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

You can expect to hear about that plan soon after Thursday. In the meantime, please continue to meet and gather and support one another. If your committee or group would like to move your meeting online, contact Rev. Bethany and she will let you use her Zoom video conferencing account, if it is open. 

Sign the Membership Book --New member signing will be held in the minister's study after church this Sunday, March 15. If you are interested in being a member, we welcome you to sign our Membership Book.

 

LGBTQAI+ --from 12 noon to 1 pm in Servetus Room, ALL are invited.

 

Homeless Task Force--12:15pm, in the Holland Sanctuary.

 

**Cancelled**Grief and Loss Group. Updates as they become available!

Our beloved custodian, Jesus, will be on vacation March 15-21. We'll need some help setting up and taking down chairs and tables on Sundays.

 

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.

 

Borderlands UU in Amado is offering Arizona UUs the opportunity to gain a first-hand experience of the border. Details & registration forms are available online atwww.borderlandsuu.org. (bottom of the homepage) Questions? Email Rev Lisa atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

We are opening up space on the UUJAZ Zoom channel, once a month, for a small group ministry (covenant group) facilitated by a trans+ UU minister. We'd welcome trans+ and/or non-binary UUs from across the state, to let UUJAZ know if they are interested in participating. Together we'll choose a day and time that works best for everyone. There are six more spots available, and we are looking to start in April.

UUJAZ Executive Director Janine Gelsinger can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

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

 

 

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?

Join us for Ostara Ritual on Thursday, March 19th at 6 pm. Come celebrate the spring equinox SAZCUUPS-style. Bring a snack to share (carpet-friendly, please). This is a child friendly event, but childcare is available by emailing Jamili atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to request it.

 

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

**CANCELLED This Sunday, March 15**

Grief and Loss Group

Unfortunately, the Grief and Loss group can't meet this weekend. We will keep you updated when the group starts up again!

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.

 

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.

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).