This 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?
Next Sunday, January 24
Listening to Powerful Truth
Service Leader:  Emrys Staton
Sunday, January 24 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Speaking truth to power is a courageous act that exemplifies the bold spirit of social justice movements. With major protest movements seizing the whole world, much truth is being spoken through speeches, videos, social media, protests, blogs, and other venues. Who is listening to all this truth-telling? How does the side of power hear and respond to truth? 
Upcoming Classes and Events
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. 
Young Adult Small Group
Thursday, January 28, 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.
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL FOR SMALL GROUP INFORMATION

Congregation Office Closed
Monday, January 18
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 18, the front office at UUCP will be closed.
UUCP Community Book Corner
Ongoing in the Sanctuary
The UUCP Community Book Corner is the first Sunday of each month.
February's theme is love, and there are three featured books, one each,
for adults, young adults and children.There will be other books, as well, which promote our UU values. Come celebrate the theme of love with a purchase, browsing or sharing your thoughts!
Sewing and Craft Circle
Saturday, January 30th, drop in between Noon and 4:00 PM
The Sewing and Craft Circle meets in the Johnson room on January 30th 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 the link below or you can call her at 480.234.1476
UU Day at the Legislature Training
Sunday, January 24, at 1:00 PM, Valley Unitarian Universalist in Chandler
A training in preparation for UU DATL will include: strategies for approaching representatives, coordinating visits, assembling district teams, small group actions, and presentations on UU Politics.  For more information visit the link below.
UU Day at the Legislature
Monday, February 15, Downtown at State Capital
Unitarian Universalists from across the state will gather in Phoenix to build relationships with their legislators.  Last year participants met with more than 25 legislators.  Please join us in make our UU voice heard!

Children are welcome to participate, there will be a few sign making and banner decorating opportunities and there is a park nearby for exploring.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 26, 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. 
Visit the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix
Friday, January 29
Join a group from UUCP to visit a mosque for the Friday evening services on January 29. We will participate in the service and speak with some leaders from the mosque to learn more about the religion of Islam and the Muslim community in Phoenix. 

Email Emrys Staton below if you're interested in participating.
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.