Subject: Wayfarers ❤️ Newsletter May 16-22, 2022

SUNDAY

SWEET CHARITY (Free Concert on the Deck)  May 22nd @ 2 PM

Our first concert of the season is this Sunday, May 22nd at 2 PM. The quartet "Sweet Charity" will be playing good 'ole rock 'n roll tunes. Tell your friends, and we'll see you there!


Current weather forecast is 50/50 sun/rain, so set your intentions for sunshine and bring your favorite folding chair and maybe a hat for the sun -- and be prepared to be inside in case the rain comes.


The concert is free and open to the public. The musicians do accept donations.


CHANGES TO CHAPEL DECOR

The chapel interior will look a little different this Sunday when you arrive - less stuff, more space. This is phase one of the Board's plan to modify the chapel interior based on the recent survey data. (If you are curious, more details on the survey and upcoming changes are available in the SURVEY SAYS section below.)


SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE   MAY 22 @ 10 AM

Sweet Charity will provide our music this Sunday morning as well as a great concert in the afternoon.


April Conner will speak on "Living Generously"

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

DEATH CAFE   JUNE 12 @ 2 PM

Death Cafe is a global movement started in the UK whose only objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives."


Jan Brewer, M.A., CMT, facilitates this group-directed conversation about death and dying / life and living. Come talk about any and all things related to death with others wanting to join the discussion. Share your fears, tears, laughter, curiosity, creativity, stories, or just lend an open ear in this safe, relaxed, and supportive setting.


For further information, please contact Jan at (510) 684-5555 or visit www.deathcafe.com.


REIKI   JUNE 15 @ 3 PM

Reiki will be offered Wednesday, June 15th from 3-5 PM in the chapel. Be sure to invite friends and family who could benefit from these relaxing, healing sessions.


OPELSKE   MAY 28

The Opelske Team will meet Saturday morning, June 23rd to tend the grounds. This is a great opportunity to become one with the land and help keep this wonderful space the beauty that she is. Connect with Sandy Thomas (407) 786-4364 or Joyce Oliver (828) 200-9160 for details on schedule and planned work.

LAST WEEK

SUNDAY SERVICE

Margie Swint provided our music and a reading.


Joan Doyle led our meditation then Justin Elledge led an interactive discussion and divine process of healing the hidden wounds of the soul's journey via his talk "Clear the Karma."

REIKI

We had a wonderful Reiki session Wednesday. The weather was perfect so sessions took place on the deck. With 8 Reiki practitioners on hand, we were able to serve 13 people during the 2-hour session.

SURVEY SAYS !

Please accept a big "Thank You!" from the Board for taking the time to complete the recent Survey. Thirty-four people responded to the survey about the interior of the chapel. The following is a brief summary where responses were greater than 20%


How do you want to feel?

80% - Peaceful/ Still/ Centered

80% - Accepted/ Valued/ Welcomed

50% - Inspired

24% - Energized/ Invigorated


What helps you feel how you wish to feel?

91% - Natural Elements

65% - Flowers

62% - Soft music

53% - Plants

36% - Soft Colors

27% - Silence

24% - Symbols of your beliefs


What symbols support your beliefs?

59% - Nature images

30% - Co-exist symbol

24% - Prayer Flags


What currently supports your overall experience in the chapel?

77% - Live Plants

74% - Candles

68% - “I AM”

42% - Water Cooler

30% - Books/Pamphlets on Bookshelves

21% - Native American print

21% - Photograph Ron/Rosemary

21% - Photograph Rosemary


Many people also wrote specific responses and everyone’s input is greatly appreciated!


Most people agreed that decreasing/eliminating the clutter would be of value. Therefore, the Board has decided to begin our improvements to the chapel’s interior by removing the current décor and as much of the clutter as possible. Over time we will add back decoration based on the preferences expressed by the membership.


We are working to improve your experience and strongly value your input, so please let the Board members know your impressions and thoughts during this time of change.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

"We make a living by what we get,

but we make a life by what we give."


– Winston Churchill

CONTACT INFO

PRAYER GROUP

The Wayfarers Prayer Group is available to hold you, a friend, or a loved one in affirmative prayer in time of need. If you wish to receive prayerful support, please contact Anne Kirslis at 404.510.2670 or adeeney424@aol.com.

CONTACT THE BOARD

The Board always welcomes and encourages your input. If you have suggestions, questions, or new ideas about opportunities to serve the Chapel or our communities, please contact one of the Board members listed below.


Jennifer Utley, Chair ..................(901) 581-2404 ... jenutley@bellsouth.net

Barbara Beckham, Treasurer ... (772) 321-8145 ... apinklady@att.net

David Stearns, Secretary.......... (828) 349-7361 ... dspvbfl@gmail.com

Sandy Thomas ......................... (407) 786-4364 ... sandralmt@live.com

WEBSITE

Wayfarers' website address is www.wayfarersunity.org. Check-in frequently for updated chapel information, calendar of events, to watch videos of Sunday talks, read the newsletter, make an online contribution, check out the schedule of events, and learn about all the opportunities for spiritual growth that are offered.

Wayfarers Unity Chapel is entirely supported by free-will offerings. We are richly blessed by the people in our fellowship who give, and we are grateful for your gifts.


If you would like to contribute financially to support this ministry, please place your love offering in one of the donation baskets at the Chapel entrance or mail your check to Wayfarers Unity Chapel, PO Box 474, Dillard, GA 30537. You may also make a contribution electronically by clicking HERE or by visiting www.wayfarersunity.org "DONATIONS" page and selecting the yellow "Donate" button. All donations are tax-deductible.


"Divine love thru me

blesses and multiplies all that I have,

all that I give, and all that I receive."