Donate Items to Puente Human Rights Movement
UUCP's Immigration Small Group Justice Ministry partners with the Puente group.  Puente needs the following new or gently used items, or funds to purchase them: 
  • Garden tools (all heavy-duty):  wheelbarrow, shovels, tree trimmers; 
  • Lumber (2 x 4s); 
  • Children's benches with storage. 
To donate, click the link below to email the Immigration Ministry. They will arrange to receive your donation, and feel free to ask us more about our ministry. 
This Sunday at 10:30 AM
June 7:  Children's Ministry Sunday   
Service Leader:  Anne Byrne
Share in the celebration of our Children's Ministry program and all of the wisdom and gifts that our teachers and the young people of the congregation bring to our Unitarian Universalist faith and community.  
  
Annual Congregational Meeting - Calling All Members!
Sunday, June 7, at 11:45 AM in the Sanctuary
Being a member of UUCP brings special responsibilities include electing leadership and adopting an annual budget. All members who are able are (expected!) to attend the Congregational Annual Meeting. Hear updates on UUCP's Strategic Goals, Budget and Staffing for next year and elect new leaders to the Board, Nominating Committee and Foundation board.  Childcare will be provided. If you have a great interest in the budget, please attend the Budget Information meeting on Sunday, May 31 at 11:45 AM to learn about the budget in detail.

New Day Meal Service Opportunity
Sunday, June 7, at 5:15 PM
Live out the UU commitment to serving those in need by serving a meal to the 150 parents and children of the UMOM New Day Center. This is a one-time, two-hour commitment. Please email Janet Williams or call her at 602-291-0100.

UU Door Blessing Chalices Available Sunday
Visit the Johnson Room (east wall) to see the latest and greatest "UU Door Blessing Chalices". There is an "honor system" sales system set up, with envelopes available for payment and deposit in the Office 1 mail slot. 100% of your purchase goes to UUCP. 

To see more examples, click the link below.
Next Sunday at 10:30 AM 
June 14:  Auction Sermon:  The Religious Imagination of Justice and Equity: From the Levelers to Dr. King
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Francis Wiget, the auction winner, requested an exploration of the Christian Socialists of 17th century England, the Levelers and the work and theology of Dr. King.  The religious imagination informs how we view an ideal world and there are similarities in the views of the Levelers and Dr. King, as well as in the Hebrew Prophets, Jesus and religious leaders today.  
Starting Point
Sunday, June 14, at 9:45 AM
Meet Jenny Jones-Moats of our Membership Committee and 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!
Upcoming Classes and Events
UUCP Community Games Night
Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 PM in the Johnson Room

Do you have an interest in anything scientific? The theme for our summer science RE is SCIENCE! We have the most amazing and curious kids in our RE program who would LOVE to learn what you can teach them. Our Summer RE begins June 14. Please email Carrie Lifshitz if you are interested in participating in UUScience this summer!

The RE Water Party was a Splashing Success!

Thank you to all of our volunteers who made the water party such a hit. We had pools of water, SnoCones, a water slide and much more! 
UUCP Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
Traveling 2nd Fridays Visits Thailand
Friday, June 12, at 7:00 PM
Join us for Traveling 2nd Friday on Friday, June 12  from  7 to 8 pm in the UUCP sanctuary to hear Barbara Cawthorne's travels in Thailand.  Discover modern Bangkok, the ancient UNESCO-protected temples of Ayuthaya, the bridge over the river Kwai and the Floating Market. Visit picturesque mountains, colorful hill tribes, and ancient cities. Discover the Golden Triangle with the opium industry & the less developed and unexplored parts of Thailand including an elephant ride through the river.  Everyone is welcome.