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Granite Peak
Unitarian Universalist Congregaon
882 Sunset Avenue
Presco, AZ 86305
(928) 541-0000
February 2017
Services
All services are held at 10 am unless otherwise noted. Sunday service topics may
change without noce at the discreon of the speaker or because of other circumstances.
Children’s Faith Development classes and nursery care are available during the service.
In This Issue
Services
1
Minister’s
Musings
2
President’s
Ponderings
2
New Member
Nancy Anderson
3
Congregaonal
Dinner
3
Rummage Sale
3
February 19, 2017: Sue Boyce, Adventures with the Holy Spirit.
Leadership
Applicaon
4
As Unitarian Universalists, we recognize the divine in each individual...that's the
inherent worth and dignity part. But it is a bit of a leap from that recognition to finding
one's self ambushed by the Holy Spirit and drawn into relationship with it. This
service will follow one woman's journey into relationship with the Holy Spirit and
perhaps open a doorway or two for a few others to follow.
Granite Peak
Forum
4
Caregiver Support
4
Chalice Circles
4
February 26, 2017: Rev. Lisa McDaniel-Hutchings, Building the Beloved
Community in Arizona.
Marches 1/2017
5
Faith Development
6
Choir News
7
Social Jusce
810
Book Club
11
Online Sermons
11
Drum Circle
11
Tech Needed
11
Writer Needed
11
Newsleer
Deadline
11
February-5-12017: Rev. Karla, The Experience of Awe.
Awe can be defined as a feeling of respect or reverence mixed with dread and wonder,
often inspired by something majestic or powerful .The awesome choir will sing.
February 12, 2017: Hanne Stone and Rev. Karla, Standing on the Side of
Love: Fortifying the Movement.
How do we sustain ourselves going forward? Guest Sam Anderson will join us with
drums. Congregational meeting after the service.
Rev. Lisa McDaniel-Hutchings, is the Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist
Justice Arizona Network (UUJAZ)
In our Unitarian Universalist congregations, we often hear calls to build the “Beloved
Community,” a term popularized by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who often
spoke of the Beloved Community as his ultimate goal. How do we shift our
worldview to accommodate the values of Beloved Community? How might we have
the crucial conversations necessary to begin building the Beloved Community in Arizona? Please join Rev. Lisa for a UUJAZ Update following the service.
Guest Patrick Ball graces us with Celtic harp.
Our Covenant:
Love is the doctrine of this congregation, the quest for truth its sacrament and
service is its prayer. To dwell together in peace, to seek knowledge in freedom, to
serve others in community, thus do we covenant together.
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President’s Ponderings
Relections
Dan Boyce, President
Special Congregational
Meeting: February 12
Some of you may have noticed that there is something awry in the Faith Development building: the
heater that we had been nursing along in the front
room is…kaput. It’s not a great time of year to try
to do without it, as you might well imagine
(fortunately, the heater in the back room is keeping
the pipes from freezing or any other damage to the
building). The Board would like to allocate about
$4,000 of the modest contingency funds accumulated
the last couple of years to purchase a new heater.
One would think this would be a routine matter for
the Board to handle. However, the Bylaws of the
congregation state that “if the Board proposes to
make changes to the approved budget in excess of
3% of the whole budget, approval of the Congregation is required at a special meeting”. Earlier this
year, we have had to reallocate other funds (buying a
new computer for the Sanctuary sound/projection
system, supporting our staff’s professional development beyond the budget, etc.), and the $4,000 would
likely exceed that 3% cumulative threshold. So we
need to come to you to ask for your blessing of this
expenditure.
The meeting will take place immediately after the
service on February 12, and there is only the one
agenda item. Hopefully, it will take no more than 15
minutes. If you are a voting member of the congregation (i.e., a member for at least 60 days before this
meeting—December 14, 2016) please plan to stay, as
we need to have a quorum. If you will not be there,
proxies will be available at Granite Peak these next
Sundays before the meeting.
