The Conscious ConnectionSeptember 21, 2023 |
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Dear Unity Members & Friends, Family Fun Night is tomorrow! It will be held at Kurt & Denise Johnson's house from 6-8pm. They will provide the main dish and please bring a side to share. Many activities will be available including croquet, corn hole, bocce ball, jumping on the trampoline and feeding the chickens. Contact Denise to rsvp and get directions, 970-214-3097. |
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Interfaith Chant & Music On Saturday from 7-9 pm there is an Interfaith Chant & Music event. Sára Rain leads this beloved musical prayer practice. Everyone is welcome, new and experienced participants. You can contact Sára for more information at rain@trigoddess.org |
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Sunday Service & Events On Sunday Rev. Jim Yeaw will be talking about "Substance". Music will be provided by Elise Wunder. The service starts at 10:00 a.m. and details are on our website. Join us in person or online via our YouTube channel. The Youth & Family program will continue to focus on the Sacred Earth - God's universe is orderly and beautiful, and there is a spiritual connection to all of creation. Sharon Elias will be working with the kids this week. After the service a Prayer Chaplain will be available in the Library to pray with people for 10 minutes. This week the Chaplain is Nancy Hughes. There is a Council meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Myrtle room. The agenda and reports will be available Sunday. The meeting can also be viewed via Zoom: Meeting ID: 842 8820 5012, Passcode: 912953 One tap mobile: +17193594580,,84288205012#,,,,*912953# US The CommUnity Lunch Bunch will head to The Breakfast Club after the service. |
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New Fall Book Study On October 4th, Rev. Sharon will start a book study on "My Stroke of Insight" by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. This six-week discussion will meet on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Friendship room. This class will explore the science-spiritual relationship in the field of neuroscience, with the goal of enhancing our understanding of the inter-connectedness of everything. Details are on the Events page, and books are available for purchase in the bookstore. |
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Blessings Abound! We are SO grateful for everyone who was a part of the Unity Yard Sale. Leane Gabel did an amazing job organizing and facilitating the event! Many volunteers helped before, during and after to sort, display and sell the large variety of quality items that were donated by our community. The sale was a HUGE success, raising almost $3500 for Unity!!! The Marketplace Fundraiser has also been fantastic, bringing in over $1500 thus far. We appreciate Lil McBrien for her dedication to this project! There are still 5 items 'for sale' so be sure to check out the table in the back of the Sanctuary after the service. We feel very blessed by the generosity of our community! So far, we have raised $5015 towards our goal of $12,ooo to balance the Unity budget. Some donation checks came in this week as well, and the upcoming Fall Concert is another opportunity to increase the funds. Hope to see you all there! |
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Fall Concert On October 13th we are having a special Fall Concert at Unity. The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with a Chili dinner cooked by the Council and staff. At 7:00 p.m. a concert will begin in the Sanctuary, featuring John Magnie, his family and various musicians. Tickets are available now in the office, with a suggested love offering of $20. You can find the full list of musicians on our Events page. |
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Upcoming Unity & Local Events There is a Song Circle and Workshop next Thursday night, September 28th at 5:30 p.m. It is being put on by Holistic Resistance, a team dedicated to undoing racism and oppression through questions, connection, and embodiment. They utilize the power of song circles in their workshops to heal at levels beyond just the intellect. Click here for complete details. There is a meditation & movement event being held at Unity on Saturday, October 7th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. It will offer energetic nourishment, healing & connection. Contact Camina Sylvestro at 714-713-7396 for details.
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A Quote from The Green Team “The woodland teaches us to walk more slowly, sense more subtly, listen more deeply and feel more keenly, so we can taste the extraordinary magic in each ordinary moment. Our innate sense of magic, mystery and wonder is restored because the woodland re-awakens the ancient wisdom that lives deep in our souls.” ~ From a poem by Jackie Stewart, titled “Come to the Wild Woods” |
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Gratitude: We thank all our wonderful volunteers: Kellee James, Dale Pettigrew, Sharon Elias, Janice Ballard, Nancy Hughes, Holly Gates & Camina Sylvestro. We appreciate all our weekly volunteers who are essential in helping Unity stay organized, run smoothly and look beautiful inside & out! |
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