UUCP Compass

September: Living a Life of Commitment

FEATURED THIS WEEK

Make UUCP Your Thursday Night Destination

This Fall at Community Night

Each Thursday in October and November, we gather together for a meal at 6:00 PM, followed by programming for adults and children. Bring your appetite, enthusiasm, and a side dish or dessert to share if you're able.

The suggested donation is $5/adults, $2/children under 10, $10/family. You are welcome to bring a sack supper if you prefer.

October 2 Community Night

6:00 PM Homemade Lasagna, Salad, and Garlic Bread
6:30 PM Chalice Kids
6:30 PM Emotional Intelligence AFD Class (see description on below)
6:45 PM Young Adult Small Group

October 9 Community Night

6:00 PM Taco Soup (choice of chicken or vegetarian) & Toppings, Green salad, Corn Muffins
6:30 PM Chalice Kids
6:45 PM 2nd Thursdays Small Group with Vince Waldron
7:00 PM UU Christians Small Group with Denise Selvey

To register for a Small Group, stop by the table at the back of the Sanctuary after the service, visit the sign-up page, or email Ellie.

THIS 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.

NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM

October 5: What Does it Mean to Forgive?

Service Leader: Rev. Linda Lawrence

"Forgiveness is a concept that everyone understands - until they're asked to define it." (from Amish Grace) Honoring the importance of Yom Kippur in the Jewish tradition, we will explore the meaning of forgiveness and its importance to us as Unitarian Universalists.

Featured Events

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. 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. Click here to register.

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

UUJAZ is UU Justice Arizona - a Statewide Justice Advocacy organization

Variety Hour is Back

Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary (following Community Night)
This is a low-key, all-ages forum to share something creative with the UUCP community, either by yourself or in a group - tell a joke, sing a song, act out a skit, recite a poem, draw a picture, do a dance, etc. It's like a talent show, but there's no talent required - just appreciation for everyone's offerings. Non-performers are welcome to attend and enjoy as well. There's no need to sign up in advance, but if you have any questions, please email Benjie Messer.

Propagating & Transplanting Agaves: A Garden Gang Workshop

Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what to do with all those agave pups? Come join the fun, learn how agaves propagate and help to transplant agaves in the parking lot islands. You'll leave with your own agave to plant in your yard or in a pot. Bring garden gloves, a trowel and shovel if you have them. Facilitated by: Bonnie Cunningham ~ Desert Landscape School, Mary Dokes ~ Master Gardener, Janet Jenkins ~ Master Gardener. To ask questions or RSVP, please email the garden gang.

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.

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.

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)

Welcoming all in building religious community, called to

share journeys,

grow in spirit,

advance justice.