Bring a Flower to Worship on March 8th

Bring a flower (or a few!) to worship on March 8th for an intergenerational flower communion ritual where we will honor all the volunteers it takes to make our congregation run. Pick a wildflower or buy some from the store! We look forward to seeing you there. 

 

Worship Leader: Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe

Worship Associate: Brenda Lundt

Music: Chris Tackett

 

As we look toward our Moving Forward Together workshop on March 21st, we will dive deep into what it means to be committed to being a "healthier congregation." How can we learn to understand across difference? What in our UU history grounds us in this work?

 

Worship Leader: Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe

Worship Associate: Bob Gordon

Music: Chris Tackett

This is child- and youth-friendly Intergenerational Service. We welcome people of all ages in Worship!Feel free to bring quiet, reflective activities such as coloring or knitting to keep hands busy. Nursery care is available for children 10 years and younger.

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

In this year of experimentation, 2nd Hour is one way for adults and children alike to learn, grow, and deepen in understanding, community, connection, and service.

 

This month we are offering:

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

NEW YORK – The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is pleased to announce that the 2020 ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism will go to No More Deaths in support of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering and end the fatalities of those crossing the southern border of the United States. One of the largest monetary awards for human rights in the world, the ALBA/Puffin Award is a $100,000 cash prize granted annually by ALBA and the Puffin Foundation to honor the nearly 3,000 Americans who volunteered in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) to fight fascism under the banner of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. This year’s award acknowledges the urgent need for humanitarian aid to safeguard the lives of immigrants and refugees worldwide, and the profound bravery of the civil disobedience sometimes necessary to accomplish that goal. The award ceremony will take place at the Japan Society in New York on May 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

UU the Vote continues to build momentum in congregations around the country.

 

Volunteers Needed!Southern Arizona UU Booth, March 14 & 15, at the University of Arizona Book Festival in Tucson.

 

To volunteer to be a greeter in the booth, just click on the link below to sign up. You only need to be at the booth for 3 hours, so you can have the rest of the time at the Book Festival for yourself. Also, a week or so before the Festival, we send you a reminder with tips for booth volunteers as well as the specific booth location.

If you have questions or need help signing up, please feel free to contact Erin Chadwell, Administrator at MVUU at 520 579-7094 or me at 520 664-5323.

Thank you for helping make the UU Booth a success.

 

 

Are you interested in investing in the long-term relational health of our congregation? Want to learn skills to work more effectively with others and understand those who are different from you? Yes?! Then Save the Date for a Moving Forward Together Workshop, part of our commitment to becoming a Healthier Congregation, on Saturday, March 21st. Whether you have been part of our congregation for 40 years and seen us through many conflicts, or whether you are newer to the congregation and don't know us to be a congregation in conflict, you will surely learn something valuable at this workshop. The goal is to give those who gather skills to deal with conflict while remaining in relationship with one another. There will be a morning workshop for all interested from 9 AM – 12 PM. Then in the afternoon we will have a workshop for the Board, Staff, and other leaders in the congregation. Please RSVP to Mary Wiese (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you would like to attend the morning workshop.

 

There will be a Town Hall on Sunday, March 22nd in Holland starting 12:15 p.m. The main agenda items are presentations on proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting for the new mission and name of the Committee on Ministry and for adoption of a Destructive Behavior Policy. This Town Hall provides an opportunity for your questions and input on these important topics. Materials to read in advance are provided in the links. In addition, there will be the usual news updates and opportunity for open discussion. Please put this on your schedule to attend.

 

What Is Waning?

We had a really fun Paganism 101 (part 2) class where we played energy ball and conducted a mini-ritual, as well as explored the meaning of cultural appropriation in paganism. We also enjoyed a gorgeous Imbolc ritual led by Ana Ortiz. Participants enjoyed crossing the ritual flames with new intentions for the year.

 

What Is Waxing?

 

March is a time of birthings, sproutings, beginnings and the balanced equinox between light days and dark days. We are heading into the hot hot summer here in the desert southwest. Now is a good time to plant your intentions, along with seedlings in eggshells. Start a new project, create a new habit, dive into a new skill, or grow that savings account (leave a penny and some milk for the fairies on Ostara for an extra boost). What do you like to do in spring?

 

Have a pagan tip to share? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All traditions welcome!

 

Southern Arizona CUUPS: A Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans 

Mail: Southern Arizona CUUPS c/o UUCT, 4831 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85711

Web: http://uuctucson.org/worship/sazcuups.html  | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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

Chat group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190164578242015

Every Sunday, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Reed Room

For those experiencing a difficult time after the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any other significant loss, UUCT 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.

Every Sunday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Servetus Room

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.Ronna James facilitates.

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

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Morning Meditation for beginners will be in the meditation garden Sunday morning, at 9:00 a.m. Meditate for as little as 3 minutes to begin. Liz Ravenwood would love to show you her meditative technique that has proven very effective. Others will want to share their techniques as well. For information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or talk/text 520-661-7153.

Thursday, March 26th

The next UU Book Club will meet Thursday March 26th at 9:30 in the Servetus room, at the church. Please, bring your own beverage, we’ll have snacks. The group is reading Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Margo atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 784-1198.

All are welcome!

EVERYONE of any age is welcome to leave worship on Sunday mornings and explore their faith through art, discussion, reflection, and even games. If a Sunday morning class says "All Ages," we welcome adults to come explore with us!

 

Want to hear about the specific classes offered in advance? Email Jamili to be added to the weekly Religious Education newsletter:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

March 13 | 7-10 pm | UUCT

 

TUUYA invites you and all your peeps to a low-key, social! Join us for some popcorn, and maybe a video. Deep discussion likely, but optional!

Need childcare? Contact Jamili atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to RSVP.We'll pick a popular movie, pop some popcorn, and stretch out in the sanctuary to enjoy! Deep discussion likely, but optional! Need childcare? Contact Jamili atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to RSVP.

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 and meet ups! 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 (TUUYA).