Welcome to Unitarian Universalism

We are people of all agespeople of many backgrounds, and people of many beliefs. We are brave, curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Unitarian Universalism draws from our heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage, building on the foundation of love. We covenant, congregation-to-congregation and through our Association, to support and assist one another in our ministries. Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected:
  • Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
  • Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
  • Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
  • Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
  • Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
  • Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
Get to know us:
  • Beliefs and Shared Values – more information on our shared values and answers to some common belief questions
  • Who We Are – our history, symbols, backgrounds and stories
  • Religious Practices – what Unitarian Universalists do on Sunday and every day, including holidays and rites of passage
  • Get Involved – find out how to connect with Unitarian Universalism, no matter where you are
To experience the Unitarian Universalist spiritual tradition online through the WorshipWeb collection and more, visit the Worship & Inspiration section.

THIS WEEK’S CHURCH CALENDAR

Monday – July 14

Tuesday – July 15

11am – Noon    Truly Mindful Tuesday Meditation – Tina will be present. All are invited to try different forms of meditation together each week.

12:30 – 2:30pm    Tina’s Office Hours – Please make an appointment so you won’t have to wait.

6pm    SIUUC Gardening Forum

Zoom:     https://zoom.us/j/94884266239 

Phone:    1 253 215 8782     ID: 94884266239

If you would like to be included in the Garden Forum weekly email synopsis and email discussions, please contact Edna at skyislandchurch@gmail.com.

6:30 – 8pm     Dharma Buddhists Meditation

Wednesday – July 16

6 – 7:30pm   Wondering Wednesdays

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99892265318 

Phone:    1 669 900 9128     ID: 99892265318

Come join us for Wondering Wednesday at 6pm on Zoom, where we are always wondering how everyone is doing, and catch up on the latest in the SIUUC Community. Feel free to pop in for some friendly conversation and maybe a chuckle or two.

Thursday – July 17

11:30am    Men’s Luncheon – Contact Pat Aronna if you plan to attend.

Friday – July 18

   11am – 3pm    EAF

   1pm – ??pm    Board Games

For all Zoom meetings, if you need to call in by phone you can call 1-253-215-8782.

The meeting ID is the last 11 digits of the corresponding link.

RECURRING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

First Friday:

   9am    First Friday Hike

   6pm    PFLAG Monthly Meeting

11am    Second Friday – Church Ladies Lunch at the Country House Restaurant

11:30am    Third Thursday – Men’s Luncheon. Contact Pat Aronna if you plan to attend.

Third Friday

   11am – 3pm    EAF

   1pm – ??pm    Board Games

12pm    Third Sunday – Board of Directors meet at the church following Sunday Service

https://zoom.us/j/98918280553

10:30am    Fourth Sunday 2nd Collection

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For all Zoom meetings, if you need to call in by phone, you can call 1-253-215-8782.  The meeting ID is the last 11 digits of the corresponding link.
If you are a Zoom user, and it’s good to see some of you on Sunday mornings or on one of our various topical meetings, please check for updates. When you open Zoom, somewhere on your screen there should be a zoom.us entry. For me, it’s on the very very top of my screen on the left.  When you click on that, there should be a drop down menu with a number of options. One of them should say “Check for updates…..” and that’s what you want to click on. Since Zoom seems to have an update almost every week, you might be a bunch of weeks behind. Let’s all get current!
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*Wondering Wednesday Zoom Meetings:  6:00 to 7:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 998 9226 5318 One tap mobile +13462487799,,99892265318#
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Sunday: @ 10:30am Church Service
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*Sunday Social Hour at 11:30AM is:
or copy and paste: https://zoom.us/j/97380861311
phone: 669 900 9128   #97380861311
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Garden Forum Tuesdays at 6PM:
Join Tuesday Zoom Meeting:
 https://zoom.us/j/94884266239  Meeting ID: 948 8426 6239
One tap mobile +12532158782,,94884266239# US
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At a time when the threats to people’s rights increase daily, we recognize we must all commit ourselves to collective action and unity with communities on the front lines of justice work. It’s why I’m writing to personally invite you to join and play an integral part in UUSC’s new Resistance Network. This network will be a hub for learning and action. It will help connect our collective efforts to protect democracy, expand civil liberties, and increase the impact of the social justice work we do together. We’re excited to co-create this new platform with you to support front line communities — rooted in faith and action. You can learn more about the Resistance Network here. Once you sign up, in addition to UUSC’s regular emails, you’ll hear from us with urgent actions to take, inspiring stories of resistance from faith groups across the country, ways to financially support community efforts, and new resources to increase our activism’s effectiveness. We encourage you to keep in close contact with us and share your success stories along the way, adding to our shared learning library for justice work that centers front line communities! Thank you for joining in solidarity with UUSC to rapidly confront the human rights challenges of today — and help to build a better tomorrow for all.     Together we rise, Mary Katherine Morn President Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
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New Things To Do at Sky Island UU

