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Sunday Service Time: 11:00 AM |
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This Sunday @ UCC:
Lesson Title: A Stable Christmas
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“In Bethlehem a manger waits, long ago and so today,
Where hatred-weary people pray Love will come and lay there.
And so do countless stables stand in hearts as harsh as desert lands, Rough shelters in the wind and sand, so Love will come and stay there --.
Love that opens fists of hate, heaps of gold on beggars’ plates,
Love that shows a kindly face to enemies and strangers.
And walls of stables tremble so when winds of fear and judgment blow. For a stable hopes in Love alone and knows that Love’s the answer.
Oh, Love, the prophets’ only word, the only lesson left to learn, The only end of heaven’s work, and the only road that goes there --
Love that sees with mercy’s eyes, holds its arms out open wide, Threads its loom with separate lives and weaves them all together.
So, may the lamps of stables glow brightly lit that light may go for miles in the darkness, so Love will find its way there.” |
| | | Sat, Dec 7
10:15 AM
Sanctuary & Café
The yearly robe offering ceremony is a time of giving, for the laity to express gratitude to Buddhist monks.
Please
join us again to show appreciation to the monastics who tirelessly
provide the community with excellent guidance throughout the year.
There are a couple of ways to participate:
- You may show your support by donating household supplies
- Robes can be reserved and offered to the monastics in the name of a loved one or a favorite cause.
The international vegetarian lunch will be provided by The Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society.
A $10 donation is requested in appreciation for the ceremony and lunch.
UCC Service Saturday volunteers are invited to have lunch as Dhamma Wheel's guests, though any love offerings are appreciated.
No one is ever turned away because of finances.
Please sign up at the bookstore counter if you'd like to volunteer to help that day
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| | | Sun, Dec 15 & 22
12:30 PM
Peace CHAPEL
"Twinkling Tip Jar" Coffee Concerts will be held in our Peace Chapel from 12:30 to 1 pm on both Dec. 15 (Ladies of Uke) and Dec. 22 (The Twilightz).
After Sunday service, just grab a cup of coffee and a treat and take your seat in the Peace Chapel to enjoy the holiday music!
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| | The Twilightz at the Botanical Garden this Sunday
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| Sun, Dec 8
6:30 PM
Pinellas County Botanical Garden (map)
The
Twilightz will also be playing at the Largo Botanical Gardens at 6:30
in the rose garden.
You can bring a folding chair or stool if you like.
Admission is $6 and the Christmas lights are gorgeous! |
| | It's a Party! A Kid's Party
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| Sun, Dec 22
11:00 AM
Youth Ministry
All elementary age youngsters are invited to our Children's Christmas Party!
Parents' permission will be requested re. refreshments to be served.
There will be games and prizes galore!
If you or your friends have youngsters in the family who'd like to be welcomed in our Youth Ministry, please bring them for this happy holiday celebration!
Please call 727 531 0992 to help us plan for guests! |
| | | | Sat, Jan 4
10:00 AM
Peace CHAPEL
"Get Ready, My Soul" A New Year's Retreat
Celebrate your first Saturday of the new year with an intimate, open-hearted experience of reflection and intention, inspiring music, deep contemplation and thought-provoking conversation.
Through powerful music, readings, discussion and journaling, we’ll close one chapter of our lives, and begin another, with clarity, honesty and intention. Before work resumes, before school starts again, before the same-old habits and patterns kick in, take a deep breath and a deep dive into the life you’ve been living… and the next life you want to live.
Limited seating -- Sign up right away -- It's filling up fast!
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| | Sun, Jan 5
1:30 PM
Sanctuary
If you haven't heard him yet you're in for a wonderful surprise! Daniel is one of the true gifts to our New Thought community.
His songs will touch your heart and you're head and you'll fall in love with the power and brilliance of his songs and his voice. He's pretty funny too!
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| | Sun, Jan 5
12:00-1:30 PM
Café
The food truck "Smokin Bowls"
will be on hand to serve folks
from Church (and from the neighborhood) here before the concert (noon-1:30 PM)
Food will be available from the truck on
a buy-your-own lunch basis.
Treat yourself to a great afternoon of food and music and let's
let 2020 be our year of plenty!
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| | | WINGS Book Study Group
Tue, 11:45 AM Café
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| EFT - Tapping Group
Tue, 1:15 PM
Peace COTTAGE
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| You've Always Had the Power
Tue, 7:00 PM Café
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| Unity Singers Rehearsal
Wed, 6:00 PM Sanctuary
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| Guided Meditation Service
Wed, 7:00 PM Peace CHAPEL
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| Tai Chi
Thur, 6:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| Half Hour Hebrew
Thur, 7:00 PM Café
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| Torah Study
Thur, 7:30 PM Café
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| AA Meeting
Thur, 7:30 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| AA Meeting
Fri, 7:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| CPR Class
Sat, 10:00 AM Peace COTTAGE
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| | Meditation & Dhamma Discussion
Sun, 6:30 PM Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society
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| | Mindfulness Monday
Dec 16, 7:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| Helping Parents Heal
Dec 17, 7:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| Express Saturday
Dec 21, 9:00 AM UCC Campus
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| Service Saturday
Dec 7, 9:00 AM UCC Campus
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| B.O.T.A. Meeting
Dec 14, 1:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| Ladies of Uke
Dec 15, 12:15 PM Peace CHAPEL
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| Candle Lighting Service
Dec 24, 6:00 AM
Sanctuary
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| Burning Bowl Service
Dec 29, 11:00 AM
Sanctuary
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| Daniel Nahmod Retreat
Jan 4, 10:00 AM Peace CHAPEL
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| Theosophical Society Meeting
Jan 4, 2:00 PM Peace COTTAGE
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| Daniel Nahmod Concert
Jan 5, 1:00 PM Peace CHAPEL
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| New Member Meet n Greet n Eat
Feb 9, 12:00 PM New World Room
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“Many . . . people today . . . may not have seen the holy of holies in the inner sanctuary, but they are getting closer to it. This is the step we must all take: begin to seek this kingdom of God's substance. Trust in the promise and see the result in the mental currents that are set in motion all about us. You may not be able to see at just what point success began, or what separate word of allegiance to the Father first took effect, but as the weeks or months go by you will observe many changes taking place in your mind, your body, and your affairs. You will find that your ideas have broadened immensely, that your little limited world has been transformed into a big world. You will find your mind more alert and you will see clearly where you were in doubt before, because you have begun thinking about realities instead of appearances. The consciousness of an omnipotent hand guiding all your affairs will establish you in confidence and security, which will extend to the body welfare and surroundings. There will be a lessening or entire absence of prejudice and faultfinding in you. You will be more forgiving and more generous and will not judge harshly”
(Charles Fillmore Cofounder of the Unity Movement in Prosperity [1936] -- Lesson Two: Spiritual Mind, the Omnipresent Directive Principle of Prosperity). |
| Your Weekly Prosperity Affirmation:
“I TRUST IN GOD’S PROMISES AND I SEE POSITIVE RESULTS IN MYSELF AND IN MY WORLD.”
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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