The Board, in consultation with the Finance Committee, will be reviewing this Bylaw provision to determine whether it serves us well.
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If not, we could decide to change it at our May 21
Annual Congregational Meeting…but that is fodder
for another column.
Shalom and Blessed Be, Dan
Minister’s Musings:
By Rev. Karla Brockie
Listening to colleagues check in at
the UU Ministers’ Association
retreat today, I am once again
struck with the power of a congregation, a beloved
community, to transform lives. These times have offered a rude re-awakening to the need for insisting on
moral and ethical foundations for action. Our faith is
rooted in an ethical covenant, principles for living
that we promise to live into. Our congregation is the
laboratory and the school and the nursery for developing, testing, and refining our ability, as individuals
and as a group, to live our faith. Worshiping together, working together, playing together offer us the
opportunities we need to practice being faithful.
“You must present to win,” and none of us is as intelligent or creative individually as all of us are together. So showing up, and pitching in, are requirements for living a life of faith as a member of the beloved community. I am so appreciative of the high
level of lay leadership and participation at Granite
Peak, and impressed, and, I have a vision of even
more. It is this covenantal faith that equips us to find
meaning, rather than meaninglessness, and nothing is
more central to our well-being (and to the well-being
of the planet). I have a vision of deepening our religious commitment in these times calling for deepening, and for significant reflection and action. If we
are to fulfill our congregational mission and vision,
we need significant commitment from all of us. May
we find sustenance in a life of faith and meaning.
In loving kindness, yours in service, Rev. Karla
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New Member Corner
Karen Anderson, two year
member of Granite Peak UUC,
spent her childhood in a suburb of Seattle, WA. She was
the oldest of five siblings and
her family was very musical.
Karen states wryly that all her sibs were endowed
with musical talent except herself. Her mother
learned the pipe organ and, at over 92 years of age,
still plays the pipe organ at her church on San Juan
Island where she now lives.
Karen had quit college to travel to Europe, was bit by
the travel bug, and knew working for a travel agency
would provide her with opportunities to travel. She
was a travel agent for 30 years and she and her husband owned a South Pacific wholesale travel agency
for 5 years. She still loves traveling, and is comfortable traveling alone. Her hope is to backpack through
Europe as long as she wants and until she is ready to
come home.
Karen had her only child, James, when she was 45
years old. James is the light of her life, a fellow traveler, and an accomplished chef. He graduated with
honors from University of Washington and now
works at the University in Seattle where he and his
girlfriend live. Although raised as a Methodist, Karen
chose to raise James in the Unitarian Universalist
Church in Bellevue, Washington. When Karen tired
of the gray skies of Washington, she decided to move
to sunny Prescott. Her partner, Dave, had left his job
and so it was an ideal time to settle here.
Karen stays busy with hiking, swimming, and short
camping trips with Dave in their RV. At Granite
Peak, Karen participates in a women’s group, staffing
the Welcome Table, and assisting with the service
auction, rummage sale, and coffee hour. She is a welcomed member of our beloved community.
Let’s Get Ready to Rummage
In March 2017 there will be a great
event to shatter existing records of
Rummage Sales. Now is the time to
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downsize, start potting young plants, and declutter
after the holidays. Signups for volunteers won't be
until March but begin saving for the sale now. Work
will be from March 20 through the 25th.
Annual Congregational
Dinner, March 4, 2017
The Stewardship Committee
wants you to save the date, mark
your calendar for the Annual Congregational Dinner
on March 4 at 5:00 pm. Especially for those of you
who are new to and engaged with us, this is our yearly celebration of who we are. We spend time with
each other on a special evening for no other purpose
than to say ‘We love what we are doing and love the
people we are with." The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Sharing our gifts”, and that includes being
with each other. Granite Peak hosts the gathering at
no cost to the celebrants, and all are welcome. We’ll
be at the Prescott College Crossroads Cafe’, and they
have gotten to know us over the years, and provide a
warm and comfortable setting, great food, and wonderful service.
