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Name of Site	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix Phoenix/Paradise Valley, AZ
Address	4027 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix/Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone	602-840-8400
Fax
Website	http://phoenixuu.org
Site E-mail Address	info@phoenixuu.org
Size of Congregation	430
Supervisor Name	Rev. Christine Dance
Supervisor Phone	4074614757
Supervisor E-mail	christinedance@phoenixuu.org
Informational Contact Name	Christine Dance
Informational Contact Phone	4074614757
Informational Contact E-mail	christinedance@phoenixuu.org
Focus	Parish Ministry
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$2800/month
Other Benefits	We will provide housing if needed. $1000 for professional development. 2 weeks vacation. Other benefits including medical insurance and relocation costs are negotiable.
Number of Months	10
Start Date/End Date	8/15/23 or TBD	6/15/24 or TBD
Site Description	We are the largest congregation in Arizona with an estimated membership of around 400 members and friends. We have Children’s Ministry and Music Programs that are widely recognized in UUA circles. Our Mission Statement is to be a Spiritual Community for our Time: Theologically Diverse, Radically Inclusive and Justice Centered. The congregation adopted the 8th principle in January of 2021 and works on dismantling racism and heteropatriarchy. We have had a notable focus working on neurodiversity. Indigenous rights and immigration are areas we would like to be more active in, given our location. This congregation has a strong history and pride of working for social justice and supporting the UUA. And obviously, Arizona and Maricopa county are a critical location politically. The congregation has a wide variety of programs and teams that are larger than the size of congregation we are. We had a vibrant online presence for two years and are figuring out who we are after that experience, but it has included better communications and tech support. We serve the entire Phoenix area but are located in a wealthy part of town on 9 acres next to beautiful Camelback Mountain.
Job Description	The intern is a full member of the ministry and staff team and would be exposed and would contribute to all areas of community and congregational life. They would be a regular part of worship and would lead service once a month, with one Sunday off a month. They would participate in our Children’s Ministries program and get involved with some of the teams of the congregation. They would participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly board meetings and monthly foundation (endowment) meetings. The learning agreement would focus on where the intern wishes to grow but also the demands of a vibrant, busy community.
Site Accessibility	We have accessible parking, sanctuary, and chancel
Application Procedure	Please send a resume and a cover letter saying why you think UUCP would be a good fit for your learning goals and abilities. Please include links to two sermons (ideally video). Submit information to chair of the Internship Committee Carol Ackerson at cdackerson44@gmail.com. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. Christine Dance, the supervising minister with any questions.
Additional Notes	While traditional internships go from late summer to late spring, we are ready and excited now and can be flexible to work with the dates that work best for you.
Application Deadline	January 1, 2023
Selection Date	February 1, 2023

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