This Sunday, January 10
Putting Truth Together
Service Leader:  Rev. 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.
Next Sunday, January 17
Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love
Service Leader:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, January 17 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr said he believed that "unarmed truth and unconditional love" would in the end have the last word. How do we hear his words today as a vital call to continue to pursue and speak unarmed truth and live and share unconditional love in the world?
Upcoming Classes and Events
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!
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
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.
Open Small Group
Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 PM, 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. For more information, contact Mike Sheffer at 702-353-0980 or email him below. 
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, at 6:00 PM, Johnson Room
We invite all members to join us for the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Break bread and socialize with us starting at 6:00 PM, and the meeting begins at 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to address the board during guest comments at the beginning and observe the remainder of the meeting. This month the board will discuss how to evaluate the minister's performance as a supervisor of staff. Contact Glen Lockwood at 602-852-0174 or email him below with any questions. 
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.
Calling All Singers!
January is a perfect time to join the UUCP Congregation Choir, and we welcome new singers! The choir rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and sings during services every other Sunday morning.
 
If you would be interested in singing with the choir for a single rehearsal and service, but can't commit to our full spring season, you're in luck! Our spring season kicks off with a single rehearsal (Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and service (Sunday, Janunary 17) that are open to  anyone, with no expectation of joining the choir. We will be singing in parts, but no    previous musical experience is necessary. Please contact Music Director Benjie Messer with any questions. 
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.