If you have a favorite wine, bring it to share with
your table, but there will be wine provided - thanks
Costco! There will be non-alcoholic drinks, decaf
and regular coffee, appetizers and dessert.
Childcare will be provided - just make sure you let us
know, and we’ll make sure you have a comfortable
time away from the littles.
We do pay attention to dietary concerns (vegetarian,
gluten-free, omnivore) so noting them, on the sign-up
sheets, is important.
Because we have to let the College know how many
are coming and what’s being requested for those dietary needs, signing up is very important! Since we
will have child care available in the Faith Development Building during the dinner, you have to tell us
who and how many will be there. We’ll have sign-up
sheets in Davis Hall every Sunday after the service
from February 5 to February 26 - look for us!
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Applications Now Being
Accepted for Leadership
Training
The Ethan Davis Leadership
Fund has been established to encourage development of lay leaders of the congregation. The Leadership Development Committee (Jo
Sprague, Chair, Paula Burroughs, Mary Ann Clark,
Clark Reid-McKee) has been tasked with disbursing
funds annually for this purpose.
The committee will make awards based on the following priorities: registration fees for the UUA General Assembly, registration fees for other UUA training, and other training or purposes that foster the development of leadership for the congregation. Priority will be given to individuals who could not otherwise afford to attend, or if it would be a significant
financial hardship to do so. To be eligible, you must
be a signed member in good standing or an active
youth member.
UU General Assembly will be held in New
Orleans June 21-25.
If you wish to be considered for an award, please fill
out the Stipend Application form and return it to the
Leadership Development Committee by March 1.
Contact Patti Moore for either an electronic or printed copy of the form.
If you are interested in being considered for one of
our three delegate positions for General Assembly,
complete the GA Delegate form (contact Patti for a
copy) and return it to the Board of Trustees by April
1. The Board will be appointing our delegates at their
May meeting.
Granite Peak Forum,
Wednesday at 9:30 am.
Discussions mostly focus on
politics and current events.
There’s no advance registration -- just drop in! People from many faiths and diverse backgrounds are
always welcome. Please join us and enjoy open discussion of things our conservative community sometimes ignores! Goodie Berquist is the moderator.
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Granite Peak Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: Where ALL are welcomed, encouraged and
nurtured
Mission: We are a compassionate spiritual
community that:
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Celebrates diversity
Nourishes the personal and spiritual growth
of all ages
Shares our gifts
Promotes justice for all
Serves the world we live in
Caregivers’ Support
Group:
The Caregivers Support
Group meets on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of
each month at 1:30 pm in
the Sanctuary at Granite
Peak. If meeting with other caregivers would feel supportive to you, you are welcome to join us. Any questions? Contact facilitators Mary Magers or Bobbie
Bollinger .
Chalice Circles
By Gretchen Phelps
Chalice Circles encourage anyone interested to join us. The
small group Circles are led by
trained facilitators and use
reflective, empathetic listening. This creates a warm,
accepting environment that enables open discussion
of evocative life topics (examples: Justice; JudgingMisjudging; The Art of Giving and Receiving).
New pamphlets and sign-up forms will be on tables
in Davis Hall. You are also welcome to call Gretchen
Phelps for information and joining.
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Marches January 2017
What an amazing week we had in
Prescott beginning with the Martin
Luther King Jr: Peace and Justice
March ending with the Women’s
March on Washington in Prescott.
The MLK Peace and Justice March
was lively this year with a dedicated
group of singers leading us in Freedom Songs. There were over 120 children waving peace flags walking
along side of 400 additional members of the Prescott community.
The Women’s March was an unprecedented phenomena of people from every area
of our Prescott/ Quad City Community.
People came from Yarnel, Chino Valley,
Dewy and more with over 1200 attendees.
The personal and beautiful signs told the
stories of concern in each person’s heart.
As I officially counted out the participants,
mothers and fathers raised their young
children high and said “Count them”.
