This Sunday, December 27
Winter Sing with Igor
Service Leader:  Benjie Messer and Igor Glenn
Sunday, December 27 at 10:30 AM Only
To celebrate this season of music and singing, Igor Glenn leads a multigenerational, child-friendly singalong of folk songs, hymns, and gospel. Together we will make a joyful noise as we sing favorite songs and learn new ones, including some especially for the season. Igor will draw from his childhood experiences in the Deep South and his experience as a guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.
Next Sunday, January 3
A Soul's Truth for the New Year
Service Leaders:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Lynne Haeseler
Sunday, January 3 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Rev. Susan and Lynne Haeseler will blend poetry, music, reflection and ritual together for an intentional meditative and reflective start to the New Year. What intention, what truth of your soul do wish to burn more brightly in your life this New Year?
Upcoming Classes and Events
Traveling 2nd Fridays
Friday, January 8, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
On January 8, at 7:00 PM  come to a 1 hour at UUCP presentation with Traveling 2nd Friday from Kathy Manker sharing her trip to France on a Tour of Sacred Sites. She visited sites associated with Mary Magdalene in Cathar region where thousands of Cathars were killed by the King of France requested by the Pope, including Carcassone, Montsegur, and Rennes le Chateau (of Holy Blood, Holy Grail fame). Also, Lourdes, source of healing water, and ended in Rocamadour, a medieval town. Kathy will share stories of Mary Magdalene, Jesus and their decedents. For more information, email Barbara Cawthorne below.
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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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UU Door Blessing Chalices Holiday Sale!
Ending December 27
December 27 is the last day of display for Jan Kaplan's Door Blessing Chalices.  These are great gifts for any occasion, any age, and any religious/spiritual/"none" persuasion.  100% of your purchase goes to UUCP!  Sales are via the honor system; follow the instructions found in the envelopes clipped to east wall of the Johnson room.  You can contact Jan personally for future orders. Thank you for contributing to UUCP!
Auction Items Still Available
Ongoing at PhoenixUU.org/Auction
Did you miss out on the live or online auction? Did you know that you can still get in on some of our events that sold at the auction? Please visit our website at PhoenixUU.org/Auction for a list of events that you can still buy and attend. Here is a list of the events that are still available:  

Intro Coding for Kids
Mask Making with Katie
Board Games with the Board
Private Wine and Cheese Reception at Art Gallery
Guided Archaeology Hike
Soirees at Marshall Fine Art Gallery
Tie Dye Workshop
 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AUCTION ITEMS
Starting Point Tour
Sunday, January 10, at 10:45 AM, Foyer
Please join the Board for our midyear Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 31, at 10:30 AM between services in the Sanctuary. At this meeting the Board and Vision Task Force will unveil the new Vision statement that we hope to adopt at the following Congregational Meeting in June. This is one important step in an ongoing conversation about who we want to be as a congregation. All are welcome, and childcare is provided.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 31, at 10:30 AM, Sanctuary
Please join the Board for our midyear Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 31, at 10:30 AM between services in the Sanctuary. At this meeting the Board and Vision Task Force will unveil the new Vision statement that we hope to adopt at the following Congregational Meeting in June. This is one important step in an ongoing conversation about who we want to be as a congregation. All are welcome, and childcare is provided.
Diverse Artist Collective of AZ returning in January!
The Diverse Artist Collective of AZ (DACAZ) presents a group exhibition featuring the original work of emerging and established local African American artists during the first Sanctuary Art exhibition of 2016. DAC-AZ promotes multicultural visual arts /programs to educate the community about diversity. A vibrant collection of watercolor paintings, layered wood work, oil and acrylic paintings, and ceramic art work by local artists will be featured from January 10 to March 13, 2016  Artists whose works will be featured include: Tiffani Maynor, Khandra D. Howard, Frederick Hodge, Richard Retter, and Stephen Marc.