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"Beginning With Faith" by Sky Williams-Tao

Our special Christmas Eve service explains the story of the Nativity from a very UU perspective. 

(Please accept with no obligation implied or explicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the summer/winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year of 2022, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make your great nation. Not to imply that this country is necessarily greater than any other country in the world. Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, gender identity or sexual orientation of the wishees.)

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"The Christmas Story: A UU Version" read by Emily Whitmore

“Secular” does not mean “anti-religion.” As Arizona’s voice for secular government, Secular AZ is supported by individuals who believe that government policy must remain free of religious bias. They welcome participation of religious individuals who share our view that freedom of conscience must extend to people of all faiths and of none.

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"Use Your Voice with Secular AZ" by Jeanne Casteen

While mending a favorite cup that had broken I was reminded of an old Japanese wisdom story about some possible meanings of renewal. I'd like to share it with you.

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"On Mending a Cup" by Kaden Sheffield

Member Stacy Fitzwater shares her personal search for joy. Jan Phillips' quote, "Find what brings you joy and go there" becomes the recurring refrain in her journey of service and social action. For more, visit www.westvalleyuu.org or visit us at 5904 W. Cholla St. in Glendale, Arizona.

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"In Search of Joy" by Stacy Fitzwater

What is a covenant? It is not a contract; it is not a sworn oath. It is a living promise made new every day. And it takes nothing less than the power of rainbow courage to keep it. For more, visit www.westvalleyuu.org or visit us at 5904 W. Cholla St. in Glendale, Arizona.

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"Rainbow Covenant" by Rev. Cathy Corbin-Manino

Pax Whitmore talks about the common misconception that Stoicism is about suppressing emotions, but rather it is an expression of deterministic ethics, a combination of logic, physics, and naturalism to build a life of virtue. In today's "awfulness turducken" of disease, disenfranchisement and disinformation, we are called to use these virtues to teach, lead and do our part for the common good. Because we are not made for ourselves alone. 

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For more information on West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, visit: 
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"The Next Right Thing: Stoicism and Compassion in a Time of Crisis" by Pax Whitmore

Unitarian Universalism’s greatest strength lies in its conviction that the journey of the human spirit is one that each person must make for her or himself.

"Use Your Voice with Secular AZ" by Jeanne Casteen

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