So many women came up to me and said
that they no longer felt alone in our conservative small town and that they now had a glimmer of hope for all of us. The energy of the march was filled
with love and was a tremendous peaceful demonstration of a united community of people standing up for human rights. And we are grateful for the beautiful blessing offered by Rev Karla.
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Children's Faith
Development
Angelica Miller
Director of Faith Development
For the month of February, the
Children’s Program will be exploring Buddhist
history, philosophy, and spirituality. Each Sunday,
after the chalice lighting, class will begin with a
Buddhist meditation before delving into discussion
and/or activity.
February Children’s Programming is scheduled as
follows:
Sunday, February 5, 2017 - Buddhist
History
After meditation we briefly discuss who
the Buddha is. We will also look at the
two major branches of Buddhism (Theravada and
Mahayana) and explore their geographical beginnings.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
- Buddhist Concepts
Today, we are basing our
teaching around the Four
Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Similarly, we will
also touch on the concepts of rebirth, nirvana, and
karma.
Sunday, February 19, 2017 Mandala
Inspired by Tibetan Buddhism,
we will tap into art as a form of
spiritual expression as we work
on our own mandalas.
Sunday, February 26, 2017 - Spirituality in
Practice
Today is for examining how Buddhism and Buddhist concepts have influenced our cultural, social,
and spiritual identities. Specifically, we are looking
at how Buddhist concepts can be paralleled with
our UU faith and with the ways we think/act/behave
as a form of spiritual activism.
ANNOUNCEMENT
AZMUUG Spring Convention Applications are
now open and being accepted until February 24,
2017!
What is AZMUUG?
Stands for Arizona Middle School Unitarian Universalist Group. Participants much be 11-14 years old
and/or be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
What happens at an AZMUUG convention?
Youth worship, play games, do a service project,
hang out, eat, get to know each other, and create fun
memories and new friends!
Where is the AZMUUG Spring Convention?
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tucson.
When does the AZMUUG Spring Convention occur?
Dates are March 3, 2017 at 6pm to March 4, 2014 at
3pm. This is an overnight convention.
How much does it cost?
$20.00 per youth participant.
Scholarships ARE available! Please talk to your
Director of Faith Development for more info.
Children’s Play Time
There will be a third Saturday of the month of children’s play time on February 18, 2017 from 10:00am
to 12:00noon.
This month it will occur at Flinn Park, located at 280
Josephine Street off of Gail Gardner Way.
This is an opportunity for Granite Peak parents with
small children to gather for playtime. We also hope
that those of us without small children will use this
as a time to gather with the parents and children.
For any questions please contact Cassie Delaney
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Adult Faith Development
Clark Reid-McKee
Chairman, Faith Development
Soup Lunch
The Sunday Soup Lunch will occur on Sunday,
February 19, 2017. The cost for a bowl of soup will
be $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. We will
again combine the soup lunch with a coffee house.
Please join us for soup and entertainment.
For any questions regarding the soup lunches please
contact Toni Jarnagin or Clark Reid-McKee.
Adult Faith Development
UUA Common Read
We will hold a second two hour
session for the discussion of current UUA Common Read; “Third
Reconstruction” by Rev. Dr. William Barber
The session will take place on
February 25 in the sanctuary from
10:00 am until 12:00 noon. The final session will occur on March 18, 2017.
UUA Presidential Candidate Interviews
On Sunday, March 5 we will offer the interviews of
the three UUA presidential candidates. This will take
place in the sanctuary starting at 11:30 AM.
Please join us for this opportunity to hear about each
of the three candidates for the UU a presidency. The
election will occur in June at General Assembly in
New Orleans.
If you have any questions regarding adult programming or if you have suggestions for additional programming, please contact Clark Reid.)
GPUUC Choir
News
Lynne Haeseler
Music Director
“If music be the food of
love, play on”~ Shakespeare
Music is like food, it
draws people together to share a common experience. This month, February, the music program offers many events for connection and belonging. in
her book The Power of Meaning, journalist Emily
Esfahani Smith states primary ways for people to
find meaning in life is through belonging and purpose. In the spirit of these two pillars, everyone is
invited to share together these special events and to
enjoy the warmth of community. It is when we are
together that the richness of human connection occurs—heart to heart.
