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Current Mailing Address:
Unity Church of Clearwater
PO Box 4681
Clearwater, FL 33758 |
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WINGS Book Study Group (Zoom): Tue, 12:00 PM (in recess)
Wednesday Prayer/Meditation Service (Live Stream): 7:00 PM Table Talk Thursday (Zoom): Thur, 12:00 PM Bible Study (Zoom): Thur, 3:00 PM (in recess)
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Sunday Service: 11:00 AM (CBS & Live Streamed) |
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This Sunday Our Service is Hosted by: Congregation Beth Shalom
11:00 AM 1325 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, 33764 (map)
We are so grateful! |
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We'll be meeting in our former Sanctuary beginning Sunday, August 4th!
What an amazing adventure we've been having! These past few weeks, after all had been assured that the requirements for the School's certificate of occupancy (allowing classes to open and permitting UCC to return to worship in our former sanctuary) had been met, a few more issues surfaced that the City required be addressed before the c.o. could be granted.
At the same time, we realized that our neighbors at both Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple B'nai Israel and at the UU Church of Clearwater had to dedicate their spaces to their youth ministry programs in August.
This Sunday is July 28, the last Sunday we could be hosted. Yikes! So, we spent the last two weeks walking by faith, not by sight, and even chose a lesson title for August 4th of "This Place," trusting we'd get to be in our old Sanctuary space while our new Church Home would be built. It didn't look likely until just now!
We waited to get the word of the certificate of occupancy before sending out our eNews this week and that just became a reality this afternoon. Yes! Please attend in person or by zoom to hear the story of how just a little faith got us here!
One day at a time! The path has certainly been long & challenging, but we have held together & we’ll finish strong!
We are deeply grateful for the steadfast faith of all those whose gifts of love and substance sustain our Church during this time of transition. We are glad to welcome old friends and new friends on Sundays on our home campus.
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beautiful new Church Home is being built for us in wisdom, love, and
divine timing and we are ready to receive it! |
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This Sunday: Leddy Hammock - Just a Little Faith
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Lyrics from “Just a Little Faith” by Richard Mekdeci:
Everywhere I look, I see endless possibilities and I know all I need is just a little faith.
Just a little faith when the storms of life are blowing,
Just a little faith will get you where you're going.
Ask and know that you'll receive, act as if you do believe.
Don't give doubt a chance to call. You can really have it all.
Just a little faith, when the storms of life are blowing,
Just a little faith will get you where you're going.
All we really need is just a little faith.
*Pic above is Leddy with her granddaughter, Madeline and Madeline's husband Austin. We were blessed to have them with us this past Sunday.
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
Joseph said, “That Pharaoh had the same dream twice means that the matter has been confirmed by God and that God will soon bring it about .... God meant it for good’” (Gen. 41:25 - 50:20).
“I dreamed of rain and the rains came, and peace spread over the land.” |
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When You Can't Be with Us in Person....
Watch on Sunday & Wednesday (click image below) **No Facebook Account Needed to Tune In!**
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If You Missed the Service on Sunday....
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WINGS Book Study Group with The Rev Cynthia Mackey WINGS Is in Summer Recess
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Tuesdays (in recess)
12:00 PM Zoom
WINGS is our daytime Truth Book Study Group and is led by our UCC Minister of Education, The Reverend Cynthia Mackey.
The group includes men and women and there's always great discussion!
Make new friends, share ideas and explore Unity teachings in a supportive, positive environment!
WINGS will begin a new book study after the Summer recess.
Attending the WINGS group can earn credit toward becoming a UCC Prayer Chaplain. Please check with Cynthia for more info.
All are welcome to join in!
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Tuesdays
1:30 PM Zoom
What is Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT)
Your body is more powerful than you may imagine, filled with life, energy, and a compelling ability for self-healing.
Like acupuncture and acupressure, Tapping is a set of techniques that utilize the body’s energy meridian points. You can stimulate these meridian points by tapping on them with your fingertips, literally tapping into your body’s own energy and healing power.
Gather with a great group of positive and supportive folks with healing in mind!
