This 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?
Next Sunday, January 31
A Call to Authenticity
Service Leader:  
Linda Barnes

Sunday, January 31 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
We all struggle to know ourselves honestly and fully.  Join Linda Barnes, a recent graduate of Meadville-Lombard Theological School, in exploring the spiritual practice of recognizing the inner voice that invites you to your unique role in the larger world.
Upcoming Classes and Events
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.
Community Night
Thursday, February 4, at 6:00 PM, Johnson Room
Join us for dinner and conversation starting at 6:00 PM. We will provide the main dish (including a vegetarian option) and a side dish. If you are able, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Chalice Kids will start at 6:30 PM and we have activities planned for all the kids. The suggested donation is $5/adult, $2/children under 10, $10/family. Email Kristina Benner below for more information.

6:00 PM:  Bean soup with ham, bean soup without ham, bread, and salad
6:30 PM:  Chalice Kids
7:00 PM:  Variety Hour
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Soirees at Marshall Fine Art Gallery
Friday, January 29, at 7:00 PM in Scottsdale
A music salon series in a fine art gallery in downtown Scottsdale. Enjoy a lovely social evening of music and informative conversation. A reception follows to meet the performers and enjoy the beautiful artwork. There are still tickets available for this event from the auction. Click the link below for more information. 
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Guided Archaeology Hike
Saturday, January 30, at 8:00 AM
We will explore mysterious rock art left behind by those who inhabited the Phoenix Basin more than 1,000 years ago.  After a short hike we use binoculars to spot surprising images pecked into the rocks of South Mountain Park. Large waterbirds, bighorn sheep, and strange geometric designs are among the figure we are likely to see this year. Children are OK if supervised. There are still tickets available for this event from the auction. Visit the link below for more information.
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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.
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UUCP Community Book Corner
First Sunday of the month 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.
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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.
GLBT Inclusion Conference
Sunday, January 31, at 2:00 PM, Ascension Lutheran Church
Can a lesbian who works in Scottsdale be fired simply for who she is? Can a transgendered person be refused service at a restaurant in Scottsdale? Can a gay couple be turned down on a rental application?  
If you answered no to any of these questions, join us for an "Open for Worship" interactive workshop to learn about Arizona's non-discrimination policies and how you can help make a difference. The workshop is at 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane in Paradise Valley. Please RSVP below
Sangha Buddhist Group
Second and Fourth Thursdays 7:00 PM in Annex H
UUCP members are starting a Buddhist sangha, a group of people who gather to learn Buddhist teachings (the dharma) and support one another in Buddhist practice, including meditation. The sangha will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, beginning on Thursday, February 11. We will start the meeting with 30 minutes of meditation followed by a dharma reading and discussion. You need not be Buddhist to attend, just interested in your spiritual growth. If you have questions, contact Donna Featherston at 602-997-7996 or Katherine Kruse at 602-369-9477.  
UU College of Social Justice
March 29 - April 3
The UU College of Social Justice still has a number of spots available on our upcoming Border Justice program from March 29-April 3! As representatives of Congregations that have pledged to support the New Sanctuary Movement, we thought that you and your fellow congregants would be interested in experiencing the depth of the immigration crisis firsthand. Our delegation will meet with the Minister and lay leadership of a Tucson, AZ church that has successfully provided sanctuary to undocumented individuals resisting deportation. 

Registration deadline is January 24.