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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 UCC & Live Streamed)
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| As we get new information we'll keep you up to date here in our eNews and with announcements on Sundays. The City of Clearwater approved the replat of the property
last year and the sale of the property was completed in January. The construction fencing was
ordered to come down until a new traffic study is done; the prescribed car-counting phase has been completed by the company assigned to do the study and now we await updated drawings and another approval by the City of Clearwater. (We have more parking space for a while!) Permitting for the new construction should follow soon after the new traffic study is approved by the City. We affirm that divine order and harmony.
Meantime,
we lease our present space; about half our Unity folks join us in person and the other half or more by Zoom. We got some great ideas at last Sunday's Interfaith Earth Day celebration at Trinity Presbyterian Church and learned about earth-friendly utensils and solar paneling. We feel encouraged about the growing number of faith communities choosing to forego serving meat in their sacred space. That would sure make Mother Earth smile!
Write info@unityofclearwater.org to join our UCC Green Team!
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This Sunday: May Day to My Day
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Inspired by lyrics from “Takin’ Back My Day” by JD Martin, Jan Garrett, and Richard Mekdeci:
It’s a beautiful start to a brand new morning. Then, out of the blue, without warning, I let a little thing like a gnat in my tea steal away my sanity. In the midst of it all, when I stumble and fall, I know I’m gonna be ok. I’d start to feel the beat, I get back on my feet, and I dance away, takin’ back my day! . . . Standin’ in my shoes, I know what to do—takin’ back my day!
Just a slight adjustment, is really all it takes. See the great big picture, ‘stead of all the mistakes. Oh, I just smile at the things on my list—can’t stay inside on a day like this.
In the midst of it all, when I stumble and fall, I know I’m gonna be okay, I start to feel the beat, I get back on my feet, and I dance away, takin’ back my day! … Takin’ back my day, standin’ in my shoes, I got the right moves, takin’ back my day.
There’s a blue sky over my head. I got a spring in my step. You can bet the best is just a breath away, Takin back my day! Dancin’ in my shoes, I got the right moves—takin’ back my day! |
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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. |
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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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2:00-6:00 PM Shaka Caribbean Restaurant (map)
900 N Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, 34689
The Ladies of Uke, with our own NIckie McNichols, will be performing a 30 minute set from 2:00-2:30 PM.
Several other good bands from the local area will do 30 minutes sets throughout the afternoon.
Stop by for some great food and fun music and help support the effort for Ukraine. |
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FREE Online Caregiver Conference
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What? FREE information to help caregivers through the Ups and Downs of caregiving
When? May 3,4,5 2021 9am - 4pm
Where? Online...from the comfort of your home.
Why? Caregiving is THE most rewarding and difficult journey...a journey not meant to be walked alone.
This
3 day FREE event will offer resources, insights, proven techniques to
give YOU the caregiver the support YOU need to enhance your life while
honoring the wishes of your loved one.
Although you may feel isolated and stuck...rest assured...you are NOT alone!
Register
today For this completely FREE online event hosted by the Gal who cares
for the caregivers, Linda Burhans...by sharing love, laughter and
lessons learned.
Every
caregiver’s journey is unique...the common thread that weaves us all
together...shared insights and the need for proven partners to walk with
us.
Contact: Linda Burhans 727-365-8383 |
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New Class: The Universe is Calling with The Rev Judy Tafelski
Yes, We've Rescheduled the Start Date Again :-)
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Tuesdays beginning May 10
7:00 PM
Zoom
Join Associate Minister, Judy Tafelski, for another inspiring class based on Eric Butterworth's book, The Universe is Calling.
From the Publisher:
In his much-beloved classic, The Universe is Calling, Eric Butterworth, Unity minister and acclaimed author of Discover the Power Within You, offers
a non-theological, non-ritualistic guide to prayer for contemporary
seekers of guidance, wholeness, and self-regulation. The call of the
universe, Butterworth explains, is the call to, “take charge of your
life, to release your imprisoned splendor.” His spiritually liberating
wisdom is powerful and inspiring, and it will lead readers to a truer
and stronger connection with the divine.
All are welcome to join the class!
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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!
The Reverend Cynthia and the WINGS group are studying 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!
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Wednesday Evening "Faith Lift" 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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Thursdays 12:00 PM Zoom
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.
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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman |
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Thursdays
3:00 PM
Zoom
We're sharing a fascinating study of The Book of Numbers, seeing this interesting story of spiritual unfoldment as our own!
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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Sunday, May 1
2:00-6:00 PM Shaka Caribbean Restaurant (map)
900 N Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, 34689
The Ladies of Uke, with our own NIckie McNichols, will be performing a 30 minute set from 2:00-2:30 PM.
Several other good bands from the local area will do 30 minutes sets throughout the afternoon.
Stop by for some great food and fun music and help support the effort for Ukraine. |
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
8:00-8:30 PM Zoom
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85179115392?pwd=eWZZM1RJeXhISVZxa1RWNWJKS0IzZz09
Meeting ID: 851 7911 5392
Passcode: 465973
Please join and listen to these meditative Buddhist chants for healing, wellness, and peace. |
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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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Donate by Text! It's Super Easy!
Text "Give" (without quotes) to 833-679-1105 and follow the prompts.
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“Take the attitude that this morning you were given a new mind, a renewed consciousness.… In your heart of hearts you will be called upon to decide today whether or not you have caught the vision of the new day and have met its challenge …. There will never be another day just like this. Today alone can offer today's opportunities and today's joys…. If you answer to the dawn's challenge, you set your feet on a new path and go the way of light and peace” (Frank B. Whitney, The Challenge of the Dawn). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“TODAY IS MY DAY OF FULFILLMENT. THROUGH THE POWER OF GOD WITHIN ME, I ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!”
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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