UUCP Compass
January:  Living a Life of Courage 
FEATURED THIS WEEK
UMOM New Day Center Meal Service
Sunday, January 4, at 5:15 PM at UMOM New Day Center 
Start the New Year out in gratitude and 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 with questions or to RSVP, or to sign up for a future month.
THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
January 4:  Meditation for the New Year
Service Leaders: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Lynne Haessler 
This will be a unique service blending music, meditation, singing, and reflection as a way to welcome the New Year on a meditation f0r peace, hope, courage and strength.  
Poetry Coffeehouse
Sunday, January 4, at 11:00 AM in Annex H
Come visit Poetry Coffeehouse on January 4th in our new room, Annex H,  at the new time, 11:00 AM.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
January 11:  The Most Courageous Act
Service Leaders: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray 
We associate courage with strength, and bravery, boldness and power.  But what if I told you that a key to courage is vulnerability.  Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is be brave enough to share our failures, to share our weaknesses, to be vulnerable.  
Starting Point
Sunday, January 11, at 10:45 AM
Meet a member of our Welcoming Ministry and our Children's Ministry Director in the front foyer at 10:45 AM for a brief tour of our campus. You will have a chance to learn about our programs and ask questions in this informal introduction to UUCP. No sign up. Just show up!
Featured Events

Calling All Singers

January is a perfect time to join the UUCP Congregation Choir, and we welcome new singers! The choir rehearses every Wed. evening from 7:00-9:00 PM, and sings during services every other Sunday morning.

 

If you would be interested in singing with the choir for a single rehearsal and service, but can't commit to our full spring season, you're in luck! Our spring season kicks off with a single rehearsal (Wed. Jan. 14, 7:00-9:00 PM) and service (Sunday, January 18) that are open to anyone, with no expectation of joining the choir. We will be singing in parts, but no previous musical experience is necessary. Please email Music Director Benjie Messer or call him at 480-310-9826 with any questions.

Exploring UU Values in Short Fiction

7:00-8:30 PM (January 21, 28, Feb 3, 10, 17, and 24) 

Literary stories touch deep, universal human experiences. They call us to evaluate them in light of UU values; make visceral, intellectual, religious, human, and spiritual connections; then share thoughts with others. Participants are expected to read one short story/week and be prepared for discussion. For further description and to register click here.

Couples Enrichment

Thursday evenings 6:45-8:30 PM from February 5 -March 12

Couples Enrichment will offer a series of six workshops for same-sex or mixed-sex loving adult partners who wish to enhance their committed long-term relationship. For further description and to register, click here.
Upcoming Auction-Related Events

Margaritas and Folk Music Jam - January 17

Saturday, January 17, at 5:00 PM 

Join Anne Byrne and Denise Selvey for tamales, green chili and margaritas followed by a friendly folk music jam. Saturday, January 17, 5:00 PM at Anne's house. $30 per participant. For further information and to register, click here.

Tea, Tour, and Telemann - January 24

On Beyond Bells at Cosanti with Lynne Haeseler and Jeff Stein, afternoon of Jan.24th at 2:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon private tour of Cosanti, the studio and residence of architect Paolo Soleri, located in Paradise Valley. Tea and light appetizers will be served. Pianist Lynne Haeseler will perform Baroque music outdoors in the garden area.

$25 per participant. For further description and to register click here.

Gotta Dance! Jive on January 31st!

Saturday, January 31, at 7:30 PM in the Johnson Room

On Saturday Jan 31, 2015, the Johnson Room at UUCP will jump with dancing from 7:30 -9:30 PM we'll turn up the tunes, and enjoy the best dance music of the 20's through 60's. If you don't already have a dance partner, THIS IS THE TIME to invite a friend who is ready to have a fun evening. You can decide between you who will be the leader, as this couples style of dancing does depend upon it. Light refreshments included. For further description and to register click here.

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