West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Glendale AZ
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West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Glendale AZ is reported to have been closed
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5904 West Cholla Street
Glendale,
AZ
85304
United States
Phone: (929) 900-5904
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Church Pastor
Sky Williams-Tao
Minister
5904 West Cholla Street
Glendale,
AZ
85304
United States
Phone: (929) 900-5904
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Unitarian Universalist
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Sky Williams-Tao
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Sky Williams-Tao (they, them), who is 27 years old, grew up in Scottsdale. Williams is their mother’s maiden name and Tao is their husband’s mother’s name. They chose Sky as a first name because it is more gender neutral than their birth name.
Sky’s best friend attended preschool at UUCP and at age 12 was attending Our Whole Lives [OWL] (a lifespan sexuality education curricula). Their friend’s father wanted Sky to attend as well and they did. They also attended the “Coming of Age” program, studying a curriculum to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and to become aware of their own beliefs. Sky also attended winter and summer camps at Camp de Benneville Pines and it was through helping with those worship services that they began to think about studying for the ministry.
Sky attended Middlebury College in Vermont, majoring in dance and minoring in Arabic. Asked about why Arabic, Sky indicated having heard about the Iraq war and the continuing conflicts between Israel and Palestine, they wanted to learn more about the conflict from the point of view of people and in the people’s own language.
After graduating from college, Sky worked on Susan Frederick-Grey’s campaign for UUA president. They believed Rev. Susan was the right person for the job at the right time. They carried out various duties from communications to donor information processing to handing out tee shirts.
After the UUA campaign, they attended Starr King School for the Ministry and finished in May. Sky’s husband has a degree in computational analysis and public policy. Sky was first drawn to the UU church because of the casualness and informality of it. Since then, they have been drawn to the theology of covenant and the value of relationships in the UU faith. The focus on love as a central theological ideal and the anti-oppression work that is grounded in caring for each other and the earth is a tenet that speaks to them.
Sky enjoys reading, watching tv, crocheting, and art. They have a movement meditation practice. They especially like science fiction and fantasy books and enjoy comic books as well.
Sky is looking forward to getting to know the WVUUC congregation and learning more about what supports our faith and our spirituality. They are also applying for fellowship through UUA.
Sky’s best friend attended preschool at UUCP and at age 12 was attending Our Whole Lives [OWL] (a lifespan sexuality education curricula). Their friend’s father wanted Sky to attend as well and they did. They also attended the “Coming of Age” program, studying a curriculum to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and to become aware of their own beliefs. Sky also attended winter and summer camps at Camp de Benneville Pines and it was through helping with those worship services that they began to think about studying for the ministry.
Sky attended Middlebury College in Vermont, majoring in dance and minoring in Arabic. Asked about why Arabic, Sky indicated having heard about the Iraq war and the continuing conflicts between Israel and Palestine, they wanted to learn more about the conflict from the point of view of people and in the people’s own language.
After graduating from college, Sky worked on Susan Frederick-Grey’s campaign for UUA president. They believed Rev. Susan was the right person for the job at the right time. They carried out various duties from communications to donor information processing to handing out tee shirts.
After the UUA campaign, they attended Starr King School for the Ministry and finished in May. Sky’s husband has a degree in computational analysis and public policy. Sky was first drawn to the UU church because of the casualness and informality of it. Since then, they have been drawn to the theology of covenant and the value of relationships in the UU faith. The focus on love as a central theological ideal and the anti-oppression work that is grounded in caring for each other and the earth is a tenet that speaks to them.
Sky enjoys reading, watching tv, crocheting, and art. They have a movement meditation practice. They especially like science fiction and fantasy books and enjoy comic books as well.
Sky is looking forward to getting to know the WVUUC congregation and learning more about what supports our faith and our spirituality. They are also applying for fellowship through UUA.
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West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Service Times
West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Glendale AZ is reported to have been closed
West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church service times last updated on the 30th of September, 2024
West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church service times last updated on the 30th of September, 2024
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Principles and Purposes
There are eight principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
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.
Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
There are eight principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
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.
Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
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West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church History
The church began life in 1983 as an idea from the UUA Extension Committee, which predicted the need for a Unitarian Universalist church in West Phoenix. The Valle del Sol Unitarian Universalist Society held its first service on December 19, 1983 at the Glendale Community Center. On July 29, 1984, our charter membership roster and bylaws were passed, and we officially became the West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, affiliated with UUA. We migrated through several temporary locations through the 80s and 90s, finally settling into our permanent location in September 2001.
As we look to the future, we are working toward expanding our services and membership to meet the growing spiritual needs in our community. Our Beliefs
The West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is a community of seekers. We come for support in hiking the UU Path of Love, Freedom and Service. We provide a safe and caring environment where adults and children can come to learn about themselves and the world around them. Our services focus on topics of spiritual and social concerns. Our Worship is designed to meet the diversity of spiritual paths that are embraced within Unitarian Universalism. Sunday mornings offer a celebration of community, an intellectual challenge, and a spiritual engagement.
West Valley UU Church is a liberal religious community. 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. We open our minds to receive truth and inspiration from every possible source. We believe that personal experience, conscience, and reason should be the final authorities in religion, and that religious authority lies not in a book, or person, or institution, but in ourselves. We walk together to practicing our beliefs through action and working together for the betterment of each and all. Our church strives to have its members and friends make their best contribution to the group’s enrichment.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.
As we look to the future, we are working toward expanding our services and membership to meet the growing spiritual needs in our community. Our Beliefs
The West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is a community of seekers. We come for support in hiking the UU Path of Love, Freedom and Service. We provide a safe and caring environment where adults and children can come to learn about themselves and the world around them. Our services focus on topics of spiritual and social concerns. Our Worship is designed to meet the diversity of spiritual paths that are embraced within Unitarian Universalism. Sunday mornings offer a celebration of community, an intellectual challenge, and a spiritual engagement.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.
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West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church listing was last updated on the 30th of September, 2024
