This Sunday, January 3
A Soul's Truth for the New Year
Service Leader:  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?
Next Sunday, January 10
Putting Truth Together
Service Leaders:  Terry Sims
Sunday, January 10 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Most of the time, I see contradictions, paradoxes, absurdity; pieces of truth that divide us and keep us in conflict with ourselves and each other. But every once in a while, briefly, I feel that we might be on the verge of taking it all in and putting it all together into a larger truth we're hoping and living for.
Upcoming Classes and Events
New Day Center Meal
Sunday, January 3, at 5:00 PM at the UMOM 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.
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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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Young Adult Small Group
Tuesday, January 12, 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.
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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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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
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!
Thoughtful Leadership Forum
Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 PM, Annex B
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 at www.phoenixuu.org or call the office at 602-840-8400 ext. 201.
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.