Sep 4: Weekly Updates

Sunday Worship Service

Rowing Together: Trusting Relationship

Sunday September 8, 10:30am

This Sunday, September 8 is our annual water communion service. Please bring asmall amount of waterto contribute. If you are able, please also bring agallon of water to donateto our partners in ministry, No More Deaths, and other groups who provide humanitarian aid in our desert. Water gallons can be placed on the chancel when you arrive on Sunday morning.

This is an Intergenerational service, so there will not be RE classes. Nursery is open for children 10 and younger.

Worship Leader: Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe

Worship Associate: Gary Luce

Music: Desert Chorale and Leeza Beriyeva

Moving at the Speed of Trust

Sunday September 15, 10:30am

Unitarian Universalist leader Julica Hermann De la Funete speaks of moving at the speed of trust. What does moving at "the speed of trust" entail? How do we trust one another in community?

Worship Leader: Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe

Worship Associate: Bert Meek

Music: Leeza Beriyeva

Donate Flowers for Sunday Service

You may bring flowers in honor or memory of someone if you like, and either take the flowers home or give them to someone else after the service. Arrangements can be as simple as flowers from your garden or the supermarket in a church vase, or as elaborate as a professional arrangement. Please volunteer for one or more dates by contacting Nancy at:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 301-802-4683.

Ready to...

…Deepen your faith?

…Strengthen connections?

…Serve your community?

2nd Hour is what you've been looking for!

In this year of experimentation, 2nd Hour is one way that Rev. Bethany and I want to answer the call to offer more opportunities for adults to learn, grow, and deepen in understanding, community, connection, and service.

From12:30-1:30pm, one Sunday per month, we will offer opportunities for people of all ages to participate in community-led activities or classes. Offerings will vary every month, so watch the weekly email for details including descriptions and age restrictions.

Date: Sept. 8, 2019

Time: 12:30-1:30pm.

Topics: This month we are teaching:

Small Group Ministryled by Rev. Bethany. Adults 18+ only. Blackwell room. This year at UUCT, we will be starting a new round of Small Group Ministries. These are groups of 10-12 people meet regularly, usually monthly, to reflect on and discuss significant spiritual and life topics. These groups will meet monthly for the 2019-20 church year and then reform to create new groups. Come learn more about Small Group Ministry if you are interested in joining a group this year.

Sing and Learn Songsled by Brian Moon. All Ages. Holland. Come to this 2nd Hour workshop to learn what an anchor song is, how and why we use them in worship, and to be introduced to the six anchor songs of 2019-2020 being used at UUCT!

Building the World We Dream About: Anti-Racism in Racist Timesled by Rev. Karla Brockie. Everyone ages 11+. Awareness room.As Unitarian Universalists, we hope developing antiracist, anti-oppressive, and multicultural habits and skills will lead us to build the multicultural world of beloved community we dream about. Building the World We Dream About is a Unitarian Universalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another. This class will be a brief introduction to the larger work but is not required to participate in the Building The World Study Group.

Hospitality & Welcome: 101led by Steve Kraynak. Everyone ages 11+. Servetus.Unitarian Universalism has a saving message for the world. In 1999 there were 154,459 of us; in 2019 there are 154,704. That’s an increase of 245 total members in the United States in 20 years – or 0.24 new member per congregation. How can we get our saving message out to more people? Let’s brainstorm some possibilities at 2nd Hour on Sunday, September 8 in Servetus. "Fun" Fact: On October 27, 1553 Michael Servetus, one of our forebears, was burnt alive atop a pyre of his own books at the edge of Geneva, Switzerland for spreading and preaching Non-trinitarianism.

Art in the Desert: Decorating Water Jugs for Immigrantsled by Jamili Omar. All Ages. Holland Foyer.We will decorate the water jugs to send out to the desert with messages of welcome.

Children are welcome in classes indicated by “all ages" and those with a age indicated, but childcare is available for those under 10 years.

Questions? Want to teach? Contact Jamili atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Social Justice

Racism is in the news... Want to do something about it?

