UUCP Compass
September:  Living a Life of Commitment
FEATURED THIS WEEK
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, 6:30 PM. 

Emotional Intelligence has gained attention over the past 25 years in both the workplace and popular literature, with research showing many benefits of these abilities. The great news is that EI skills can be learned and improved for better outcomes. This workshop will provide an overview of Emotional Intelligence and provide activities to practice the skills and learn to interact more effectively in a variety of settings. Click here to register.
 


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. By embracing a more positive view of nature, UUs will feel free to re-examine religious traditions, scripture, and doctrines in the light of reason and science and, if necessary, revise them accordingly. From Ballou and Channing to Emerson and Parker, UUs develop a radically more universalist vision of their faith and future community. Moreover, as the faith and social standing of UUs matures, so will their strength and confidence mount in opposing social and political injustices in the modern era. Click here to register.
THIS 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?
Coffee Hour Showcase
Sunday after each service in the Johnson Room 
Would you like to learn more about the Home and Garden Team or sign up for a Small Group Ministry? Check out their tables in the Johnson Room during each coffee hour.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
September 28:  A Path to Purpose
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Finding one's purpose, building a life of meaning and purpose arise out of commitment and engagement. It is what helps us connect to something larger than ourselves.
Coffee Hour Showcase
September 28 after each service in the Johnson Room 
Have questions or suggestions for our Stewardship team or the Right Relations Committee? Check out their tables in the Johnson Room during each coffee hour. Would you like to learn more about or sign up for a Small Group Ministry? Stop by the SGM table at the rear of the Sanctuary after each service.
Featured Events
Committed to Cultural Diversity at UUCP? 
Join us for Multicultural Training:  Building Intercultural Competency 
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
Discover ways to increase your multicultural awareness by attending this unique workshop, designed to provide insights for individual skill building and help the UUCP community become more inclusive across diversities. Facilitator Beth Zemsky is an expert trainer who helps organizations build more inclusive and culturally adaptive communities. She has worked with universities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and faith communities. Registration is $25.00 and includes lunch. Register here or by calling 602-840-8400 ext. 201.
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 Sundays, September 21 & 28.

The following groups are open to all for registration:
  • 1st Mondays, 7:00 PM, with Caroli Peterson (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)
  • 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:
  • Men's Group - 2nd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, off-site 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 (meeting now)
  • UU Christians - 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, with Denise Selvey (begins in October)
  • Young Adult Group - 2nd Tuesdays 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)

Join UU's from Across Arizona - Working for Justice


 

UUJAZ Issues/Action Workshop 2014

Saturday, October 4th 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

 

UU Church of Surprise

17540 Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ

 

Keynote Presentation by Rev. Deb Holder:

Justice Work and Our Faith:  Building the Beloved Community Workshop


 

Afternoon Issues Panel and Action Groups:

  • Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Immigration  
  • Rev. Debra Peevy, Marriage Equality
  • Richard Gilman, Education in Arizona   
  • Anne Schneider, Economic Disparity

 

November Election & 2015 AZ Legislative Session Preview

      with Anne Schneider, UUJAZ Policy Coordinator

 

Register online at uujaz.org

UUJAZ is UU Justice Arizona - a Statewide Justice Advocacy organization

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Make UUCP Your Thursday Night Destination 

This Fall at Community Night

 

Dinner at 6:00 PM

$5/adult, $2/child under 10, $10/family

Classes or Small Groups for Adults and Chalice Kids at 6:30 PM

 

Every Thursday Night in October and November

 All Are Welcome

Join us for an evening with Carrie Newcomer on Sunday, October 26, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Tickets are $20 and are available here.
Welcoming all in building religious community, called to 
share journeys,
grow in spirit,
advance justice.