To Join:
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Midweek Prayer/Meditation Service
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Wednesdays
7:00-7:30 PM Livestream only (Facebook)
PRAYER ..."is communion with God.... This communion is an attitude of mind and heart that lifts the individual into a wonderful sense of oneness with God, who is Spirit, the Source of every good and perfect thing..." (Myrtle Fillmore's Healing Letters).
We invite you to join us for a half hour of contemplative guided prayer time. The service is live streamed to our Facebook page so no need to log in to Zoom. You will not be on camera and can use this quiet time to observe or just listen to this peaceful meditation. Prayer brings beautiful changes.
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Table Talk - All are Welcome!
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Thursdays
12:00 PM Zoom
Let's get together and chat!
Leddy hosts a weekly Zoom "Table Talk" every Thursday so we can stay in touch more regularly.
The Table Talk will last about an hour. Feel free to drop in for a few minutes or spend the whole hour with us.
To Join:
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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman The Bible Study Is in Summer Recess
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Thursdays (in recess)
3:00 PM Zoom
Beginners
and longtime Bible students are enjoying this insightful class, an
excellent adventure in allegorical Bible study, team-taught by
longtime friends, retired Reform Rabbi, Arthur Baseman and our Sr.
Minister, Leddy Hammock, sharing
insights into Hebrew Studies and Unity allegorical Bible
interpretation. It's awesome to see how these paths intertwine to teach
Truth!
Walk with these two longtime friends and colleagues who
are also longtime Bible scholars through intriguing stories in the Torah
with insights from the Gospels as well.
You
can just listen or you can also ask questions and join in the
discussion during this unique, rich, and fulfilling exploration.
Bring your favorite Bible version. Be ready to expand your understanding of scripture!
All UCC classes are offered on a free will love offering basis! To Join:
Want to watch on demand?
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Ladies of Uke at the Largo Evening Market
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Saturday (Fourth Saturday Monthly)
5:00-9:00 PM
Check out the Largo Evening Market on the 4th Saturday of the month and wander through different
tents adorned with artisanal goods, from handmade jewelry to organic
produce, all while enjoying the music from local musicians. There will
be food trucks onsite for food purchases.
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Blessings Chanting at Dhamma Wheel
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Sundays
6:30-7:30 PM In Person and on Zoom
Buddhist
chants are among the noble blessings in our world. Monks have
continuously recited these blessing chantings for over 2,600 years. By
listening you can gain concentration, wellness and peace. The monks
will recite these chants 4 times a week to bless you and your loved
ones. You can send your loved ones names with the monks if you wish to
share blessings with them.
The chants are in Pali which was the Buddha's language.
To Join: Meeting ID: 867 3280 0873 Passcode: 4SukiHothu
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About Unity's Winged Globe
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We're checking mail every day, so checks sent through the mail are fine, as are checks sent from your bank's online bill pay.
Your gifts to Unity Church of Clearwater are tax deductible as allowed
by law. Our life-affirming work is supported by the loving and generous
offerings of friends like you. Please give as your grateful spirit
leads you. You can also support Unity Church of Clearwater by leaving a
legacy of prayer and hope in your will or estate plan. Right now,
right where you are, you are blessing this ministry through your loving
thoughts and you, also, are blessed.
If you feel led you might consider setting up an automatic recurring donation. This can be done through your bank's bill pay or on the Church's donation form.
We've also been asked about the processing fees the church has to pay when the online form is used. The fees are a small percentage (3-4%) of the total donation, however there is an option to cover fees that you may select if you feel so inclined. Every little bit helps and we're grateful if you decide to turn that option on.
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Donate by Text! It's Super Easy!
Text "Give" (without quotes) to 833-679-1105 and follow the prompts.
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Jesus said: "Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I liken it? It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew, and became a tree; and the birds of the heaven lodged in the branches thereof" (Lk. 13:18). It is a great mystery how these comparisons of heaven ever came to be construed as referring in any way to a locality in the skies. What relation to a city with streets of gold has a mustard seed, planted in the earth and springing forth into a tree? …. [The kingdom of heaven exists] in the depths of [our] own unrevealed consciousness” (Charles Fillmore, Dynamics for Living). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“JUST A LITTLE FAITH--EVEN AS SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED--RIGHTLY DIRECTED, MULTIPLIES HEAVENLY RESULTS IN MY LIFE.”
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