As Unitarian Universalists, we hope developing antiracist, anti-oppressive, and multicultural habits and skills will lead us to build the multicultural world of beloved community we dream about. Building the World We Dream About is a Unitarian Universalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another. We will offer this intensive curriculum shortly for UUCT members and friends and anyone interested. To get a taste, come to the open workshop onSunday, September 8, 12:30 to 1:30. For more information or to sign up, contact Rev. Karla Brockie:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The LGBTQIA+ Group

will NOT meet on Sunday, September 8 to give members the opportunity to attend 2nd Hour. Meeting is rescheduled forSeptember 15. Location TBA.

PRIDE will be here on September 28!

Come march with us and see our booth at Pride in the Desert, which will be located at Reid Park. The parade is free and will start at Country Club and Broadway at 11 am. To attend Pride, you will need tickets; for more info on UUCT & PRIDE events, email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

10th Annual Hunger Walk, Saturday September 14.

Where else can you get cheered on by a purple haired CEO? Come join us on our one and a half mile walk and we will fight hunger together. Join our UUCT Team by contacting Judy Dare: 520-624-9272.https://www.communityfoodbank.org/HungerWalk

Sunrise Organizer Training

Sept 14th, 8:30-5:30.Sunrise for an Arizona Green New Deal!Here at the church, in Goddard Hall.Sunrise Tucson is so excited to officially announce that we're hosting our first ever AZ-wide training. REGISTER at:https://forms.gle/r9C4hgGZLiWbAuyp6

Mental Health First Aid

teaches people how to give 'first aid' to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and/or who are in the early stages of a mental health disorder. This training provides information on identifying the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders/crises in adults, as well as risk factors and protective factors for this population.The 5-step Mental Health First Aid action plan is explored and applied to mental health disorders and crisis situations through the use of discussions, case examples and videos. This action plan includes approach skills, effective communication of concern and support, and connecting families to professional and community resources.

ICS will be facilitating this 8-hour class for FREE to UUCT on October 5 from 8am-5pm. I will be providing lunch of sandwiches, salad, fruit and a cookie for $5 (bring lunch money the day of). Space is limited to 30 people so youMUSTregister by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This class is highly recommended for church staff, ushers, greeters, care team, and Religious Exploration Mentors.

Climate Strike

Join us onSeptember 20 from 2pm-6pmas we rally and march from Phoenix City Hall to the Arizona State Capitol. Our team has been working around the clock over the past few months to advocate for our futures. Stand with us and show our elected officials that we are not alone in this fight. Please also sign up on action network so we can get a more accurate number. Thank you!https://actionnetwork.org/events/climate-strike-3

UUJAZ Issues + Action Day

Tickets are now on sale for UUJAZ's Issue + Action day.October 26 + 27at Surprise UU Church. Join UUs from across AZ for building relationship, knowledge, power and capacity for justice. Powerful worship services with music from Phoenix Women's Chorus, a keynote from the UU College of Social Justice, delicious coffee and pastries from the Coronado, vegan meals from the Rez: an Urban Eatery, incredible workshops from justice partners around the state, and in the evening: the first annual Jazzy Awards to honor justice work of the past year.

Reserve your tickets before they increase October 1st. Scholarships and sponsorships available.https://www.uujaz.org/

Puente Human Rights Fellowship

Puente Human Right Movement will be hosting a one day fellowship training to educate, empower, and resist in these trying times. We are inviting community leaders who have a passion for justice and energy for change to join our fellowship program. Through this program fellows will be connected with activist in the valley to hone in their skills to find new and creative ways of fighting the system. We will be creating 5 working groups that will be engaged for the next 3 months to develop and co-create the change we wish to see in Arizona.

