This Sunday, October 11
The Power and Poverty of Freedom
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, October 11 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
Freedom is a foundational value in the United States, a well-worn word in politics, and an ideal we seek to create. But how has our rhetoric of freedom undermined its power for our collective understanding. What do we mean when we talk about freedom and liberty in the U.S.?
Starting Point Tour
Sunday, October 11, at 10:45 AM, Foyer
Meet a representative of our Membership Committee and our Children's Ministry program in the front foyer at 10:45 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!
Coffee Hour Showcase: Right Relations Ministry
After each service during Coffee Hour in the Johnson Room
While you're enjoying coffee hour, stop by the Coffee Hour Showcase Table and learn more about the Right Relations Ministry, how they can help you with interpersonal relationships at UUCP, classes they offer, and how you can get involved.
Next Sunday, October 18
Moving to the Beat of Freedom
Service Leader:  Emrys Staton
Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
Music plays such an integral role in the movements for freedom, both by inspiring people in the struggle, and by capturing the conditions of oppression in the poetry of lyrics. From hymns to hip-hop, we can be motivated and educated by the artists who provide powerful messages for us to listen, sing, dance and march to. 
Share the Plate with Phoenix Center for the Arts
Sunday, October 18
The mission of Phoenix Center for the Arts is to provide opportunities to
participate in the visual and performing arts through quality classes,programming, and events. Events include the Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Classes are year round in painting, pottery, mosaics, creative writing and a lot more. But most importantly, we have the Art Mobile, which delivers free classes to children in low-income communities 2-3 times per month. The Art Mobile program is what the share the plate money will help. The Art Mobile will be in the parking lot and the Executive Director will be here to answer any questions.
Upcoming Classes and Events
75th Anniversary of UUSC
Saturday October 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Johnson Room
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) with Sushma Raman, VP, as we premier a video on UUSC's history of defending the human rights of the most marginalized people around
the world. Learn about UUSC's current work and future vision as our UU value based Humanitarian Rights/Social Justice Organization affect lives at home and abroad. Please RSVP for lunch to Geoff at 602-840-8400 ext. 201 or click below.
Thoughtful Leadership Forum
2nd Thursdays, October & November 2015 and January - May 2016, 7:00 PM
Open to Drop-ins
Thoughtful and compassionate leadership brings many spiritual gifts to both leaders and those they serve. This forum provides a regular space for exploring members' leadership strengths and styles, topics regarding the gifts (both given and received) and challenges of servant leadership, and how leadership in our congregation can change the world. Register online below or call the office at 602-840-8400 ext. 201.
Where is UU in Time and Space?
We are here and it is now, silly. But UUCP's space is different now than it was a few years ago. What will it need to be a few years from now? How can our campus best serve our ministry and vision? UUCP is forming a committee to plan for the next Capital Campaign. If you'd like to join the committee, please contact Duke Plattner or Rev Susan below for more information.
Community Night
Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
Join us for dinner and conversation starting at 6:00 PM. We will provide the main dish of a Non-Vegetarian Pasta Dish, Vegetarian Pasta Dish and Green Salad. If you are able, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Chalice kids will start at 6:30 PM and we have activities planned for all the kids. The suggested donation is $5/adults, $2/children under 10, $10/family. Email Kristina Benner below for more information.

6:00 PM:  Non-Vegetarian Pasta Dish, Vegetarian Pasta Dish, Green Salad
6:30 PM:  Chalice Kids
7:00 PM:  Open Small Group
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Open Small Group
October 15, at 7:00 PM in Annex H
The Third Thursday Small Group Ministry (SGM) is a drop-in group so that people who are not able to commit to a group all the time can come when they are able. It is also for those who are new to SGMs and would like to try it out. We welcome and encourage newcomers all the time. Some of our participants enjoy coming every session and we encourage this too. We are very flexible. Our topics are the same as the other SGMs which follow the monthly theme, in depth and in a secure environment, consistent with Reverend Susan's sermons. We meet at UUCP, Annex H, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM For further information please contact Mike Sheffer at (702)353-0980 or email him below.
Artist Meet and Greet Reception
Sunday, October 18, at 12:45 PM, Sanctuary
Come to a Meet and Greet Reception for artists of the UUCP Members and Friends 2015 art display. Take time to walk around and look at each work of art and personally thank the artists for sharing. 
Faithiest
Thursdays, October 15, 2015 - October 29, 2015, 7:00 PM
Registration Deadline is October 12
Deeply held values are communicated through the language of a religious culture or community. Share author Chris Stedman's journey of learning interfaith dialogue and respect through a reading and discussion of his book, "Faithiest", in which he describes how humanists and members of other faith traditions learn to listen to hear commonalities and then work toward common goals. Register online below or call the office at 602-840-8400 ext. 201.
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Cakes for the Queen of Heaven
Saturdays, October 17, 2015 - November 14, 2015, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration Deadline is October 12
In Ancient Times" Part one of the curriculum includes an introductory section featuring author Shirley's Ranck's "Statement of Feminist Theology, Elinor Artman's "Brief History of Cakes," and Nancy Vedder-Shults, "Baking Cakes for the Queen of Heaven." The themes of the session plans are: The Sacred Female, In the Name of the Mother and Daughter, Womenpower, The First Tuning-From Goddess to God, and Reclaiming Woman's Heritage of Peace.
Register online below or call the office at 602-840-8400 ext. 201.
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Donations for Fundraising Auction Due Nov. 15
Congregation & Preschool Online Auction Nov. 27 - Dec. 6
Congregation Live Auction Dec. 6 at 11 AM in the Sanctuary
We are now collected donations for our annual fundraising auction. Community building events (i.e. hosted dinners, musical performances, lessons, etc.) are our favorite! Review our Donation Guidelines below for more ideas.
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VUU Prescott Family Retreat
November 6-8, 2015
It will be a fun fall weekend at Pine Summit Camp. Besides being located in a beautiful forest, the have a mini-golf course, basketball and volleyball courts and an enclosed gym with a rock wall and a low tech game room. You'll spend 2 nights in dormitory-style rooms, enjoy five meals, and spend time with new and long-time UU friends. Fees: Adults $99, Teen $96, Child 2-8 $66, Under 2 free. Register now through October 23. For more information call Nancy Stillings at 480-540-3473 or email her below.