SERVICE FOR JULY 13

“16th Century UU Freedom of Religion”

This week you are in for a treat, Rev. Karla Stone Brockie will speak about “the Renaissance as a time of great learning, and of brutal suppression.  Check out Unitarianism in one kingdom.” Rev. Karla is a retired UU minister.  She has been a chaplain and has served congregations in North Carolina and Arizona, including this one.  She is married to Rev. Hanne Stone Brockie and lives in Tucson.

In-Person and on Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/98918280553

Phone:      1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 989 1828 0553

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REV. TINA’S WEEK

This week I had the great pleasure to meet for a second time with Thomas Wininger (“pronounced like ‘wine and dine’” in Thomas’ own words). He will play for us periodically when Becky is away while he works for ALLO Fiber in Sierra Vista (only until next Spring, unfortunately). He has been a professor of music, teaching choral music in particular — so you are in for a second treat during worship this Sunday. He will be back to play for us several Sundays in September. I hope Becky will make use of his time in Sierra Vista to take the vacations she’d like this year! Of course we are always looking for a more permanent pianist; if any of you have good leads please let me or Jim Gillham know about them.

Tina’s Office Hours:  My office hours next week will be Tuesday, July 15, 12:30 – 2:30. Please make an appointment so you won’t have to wait.

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Mindfulness Meditation 

Come for mindfulness meditation each Tuesday from 11am – noon at the church.  We take turns leading it, but don’t feel that you have to. Come and try it out, no experience necessary.

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Wondering Wednesdays 

Come join us for Wondering Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (local time) on Zoom, where we are always wondering how everyone is doing, and catch up on the latest in the SIUUC Community. Feel free to pop in on the rest of us for some friendly conversation and maybe a chuckle or two.

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Second Collection for July: The second collection will be for the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF).  You can donate at the second collection on July 27, or by tapping the DONATE button below. When you get to the part that says, “Use this donation for…” type in “2nd collection” . You can also drop a check off at church and leave in the Treasurer’s file folder on the wall, or mail a check to the address at the bottom of this webpage. Be sure to put “2nd collection” for the notation or memo.
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Caring Corner

Dick Nielsen broke his hip last week and is making strides in his physical therapy, staying on the third floor rehab unit of Canyon Vista. Please check in with Georgia, 320-676-3313, to see if he is up for a visit and a good time for one. He is active with physical therapy at least three times a day.

Susie Fawcett continues to live at the Haven and was aware of visits last week.

Pamela Lee: The church has decided to have our own time to celebrate the life of Pamela Lee at 2pm on Saturday, August 23rd. If you would like to bring finger food in her honor, please contact Tina.

If you have a joy you’d like to share or a sorrow you’d like people to hear, please send an email to skyislandchurch@gmail.com

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Local & Regional Activities

We are the Baja 4!

Representing Unitarian Universalists across southeastern Arizona, we love beyond belief and find inspiration from a wide array of spiritual, religious, and secular sources. We come together as a Baja 4 because we know we are stronger together.

Learn more about each congregation!

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Pacific Western Region News

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