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Movie Discussion Group (Zoom): Mon, 2:00 PM
WINGS Book Study Group: Tue, 12:00 PM
Wednesday "Faith Lift" Meditation: 7:00 PM Table Talk Thursday (Zoom): 12:00 PM
Exodus Class (Zoom): Thur, 3:00 PM
Sunday Service: 10:45 AM
Sunday Social (Zoom): 12:00 PM
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| Unity: A Simple Theology - LH, the New Year of Corona, 2021 |
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I like the sound of Unity, simple enough theology: just love, only love.
“First, just keep that one command, and love the God you understand as Love, only Love.
With all your heart and soul and mind, seek God as Love
and you will find true Love. Only love.”
Sounds simple, not so easy, though, for, hate …. I’ll have to let that go, and love, only love?
But, those who don’t agree with me? How can I love my enemy?“Just love, only love. You’ll love your neighbor just as well as you have learned to love yourself. Just love, only love. The new commandment that I give: love one another, and you’ll live in Love. Only love. Trust in your Shepherd, don’t hold back,
and there is nothing you will lack. You only need love. Love can give you peace on earth. Just learn to love for all you’re worth. Just love, only love.
by Leddy Hammock, February of Corona, 2021
A great soul who lived this simple theology, Sojourner Truth, was a great spiritual master in American history. Born into slavery, having endured the worst imaginable treatment by those who bought and sold her and her children, she became filled with love for everyone. She said: "I feel safe even in the midst of my enemies for Truth is powerful and will prevail." |
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Leddy's Lesson this Sunday: - Draw a Heart
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Inspired by lyrics to “Infinite Surface of the Heart” by Sloan Wainwright
“How is a life tattooed upon the heart? What is the way that it is drawn? Does it require a steady hand? Who holds the pen, holds the pen? How do you choose the best design? Where do the colors begin and end? Are there limits? Is there room? Is it different for everyone? … The measure of a heart and all it holds, the sacred Truth of what I know . . . . How is a life tattooed upon the heart? . . . Ever expanding, endless canvass, the infinite surface of the heart.”
In every decision, I take Spirit’s guidance to heart.
My heart is designed for Love and drawn to Love. All through my life, Spirit strengthens and seals my heart with signs of love. The sacred Truth I know is that God loves me
and has drawn a heart around my life.
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| Two Ways To Watch on Sunday & Wednesday (click images below) |
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| Welcome, Our Two Candidates to the Board! |
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| I
retired 2 years ago from a long satisfying career as a Project
Manager/Facility Planner. Presently I am a dog walker. I just love my
clients. They are fun and keep me in motion! I have 2 dogs of my own
Millie and Hank. I enjoy being outdoors walking, hiking, biking and
swimming. I'm really glad that I have made so many friends. I enjoy each
and every one of them. Previously, I served one other full term and
fulfilled the last year of an additional term, and now am delighted to
be eligible to serve another term for my home Church! |
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| Hello,
I’m honored and excited to join the Board for another term. Unity has
meant so much to my life and I look forward to joining the Board.
I’m
retired from the City of Clearwater (32 years). After I retired from
the City, I worked at Morton Plant Hospital in the Volunteer Office for 2
years and at the Information Desk for 1 year. I continue to volunteer
for the hospital at an adult cancer survivor camp each year. I also
volunteer at Church in the media loft and the Church Office. Since we
can’t meet in person right now, I’m volunteering from home by promoting
our online services and other events on social media sites. I love doing
this and look forward to the day it’s safe to meet in person. |
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Cynthia Mackey as UCC Minister of Education |
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Sue Riley as UCC Minister of Music |
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I
came to Unity of Clearwater about 30 years ago, I have been studying
Unity texts and ideas ever since. I have served as a Youth Ministry
Teacher, Prayer Chaplain, UCC Certified Truth Teacher, as Youth Ministry
Coordinator, Wings Facilitator and on the UCC Board for several terms. My personal mission:
"To
serve our Church and the Unity movement by learning and living and
teaching the Truth principles of Unity within our church and the
community at large" |
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thirty one years ago Sue answered an ad in the newspaper for an
accompanist at Unity Church of Clearwater and she’s been a joyful,
grateful member ever since.
Sue has been the Music Director at UCC
for the past 20 years, working closely with Reverend Leddy to align the
music with the message, something they are both passionate about.
As
one of the founding members of emPower Music & Arts, Sue is
dedicated to changing the world one song at a time and helps to host the
annual Posi Awards, now in its sixteenth year.
