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"The Way to Abundance: Losing Resistance, Finding Balance"

Sunday, August 2, 2015   

     

   At Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, we celebrate ~

  One loving, empowering, supportive God ~ 

  Human diversity in all its delightful forms ~ 

  An open atmosphere of positive thinking ~ 

  And the expansion and renewal of our spiritual nature. 

       You are always welcome at Unity Athens.   
 At Unity, 2015 is "A Journey of Spiritual Discovery." Are you choosing to take that path for yourself? What adventures have you had so far this year? What discoveries await you in the months ahead? What revelations, insights, manifestations and delights will you be graced with this year? What new joy, happiness, abundance, positive energy, and relationships will you allow into your life? How many facets of the ever-expanding Love that is ours to claim will you accept for yourself? What inward journeys will you take with Infinite Spirit? What dreams will you envision and then "see" coming true? Who and what will "show up" for you and in what ways will you show up for others? 

Can you imagine a year of spiritual discovery like that? Well, the "imagining" is a major piece of the journey. Together, let's continue to dream big and live large as we begin the second half of 2015!  We hope you'll join Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity Worldwide Headquarters at Unity Village, and Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, Athens in the grand adventure and deep insights available on our Journey of Spiritual Discovery!


We'd love to see you at our 11:00 Sunday celebrations and/or at our classes, circles, workshops, and events.  

Our Spiritual Faculty for August is Will: the ability to choose, decide, command, lead, determine. The corresponding color is silver and the location is the center of the brain. The disciple is Matthew, representing the decision-making part of the brain.
 
Consider affirming: "I choose my good based on spiritual understanding."

You can read more about Will here.

In this month we look at ways to use and expand this faculty, or spiritual gift, in our lives. And remember, we can tap into, to see beyond appearances to reality from, and explore the Field of Infinite Possibilities through creative, imaginative thought, spiritual awareness, and consciousness. We are wishing you weeks and months ahead filled with even more things to appreciate, along with vibrant health, lavish abundance, much love, and peaceful moments on your Journey of Spiritual Discovery. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we see you blessed, loved, and prospered in all ways.

August 2, 2015 at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, Athens ~  an All-Inclusive Spiritual Community
This Sunday at Unity Athens
11:00 ~ Message: "The Way to Abundance: Finding Balance"
 2:00 to 3:30 ~ A Course in Miracles class

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11:00 Sunday Celebration
     Message 
~ "The Way to Abundance: Losing Resistance, Finding Balance"

    Welcome to August! And welcome to a series of new, uplifting messages by Rev. Bronte about "The Way to Abundance." Now, Unity teaches that abundance is not just about money and/or financial progress. Abundance includes everything that is important to you, to us all, including abundant health, love, joy, peace, creativity, harmony and yes, wealth. It certainly includes our recognition, or consciousness, of knowing "The Spirit Within," the topic that will close out the month.

    This Sunday we'll look at "Losing Resistance, Finding Balance." It's about giving up resistance and living a life that feels balanced: are we balancing rest with activity; work & play; socializing with solitude; and oh, what about the balance between harmony and "drama"? As we become more aware of letting go of resistance and focusing on moving forward on the path of consciousness, we more clearly define and manifest ways for abundance to show up in all areas of our lives. We'll also have special free Abundance handouts on Sundays.

    As always, we'd love to see you this Sunday. But whether or not you can be with us, you may want to spend some time thinking about the types of abundance you would like to manifest in August and the months ahead. What is its essence and what will it "feel like" to achieve that kind of abundance? What techniques and principles might you incorporate into your spiritual practice to manifest those desires? What do you want, how you can move forward to create / receive it, and what steps you can take into even greater "successful living"? Remember, you are always, always welcome at Unity Athens!  

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"UP-COMINGS & ON-GOINGS" -  Events & classes plus weekly, monthly gatherings & more! 

Sunday Messages and Music  (Messages by Rev. Bronte Colbert unless noted otherwise)
 

Sun. Aug. 02 ~  The Way to Abundance: Finding Balance

Sun. Aug. 09 ~ The Way to Abundance: Finding True Love;  Music by Leanne Allen

Sun. Aug. 16 ~ The Way to Abundance: Finding Health & Well-Being

Sun. Aug. 23 ~ The Way to Abundance: Finding Expansive Wealth; Music by Marguerite Vardman

Sun. Aug. 30 ~ The Way to Abundance: Finding Spirit Within; Music by Sean Arington

 

Coming up in September!

