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Name of Site	Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Address	4027 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85253
Phone	602-840-8400
Fax	N/A
Website	http://phoenixuu.org
Site E-mail Address	info@phoenixuu.org
Size of Congregation	375
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	Congregational Ministry
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$2850/month
Other Benefits	$1000 in Professional Expenses. Health benefits can be worked into compensation if needed. 2 weeks vacation. Possible housing. Access to a majority of your MFC reading list.
Number of Months	10
Start Date/End Date	August 18, 2024	June 14, 2024
Site Description	We are the largest congregation in Arizona with an estimated membership of around 375 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 is actively involved in dismantling racism and heteropatriarcy and was one of the early adopters of the 8th Principle and the new UU values. We have had a notable focus working on neurodiversity. Indigenous rights and immigration are important focuses given our location. This congregation has a strong history and pride of working for social justice and supporting the UUA. The congregation has a wide variety of programs and teams that are larger than the size of congregation we are. We continue to have active involvement both in-person and online. We serve the entire Phoenix area but are located in a wealthy part of town on 9 acres next to 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, finance meetings, Caring Ministry meetings and quarterly 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 a video sermon. Submit information to christinedance@phoenixuu.org. You are welcome to reach out to Rev. Christine Dance, the supervising minister with any questions.
Additional Notes	We are glad to give you the contact information of our past Interns so that you can see how wonderful of a teaching congregation we are!
Application Deadline	January 15, 2025
Selection Date	February 20, 2025

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