UUCP Compass
November:  Living a Life of Interdependence 
FEATURED THIS WEEK

Check Out the Online Auction Bonanza!    

Online Silent Auction through December 7, Live Auction on Sunday, December 7

Shop local this holiday season and see what great gifts you can buy through our online Auction Bonanza! happening now through December 7.  There is jewelry, accessories, tickets to events, handsewn children's clothing, books, practical art, and so much more!  Visit the online auction at the auction website. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Live Auction on December 7 at 11 AM in the Sanctuary.  
THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
November 30:  Guest Minister, the Rev. Neal Anderson 
Rev. Anderson is the Minister of the UU Fellowship of Northern Nevada in Reno. Neal is on sabbatical, and he and his wife Ruth and two sons have made Phoenix their home for his sabbatical. We are grateful to have this opportunity to have Neal in the pulpit.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 AM, AUCTION TO FOLLOW AT 11:00 AM
December 7:  The Language of Faith 
Service Leader  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
What does traditional religious language, words like faith, sin, salvation, prayer mean in a non-traditional age? What is the value in understanding them in our non-traditional faith?

Come Enjoy the Live Auction!  

Live Auction on Sunday, December 7

Come prepared to have fun at the Auction Bonanza! We will have at least 30 events and activities featured at the Live Auction. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Live Auction on December 7 at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. 

New Day Center Meal Service     

Sunday, December 7, at 5:15 PM

Live out the UU commitment to serving those in need by serving a meal to the residents of the UMOM New Day Center. Volunteers meet at the center at 5:15 PM and help feed a nutritious meal to the 150 parents and children who are living at New Day and rebuilding their lives. This is a great opportunity for singles, couples, families with children (age 8+) or interest groups here at UUCP to be of service, spend time with friends and make new ones. This is a one-time, two-hour commitment. Please email Janet Williams to learn more or sign up.
Featured Events

December Calendar Announcements

  • Sunday, December 7th:  One Service at 9:30 AM followed by Auction Bonanza at 11 AM
  • Wednesday, December 24th:  Evening Services  5:30 and 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 28th:  One Service at 10:30 AM

UUCP Office closed for holiday Thursday, December 25th - Thursday, January 1st. 

UUCP Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room

We invite all members to the monthly Board of Trustees meeting in the Johnson Room. Socialize and get to know us at 6:00 PM, then observe the meeting from 6:30 to 8:50 PM.  Questions or comments?  Email Linda Bellantoni or call her at 602-626-5889. 

Make Your Year-End Charitable Gifts Now

Are you caught up in the holiday giving spirit? Looking for a year-end tax deduction?  Please consider the following resources for charitable donations:

UUCP 

It's always a good time to give a little extra to the congregation! To participate in the auction,click here. To make a gift to the congregation, click here.

Puente Toy Drive 

Puente has among its members over 200 children who will not receive a holiday gift. Most of these children are in families where someone is in immigrant detention. Many have lost their primary bread-winner and are struggling to put food on the table. Drop off toys in the back of the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 7th and 14th. Toys should be new, unwrapped, and primarily for ages 6 - 10. (Dolls should have dark hair please.) Questions: contact Sandra Weir, 602-750-1526.

Booker T. Washington Child Development Center 

In the next two years, the federal government will cut BTW's annual budget by $124,701 and $249,402 respectively. As a consequence, this program is forced to make budget cuts in teacher paid vacation and sick leave days, cuts in building costs, field trips, literacy supplies and teachers' training. Please help keep Head Start strong by mailing a financial gift to: 1519 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034, attn: Kim Pollins; or call 602-252-4743. Your contribution may also qualify for an Arizona Charitable Tax Credit of up to $200 per person ($400 per couple).

Center for Hope

UUCP's Share the Plate beneficiary for December is the Center for Hope. This residential program serves homeless pregnant and parenting women with substance abuse and behavioral health conditions from throughout Maricopa County. These women also typically have no income, an inconsistent work history, minimal job skills, often have involvement with probation or Child Protective Services and other children not in their care. Services designed to help women move from homelessness to stable housing and employment include: transitional housing, substance abuse/behavioral health treatment, trauma therapy, health and wellness education, prenatal care, child birth education and support, relapse prevention, life skills training, parenting education, developmental services for infants and toddlers, parent/ child interaction play therapy and employment preparation services. Any unspecified contributions to the offertory on Sunday, December 21st, will benefit the Center for Hope.

Welcoming all in building religious community, called to 
share journeys,
grow in spirit,
advance justice.