiction Discussion Group will meet at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, to allow the group to attend Connie's Farewell Party.

This addictions support group meets to discuss various compulsive and addictive behaviors. We provide a safe haven to discuss how our week has been and to talk openly about our spiritual beliefs. It is designed for those with stable recovery (we ask for 6 months of sobriety.) For more information, call Gene at 480-361-9067.
Summer Adult Faith Development Opportunity:  Filling Quickly
Sundays, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 from 9:00 - 10:15 AM    
This class is filling quickly- reserve your spot today!

As a complement to our summer theme of seeking, Nathan Greene will lead an Adult Faith Development discussion of Unifying Truths of the World's Religions: Practical Principles for Living and Loving in Peace by C. David Lundburg. Register online or by calling Jill at 602-840-8400 x201. The book is available at Amazon:  a few will be available the first day of class. There is a $10 fee for this class.

Reminder:  Members & Friends Art Show Coming Soon 

The Members & Friends Art Show is coming!  The Sanctuary Team will be setting up this show September 6, 2014. Now is the time to begin preparing your paintings, and other hangable art for display-we look forward to seeing the exciting pieces that you will share with our community this year!  For forms and information email Ann Bixel, Member and Friends Show Chair, or call her at 480-782-5888.

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
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.

A soul that longs for something is a soul that is growing - one way or another, smaller or larger. What have your longings done to your life and its horizons - broadened them or crippled them?  

--  Joan Chittister, The Psalms