This Sunday, May 29
The Stories We Tell of War and Peace
Service Leaders:  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, May 29 at 10:30 AM
Stories are one of the most powerful mechanisms humanity has for passing on meaning and values. How do the stories we tell of war and of peace shape the meanings and values we hold? Do we need new stories?
Board Chat - Q&A on Vision, Budget, and Campaign
Sunday, May 29 at 11:30 AM in Annex B
Chat with the Board and share any questions or concerns you have about the vision statement or 2016/2017 budget that we'll be voting on at the 6/5 congregational meeting. We also welcome questions, discussion, and feelings about Susan's campaign for UUA president.
Next Sunday, June 5
Strong Kids, Strong Words - Children's Ministry Sunday
Service Leaders: Katie Resendiz
Sunday, June 5 at 10:30 AM
Words are powerful. The RE program at UUCP has spent the year delving into the meaning of the words our community holds dear. Join the children of our congregation as we travel back through this year's themes. Freedom, Gratitude, Peace, Tradition, Service, Love, Truth, Hope, Covenant, and Strength have led our classes this year. Come listen and watch as strong kids share strong words through reflection, song, and play.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 5 at 11:45 AM
All members are invited and encouraged to attend the Congregation Annual Meeting. At the meeting we will adopt a budget for the 2016-2017 year, elect leaders to the Board of Trustees, UU Foundation Board and the Nominating Committee. We will also be voting on the proposed Vision from our Vision Task Force.
Upcoming Classes and Events
Community Night & Variety Hour
Thursday, June 2, 6:00 PM
From May through September, we will be holding Community Night dinners on the first Thursday of each month.  Dinner is a potluck, so bring your favorite dish, and stay for fun activities afterward.  June's activity is a variety hour with Benjie.  Kids are welcome to participate, so there will not be Chalice Kids programming. Bring your appetite, enthusiasm and a dish or dessert to share. You are welcome to bring a sack supper if you prefer. 
 
6:00 PM:  Potluck - Bring something to share
7:00 PM:  Variety Hour

Our next UUCP Variety Hour is Thursday June 2 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the sanctuary, after a 6:00 PM community night potluck in the Johnson Room. This is a no-talent talent-show, a relaxed, all-ages chance to share your creativity and culture with the congregation. Music, poetry, theater, jokes, inventions, foods, etc. are all fair game, and non-performers are welcome to attend as well. There's no need to sign up in advance- just let Music Director Benjie Messer know what you'd like to do when you arrive.
Sewing and Craft Circle
Saturday, June 4, drop in between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM
The UUCP Sewing and Craft Circle will meet in the Johnson Room on June 4th-drop in between noon and 4:00 PM. The group makes simple pattern dresses, quilts, backpacks and knitted items to support marginalized children locally as well as Mexico, South America and around the world. This group is part of the justice ministry. Everyone is welcome to attend, share creative ideas as well as stitch and talk. A sewing machine is nice to bring but not necessary. Please contact Lori Rubin-Williamson below or call 480-234-1476.
Nominating Committee
The annual Congregational Meeting occurring on June 5 will include elections for new members of the UUCP Board of Trustees, the UUCP Foundation Board, and the Nominating Committee.  This year's Nominating Committee presents the following nominees and their terms of office.  Photos and bios are in the recent Horizons.

Board:
Ceyshe Napa2016 - 2018
Jim Allen2016 - 2018

UUF Board:
Jan Kaplan2016 - 2019
Jan Wise2016 - 2019

Nominating:
Jenny Jones Moats2016 - 2018
Bill Snowden2016 - 2018
Bonnie White2016 - 2018
Traveling 2nd Fridays
Friday, June 10, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Please join Barbara & Dave Cawthorne on their 5 different trips to Italy on Friday, June 10 in UUCP sanctuary at 7:00PM.  They went to Florence, Pisa, Rome, Venice, & many of the hilltop towns of Tuscany.  They saw  6C churches in Ravenna and the trulli (cone-roofed houses) of Alberobello, toured the Amalfi Coast along with seeing the ancient ruins of Pompeii.  Also, they hiked the jagged coastline of the Cinque Terre.  Questions call Barbara at 480-994-1452 or email her below.
 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL BARBARA
UUCP Community Book Corner
First Sunday of the Month in the Sanctuary
The UUCP Community Book Corner is the first Sunday of each month. June's theme is strength, 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 strength with a purchase, browsing or sharing your thoughts!
Fortification: Organizing on the Side of Love
Sign up for an 8-session course over the summer to explore current ideas and models of community organizing and justice work. Emrys Staton will facilitate discussions based on the course on every other Sunday after worship service. Our first meeting will be June 5 at 1:00pm, Annex B. $30 registration and $15 book purchase. 

 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL EMRYS
WE NEED YOUR TRASH
This Summer, our Sunday School classes will focus on upcycling.  Each week we will turn recyclables into art, tools, and toys. Here's a list of what we're looking for:

LIST OF SUPPLIES WE NEED
Addiction Recovery Group
Monday, May 30, at 7:00 PM in Annex C
Some anonymous members of the congregation are opening a addiction recovery meeting on Monday nights at 7:00 PM. It will be based on UU Principles and have a free form type of orientation. This will be a discussion group of like minded individuals who are seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Any members who wish to participate can call John Moats at 602-300-4743. We will be meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday evenings in Annex C. The 1st and possibly 2nd meeting will be about the direction our members want to go as far as formats, snacks, coffee etc. We are planning on starting on May 23, so come one come all because your love and gratitude are always welcome.  
Save the date and reserve your space now
Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  - on the patio
Reserve your calendars now for our UUCP Arts & Crafts Fair, a fundraiser to benefit UUCP!   
 
If you are a Member or participating "Friend" of UUCP, we invite you to expand your creative juices and submit an application online below.  
 
For those of you who just love going to a good arts and crafts fair, this is the one for you!  We will have diverse media represented-just in time for the holidays.  A percentage of all sales will go to UUCP.  This is a great time to bring a friend and introduce them to UUCP!  SAVE THE DATE!
 CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
New Hearing Assist Devices
Our new hearing assistance devices are available for Sunday worship services.  Our ushers will be happy to provide you with devices that make it easier to hear anything that is picked up by a microphone.  These devices have a wide range throughout our campus, including the bathrooms, nursery and patio, so parents can also use the devices if they need to step out of the sanctuary with their child.
Russell Lockwood Leadership School
July 23 - 29 in Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA
One week, exploring the history, values, actions, inspirations and complexities of the Unitarian Universalist liberal religious tradition.

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