Here are special events during the month
The interviews were done by Rev. Tom Shade a UU
minister who does the Lively Tradition blog. He describes it as; “writing about Unitarian Universalism's
Public Ministry and Public Theology. Standing at the
intersection of UUism and the history of the present.”
We will be hearing the first set of interviews that are
about each candidate, their family and religious background and their call to ministry. Each interview will
be about 30 minutes.
Tom Shade reports that he will do a second set of
interviews that will more on the candidates’ views
about current issues in Unitarian Universalism.
February 4, 1 pm, Tom Chapin Family Show.
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In a career that spans five decades, 24 albums and
three GRAMMY awards The New York Times called
Chapin "one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music," while Billboard called him "the
best family artist around". On Saturday,
February 4, Tom returns to Prescott for a special
afternoon family concert at Granite Peak UU
Congregation.
February 12:
I Come For to Sing Sunday February 12, 9:009:30am open to everyone. Casual singing of easy
songs, hymns and chants. Besides being fun, singing makes you happy and
is beneficial for your health.
12:30 pm Drum Circle with Sam
Anderson, celebrating African American History Month. Free admission
Coffeehouse
Jam!” after the service February 19--share a story, joke,
limerick, song, instrument,
your mother's recipe for
pumpkin pie... Each act is
limited to 3 minutes. Sign up
on bulletin board in Davis
Hall or contact Lynne .
February 26, 2 pm
concert Legends of the
Celtic Harp with Patrick
Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh
Frankfurt
"Legends Of the Celtic
Harp" is a musical journey
into the heart of a legendary instrument. Three of the
premier Celtic harpers in
the world, Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, have created a dramatic ensemble that takes
you deep into the myths, stories, magic and fabled
history of this most captivating instrument.
Social Justice Ministry
at Granite Peak
Hanne Stone
Social Justice Ministry
Facilitator
From MLK Day Jan 16 to
Valentine’s Day Feb 14 is
Standing on the Side of Love Month The theme
for this Thirty Days of Love 2017 is Fortifying the
Movement and will lift up the ways Unitarian Universalists and many of our partner organizations are
building and organizing by taking bold, courageous
action for intersectional racial justice. “Movements
are made of people and organizations. Organizations
are groups of people. Relationships with ourselves,
between people and between organizations are the
bonds that create and sustain movements. Groups,
campaigns, and movements often fall apart because
we don’t know how to be in relationship with each
other. From our everyday relationships to that person
you make eye contact with at a rally, without relationships there are no social movements.”
The Compassionate Communication 12-hr Foundations training this month is one way that we at
Granite Peak are building relationships. This training
is open not only to our GP community but to the
greater Prescott Interfaith Community as well.
I hope that you will find many opportunities this
month to deepen and enrich your understanding and
engage in social justice issues that move your heart
and connect you in community while standing on the
side of love. I invite everyone with ideas or passions
or questions or concerns about Social Justice Ministry at Granite Peak to send me an email at
[email protected], and we can set up a time to
get together.
Standing on the Side of Love T- Shirt ORDERS
We are taking orders now for Standing on
the Side of Love t-shirts. They come in
both women and men sizes. The women’s
style tends to run small. There is a sign-up
sheet in the office or you can email Hanne at [email protected]. The DEADLINE is Sunday
Feb 5 and they will arrive by the following Sunday,
Feb 11,
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Social Justice Morning Reflective Service:
First Wednesday of the Month
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education, and advocacy by uniting people who are
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
(LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG
envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and
all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and
gender expression. PLFAG is comprised of over 400
chapters which was founded in 1972 with the simple
act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son.
