We Are Unitarian Universalists
We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace.
We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything.
We need not think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds: people with a religious background, people with none, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be.
We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish,
Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.
On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We seek to welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Get involved!
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience.
As Rev. Barbara Wells ten Hove explains, “The Principles are not dogma or doctrine, but rather a guide for those of us who choose to join and participate in Unitarian Universalist religious communities.”
- 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Proposed 8th Principle:
“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
________________________________UU Service Committee Ukrainian Assistance
With millions of Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), is assisting refugees by partnering with two grassroots organizations in Eastern Europe, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and FemFund. Both organizations are well-positioned to respond immediately to the people fleeing Ukraine for Hungary and Poland, respectively, having engaged in this work for years with people fleeing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.____________________
New Things To Do at Sky Island UU
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Service for Sunday, December 4th at 10:30:
25 years, folks! The carpool to Tucson, that started this community off, began in 1995 and potlucks at Pintek Ranch in 1996. 1997 just marks the official recognition of our status. Whether you have been with us from the beginning or just started attending this year, please come to celebrate; bring your favorite stories about why you joined, or what you’ve encountered here, your initial hopes and your dreams for the future. These don’t have to be staid, white-washed, well-written reflections. They can be funny and they should be from your unique perspective.
Organizations form a lasting culture, but the people who come and go have a role in shaping that and should be recognized as well.
Rev. Tina Squire
You can also attend on Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/98918280553
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Wondering Wednesdays for December 7
6:00 to 7:30 – This week you’re invited to check in with us on Zoom and let us know how you’re doing. Join us for friendly conversation about whatever’s on your mind. We look forward to seeing you! Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99892265318 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 ID: 99892265318 ___________________________ |
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Diane Davis is out of hospitals and will be spending her recovery time in Tucson to be nearer her doctors. Her phone number is the same. If you have an appointment in Tucson and are near River Rd. and Craycroft, come by. It’s better to let her know ahead of time so she can give you the address and make sure she won’t have an appointment when you come by. Diane still loves receiving texts!
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
Local & Regional Activities
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!
- Amado: Borderlands Unitarian Universalist
- Sierra Vista: Sky Island Unitarian Universalist Church
- Tucson (Northwest): Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation
- Tucson (Eastside): Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson
Baja 4 Climate Justice Team
Date TBD | 6-7:30pm | Zoom
Calling all Climate Warriors! Join with us as we seek to find our place in the fight for a livable and sustainable environment. We are just forming and so you can help us shape our mission as a team which “seeks environmental justice, beloved community and the flourishing of all life” (as so well put by the UUMFE https://www.uumfe.org/)
Email Jamili for date and time dre.uuct@gmail.com
Pacific Western Region News
Pacific Western Region Newsletter for November 2022
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Recurring ZOOM Links
, you can call 1-253-215-8782. The meeting ID is the last 11 digits of the corresponding link.