Subject: Wayfarers ❤️ Newsletter Oct 19-25, 2020

 

October 19-25, 2020

LAST WEEK AT THE CHAPEL

Wow! What a powerful collaboration. Thanks to Mark Etherington and Marie Dunkle for the fabulous music! You can find more music from Mark on Spotify as "Mountain Holler".

Ruth Henry's eye-opening talk this morning focused on our perceptions of "good and bad". We each have been programmed constantly from birth by many influences (i.e. parents, teachers, religion) to label something bad or good. Many times we need time and patience to see the full picture. What may have seemed a "negative" at first sight can prove to be a blessing. Essentially, we need a deeper perspective.


Ruth's talk will be available online in a few days at https://wayfarersunity.org/wayfarers-unity-sunday-talks.html

SUNDAY SERVICE - OCTOBER 25

Ruth Henry is our musician this Sunday.


Reverends Randy Doster and Mark Stein from The Meditation Center in Sylva, NC will be with us this week. Mark will lead us in a meditation and Randy's talk will focus on All Souls Day - Honoring our Loved Ones in Spirit. We look forward to Randy and Mark's gentle loving spirits joining us again this Sunday.


Remember ...


Services are now indoors. RSVPs still required. Bring a coat, scarf, or shawl as doors will be open unless it is extremely cold outside or rain is blowing in.


We have managed to get creative and add a couple more chairs in the chapel, but there is virtually no wiggle room so please leave chairs in place so that we can continue to ensure 6' separation for members of different households.


Please enter thru front door and exit thru deck doors. Tempting though it may be, try not to congregate near the doors. Please continue to observe 6' spacing and the wearing of face masks. Hand sanitizer and masks are available at the front door.


RSVP HERE with the names of those requesting attendance and whether they are sitting solo or together.

BOARD MEETING

The Board will meet at 5:30 pm Wednesday 10/21 at the chapel. All members of the heart are welcome to attend.

ELECTIONS & ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

>>>> FINAL CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS

There are four open Board positions to be filled by the Nov 2020 election. If you, as a member of the heart of Wayfarers Unity Chapel, wish to nominate someone to serve on the Board, please send the nomination to Marie Dunkle at mdunkle@mindspring.com no later than midnight October 22, 2020.


Electronic ballots will be available Monday October 26th, via the Wayfarers newsletter and website. All ballots must be received by midnight on November 5th. If you know a Wayfarers member who does not use electronic communications, please advise them to contact Marie Dunkle at (770) 335-0967 to obtain a paper ballotallot.


Election results will be announced during the Annual Membership Meeting November 8th and be posted in the newsletter and on the website.

QIGONG ON THE DECK

Experience the joyful flow of energetic well-being immersed in nature through the simple, easy meditative movements of Qigong standing or sitting -- a life-enhancing practice for everyone. Smiling guaranteed.


Kathleen Rehling will facilitate Qigong on the deck each WEDNESDAY morning from 10:30-11:30 from September 23 through October 28. Rain cancels. Social distancing observed. Event is by donation. You may contact Kathleen at (912) 222-3996.

PRAYER GROUP

The Wayfarers Prayer Group is available to hold you, a friend, or loved one in affirmative prayer in time of need. If you wish to receive prayerful support, please contact Anne Krislis at (404) 510-2670 or adeeney424@aol.com

MEDITATION TIPS

We have recently added a section on the Wayfarers website for Meditation Tips. Check it out. And if you have tips you'd like to share, please contact Ruth Henry at (901) 218-4234 or info@wayfarersunity.org.

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.


Marie Dunkle ........ (770) 335-0967 .... mdunkle@mindspring.com

Mereta Alspaugh .. (858) 945-0305 .... rmalspaugh@yahoo.com

Anne Kirslis .......... (404) 510-2670 .... adeeney424@aol.com

Ruth Henry ........... (901) 218-4234 .... ruthehenry@bellsouth.net

Chris Casses ........ (828) 200-4543 .... chris.casses@gmail.com

WEBSITE

Wayfarers website address is www.wayfarersunity.org.


Check in frequently for updated chapel information, 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.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

One of the ways to access

our potential and purpose

is to fall in love at least three times a day.


At least three times a day, just fall in love with your life or an expression of it. Fall in love with a bird you hear singing or a cat you see curled up or with a dog licking a child's face. Fall in love with life in all its many dimensions and all the ways it presents itself to you....


From "The Miracle Minute" by Mary Morrissey

Based on the work of Matthew Fox

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.


If you prefer to make your donation electronically, please visit the www.wayfarersunity.org DONATIONS page and select the yellow "Donate" button.


Tax deductible donations may also be mailed to Wayfarers Unity Chapel, PO Box 474, Dillard, GA 30537. There are self addressed envelopes at the Donation Center which may be used to mail your gift.


“Divine love thru me

blesses and multiplies all that I have,

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