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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people
in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed. It is high time,
now, that we celebrate the emancipation to which every soul is heir.
We are together in this long journey of learning to live up to our high
ideals, affirming in mind, heart, words and hands, that all people –
regardless of age, nationality, or ethnicity, peacefully choosing to
express themselves as male or female – have inherent dignity and
value. We welcome all people, everywhere, as God’s beloved children.
His Banner Over Me Is Love “Wings of Song” (#323,Unity hymnal).
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want …. He sits me down at a banquet table ….
His rod and staff, they comfort me ….
I’ll dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
His banner over me is love” (traditional Gospel song). |
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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 (At CBS & Live Streamed) |
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This Sunday Our Service is Hosted by: Congregation Beth Shalom
1325 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, 33764(map)
We are so grateful! |
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FINDING UNITY – Sunday to Sunday Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) Temple B'nai Israel (TBI) |
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June 23 - CBS June 30 - CBS
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July 14 - CBS July 21 - CBS July 28 - CBS
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We
are so grateful that CBS & TBI have graciously welcomed us to
present our Sunday services there. Meantime, the Discovery Academy has
remodeled our former sanctuary and will welcome us to use it on Sunday
mornings, once they receive their certificate of occupancy.
Keep checking our eNews for updates! |
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We continue to wait for the last few items on our building permit to be approved. The only items left are site related issues and it is our understanding that the school's contractor will complete the remaining items shortly. Once those items are finally passed, our permit will be green lighted by the city.
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 new friends on Sundays!
Our
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 - Not Lost
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| As we shared our "Prayer for Protection" on Sunday, we all turned to get
our picture taken, all of us seeing Dave Burton and all other loved
ones in God's healing light. |
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This Coming Sunday's Lesson Highlights:
Lyrics to “I Am Not Lost, I’m Exploring” by Jana Stanfield:
“I walked a mile with sorrow, I walked a mile with joy,
And now I'm less afraid of either one.”
“I'm not lost, I am exploring. Life is an adventure worth enjoying.
Though I may not know where I'm going, I am not lost, I am exploring.”
“Some like me are seekers, we take less traveled roads,
Believing we can find a better way.
And though I may get discouraged, I won't be turning back
I have joy as my compass and faith as my map.”
“All of us are headed for the same destination,
So why not blaze a trail that's got imagination?
I'm not lost, I am exploring. Life is an adventure worth enjoying.
Though I may not know where I'm going, I am not lost, I am exploring.” |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“Like rain falling gently upon fallow ground. I felt the fields of my heart turn green on those few small words my father said to me.” “God did hear and listened to my voice in prayer” (Psalm 17:20).
In my heart, I hear my Father say that He loves me. |
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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.
Why Table Talk? Well, because that's one thing we miss during this time: sitting around a table in the café and talking together. 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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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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"We find or become aware of God through the use of our faculties of thinking and feeling when they are directed Godward. God is not lost but we often lose awareness of Him in our human consciousness.... Each individual must make his [or her] approach to God at the center of his own being in the way that is right for him. No matter what approach to God an individual takes, he finds God by becoming consciously aware of Him through his thoughts and feelings for they bring him to the place in consciousness where he can say, 'I know!' for then he actually experiences the presence of God" (Lessons in Truth, Unity Annotations, Lesson 3). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I AM NOT LOST. I AM EXPLORING. GOD IS NOT 'NOWHERE.' GOD IS NOW HERE."
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