This Sunday, November 8
Gratitude For This? Giving Thanks When Times Are Tough
Service Leader:  Rev. Andy Burnette
Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
Andy Burnette is the Senior Minister at the Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Chandler, AZ. He is preaching at UUCP as part of a Phoenix area pulpit swap among the greater Phoenix area UU Ministers.
Coffee Hour Showcase: Refugee Assistance Program and Traveling 2nd Fridays
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 Refugee Assistance Program and Traveling 2nd Fridays. The Refugee Assistance Project has partnered with the International Rescue Committee to help newly resettled refugees find jobs and adjust to their new surroundings in the US. Traveling 2nd Fridays shares travel experiences with slides, pictures, stories, and souvenirs from a different presenter each month.
Starting Point Tour
Sunday November 8, 10:45 AM in the 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!
Next Sunday, November 15
Turning Towards Gratitude
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
Gratitude seems simple and straightforward, but really learning to live a life of gratitude and to be as a religious community, a people of gratitude, means learning to shift many of the lessons we have been taught in our lives. We may need to embrace gratitude with a beginner's mind to embody it more fully in our lives and culture.
Share the Plate with Liberty Wildlife Rehab Foundation
Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
Liberty Wildlife's mission is to "nurture the nature" of Arizona by answering the community's need for quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and conservation services. Founded in 1981, they have assisted over 80,000 native animals, and annually present over 800 educational programs statewide to citizens of all ages.  Liberty Wildlife is a community resource, instilling compassion and stewardship in young minds and reconnecting the public with the beauty and benefits of native wildlife and habitat. We are delighted that they will be bringing some of their wildlife friends (birds of prey and snake) to our patio between services (10:30-11:15).  Kids:  please bring your parents to this fun 'Share the Plate' organization!
Upcoming Classes and Events
Celebrating the Life of Paula Hurn
Saturday November 7, 4:00 PM, Sanctuary
A memorial service celebrating the life of Paula Hurn will be held at UUCP on Saturday, November 7th at 4pm. Paula's children, Geoff, Julia and Steven invite you to join them for refreshments in the Johnson Room following the service. 
UUCP to be featured in upcoming book!

Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin, authors of a forthcoming Skinner House book The Joy of the Journey: UU Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism (projected publication spring 2017), will be at UUCP November 19-22 to attend worship and hold conversations with congregants.  They will be at Community Night on 11/19 and Sunday 11/22.  Come share your stories of this journey!
Refugee Assistance Partnership
Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 PM in Annex H
The Refugee Assistance Program RAP is the new partnership between UUCP and the International Rescue Committee IRC. On Thursday, November 12, in Annex H , at 6:30 pm, the IRC will present an orientation program outlining the many ways UUCP members can volunteer with the IRC to assist refugees as they are resettled in Phoenix and prepare to become citizens. Come for the community dinner. Stay for our first RAP session.
Thoughtful Leadership Forum
Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM in Annex B
Can't Commit? Feel Free to Drop-in!
The Thoughtful Leadership Forum will meet again on Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m. in Room B.  Participants are asked to either purchase Tom Rath's Strength Finders 2.0 and take the online assessment (a unique code is provided in the back of the book) or purchase and complete the online strengths assessment.
Community Night
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM
Join us for dinner and conversation starting at 6:00 PM. We will provide the main dish of Vegetarian Curry 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: Vegetarian Curry and Green Salad
6:30 PM: Chalice Kids
6:30 PM: Refugee Assistance Partnership
6:45 PM: Pathway to Membership
7:00 PM: Thoughtful Leadership Forum
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL KRISTINA
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
Do you have a talent, home or professional service to show off? Or how about a hobby or interest to teach? We are looking for fun ways to get to know each other while raising money to support our mission. Contact Heidi if you would like to brainstorm ways you can participate in this exciting community building event. Email Heidi below or call 602-840-8400 ext. 202.
 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL HEIDI

 CLICK HERE TO SEE DONATION GUIDELINES
Thanksgiving Potluck Celebration
Thursday, November 26 at 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
Join us for a Thanksgiving Day potluck at UUCP.  After dinner on the patio we'll show A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, or comfy camp chair for a movie under the stars.  RSVP by Nov. 23 online by visiting clicking the button below or by calling Geoff at the office at 602-840-8400 x201. 
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
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Please call Geoff in the office 602-840-8400 x 201 or email him below. 
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL GEOFF
Plastic Bag Project
We are sorry but the plastic bag crocheting project has been cancelled. If you need help in recycling bags that you have collected you can bring them to UUCP and Lois Fisher will take care of them.