Take Our Annual Congregation Survey
Please complete the survey by May 17
enterkey.jpg We are excited to once again present to you the Annual Congregational Survey. We would love to hear from you! This survey provides valuable feedback and reflection about the ministries at UUCP. The Annual Survey is a tool we are using to evaluate our Strategic Ends as well as create a baseline to track changes and improvements over time.

The survey should take 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Thank you very much for your time and your input! The deadline for completing the survey is Sunday, May 17, 2015.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at 602-840-8400 x200.
This Sunday at 10:30 AM
April 26:  Living Generously
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Generosity is not just about charity. It is not just about giving money. Generosity is a quality of spirit that allows us to give and share ourselves with others. It is a way of living that helps us move beyond our own preoccupations to giving and sharing more fully who we are with others. 

Rev. Linda's Going Away Party 
Sunday, April 26, at 11:30 AM
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On Sunday, April 26, we'll be celebrating Rev. Linda's ministry and all that she has done for us during her five years as our assistant minister. On that day, we are having only one service to begin at 10:30 AM. The party will follow at 11:30 AM beginning in the Johnson Room with light refreshments. Then, after a fun group activity in the sanctuary, we will present Rev. Linda with gifts and richly deserved tributes.
Next Sunday at 10:30 AM 
May 3:  All Music Sunday
Service Leaders:  Benjie Messer, Music Director and UUCP Musicians
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UUCP's music program joins forces to create a musical meditation on romantic love and how its hopeful spirit can be an example for us in all of our relationships.

Following All Music Sunday:  Ensemble Open Strings Performance
Sunday, May 3, at noon in the Sanctuary
Want more great music on May 3? UUCP's bowed string ensemble, Open Strings, is presenting a free, informal recital in our sanctuary from 12:00-12:45 PM. Anne Lackey, Sandy Weir, Susan Morris, Marge Modell, Michael Relland and Janet Williams will be performing Telemann's "Trio Sonata in D Minor," Williams Grant Still's "Danzas de Panama," and the first movement of Schubert's final chamber work, the "Cello Quintet."

Vision Conversation
Sunday, May 3, at 11:45 AM in Annex B
The Vision Taskforce is on the path toward defining a vision of who UUCP wants to be in the future. The next phase in this process is to distill the thoughts, feelings, hopes and aims that we have heard from you, and turn it into the language of our vision statement. We invite you to attend one or more of the following open meetings to share your thoughts about the draft or drafts we create: 
Sunday, May 3 at 11:45 AM 
Sunday, May 10 at 9:00 AM 
Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM
Upcoming Classes and Events
UUCP Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 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.
Final Spring Community Night
Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM
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Join us as 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. 
April 30:  Chili, Cornbread, & Salad at 6:00 PM, Chalice Kids starts at 6:30 PM.
Traveling 2nd Fridays Visits Rwanda
Friday, May 8, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Dave Bellma and a Traditional Kings Cow
Join us May 8 at 7:00 PM to hear Nancy McCharen and Dave Bellama explore Rwanda. You will see  Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, a modern, well-run African city where the entire country stops and works together in community service, and the tributes to the victims of the 1994 genocide, reminders to all that must never happen again. Call Barbara Cawthorne at (480) 994-1452 with questions. Everyone is welcome. 
Memorial Day Camping Weekend at SAWUURA
Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25
SAWUURA is our own UU 100-acre woods in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness near Young, AZ (about 4 hours drive from Phoenix). Join dozens of other UUs Memorial Day weekend for a relaxing weekend under the stars. Disconnect from your phones, computers and TVs and share meals, hikes, music and laughter with other nature-lovers. Meals are provided with the cost of registration, just bring snacks, drinks, and camping gear. Registration Fees:  $45 per adult ($35 for SAWUURA members) and $25 per child. Registration Due Date:  Monday, May 18. Registration forms available online. For more info please email Heidi or call 602-840-8400 ext. 202.
General Assembly
June 24-28
UUA General Assembly 2015 "Building a New Way" will be in Portland, OR  on June 24-28. An application for anyone interested in serving as a delegate from UUCP is available below.