UUCP Compass
January:  Living a Life of Courage 
FEATURED THIS WEEK
Aster Yohannes Documentary and Meet and Greet
Thursday, January 15, at 7:00 PM in the Johnson Room 
A new documentary about Eritrean prisoner of conscience Aster Yohannes and her brother Abraham will be shown on Thursday, January 15, in the Johnson Room at 7:00 PM.  Come view the 26-minute film produced by journalism students at the Walter Cronkite School at ASU, and meet  Abraham and Aster's 23-year-old daughter, Hannah. Refreshments will be served. Email Libby Walker with any questions.
THIS 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!
Coffee Hour Showcase:  Share the Plate
Sunday, January 11, after each service in the Johnson Room
Are you interested in learning how to nominate a non-profit to receive a Share the Plate donation? Representatives from Share the Plate will be answering questions at a table in the Johnson Room after each service.
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
January 18:  King Sunday:  The Courage we Need Today
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray 
How far have we come since the victories of the civil rights movements?  Some say a long way; others today are naming powerfully the ways that racism and discrimination persist even if the language has changed.  On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, what are the conversations and what are the movements we need today?  
Children's Chapel
Sunday, January 18, at 9:30 AM
Instead of Together Time, a Children's Chapel service for children 5 and older will be on the basketball court at 9:30 AM.  A multi-age Sunday School class will be offered at 11:15 AM.  
Share the Plate:  UUJAZ
Sunday, January 18
UUCP's Share the Plate beneficiary for January is UUJAZ. The Unitarian Universalists Justice Arizona Network (UUJAZ) is a statewide social justice group working on issues ranging from education to immigration and with direct engagement of Arizona state legislators. UUJAZ is holding its annual Day at the Legislature this coming President's Day, February 16th, for which information will be included in Horizons, Compass and Announcements. Last year, over 125 UUs, including from UUCP, met with more than 25 legislators. On Sunday, January 18, all unspecified contributions to the offering will benefit UUJAZ.
Featured Events

Do You Care?

Thursday, January 29 at noon

If you are on the Unicare email list, a Friendship Partner, or a Memorial Service helper - or if you are interested in joining this great group of people to offer your care and encouragement to members and friends of UUCP - please join us for the annual Unicare Luncheon.  Enjoy a great free lunch, a short program, and tokens of appreciation!  RSVP by 5PM on Sunday, 1/25, to 602-840-8400, Ext. 204 or by clicking here.

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.

New Orleans Inspired Dinner on February 7

Saturday, February 7, at 7:00 PM at the home of Judith Breuer 

Play that jazz, dining in Scottsdale home, with great conversation Cassoulet, crab and okra gumbo, homemade bread, wine, and jazz. A New Orleans dinner in a Scottsdale home! On February 7, 2015, ahead of Mardi Gras. This auction item is for 6 guests, perfect size for great conversation as well as dining pleasure. For further description and to register click here.

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