To become a Puente Fellow please apply on the following link:https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51510/c/279/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=11569

CUUPS

SAZCUUPSis a Chapter of the Covenant of

Unitarian Universalist Pagans.Join SAZCUUPS for a divination round table onSeptember 8th at 3pm. Bring your Tarot, Oracles, Bones, Runes and more to trade readings with other members and friends of SAZCUUPS! (We don't mind if you use the book!) Childcare available, contact Jamili atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Mabon: Autumn Equinox Ritual (CUUPS)

Monday, September 23, 6:00pm

Jackson and Leigh Mileur

The theme is calling on local spirits of landscape features and honoring our desert environment.Bring your monsoon rainwater and a snack that reflects our local desert culture to share!

Do you ever feel a little unrooted? Try grounding techniques!

Imagine tree roots growing out of your feet and reaching deep into the earth, twining themselves around and anchoring you to the land.
Eat a little something heavy, dense bread for example.
Hold a crystal, a black one can help absorb unwanted energy (black tourmaline or onyx).
Lay down on the ground and feel it beneath you.
Put your feet in warm water and feel the currents as you swirl your toes around.

Have a pagan tip to share for a future newsletter? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All traditions are welcome!

Web: http://uuctucson.org/worship/sazcuups.html

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAZCUUPS/ (FB messages can be sent to m.me/SAZCUUPS)

Chatgroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190164578242015

Social Events

Sunday Lunch

Lunch this Sunday, September 8, will be a salad buffet, featuring salads both light and hearty including tuna salad, fruit salad, couscous, applesauce and more! Visitors plan to get your free lunch (if you missed it over the summer). Sign up to join kitchen ministry on the polka dot bulletin board by the kitchen.

“Making your love manifest, transforming your spirit, good heart and able hands into food is a great undertaking,” writes zen priest and chef Edward Espe Brown, “one that will nourish you in the doing, in the offering, and in the eating.

Open Mic

The fourth Sundayof each month after church, there is openmic entertainment in Holland.Thenext one is Sunday, September 22, at 12:00. Musicians, poets, storytellers, magicians, dancers and entertainers of any kind welcome along with anyone who loves live entertainment. Contact Bo or Sandy Ongley for details. We will have a drumming circle at this same time at the monthly open mic. If you have a drum, please bring it. Otherwise, we will have some other percussion instruments to play.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Gay Men's Soiree/Potluck

ill be hosted by member, Gary Krivokapich on 9/26/2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Tucson Unitarian Universalist Church. This is one very gay friendly congregation! Please bring a dish that will feed at least 4 people. This is an event that mostly older men attend but all are welcome. Let Gary know if you want to help. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Book Club

The next UU Book Club will meetThursday, Sept. 12th at 9:30 AMat the home of Pat Riker. The group is reading Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Pat atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 520-638-6233.

Newcomers

Getting to Know UU- Newcomer Orientation and Breakfast will be held Saturday September 7 from 9:00 to noon. If you have not attended one of these sessions in the past, we welcome you to do so. Please contact Alma at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP.Please email Jamili Omar: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for childcare needs.

Sundays of Hospitality and Grace

The “ask” for Sundays of Hospitality and Grace is as follows: Will you practice radical hospitality and grace, especially to visitors and guests, for one Sunday each month? See your suggested Sunday welcoming challenge and examples at this link.

Office Updates

Help Wanted!

Got a minute?Here are some simple tasks that you can do to help the busy church office:

The next time you are at the post office, or Costco, pick up some stamps and drop them off the next time you are at church. Just give me a receipt and we will be happy to reimburse you.
Tidy up the Holland kitchen. Many folks wander into this tiny kitchen during the week and on Sundays and leave their coffee cups, utensils, and other assorted items.
Go through our lost and found basket and send an email to the church office letting us know what is inside so we can advertise it.
Check the bulletin boards for outdated information.
Help sort and clean up our massive old key pile.

Please contact Mary for more info:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Town Hall

Everyoneis invited to the quarterly congregational update and open discussion Town Hall meeting Sunday, September 15th at 12:15, p.m. in Holland.

