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WINGS Book Study Group (Zoom): Tue, 12:00 PM
Wednesday "Faith Lift" Meditation (Live Stream): 7:00 PM
Table Talk Thursday (Zoom): 12:00 PM
Exodus Class (Zoom): Thur, 3:00 PM
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Sunday Service (At UCC & Live Stream): 11:00 AM
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| | | On and around Robing Day gifts may be shared with the monks. Suggested items are: soap, incense, hand lotion, candles, candies, disposable razors, dish-washing detergent, bottled juice, shaving cream, paper towels, plates & napkins, cleaning supplies & laundry detergent, bathroom tissue, kitchen trash bags, nonperishable vegetarian foods: granola, cookies, crackers, etc. |
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Inspired by lyrics to “Search the Sky” by Sloan Wainwright:
Search the sky for that star—star of light, star of love, bright enough to guide believers from afar.
Let there be peace around our troubled world, peace within ourselves.
We’ve traveled such a long way. Let us not forget what for.
And when we gaze upon that star of light, star of love, we hope for the only gift: peace around our trouble world, peace within ourselves.
Search the face of the Child, shining with the spirit of Christmases in our heart. |
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We don't have a mask mandate at UCC. However, because UCC is pro-children and pro-families, we are encouraging vaccination for those who are eligible and asking folks to wear masks when near others indoors.
We are pausing our Pre-K childcare and nursery for the time being, in the interest of safety and well-being for all. We will all get through this together. |
| | For now, let's do fist or elbow bumps and Namaste instead of hugs! |
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When You Can't Be with Us in Person....
Two Ways To Watch on Sunday & Wednesday (click images below) |
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If You Missed the Service on Sunday....
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WINGS Book Study Group with The Rev Cynthia Mackey |
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Tuesdays
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 -- our Unity Café!
We're studying the New Thought classic, Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth
All are welcome to join in!
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| | The Reverend Cynthia is about to begin a study of Lessons in Truth, which can be taken for credit in our UCC Prayer Chaplaincy program as well as for personal enrichment.
Lessons in Truth, by Dr. H. Emilie Cady, is considered Unity’s primary textbook, together with the Bible. It has proven to be of great value to Truth students at all levels of spiritual unfoldment.
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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Thursdays
12:00 PM
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.
To Join:
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Hitting the High Spots of Exodus with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman |
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Thursdays
3:00 PM
Zoom
Let's begin again with Chapter 30 - we will find both mystical and practical applications of this study of ancient scripture for our journey together!
Beginners need not hesitate - we will have a review and you don't have to read Hebrew to share in this deeply meaningful experience!
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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| Mandarin taught by Buddhist Nun, Sister Rain |
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| Fri, 2:00 PM Beginning Fri, Dec 3
Peace Cottage (the white cottage with wooden deck on the NW corner of UCC grounds)
All
are welcome to join for a rare and precious opportunity to learn some
light and harmonious conversational and charming Mandarin Chinese from a
dear, beautiful and patient soul who will help all open-hearted and
teachable beginners to learn together in a peaceful, intimate setting.
We will be socially distanced, but near enough to hear and be together at Peace Cottage.
Leddy will welcome you to share this sweet hour with her and dear “Sister Rain” from China.
Bring your own cup of coffee, tea, or cool water - pen and notepad.
Place a love offering of any amount of your choice in a sealed envelope / made out to Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society (DWMS).
Write to Leddy at info@unityofclearwater for more information and a personal encouragement to join her! |
| A Fond Farewell to/from our Beloved “Good Listener,” the Gracious Diane Podnar! |
| From Diane:
As I prepare to exit the Sunshine State of my favorite home, it is with a truly heavy heart that I remember and cherish my introduction to Unity Church of Clearwater. It was on a September Sunday of 1998, shortly after moving from Ohio, that I first heard the lovely, welcoming voice of The Reverend Leddy Hammock. I felt, like many others, that she was speaking, personally, to me. Also loved the music and, in short time, came to feel a part of the valued volunteer staff, all individually talented. I pondered, What could I do? It came to pass that there was a niche for me, and so began “Meet Your Volunteers,” which later evolved to “Unity Shooting Stars” and, finally, “The Heart of the House.”
This “Heart of this House” now says goodbye to a column that continued until the Covid interruption and subsequent year of new health challenges. With uncertainty and promise, I am heading to the Lone Star State and nearness to beloved daughters. Please know, each and every one of you whom I have interviewed and published, that your life story enriched my own.
From Leddy:
Beloved Diane, we shall always be connected to you at the heart! The fascinating interviews you gave and so lovingly prepared of our dear members through the years helped us to know one another better and stay close through many seasons of change. We will not say “goodbye” to you, but instead, we say “Godspeed and God bless you and your family in Texas. We will always be with you in Spirit and on Zoom whenever you can join us! We love you forever! – Your Unity Clearwater Family |
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service News!
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Sister Kathleen Beatty is happy to report that attendees at the recent Thanksgiving Interfaith service at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on Belcher found it so uplifting and that $500 in love offerings was received at the event - all given to the Gulf Coast Jewish Federation for use in their work with refugees from Afghanistan; our local interfaith group hopes to be able to be of more direct assistance as they are settled into this area.
Sister Kathleen added in her message to all participating clergy: “Take care and do not get too overwhelmed in ministry. Keep balance in all things. Peace be in our hearts.” |
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Message from Sue about The 12 Powers Club
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You are probably wondering why Leddy and I are decked out in matching scarves.
Well, we’ve been invited to be part of a very exciting project spearheaded by Kim-Char Meredith called The 12 Powers Club.
Launched on July 1, this “members only” club is full of content on the 12 powers as created by Unity Cofounder, Charles Fillmore.
Leddy and I have created video segments for each of the 12 women (12 powers interpreted through the Divine Feminine) and I can’t believe how much fun we had doing this!
You are going to love it! And there’s more, much more!
There are many other guest presenters, music, resources for kids, interviews, etc. all on the themes of an intuitive interpretation of the spiritual faculties of humankind.
If you’re like me, you are still finding your way after this past challenging year and what better way than to Power up! I felt better just creating it, so I can’t wait to view all of the other amazing content.
Best of all, you can choose who to gift back ½ of the membership fee. So, you can become more empowered and benefit Unity Church of Clearwater at the same time!
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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.
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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Emma Curtis Hopkins, the Teacher of Teachers, spoke of the “visional sense” as the focus of attention on Truth that is developed by all the wise ones the world has known, as all true mystics keep the “High Watch” -- “See how we need high watch with its high language! People must learn the law of lifting up the face to the Lord Supreme who worketh noble conditions of life into view . . . . Look up to the Vast Vast Countenance for one second of time; maybe two seconds; . . . . expect greatly from above, and greatly shall restorations multiply” (High Mysticism ca 1888). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“I KEEP THE HIGH WATCH IN PRAYER AND GOD’S LIGHT ILLUMINES MY LIFE AND GUIDES MY WAY.”
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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