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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 (in recess)
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Sunday Service: 11:00 AM (At UCC & Live Streamed)
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Unity Construction Update:
Bless these blocks! They will be part of the new classroom building for the Discovery Academy of Science! We have affirmed, from the very beginning, that the outcome of the envisioned construction is taking form for the highest good of all concerned.
Although Southcrest Development is seeking to renegotiate the cost of UCC's promised new building, our attorneys feel we have a binding agreement in place for the amount already received. We affirm that our good cannot be withheld from us and our new Church Home is taking form in divine order.
This week, Southcrest agreed to send us some requested information and we hope to be able to set up a meeting with them for next week to listen and share ideas.
We are deeply grateful for the steadfast faith of all those whose loving gifts help to sustain our Church throughout this holiday season and into the New Year. We are so glad to welcome a growing congregation of friends on Sunday mornings!
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 Russ and Everyone at UCC!
Write: info@unityofclearwater.org to share ideas and encouragement!
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This Sunday: Leddy Hammock - Season of Light |
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Inspired by lyrics to “Be the Light” by Karen Drucker and Claudia Carawan
Like a candle flame in a window pane, or embers burning by the fireside, as we celebrate, we illuminate, the light we shine is multiplied.
And the angels sing, with the love that we bring.
In the blackest night, there’s a shining light, shining so bright.
Be the light that shines in the dark.
Be the hope, all it takes is a spark.
If love is to be, it all starts with you and me. Be the light! |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“This will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a
manger” (Lk. 2:12).
Make of my heart a manger, Lord, shining for miles in the darkness, so Love will find its way there. |
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We don't have a mask mandate at UCC. In the meantime, we encourage vaccination for those who are eligible and we're grateful when folks kindly wear masks when near others indoors for now.
We look forward to reforming an exciting, magnetic Nursery and Pre-K and a fun, welcoming Fellowship gathering time in the beautiful new space when our new facility is ready. As always, we believe we will will all get through this together.
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| 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!
WINGS will begin an in-depth look study of Frances Foulks’ classic New Thought book, Effectual Prayer
Frances
W. Foulks takes the reader through eight steps of prayer–from what
makes prayer effectual to actually living in the consciousness of the
Christ.
This is a timeless book, so while writing style differs
from what the contemporary reader may expect, it is like remembering
your grandmother’s advice when faced with a current problem.
Rev.
Foulks’ observations are astonishingly simple but not simplistic. In
commenting on how we ourselves limit our capacity to receive an answer
to our prayers, she says: “The answer desired when the prayer is offered
may never be manifested, for as long as we are seeking things, our
desires change with the fashions, and there is no perfect pattern for
substance to follow.”
Join WINGS for this comprehensive class and learn how to pray effectually!
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!
To Join: Call in By Phone if Preferred: 646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592
(You'll Need the ID and Password Below)
Meeting ID: 810 0709 2426
Passcode: 865284 |
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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 "Faith Lift" Meditation Service with The Rev Judy Tafelski
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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 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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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman |
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In Recess until after the First of the Year after
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Thursdays (in recess)
3:00 PM - on Zoom
We'll resume after Thanksgiving for a fascinating study of The Book of Numbers (chapter 22), seeing this interesting story of spiritual unfoldment as our own!
This is 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.
Anyone who attends at least seven classes in this series will receive credit toward becoming a UCC Prayer Chaplain.
To Join this Zoom Class:
Meeting ID: 895 1428 7751
Passcode: 159181
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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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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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"In every nation of the earth the seekers of the light are one. It makes no difference what creed or dogma they follow or what they call their faith. The prayers of all people, seeking the light, unite as a part of the great good of the world. Declare yourself as a 'seeker of the light,' united in an invisible bond of love for all humanity . . . . We are all united as seekers of the light. In our unity of purpose we seek ways to bring freedom, justice, and peace into the lives of people the world over. We, as 'seekers of the light,' are united in an invisible bond of love for all humanity. We have faith in [hu]mankind. We know that good shall be victorious and that nothing can defeat it.... The light of man's spiritual nature can turn darkness into light, it can change a barren life into a productive life. Through prayer this is constantly happening in the lives of individuals.... You will have a different feeling about yourself when the light of your spiritual nature sheds its radiance upon every part of your life. Before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah said: 'The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light ... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace' .... Just as the light of understanding enabled Jesus to become the Prince of Peace, so also we can become expressions of love and peace to the whole world. In the light of understanding there is but one world, one people, all children of God, children of light" (May Rowland, "The Seekers of the Light are One"). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I AM CREATED AS A CHILD OF LIGHT, AND JESUS CAME TO SHOW ME THE PATH OF LIGHT."
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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