This Sunday, November 29
Is it Really Better to Give than to Receive?
Service Leader:  Emrys Staton
Sunday, November 29 at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
We will explore this platitude of gratitude that puts moral emphasis on giving. In the role of receiving, there is also great power in the concept of gratitude. How we chose to show gratitude plays a major role in creating and sustaining an overall culture of generosity and compassion. 
Coffee Hour Showcase 
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 Publicity Committee and Office Volunteering. The Immigration publicity committee works together to update the website, put out announcements and keep the congregation informed events and classes. We will also be featuring office volunteering where you can see how important it is to have volunteers in the UUCP office.
Next Sunday, December 6
The Meaning of Tradition 
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, December 6 at 9:30 AM
Tradition can sometimes feel like a prison - rote practice disconnected from present meaning. The histories and stories from which tradition arise may not hold any value for us today, or worse, they may do harm. What are the traditions that are worth holding on to? What is the value of tradition in our lives?
New Day Center Meal
Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 PM, New Day Center
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 Rene Apack below for more information.
Upcoming Classes and Events
Online Auction Starts Today!
The combined congregation and preschool online auction opens today and closes on Sunday, December 6 at 5 pm.  Clear your calendars and plan to spend 2016 with new and old Congregation friends because this year's Service Auction has over 16 community hosted events.  There are game nights, musical nights, food-galore nights, wine tastings, nature happens and so much more! For you Black Friday shoppers, you'll find great gifts for the art lover, the restaurant-goers, fashionistas, and children in your life. Best of all, your purchases all go to support the mission of this congregation and the preschool. Shop Local. Shop for a Cause. Shop at this year's FUNdraising Auction!

Thank You to Our Sponsors...
Jim & Joann Allen
Dale Domzalski
Caitlin Gaspar
Plattner Verderame Attorneys at Law
Joan Roberts
Mary Dawes


CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE LIVE AUCTION
UU Door Blessing Chalices Holiday Sale!
Ongoing in the Johnson Room
The east wall of the Johnson Room is now adorned with one of a kind UU art objects for sale!  Jan Kaplan's "UU Door Blessing Chalices" are back for the holiday season - intended to grace every UU home, every friend of UU home, and all homes everywhere!  A Chalice may represent a UU Principle, animal totem, or nature, and each has a glass vial where you can place a daily meditation, intention, prayer, or poem.  These are great gifts for any occasion and any age.  100% of your purchase goes to UUCP!  Sales are via the honor system; fill out an envelope clipped on the wall, enclose cash or check made out to "UUCP" with "Door Blessing Chalice" indicated on the check, and deposit in Office 1 door slot. Thank you for contributing to UUCP!
Refugee Assistance Partnership Christmas Drive
Sunday, December 6 in the Sanctuary
UUCP's Refugee Assistance Program is sponsoring a family from Eritrea for Christmas. On Sunday December 6, stop by the RAP table at the back of the sanctuary. Take a gift idea card off the Christmas tree for 43 year old Tirhas and her 10 year old son Even. On Sunday, December 13, return your wrapped gifts with an ornament to hang on their first Christmas tree. If you have questions, please email Libby Walker below.
Young Adult Small Group
Tuesday, December 8, at 6:45 PM in Annex C
The young adult small group is a place for "younger" adults to get together and talk about issues important to us. We provide a safe space to share ideas and challenge each other respectfully. We are an open group and anyone who feels they are a young adult-regardless of age-is welcome to join and share their thoughts with us. Email below for more information about this or any other small group. 
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL FOR SMALL GROUP INFORMATION

Sewing and Craft Circle
Saturday, December 12th, drop in between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
The Sewing and Craft Circle meets in the Johnson room on December 12th to make simple items to help others. The group makes pillowcase knapsacks for the Sewing Project for Foster Children, children's dresses and young adult clothing for an education mission in Cuernavaca, baby blankets and caps for Hogar Materno in Central America, and lap blankets for local wheelchair bound people. We'd love to meet you and sew, knit, crochet, or quilt together. Please call or email us if you are thinking of coming so we can notify you if there is a last minute change. Contact Lori Williamson at 480-234-1476 or by emailing below.
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Drop In Small Group
Thursday, December 17, 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. For further information please contact Mike Sheffer at (702)353-0980 or email him below.
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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