Wednesday, Feb 1 at 7:00 am
SEEDS OF SUPPORT POLICY CHANGE:
Everyone is invited to join in this powerful early
morning Social Justice Reflective Service that is
held on the first Wednesday of every month.
Through this service we connect with each other
and support our social justice work as a truly spiritual practice.
Please note that Board has approved a change in
the Seeds of Support Policy effective Jan – June
2017. In the spirit of generosity our congregation
will donate HALF of EVERY Sunday cash plate to
the SOS recipient of the month AND checks designated for SOS in the memo line will be accepted all
month long. Please give generously to our local organizations that ARE making a difference in our
community.
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which is Standing on the Side of Love Sunday
when everyone is invited and encouraged to wear
their t-shirts. Depending on the quantity we order
the price will be $16-$18 each.
Seeds of Support for February is PFLAG-Prescott
(Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and
Gays)
PFLAG in Prescott is entering into its third year.
Here’s what PFLAG Prescott is doing for our community on a local level:
1. Support Groups for LGBTQ+ people as well as
those struggling to resolve perceived, "problems
with difference," upon learning about the
LGBTQ+ identity of a loved one
2. Programming and Education on the topic of
promoting LGBTQ+ people's equality, cultural
acceptance, active compassion, and well-being.
3. Drug and alcohol-free social events which are
accepting, acknowledging and affirming of all
sexual orientations & genders and welcoming to
all ages.
Please visit them in person on the third Friday of
each month at the First Congregational Church, 216
E Gurley, in Prescott at 6:30 pm. Or visit them on
Facebook
PFLAG as a national organization is committed to
advancing equality through its mission of support,
Albert Lovejoy Social Justice Award Winner
2017
This is years honoree is
Sister Anne Fitzsimons.
Sister Anne Fitzsimons
has been working for social justice in the Prescott
Quad city area for over 25
years. Sister Anne for
many years directed several ministries in the Sacred Heart Catholic parish including Just Faith, Special Needs and JPIC (Justice,
Peace and Integrity of the Creation). She has served
on the Quad-City Interfaith Council since its inception and partners with
Yavapai Exceptional Industries to serve the Special
Needs community. Known simply to many as "Sister
Anne", she is a long-standing member of the Loretto
Community , a congregation of Catholic vowed
Sisters and lay Co-members whose mission is to
"work for justice and act for peace because the
Gospel urges us." Traditionally a teaching order, the
Loretto Community has expanded its work into
many fields to promote justice, including education,
healthcare, elder care, environmental stewardship
and advocacy.
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Sister Anne's vision for improving the community is
rooted both in deep faith and a deep empathy and
understanding of what constitutes real service to the
poor. Sister Anne consistently communicates the
necessity for respecting the human dignity of every
individual and for understanding that systemic problems underlying their circumstances must be
addressed , not just palliated with charity . She
promotes a sense of relationship rather than the "us/
them" attitude that even many well-meaning people
have toward the poor, less-abled and socially alienated. Not only does she work through the church and
community organizations, she personally serves the
disadvantaged as a friend and advisor. Her goal is to
empower those she serves to pursue a path to better
living conditions and a sense of belonging in the
community . She does all of this work with the
utmost humility, always open to suggestions , undaunted by obstacles and full of joy! (A. Piacenza)
The Albert Lovejoy Social Justice Award Dinner
will be on Wednesday, May 3 at Prescott College
Crossroads center. This dinner is becoming a community wide interfaith event to celebrate those who
work hard and often quietly to bend the arc of justice
in the Prescott community. Tickets will be for sale in
April for $35.00 each.
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compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—
whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors
taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC
also assumes that we all share the same, basic human
needs, and that each of our actions are a strategy to
meet one or more of these needs. People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their
communication, increased understanding, deepening
connection and conflict resolution.”
UU Day at the Legislature Planning Meeting
February 5
The UUJAZ Day at the Legislature planning/training
meeting will be after the Sunday service on Feb 5.
