Join us for Poetry Coffehouse!

Sunday, August 2, 9:00 AM, Annex H

New members welcome! Bring your poetry or just come listen.
This Sunday at 10:30 AM
July 26:  Simple Gifts--
Turning to Create Balance in Life 
Service Leader: Donna Featherston
The beloved Shaker hymn Simple Gifts begins by reminding us that simplicity and freedom are gifts and ends with the lyric that by "turning, turning, we come round right." The song was written as a "quick dance" and its lyrics contain instructions for both dance and life. We will consider the thought of turning to create balance in our lives. What do we wish to turn from? What do we wish to turn toward?
Next Sunday at 10:30 AM 
August 2:  Morning Service of Meditation, Music and Mindfulness  
Service Leader: Lynne Haeseler
A program of music and reflections woven together in an uninterrupted flow of meditation. Taking time to be mindful of being here together.
Upcoming Classes and Events

Goodbye Party for Anne  

Sunday, August 2, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Johnson Room 

Sunday August 2 is Anne's last Sunday as Director of Children's Ministries.  The Children's Ministry Committee and Staff are throwing her a goodbye party during coffee hour. We invite you to bring cards and other tokens of appreciation for Anne's service on this day.  Blank cards will be available for people to sign that day as well.  There will be light refreshments and cake.  For more information contact the Children's Ministry Committee or Heidi.

Tom Neilson Benefit Concert for UU Church of the Restoration in Tulsa

Tuesday, August 11, 8:00 PM Central Time

The UU Church of the Restoration was founded in 1987 as an intentionally racially diverse congregation located in the traditional African American community in Tulsa.  Our mission is to promote racial justice and religious freedom. Last fall, our air conditioning system was destroyed by vandals, and the roof has been damaged by wind and rain. This benefit concert keeps this sacred and safe space open for the community, through the Oklahoma heat and rain. There is a $10 suggested donation for the event. Please pay more if you are able, or pay what you can. To buy a ticket go to the link below.
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Couples Enrichment Retreat

Friday, September 25, 7:00 PM - Monday, September 27, 11:00 AM

Join us for the Couples Enrichment Retreat where couples will take a closer look at common issues such as communication, finances and sexuality.  Workshops are designed and led by volunteer couples from the VUU Couples Enrichment Group. All couples committed to their relationship are welcome -- married and unmarried.  The retreat is offered at $270 per couple and includes two nights lodging at the beautiful Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ. Space is limited to the first 10 couples; so please register early. For more information, visit the link below or call Byon and Lara at 480-274-7234.
CLICK HERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

Labor Day Camping Weekend at SAWUURA

Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7, 2015

SAWUURA is our own UU 100-acre woods in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness near Young, AZ (about 4 hrs drive from Phoenix).  Join dozens of other UUs Memorial Day weekend for a relaxing weekend under the stars.  Disconnect from your phones, computers, 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: Friday, August 28. Registration forms available online.  For more info please contact Heidi Parmenter at 602-840-8400 ext. 202 or at the link below.

Calling all Artists!  

The Members and Friends Art Show 2015 will be coming sooner than you think! Ingathering Sunday will be September 13 which means that we will be hanging your work on Saturday, September 12. Be sure to put that date on your calendar! This wonderful show has been a favorite of the congregation, and we know that with your participation it will be a big hit again this year. Now is the time to start getting ready. We're looking forward to another great show this year. Contact Ann Bixel to learn more.

New Hampshire UU Church Fundraiser

UU Members of Keene are offering a B&B Weekend in their homes during the Monadrock Region's Art Tour Weekend. Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights. Leaf-peep, hunt for antiques, hike, bike, paddle...enjoy! All proceeds benefit the church. Contact the Keene Unitarian Universalist Church office for more information.

Summer Religious Education (RE) 

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!