UUCP Compass
February:  Living a Life of Compassion
FEATURED THIS WEEK
Kids Kamp and Preschool Open House and Registration

Join us this Saturday, February 21, for an open house play date to kick off enrollment for 2015's UU Kids Kamp and 2015-16 Early Education Cooperative Preschool.  Look for us on the patio between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM with fun and messy activities, representative of the rollicking good time at both these youth offerings.  Kids Kamp is our longstanding summer camp for youth 3-13 and operates Monday - Friday from June 1 -25, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM with aftercare available until 5:30 PM.  Click here for registration. The Early Education Cooperative Preschool  is a small, family-oriented, play-based preschool that has been in operation at UUCP for over 50 years, serving children from one to five.  Learn more here and register here. 
THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
February 22:  Living Compassion is Not Easy
Service Leader:  
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray 
Compassion seems simple on the surface perhaps. Love, caring, kindness-all good things. They seem simple enough.  But living them when life gets difficult is not easy. The wisdom of compassion challenges our tendencies to self-righteousness, our ego, and it challenges us to live in ways that take practiced discipline. Turns out, it is not so easy.  

Board Chat:  Visioning the Future

Sunday, February 22, at 10:45 AM in Annex H

Vision is an image of the future we seek to create. The Board created a Vision Task Force to lead UUCP in conversations to discern and clarify a compelling and inspiring vision for our future. The task force wants to hear from you, members and friends! The following meetings are open to all. The new vision will be used to shape the next set of strategic ends for UUCP. 
Coffee Hour Showcase:  Sanctuary Art Team
Sunday, February 22 at both coffee hours
Do you appreciate the art that graces our Sanctuary walls? The Sanctuary Art Team helps make these displays a reality. Stop by the Sanctuary Art Team table at both Coffee Hours to learn how you can help.
COMMUNITY NIGHT ON THURSDAY AT 6:00 PM

Make UUCP Your Thursday Destination this Spring at Community Night

Thursdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 5 

Each Thursday in February, March, and April, 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. 

February 26

6:00 PM:  Dinner is a Taco Bar (regular and vegetarian)

6:30 PM:  Chalice Kids

6:45 PM:  Young Adult Small Group

7:00 PM:  UU Christians Small Group 
NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:30 & 11:15 AM
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March 1:  The Road to What!? Is Paved with Good Intentions
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray 
There is a famous line about where exactly good intentions lead. How does this relate to our theme of intention? How do we need to complicate our thinking about good intent?
UMOM New Day Meal Service Opportunity
Sunday, March 1, at 5:15 PM at UMOM New Day Center
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 or call her at 602-291-0100.
Featured Events

UUCP Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 PM 

We invite all members to attend 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.

Annual Spring Picnic

Saturday, February 28, at 11:00 AM 

Come one and all to the 2015 UUCP Annual Spring Picnic! Join us on Saturday, February 28, for food and fun at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. This is an all-age event for the young, the young at heart, and everyone in between. The Membership Committee will provide beverages, plates and utensils. All you need to bring is a potluck dish (no BBQing, please) and your appetite. You will have the opportunity to compete in relay races for fabulous prizes! Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for a jam session sing-along. The picnic will be held at the Rotary Ramada at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Email Jenny Jones with any questions, or you can call her at 480-206-2189.

Welcoming Ministry Volunteer Celebration

Sunday, March 1st, at both Coffee Hours 

Please join us in the Johnson Room and on the patio for special refreshments in celebration of our Welcoming Ministry volunteers. If you are already a Greeter or an Usher, please pick up your thank you gift on the patio. If you'd like to become a Greeter or an Usher, there will be a sign-up form available at the gift table on the patio.

Small Group Ministry

Groups are still welcoming new participants. Registration is available by emailing Ellie Anderla.

small group ministry
  • 1st & 3rd Sundays at 5:30 PM with Ruth Braunstein & Lydia Yanak
  • 2nd Thursdays at 6:45 PM with Vince Waldron
  • 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 1:00 PM with Ellie Anderla and Ellie Murphy
  • GLBTQI Group:  1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 PM with Jim Sorgatz
  • Young Adults: 2nd Tuesdays & 4th Thursdays at 6:45 PM with Caitlin Tuffin & Kathryn Kosmider
  • UU Christians: 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 PM with Denise Selvey
  • Men's Group:  2nd Wednesdays at 7:00 PM with Michel Gareau
Did You Know?

In our earliest days, Sunday services were held at Kenilworth School at 5th Avenue and Culver Streets. There was no room for religious education classes, so the kindergarteners met at the sandbox, first and second grades on the steps of the fire escape and third and fourth grades on the baseball bleachers. 

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