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WINGS Book Study Group (Zoom): Tue, 12:00 PM
Class: The Universe Is Calling: Tue, 7:00 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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| As we get new information we'll keep you up to date here in our eNews and with announcements on Sundays. Last
week, evidently a neighbor reported to the City of Clearwater that the
UCC grounds were looking straggly. That is true, as we have been
waiting for six months while the City has added a long list of requests,
delaying issuing permits for the project that they okayed last year.
We
learned from Principal Akbaba that the Discovery Academy of Science,
having already invested deeply in this $16 million project, that the
School has accepted every single demand of the City of Clearwater and we
stand ready to start!
The nice person from code enforcement said that it would
be important for us to have the solid waste department pick up the brush pile at the back of the property. Russ called right away, wanting to
avoid a citation but knowing that it could take awhile. The man who
answered said, "Oh, yes, I'm well aware of the problems that the school
and church have had! We want our son to be enrolled there! The brush pile will be picked up tomorrow!"
Our Staffer, Rick Preston, assisted
our longtime groundskeeper, David Byrd, so that David could reach the
parts of the grounds now cordoned off around various trees, etc. The
mowing was arduous, but David is doing his best and Principal Akbaba
graciously offered to have the school pay for half of the cost of
sprucing up.
Contributions to the ministry during this interim period
help to sustain the Church and manage unexpected expenses like this. We
are grateful for the love!
Meantime, join us at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings in person or by livestream!
Write info@unityofclearwater.org to join our UCC Green Team!
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This Sunday: The Dream and the Journey |
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Highlights inspired by lyrics by Leddy Hammock to a song by Sue Riley, “Leave those Walls Behind” from the double CD set with “Twelve Women of the Chalice” (2008):
Sounds of the city, the life I knew, fade in the background and drift away.
As I turn to face the window, to the open blue, new life is calling to me.
It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey—
a promised land, leave those walls behind."
Oh, I’ve taken care of others, of ev’ryone but me. Closed in these walls, no room to breathe,
I can only save them by choosing to be free. New life is calling to me. It says,
“Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey-- a promised land. Leave those walls behind."
No more looking out with longing, hiding here within.
Now I fin’ly have the courage to step outside. I’ve shaken off my sorrow, no more waiting to begin.
New life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind,
For a land of milk and honey, a promised land, leave those walls behind.” |
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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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Class: The Universe is Calling with The Rev Judy Tafelski
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Tuesdays
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!
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.
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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman In Recess Until September 8
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Thursdays (in recess)
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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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/83135261033?pwd=SWlyNEFWa0pkZ2ZmV3J0ZE03SUlNUT09
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 my communication with God, the imagining power of my mind is playing an important part. It receives divine ideas, and in dreams and visions reflects their character in the consciousness. According to the Scriptures this is the opening of the heavens and seeing the ‘angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.’ With my imagination fixed on Spirit, I affirm: ‘In the quietness and confidence of Spirit, I see myself as God sees me, His perfect image and likeness” (Charles Fillmore, Keep a True Lent, 155). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“IN THE QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE OF SPIRIT, WAKING OR SLEEPING, I AM LED TO A HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS OF UNIVERSAL UNITY.”
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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