Vision Conversation Sunday, May 10, at 9:00 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 10 at 9:00 AM  Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM This Sunday at 10:30 AM May 10:  Love, Family and Meaning Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray In honor of Mother's Day, we explore how love, not just as parents, but in the context of relationship and family, can lead to greater meaning in our lives.   Share the Plate:  JFCS Shelter Without Walls Sunday, May 10 The Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) Shelter Without Walls program assists domestic violence survivors and their children throughout Maricopa County in achieving safety, independence and self-sufficiency. As a community-based program, Shelter Without Walls is the only comprehensive program for survivors living outside of shelters and the only one committed to assisting them until they become self-sufficient without time limitations. Shelter Without Walls served over 2,800 survivors and children last year. Sunday all undesignated offerings will benefit the JFCS Shelter Without Walls.  Starting Point Sunday, May 10, at 9:45 AM in the Lobby Meet a Welcoming Ministry representative Kristina Benner and our Children's Ministry Director, Anne Byrne, in the front foyer at 9:45 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! Next Sunday at 10:30 AM  May 17:  Coming of Age Sunday Service Service Leaders:  Coming of Age graduates, teachers, and mentors The 7th and 8th grade Coming of Age graduates share their credos, statement of the core beliefs and values that guide them. They will also share how their adventures together this year visiting different faith communities, interviewing UUCP members and exploring Unitarian Universalism has shaped them.    Upcoming Classes and Events Budget Information Meeting  Sunday, May 31, at 11:45 AM, in the Sanctuary Rev. Susan will give an informational presentation on next year's budget that will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 7.  The budget will be emailed to members prior to the budget meeting. Take Our Annual Congregation Survey Please complete the survey by May 17 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.  CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR SURVEY The Generosity Path:  Finding the Richness in Giving Sundays, May 31 - June 28, 2015 at 9:00 AM "Every time I take a step in the direction of generosity, I know that I am moving from fear to love."  - Henri J. M. Nouwen  Throughout April, we explored the concept of generosity. Now, facilitators Diana Ashley and Heidi Parmenter offer the opportunity to explore your own spiritual practice of generosity with your time, talent, and treasure through small group discussion.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Volunteer with Women and Children in Immigrant Detention The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), a Unitarian Universalist Service Committee partner, works with undocumented women and children fleeing violence in Central America. In 2014, nearly 70,000 unaccompanied children and 68,000 families from Central America were detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. This summer, the UU College of Social Justice is partnering with RAICES to bring support to unaccompanied minors and families seeking asylum in the U.S. Volunteers who either speak Spanish or have legal experience (as lawyers, law students, or paralegals) are needed for a one- to eight- week commitment, beginning on June 7 or June 28, 2015. Housing and local transportation are provided. For more information, click below. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE