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This Sunday @ UCC:
What Now? - Dell deChant
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Inspired by lyrics to “A Quiet Christmas” by Michael Gott
“When there’s too much to do in too little time, my heart longs for peace.
Far from the hurry and noise, I leave the cares behind and find a quiet place inside.
I can slow my mind and just breathe.
Here is the joy, here is the peace that makes way for a quiet Christmas,
Where peace on earth meets peace of mind.” |
| | Please welcome former long-time associate minister Dell deChant when he returns as guest speaker this Sunday!
Dell is the Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida. He is a Master Instructor and has served at USF since 1986. The author of three books, over 30 articles in professional publications, and chapters in twelve books, Dell's specialization is religion and contemporary cultures. His current research focuses on the relationship of religion and ecology in American popular culture, especially religious and ecological issues related to food production.
Dell also Chairs the Environmental Committee of the City of New Port Richey. He is a founding member of Food Policy Council of Pasco Country, a member of the Board of Directors of Ecology Florida, and the member of the steering committee for Friendship Farms & Fare. |
| | Workshop: Speaking with Love
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| Mondays
Dec 5, 12, & 19
6:00 PM
Peace Cottage
Communicating to others about our deepest thoughts and wishes with love, respect, and compassion can be challenging.
Join Mary Ray for a three “hands on,” “heart-centered” sessions for practicing and role playing ways to communicate more authentically with family, friends, and colleagues.
Mary is a spiritual life coach, a retired counselor, nurse, and a certified human services practitioner.
$15 and bring a friend for free! |
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| | | AA Meeting
Thur, 7:30 PM
Peace Cottage
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| Guest Speaker: Dell deChant
Sun, 10:30 AM
Sanctuary
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| | WINGS Book Study Group
Nov 29, 11:30 AM
Café
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| Prosperity Class
Nov 29, 7:00 PM
Café
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| Prayer & Meditation Service
Nov 30, 7:00 PM
Peace Chapel
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| Unity Singers
Nov 30, 7:00 PM
Sanctuary
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| Half Hour Hebrew
Dec 1, 7:00 PM
Café
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| Torah Study
Dec 1, 7:30 PM
Café
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| Tai Chi
Dec 1, 6:00 PM
Peace Cottage
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| Service Saturday
Dec 3, 9:00 AM
UCC Campus
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| Workshop: Speaking with Love
Dec 5, 12, & 19, 6:00 PM
Peace Cottage
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| Robe Offering Ceremony
Dec 10, 10:45 AM
Peace Chapel
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| Half Day Meditation Retreat
Dec 17, 8:30 AM
Dhamma Wheel
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| Express Saturday
Dec 17, 9:00 AM
UCC Campus
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| Candle Lighting Service
Dec 21, 7:00 PM
Peace Chapel
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| Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24, 7:00 PM
Sanctuary
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| Christmas Day Service
Dec 24, 10:30 AM
Sanctuary
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| New Year's Day Service
Jan 1, 10:30 AM
Sanctuary
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| New Member Meet n Greet
Jan 7, 12:00 PM
Peace Chapel
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| | | | | | By fastening a safety pin to their clothing, people are declaring themselves friendly and open minded to individuals who have felt marginalized, to show that they stand in empathy with anyone who might be feeling afraid.
Angry talk and actions have inspired a positive response: wearing a safety pin. It’s a tiny gesture, but it speaks volumes, assuring people they are not alone. The movement seems to be catching on. Americans are posting photos of themselves on social media, declaring themselves “safe places” and showing support for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. That's the kind of thing that many Unity people tend to like to do.
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| | November Heart of the House - Bob Preston
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| In his long tenure as a member and volunteer at Unity Church of Clearwater, Bob Preston has amassed very meaningful recollections. He and his wife Dorothea, who made her transition on July 8, 2015, first came to UCC in 1972. Bob, with his son Rick, occupies last row left every Sunday morning.
Bob served on Unity’s Board of Directors three times. It was he who first encouraged Leddy Hammock to “put her hat in the ring” when the church was looking for a new minister. He fondly recalls seeing the success of his idea to construct a church addition for Sunday School rooms. Bob remembers, too, the influence of Associate Minister Mary Powell who would read Daily Word first as written and a second time, using the plural form of the first person pronoun. Bob still reads Daily Word that way, considering “we” more inclusive than “I.”
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THERE IS A BETTER WAY
“A group of employees withdrew from a business firm because they did not like the new manager. Then they continued to belittle and condemn the new manager after they were no longer connected with the firm. As they continued in their negative judgments, one of these former employees had a [serious health challenge]. Another former employee opened a new business; it soon failed. Later he opened several other businesses, and they failed. He also became estranged from several members of his family.
Other former employees of the firm who remained critical had similar destructive experiences to meet . . . . The unjust criticism these people had meant for someone else hurt only themselves.
As for the new manager, he was aware of the backstairs gossip but he ignored it, for he knew it had no power; and both he and his business prospered.”
(Catherine Ponder in The Prospering Power of Love [Unity School of Christianity, 1966]
Your Weekly Prosperity Affirmation:
YOU FEAR NO CRITICISM, CHOOSE NOT TO CRITICIZE, AND SO YOU PROSPER!
THANK YOU, GOD!
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