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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 Wednesday "Faith Lift" Meditation (Live Stream): 7:00 PM Table Talk Thursday (Zoom): Thur, 12:00 PM Bible Study (Zoom): Thur, 3:00 PM |
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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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| Mar 03 - CBS Mar 10 - CBS Mar 17 - CBS Mar 24 - CBS Mar 31 - TBI |
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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 their Cafeteria (our former sanctuary) for our use on Sunday
mornings, once the roads and parking lot are completed.
Keep checking our eNews for updates! |
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Our building permit has finished it's latest round of reviews and it has gone from 70 items requiring additional information to 21. We believe most of the remaining issues will be resolved easily.
Discovery Academy continues to work toward getting their certificate of occupancy, but have been slowed by some supply issues. We know the staff and students are looking forward to enjoying the campus and we continue to affirm their successful opening.
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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!
Love and light, Leddy and all our UCC Family!
Write: info@unityofclearwater.org to share ideas and encouragement!
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This Sunday: Leddy Hammock - Holy Now
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"When I was a [child] … we would go to church and pay attention … and everyone would kneel and bow. Today the only difference is, everything is holy now.”
“When I was in Sunday school, we would learn about the time
Moses split the sea in two, Jesus made the water wine.
And I remember feeling sad that miracles don’t happen still.
But now I can’t keep track, ‘cause everything’s a miracle.”
“It used to be a world half there, heaven’s second rate hand-me-down.
Now I walk it with a reverent air, ‘cause everything is holy now.”
This morning, outside I stood and saw a little red-winged bird,
Shining like a burning bush, singing like a scripture verse.
It made me want to bow my head. I remember when church let out.
How things have changed since then. Everything is holy now. |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“Love the Lord, your God, … hold fast to him…” (Joshua 22:5)
Make this world a better place. Hold onto love. Hold on! |
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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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Delicious Treats! Get Your Orders In!!
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Taste of Sri Lanka Benefits Dhamma Wheel
Click Pic for Order Form
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| Hamantaschen by the Dozen
Benefits CBS Click Pic for Order Form |
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Annual Membership Meeting Coming Up
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Our UCC Annual Membership Meeting will be held right after the service (about 12:15 PM) on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Congregation Beth Shalom
Here are links to our updated History of Unity Church of Clearwater and our Vision and Mission Statements.
Click here to review last year's annual meeting minutes.
The new board member candidate's info is farther down in the email.
Voting members may call UCC or write to info@unityofclearwater.org for UCC year-end financial reports for 2023 or with other questions. |
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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!
WINGS is currently studying Charles Fillmore's classic Unity text, Prosperity.
Join WINGS for this comprehensive class and learn how to manifest your prosperity!
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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Wednesday Evening Prayer/Meditation Service |
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Wednesdays
7:00 PM Livestream Only
Prayer is the foundation of the Unity movement and of Unity Church of Clearwater.
The Wednesday evening service features guided meditation, music, silence, and prayer.
Meditation
is the process of listening to the “still, small voice” of God within
us. Affirmative prayer is the highest form of creative thought and
includes the release of negative thinking as well as holding in mind
statements of spiritual Truth. The contemplative nature of entering into
the silence allows people of like mind to share the power of sitting in
the silence together.
We invite you to join us! This is an
opportunity to raise the consciousness of oneness that is at the core of
our Unity teachings.
Let us lift our consciousness to new heights through prayer and meditation, and help heal ourselves and our world!
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Table Talk Thursday - All are Welcome!
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Thursdays
12:00 PM Zoom
Let's get together and chat!
Co-president of our Board, Deb Larkin, is hosting a weekly Zoom "Table Talk Thursday" call so we can see each other's faces and hear each other's 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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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman
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Thursdays
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 this Zoom Class:
Want to watch on demand?
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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.
For the meaning, please, click on these links:
Mangala Sutta
Rathana Sutta
Karaniya Metta Sutta
To Join: Meeting ID: 831 3526 1033 Passcode: 989040
Please join and listen to these meditative Buddhist chants for healing, wellness, and peace.
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UCC's New Board Candidates
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Nancy Simmons (pictured with husband Ted)
I've been enjoying Unity since 2000. I was attracted by the non- judgemental atmosphere and a sense of humor for the every day spiritual life.
I have lived with Hubby Ted off Nursery Rd for about 45 years.
I have a son and his wife who are techi nomads living between Japan and Thailand. We have one daughter and two lovely granddaughters.
I retired four years ago, after owning a medical supply business for 38 years. Took care of a developmentally disabled sister for 26 years and was President of AFIRE, Serving Persons with Developmental Disabilities, for 24 years.
Currently, I serve as President of Advocare Trust, a guardianship organization for special needs persons. |
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Maryann Westmark (pictured with son Jono)
I was fortunate to grow up in a very large Catholic family in Southwestern Ohio. I left home at 18, moving to Florida to seek warmer weather and my independence. I soon realized that waitressing would not support my life goals, so I returned to Ohio and Miami University where I received a degree in Nursing. I have worked in healthcare ever since as an RN, currently at Empath health on a part-time basis in Employee Health.
I discovered Unity in 1999, following a traumatic divorce, and for the first time, truly felt I had found a church home!
I live in Pinellas Park, am married, have teo adult sons and one stepson. Many of you know my youngest, “Jono,” who has the challenge of cerebral palsy, and is an overcomer! (my hero!). Together, we have been doing speaking engagements to support PARC Center for Disabilities. Jono is very inspiring!
I am hopeful that my diversified background will be an asset to our Unity mission. I look forward to serving you.
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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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"Each individual will recognize God indwelling more or less according to his [or her] own stage of soul unfoldment . . . . If, for instance, there has been a yearning of the soul for purity (or, as the text points out, 'sanctification' -- making holy or whole), then we will recognize God's presence as holiness within us" (Annotation to lesson 5 in How to Let God Help You, by H. Emilie Cady). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I PERCEIVE GOD'S PRESENCE IN ALL OF NATURE AND I RECOGNIZE GOD'S PRESENCE WITHIN US ALL."
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