This Sunday, December 6
The Meaning of Tradition
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, December 6 at 9:30 AM Only
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?
One Service This Sunday
Sunday, December 6 at 9:30 AM Only
Due to our amazing auction we will be having just one service this Sunday. The service begins at 9:30 AM and the auction starts at 11:00 AM.
New Day Center Meal
Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 PM at the 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.
Next Sunday, December 13
Tradition 2.0 Beta 
Service Leader:  Emrys Staton
Sunday, December 13 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Unitarian Universalism, like other long-standing faiths, finds itself in the position of examining its own inherited traditions and modifying them to remain relevant for our present time. However, there are other long-standing cultures which had their customs and traditions erased through the violence of colonization. What does it look like to re-create lost traditions that can restore cultural identity and pride, while also contributing to justice movements in the world? 
Share the Plate with Puente 
Sunday, December 13 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
The Puente Human Rights Movement is a grassroots migrant justice organization in Phoenix. Puente develops, educates, and empowers migrant communities to protect and defend themselves and their families. Puente acts successfully to reduce the diminishment of families waylaid by the detention and deportation pipeline. Puente members help one another and invite UUCP's Immigration Ministry into a collective space where legal, educational, arts, and social programs happen. The shared plate will strengthen these programs and purchase holiday gifts for children impacted by detention.
Upcoming Classes and Events
Live Auction this Sunday at 11:00 AM
Join us this Sunday at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary for our annual Live Auction. To preview the Live Auction offerings visit our online auction and click on the live auction link on the left side menu.  All your purchases all go to support the mission of this congregation. Don't forget our online auction closes at 5 pm on Sunday! Shop Local. Shop for a Cause. Shop at this year's FUNdraising Auction!


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. 
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Come Sing Carols With Us
Saturday, December 12th, at 1:00 PM meeting at UUCP
If you enjoy singing Christmas carols and spreading cheer in our congregation, please join us for our annual afternoon of caroling! On Saturday December 12, we'll meet at UUCP at 1:00 PM, sing a few carols together, and then spend a relaxed afternoon visiting and singing to UUCP elders who are rarely able to attend services, ending with an optional early dinner at the Beatitudes. If you'll definitely be attending, let Benjie know so that he can estimate how many people we can visit. Please email Benjie below to RSVP.
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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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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday December 22, at 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
We invite all members to join us for the monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, 12/22 in the Johnson Room. Social hour begins at 6, the meeting starts at 6:30 with guest comments, and we welcome you to observe the rest of the meeting. This month the board will discuss the metrics for our first end statement. How will we know if members see UUCP as the foundation for their personal and spiritual development and practice? How do we measure progress toward that end? Call Glen Lockwood at 602-852-0174 with comments or questions or email him below.
New Small Group Starting
Wednesday, January 13, at 1:00 PM in Johnson Room
New Small Group Ministry (SGM) will begin in January and will be on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the Johnson Room. We will be discussing the monthly theme at the group and all are welcome. Please register by clicking the box below.
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