Sue is a touring singer songwriter and speaker and just released her eighth CD “There Are Moments.” |
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Monday Movie Discussion Group
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Mondays 2:00 PM Zoom
Next week's movie will be Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca" (1940) with Laurence Olivier & Judith Anderson
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Hitting the High Spots of Exodus
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Thursdays 3:00 PM Zoom
An excellent adventure in allegorical Bible study,
team-taught by our Sr. Minister and retired Reform Rabbi, Arthur Baseman, sharing insights into Hebrew Studies & Unity allegorical Bible interpretation.
All Are Welcome! All UCC classes are offered on a free will love offering basis.
To Join this Zoom Class:
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Tuesdays
12:00 PM
Zoom
WINGS is our daytime Truth Book Study Group and is led by our gifted Certified Truth Teacher, Cynthia Mackey.
The group includes men and women and includes great discussion!
Make new friends, share ideas and explore Unity teachings in a supportive, positive environment -- our Unity Café!
We'll be studying the New Thought classic, Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox
All are welcome to join in!
To Join this Zoom Class:
To Join By Phone Call:
646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592 (You'll Need the ID and Password Above)
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THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS! Join Us on Zoom! It's Easy!!
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Thursdays
12:00 PM
Bring your lunch and let's get together and chat!
Board Member & President of Hospitality, Deb Larkin is hosting a weekly Zoom "Table Talk Thursday" call so we can see each others faces and hear each others voices.
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. Each week, Deb will have a new topic and you will have the opportunity to learn something new about each other and to share your thoughts. You can choose to participate or just listen in, whatever is comfortable for you. It will be a fun time for all as we enjoy our Unity community and navigate a new normal of virtual social distancing and spiritual closeness.
To Join:
Meeting ID: 899 2533 1726
Passcode: 345849
Topic: Favorite Movie Love Stories (continued from last week) |
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Join Leddy on Zoom and share your thoughts after the service. Bring your coffee and enjoy some casual face time with us.
We miss seeing you and look forward to spending this time with you from week to week. It's good for us!
To Join:
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Below Are Links To Help You Get Set Up with Zoom
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Folks are still asking: "What's the best way to send an offering to the Church?"
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.
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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Now Available: Text Giving
Text "Give" (without quotes) to 833-679-1105 and follow the prompts. |
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Celebrating Black History Month
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| This February, as the U.S. begins its month-long commemoration of the contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history, the University of Missouri–St. Louis (our Sr. Minister's alma mater) takes a moment to honor the accomplishments of UMSL students, alumni, staff and faculty. Those featured in two of these stories lead communities, improve the health and education of the St. Louis region, make the best of tough situations, work to improve the lives around them and so much more. |
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“I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him” — Booker T. Washington, Great American leader born into slavery; founder of Tuskegee Institute and adviser to several US Presidents. |
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Ammarra Berry looks to organizational leadership for career advancement
Ammarra Berry started the organizational leadership program during the fall semester with an eye toward career advancement. The granddaughter of legendary rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry, she believes an UMSL degree will help her provide the same sort of opportunities she had growing up to her own daughter. The newly launched program is intended to provide individuals with associates degrees or previously earned college credits with a rapid pathway to a bachelor’s degree. |
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| State Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell makes fitness fun for everyone
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education named Darrion Cockrell the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Cockrell, a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School, has forged strong bonds with students, staff and parents while overhauling the school’s fitness program. Cockrell began teaching at Crestwood Elementary in 2015, implementing his “Crest-Fit” training program. He was inspired to rethink the school’s approach to fitness by former First Lady Michelle Obama and her initiatives to address childhood obesity. |
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UCC Contributes Monthly to Feeding Tampa Bay
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| UCC
continues to contribute to FeedingTampaBay.org. They have doubled
their weekly meals distributed from 1 million meals to 2 million,
establishing six weekly mega pantries serving nearly 10,000 families
each week and converting their mobile pantries to a drive-thru model for
increased distribution and safety. Message from "Rosie" on the
organization's site: "I'm a full time caregiver to my husband, . . .
. The food provided by Feeding Tampa Bay has helped us enormously. The
meals are well balanced . . . and taste great! We really appreciate
the help during this time." |
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“Love is a divine attribute; it is an idea in the one Mind. God is love and love is God, or a quality in Being. The difference between divine love and human love is that divine love is broad and unlimited, a universal and harmonizing power.... In reality there is only one love.... Divine love will establish one in fearlessness and courage.... When love is established in the consciousness it will draw to us all that we require to make us happy and contented, all that really belongs to us. We develop love in our heart by asking daily that the infinite love of the Father be poured out upon us; by praying, meditating, and affirming that we are one with and express at all times the perfect love of God” (Charles Fillmore, Metaphysical Bible Dictionary). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“I AM ONE WITH THE INFINITE HEART OF GOD, ENFOLDED WITH HEALING LOVE.”
THANK YOU, GOD!
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