Open Small Group

Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 PM, Annex B

Join Anne Lackey for a spirited conversation in a relaxed setting. This group is open to anyone 18 and older, and there is no registration or fee required for participation. Find out how enriching a SGM session can be!
This Sunday at 10:30 AM
August 16:  Finding Your Own Balance 
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
The definition of a balanced life can mean different things to different people. It can also change throughout out lives. The balance we need to find as youth, is not the same as that of those in mid life, nor those in retirement. What does balance look like to you and how do you find it?
Share the Plate with the Grand Canyon Association
Sunday, August 16
The Grand Canyon Association is the official non-profit partner of the Grand Canyon National Park, raising funds to benefit the park, operating retail shops and visitors centers within the park, and providing premier guided educational classes, hikes, and tours about the national and cultural history of the region.
Next Sunday at 10:30 AM 
August 23:  A Case Against Balance 
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Balance is a great spiritual and emotional quality to nurture. However, balance can also mean the status quo. Are there times when balance is not what is needed? How do you reconcile balance when aspects of our world and society are so clearly out of balance?
Upcoming Classes and Events

Sewing And Craft Circle

Saturday, August 15 at 11:00am in the Johnson Room

The Sewing and Craft Circle meets monthly to make simple items to help others. Most recently the group sent children's dresses to Haiti and has started making knapsacks for children being removed from homes by Child Protective Services. Usually the group works together in the Johnson Room one Saturday each month on a drop-in basis between 11 am and 4 pm. Email Lori at the link below for more information.
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL LORI

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, Arizona (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 will be hung up on Saturday, September 12. If you have framed original artwork you'd like to have included contact Ann Bixel to learn more.

Big Fall Show!

Saturday, September 26th at 6:30pm in the Sancuary

UUCP's fall fundraising concert features Bad Cactus Brass Band. Led by UUCP's music director Benjie Messer, Bad Cactus Brass Band is a is a funky local group with roots in the New Orleans brass band tradition. The New Times named them Phoenix's best traditional New Orleans brass band, and they are known throughout the southwest for their joyful presentations of jazz, gospel, and second line. Various UUCP musicians (to by announced) will open the show.  

Doors open at 6:30pm, UUCP entertainers perform 7:00 - 7:45pm, and Bad Cactus Brass Band plays 8:00 - 8:45pm. Youth can attend for free, and childcare is provided for those too young to enjoy the concert. Adult tickets are on a sliding scale from $10-60; with expected attendance, an average of $20 per ticket will get us to our fundraising goal. All ticket sales benefit UUCP.

Sundays With The Kids

Have you considered joining our children's ministry team? Each Sunday we depend on volunteers to teach, guide, and mentor the youngest members of our congregation.  This year, we are looking for community members to commit to 2-week, 4-week, and 12-week blocks.  Available roles include Subject Leaders/Teachers, Class Guides, and One-on-One mentors.  Please contact Katie Resendiz for more information or to volunteer.

Calling All Volunteers

The UUCP office is looking for a few good people to help out in the office during the week. Come hang out with Heidi and Geoff in the office and help us with this opportunity for service. Tasks include answering the phone, light computer work, opening mail, and making phone calls, ect.

We have the following shifts available.
Monday 12pm-3pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm & 12pm-3pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm

Please call Geoff in the office 602-840-8400 x 201 or email at the link below.

Sign The Unity Pledge

The Unity Pledge is an effort by Arizona individuals and businesses to advance workplace equality and equal treatment in housing and hospitality for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) individuals.  The Scottsdale City Council and Mayor are asking residents and businesses to sign the pledge.  To sign go to www.OpenAz.co.  Even those who do not live in Scottsdale can show support for equality by signing this pledge.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PLEDGE