UUCP Compass
September:  Living a Life of Commitment
FEATURED THIS WEEK
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)
THIS 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.
Starting Point Tour
Sunday, September 14, at 10:45 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 our Assistant Minister, Rev. Linda Lawrence, in the front lobby at 10:45 AM on Sunday, September 14.

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.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
September 21: Committing to Heresy
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Unitarian Universalists come from a long line of heretics, people who dared to question religious teaching. So how do heresy and religious commitment go together?
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.
Two New Adult Faith Development Classes Begin Soon
You may register online or by bringing/mailing your $10 payment to the office. Questions? Email Jill Story or call her at 602-840-8400 x201.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Key to Success in Business and Relationships. Facilitator: Mary Dawes.Thursday, October 2, 6:30PM. This workshop will provide an overview of Emotional Intelligence and guide you in activities to develop your skills and improve your relationships. Register here.
  • Faith Like a River: The UU Film Series. Facilitator: Randy Miller. Wednesdays, October 1 - November 19, 7:00 PM. This film series will explore through eight two-hour sessions (using 6 films, documents, select readings and discussions) the historical development of Unitarian and Universalist ideas and practices over the past two thousand years. Register here.
Your New and Gently Used Items Can Help Refugee Children
Sunday only, September 14, 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 Sunday only, September 14. 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.
Sewing and Craft Circle
Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 AM in the Johnson Room
Drop in any time between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM to machine or hand stitch, knit or crochet. We make simple clothing for those in need and tote bags for kids removed from their homes by social workers. We range widely in skill - sewing simple straight seams without patterns to more complex. Bring your own machine or not. We can also use help cutting, sorting and, of course, chatting too! For more information, email Lori or call Paula at 602-999-5004.
Welcoming all in building religious community, called to 
share journeys,
grow in spirit,
advance justice.