Growth, Connection, and the Circle of Life

Wake for Rev. David Johnson

Rev. David Johnson's family has organized a wake to remember him on Thursday, September 12 from 4-6 PM in Holland. Light refreshments and finger food will be available. Please join us for all or part of this event to give condolences to the family and celebrate Rev. David's life.

Grief and Loss Group

For those experiencing a difficult time after the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any other significant loss, UUCT now holds a Grief & Loss support group. There you can find recovery in the caring & comfort of other church members (and friends) who are also grieving a loss. Meetings are held every Sunday from 12:15-1:15 pm in the Reed Room. Childcare is available.

Community Office Hours

Rev. Bethany will be at the Big Heart Coffee shop, across the street from the church, on Wednesdays, from 10-12. All are welcome.

Sunday Morning Discussion Group

All UUCT members, friends and visitors are invited to attend Conversation Among Friends. Our hour-long discussion group meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. on the UUCT campus in the Servetus Room, last classroom on the southwest side, Come a bit early for socializing.

More information, contact Gilbert Moore, phone 520-790-7568, email at

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Save the Dates!

Church Yard, Plant, and Book Sale:

We need your gently used items and we need your help with our annual sale! The dates are Nov, 1,2,3. Please Contact Margi Magruder if you can help.

Craft Sale:The church will be holding and Arts and Crafts Sale December 6-7. If you would like to participate, please contact Susan Call:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join the Choir!!

Rehearsals have begun again! Come join us on Wednesday's, from 5:30-6:45 in the Sanctuary.

The Desert Chorale is comprised of a range of abilities and experience in singing. All are welcome.

We sing twice a month, with a few extra services sprinkled through the year, beginning in late August and singing through early June.

questions can be directed to Brian atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Volunteers are needed to help with this year's Mata Ortiz pottery sale which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8. This annual sale provides economic support to the talented artisans from the village of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua,MX. If you are interested in helping, contact Julia Mehrer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Plan to buy some fantastic holiday gifts AND let all your friends and neighbors know about the sale. The prices for the pottery at our UUCT sale are the best in Tucson!

Educational Opportunities For All

There won't be regular RE on September 8, as all children and youth are encouraged to participate in the Intergenerational (all ages) Water Communion. Feel free to bring quiet, reflective activities such as coloring or knitting to keep younger hands busy. Nursery care is available for children 10 years and younger.

HELP WANTED!

Sunday, Sept. 15,I need at least 2 more people to assist in our all-ages classrooms. Come create art, play games, and help our young people learn about the first principle: Inherent Worth and Dignity of All.

The best part of the Choose Your Own Adventure format is that ANYONE (yes, you!) can step into the classroom for a short time commitment (or a longer one if you're so moved).

Jamili will be preparing all the curriculum and supplies, and inexperienced teachers will be paired with experienced folks! You'll have the day's activities in advance so you can be prepared, but there won't be any search for materials or books! Woohoo!

Questions? Contact Jamili at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Safe Sitter Training

Sept 15 | 12:00-5:30pm | UUCT

Do you know a youth entering grade 6 or older who would benefit from learning how to SAFELY be home alone or while watching younger children? If so, consider registering them for the Safe Sitter® training.

This program is designed to prepare youth to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students learn:

Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students' favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Date: Sunday Sept 15, 2019

Time: 12:00-5:30pm **Pizza lunch included!

Location: UUCT

Fee: $75, and scholarships are available.

RSVP or More Information: Please contact Jamili Omar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tucson Young Adult UUs (TUUYA) Meet Ups

Do you identify as a young adult (generations X, Y, or Z)? Would you like to meet up with other UU young adults? TUUYA regularly hosts events. The next one is...

...in collaboration with The Parenting Club, we will be hosting afamily friendly game night!

Day: Sept. 20, 2019
Time: 6pm to we are too tired to roll
Bring:your own food to eat and to share.
Childcare:provided 6-8pm.
Location: UUCT

Bring your friends, family and favorite games! All are welcome!

To stay in the loop make sure that Jamili (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) has your email or join us on Facebook by searching Tucson UU Younger Adults.

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