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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 this week)
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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, all in divine order.
Meantime, join us at 11 am on Sunday mornings in person or by livestream!
Write info@unityofclearwater.org to join our UCC Green Team!
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Our Unity Family is delighted and grateful for the generous gift by UCC Member, Ed Marinacci of eight beautiful new sconces for the planned Unity Chapel (about the same size as our current Sanctuary) to be built for us in the coming months!
We are thrilled with these stylish sconces, that happen to go
beautifully with the three chandeliers (pictured below) we are envisioning for the peaked
ceiling in that beautiful space.
Anyone who wants to make a special
contribution to the purchase of the chandeliers can do so at any time.
The chandeliers are now available at the cost of about $550
each.
We give thanks in advance that the funds are now manifesting to
illuminate our Unity Chapel! |
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This Sunday: What God Is to Us
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Inspired by lyrics to “God Is” by Richard Mekdeci, based on the “Prayer for Protection” by James Dillet Freeman:
“In the morning when I rise and before I close my eyes,
Anytime I’m in despair, I just speak this little prayer --
When the cold winds start to blow and they beat upon your door,
Every night will have its dawn, hold this thought as you hold on --
We all hear the Spirit call. It’s a small world after all.
Bound together in and through this one common, simple Truth:
God’s light surrounds us, God’s love enfolds us;
God’s power protects us; The presence of God watches over us;
Wherever we are, GOD IS!” |
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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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| 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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New Class: The Universe is Calling with The Rev Judy Tafelski
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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!
To Join:
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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.
To Join:
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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Baseman In Recess this Week
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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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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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“The Prayer of Faith” by Hannah More Kohaus, c1895
“God is my help in every need. God does my every hunger feed.
God dwells within me, guides my way, through every moment, night and day.
I now am wise, I now am true, patient, kind and loving too.
All things I am, can do, and be through Christ, the Truth that is in me.
God is my health, I can’t be sick. God is my strength—unfailing, quick.
God is my all, I know no fear, since God and love and Truth are here.” |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
“GOD IS MY HELP IN EVERY NEED . . . GOD IS MY ALL, I KNOW NO FEAR, SINCE GOD AND LOVE AND TRUTH ARE HERE.”
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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