UUCP Compass
September:  Living a Life of Commitment
FEATURED THIS WEEK
Two Services Schedule Begins Sunday, September 14
This Sunday is our ingathering, and the service will be at 10:30 AM. Beginning September 14, there will be two services at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM.
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Love to sing? Join the Congregation Choir!
Wednesdays, at 7:00 PM, in the Sanctuary 
Love to sing? Want to try? September is a great time of year to join our Congregation Choir! We rehearse in the UUCP sanctuary on Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:00 PM and sing in every other Sunday service. Childcare is available for ages 4 and up.
THIS SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
September 7:  Multigenerational Water Communion teardrop_icon.gif Service:  Jumping In!
Service Leaders: Revs. Susan Frederick-Gray and Linda Lawrence, Anne Byrne and Benjie Messer
This all-ages service celebrates community. It's also our annual ingathering, a kick-off to the year. Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that holds significance for you. We mingle these waters together as a symbol of how are lives are woven together in community.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
September 14: Afraid of Commitment?
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Let's be honest, committing to someone or something can be scary. There is risk involved and pain. It makes some people avoid it entirely. Let's explore why the fear and what we miss when we can't commit.
Jeannette Pazos, Director of Home of Hope and Peace (HEPAC)
Sunday, September 14, at 12:30 PM in the Johnson Room      
All are invited to a presentation by Jeannette Pazos, Director of HEPAC, to tell us more about the HEPAC organization's services and ways to become involved with HEPAC. Ms. Pazos is in community every day with impoverished families with children at HEPAC, just south of the Arizona-Mexico border in Nogales. A light buffet lunch will be available during the presentation. In conjunction with this presentation, Sunday, September 14, we will Share the Plate with HEPAC.
Featured Events
UUCP Legislative Team?
With election season underway, it won't be long until we have a new batch of legislators to visit along with the UU Justice Arizona Network (UUJAZ). For each of the last two years, UUs visited with dozens of senators and representatives during the UU Day at the Legislature. If you are interested in helping with a UUCP legislative team that will support UUJAZ-- including its upcoming October 4th workshop at UU Surprise, please email Bill Lace.
Your New and Gently Used Items Can Help Refugee Children
Sundays only, September 7 and 13, between 9:30 AM and noon.
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We have an opportunity to help Central American refugee children soon to be placed with Phoenix foster families. The children are in need of the following: 
New or gently used:
Clothing, all sizes  
School/art supplies
Toys/activities
New:
Underwear, shoes, and socks (all sizes)
Toiletries
To donate, please bring your items to the table at the rear of the UUCP  Sanctuary on Sundays only, September 7 or 13. We cannot accept donations during the week. Bunk-beds and mattresses are also greatly needed, but call first for large items. Please call Kay Grams at 480-200-4044 with questions.
Register Now for Fall Children's Religious Education
Our fall Religious Education program for children and youth will kick off on September 14, and registration is now open  During the first service at 9:30 AM, there will be nursery and toddler care and age based classes for children from 3 - 18.  During the second service, there will be nursery and toddler care and a multiage class for elementary youth.  You can download a registration form here:  Children or YRUU, or pick one up at Sunday's service.  Registration fees are $40 for the first child and $20 for each additional child.  Payments are accepted by check or online here.  For more information, email Anne Byrne, Director of Children's Ministries, or call her at 602-840-8400 x233.
small group ministry
Registration for Small Groups begins now!
The Small Group Ministry provides a space to connect with others and tend to your heart and spirit, as well as explore UUCP's monthly worship themes in greater depth.  Groups are forming now.  Registration is available online or by emailing Ellie Anderla.  Facilitators will also be available to answer questions and sign people up after both services on Sunday, September 21.

The following groups are open to all for registration:
  • 1st Mondays, 7:00 PM with Caroli Peterson (begins in October)
  • 2nd Wednesdays, 1:00 PM with Janet Bickley and Anne Lackey (begins in October)
  • 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1:00 PM with Ellie Anderla and Ellie Murphy (begins in October)
  • 2nd Thursdays, 6:45 PM with Vince Waldron (begins in October)
  • 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 AM off-site with Rev. Linda and Ellie Anderla (meeting now)
  • 1st and 3rd Sundays, 5:30 PM off-site with Lydia Yanak and Ruth Braunstein (begins in November)
The following identity-based groups are open for registration:
  • Senior Women's Group - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 12:00 PM with Peggy Paden and Dorothy Lewin (begins in October)
  • Men's Group - 2nd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM with Michel Gareau (begins in October)
  • GLBTQI Group - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM with Jim Sorgatz (begins in October)
  • Parent's Group (especially parents of young(er) children) - 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 PM with Jonny and Carrie Lifshitz (begins September 17)
  • UU Christians - 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM with Denise Selvey (begins in October)
  • Young Adult Group - 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:45 PM with Caitlin Tuffin and Kathryn Kosmider (meeting now)
Not sure what a Small Group is like?  Want to try it out with no obligation?Join us for the Drop-In Group - no need to register:
  • 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM with Gary Lawrence (meeting now)
Welcoming all in building religious community, called to 
share journeys,
grow in spirit,
advance justice.