All are invited to attend. This year Marion Pack will
be leading us in strengthening relationships with our
legislatures. UU DATL is Presidents Day Feb 20..If
you are planning on attending UUDATL please register at the UUJAZ website http://www.uujaz.org/ .
Registration Open for Justice District Assembly March 31-April 2, 2017
The Unitarian Universalist congregations in Southern
Arizona, the Baja Four in Tucson, Sierra Vista and
Amado, invite you to join us for a different kind of
district assembly.
Walking the Path of Nonviolence, 12-hr Foundations in Compassionate Communication Training
Dates Feb 18 & 25, March 11 & 18 -Four Saturdays
from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm (note change for March dates)
Early registration by Feb 5 is $160.00.
Please sign up by emailing Hanne at [email protected] . Please make checks out to
Communicating with Heart and leave at GP office.
“Nonviolent/ Compassionate Communication (NVC)
is based on the principles of nonviolence-- the natural
state of compassion when no violence is present in
the heart. NVC begins by assuming that we are all
This assembly begins now, right where you are with
Education about migrant and borderland justice in
Southern Arizona. Join us in the Sonoran Desert as
thirty partner organizations offer interactive immersion experiences designed to Connect you to the social, environmental and spiritual facets of immigration justice. Then, gather with over 300 Unitarian
Universalists for worship at the border wall as the
Transformative capstone of our gathering. Check
our list of 18 immersion excursions to see the breadth
of possibilities you can choose from. For information
about early registration, workshops, housing and a
video explaining this new, dynamic format see the
website at justiceda2017.weebly.com
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Radical Tapioca
Fruit Soup Literary
Guild
By Norma West
Everyone who loves reading is welcome to join us
for brunch and book discussion on the second Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 noon. Our
location and hostess rotates each month, and the
following list indicates known locations at this
time. The host/hostess of the month will send out
email reminders and directions to their home as the
date approaches. For those months in which no
host/ hostess has been assigned, please watch for
updates in the Monthly Newsletter, the Weekly
View or call Norma West. Currently we have up to
and including May hosted by book club members.
If you haven't hosted in a while please check your
schedules, and let me know if you're able to host
any time after May.
February 11: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande hosted
by Norma West
March 11: The Memory of Running by Ron
McLarty hosted by Udelle Stuckey
April 8: The Palest Ink by Kay Bratt hosted by
Charlotte Skuse
May 13: A Man Named Ov by Fredrik Backman
hosted by Jo Sprague
Second Monday Drum
Circle—February 13 at
6:00 pm, GP Sanctuary
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Tech Savvy with a Good
Ear?
Did you ever wish you knew what
to do if someone says "A little
more flugelhorn in the mix,
please." Volunteer to be trained as
an AV Tech to run the sound board and slides for our
Sunday services and be trained to fill one of the most
vital and thankless jobs in our beloved community.
Call or email Warren Miller with your questions and
intentions.
Let your little light shine!
Do you enjoy writing, photography or computer programming & graphic design? You and your skills are
needed! We invite you to join the Granite Peak Communications Committee! Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 6 at noon in the Craft Room on the
lower level at Las Fuentes Resort Village, 1035 Scott
Drive, Prescott, AZ Questions? Contact Drew Potter
or Marianne Erickson.
Want to listen again to one of Rev. Karla’s
sermons? Did you miss that great guest speaker that
you wanted to hear? No worries!
Just visit this section of our webpage:
http://www.prescottuu.org/sermons/
Or, in the future, just go to
http://www.prescottuu.org/
Then “Resources,” then “Sermons”
The days are slowly growing
longer as we move away from the
longest night of the year toward the
rebirth of Spring
Newsletter deadline is
Tuesday, noon
Let us drum in the spirit of community as we celebrate this turning wheel of the seasons. All are welcome and extra drums always available.
March Deadline is Tuesday, February 21, 2017
The beat of the drum is the heartbeat of Mother
Earth: “Listen to the wind...It talks...Listen to the silence...For it speaks...Listen with your heart...And
you will learn and understand.”
April Deadline is Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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