Sunday September 06 ~ A Message in Music by Singer / Songwriter Jennifer Ferren     Hear some of Jennifer's Music !

Sunday September 27 ~ A Message in Music by Singer / Songwriter Bob Sima  More information on Bob Sima here
 

Welcome back, students of UGA and other area colleges! You add to the vibrancy that is Athens!
 

NOTE: Summer Sundays are casual at Unity Athens. While it's always okay to wear what you prefer and /or feel comfortable in, some folks like to go more casual in the summertime. 

 

OUR EARLY MEDITATION SERVICE, "MORNING QUIETUDE," is pausing for the summer.

 Morning Quietude, which consists of gently guided meditation and oftentimes Reiki healers, will pause for June & July & possibly August. However, the meditation area in the lobby (center front glass doors) will be set up with soft music and comfortable seating from 9:45 to 10:20 for anyone who wishes to meditate individually.

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Coming up in August and September
 

Tuesday, Aug. 4 ~ from 1:45 to 3:30 ~ Join us at Jason's Deli, 146 Alps Rd,  between Hawthorne Ave/W Broad St and Baxter St (by Beechwood Shopping Center). We'll be talking about fall book study possibilities, how our summers are going, and overall positive conversation.Open to all.


Sunday, Aug. 16, 12:45 to 2:00 in the Lobby Area ~ New & intriguing! On August 16 we will have an introduction to our new Dream Work Group facilitated by Joyce Coffman. Find out about the dream interpretation group that will begin on Sundays in September. Learn what's involved, how dreams will be interpreted, and about the importance of dreams through the ages, including biblical times. Joyce Coffman is an experienced dream interpreter and leader with a background in the dream work of Joyce Rockwood Hudson, author of Natural Spirituality

and other books.Join us for the introduction to the September gatherings.

 

Sunday, Sept. 13 ~ 9:25 to 10:20 in the Lobby Area - Morning Quietude resumes.

 

Sunday, Sept. 13 ~ 4:00 to 6:00 ~ CommUnity Movies resume   September title to be announced soon!


Sundays Sept. 13 & 20th, 1:00 to 3:00 in the Lobby Area ~ Dream Interpretation Group meets for dream discussion, analysis, and insight. Led by Joyce Coffman. All are welcome. You might want to bring a lunch to eat out on the porch or consider running out for a quick bite after the service. A love offering will be taken. This group will continue every month. Attend when you are able!

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The Emilie Cady, HOW I USED TRUTH, Book Study Group had its final class for the summer.

This was a great class with lots of interactive discussions, insights, and delving into the text of How I Used Truth. We will meet over coffee at Jason's Deli on Tuesday, August 4 at 1:45 to touch base with each other, share how our summers are going, and connect in prayer and intention. This gathering is open to all; let us know if you need more details or if you would like to attend -- or just show up!
This group will continue with GOD A PRESENT HELP by Emilie Cady toward the end of summer. Watch for dates in these eNewsletters
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EVERY SUNDAY,  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Meets in the main room unless otherwise indicated.

 A COURSE IN MIRACLES. Taught by an engaging and insightful facilitator, Drew Smith, this popular class dives deeply into A Course, while making the text even more understandable and relevant to daily life. Open to all.  If you don't own the book, there's always someone willing to share. Because of the ongoing nature of this class, feel free to stop in as you can, or to participate every Sunday. Love offerings are accepted and appreciated.

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Our CommUnity Movie gatherings will pause for the summer months and resume in September. We are so appreciative for the great turnouts we've had for recent movies including TALKING STORY. We are looking forward to showing more great, spiritually-based movies in just a few months.

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USED BOOK & AUDIO SALE - on the porch and in the sanctuary on select Sundays.  We have many spiritually-based books & CDs that have been donated recently for sale at bargain prices. Check it out! We also welcome donations of your good condition used books. 

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Congratulations and welcome to our four new interim board members who will hold office until the next board member election held later this year. We appreciate Eutelia Burtz, Cathy Payne, Chris Niggel, Greg Barnard, and Irene Muthe stepping up with their ideas and energy to serve on the Board of Trustees for Unity Athens.

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Kanuga workshop                           NEW THOUGHT REVIVAL! Kanuga Lake View

Another fabulous Unity People's Retreat has been planned by UMMAS at Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC, (near Asheville) from September 22 to 25.  OPEN TO ALL!

 Keynote Featuring Speaker, Sacred Activist, & Progressive Spiritual Teacher, Bishop Carlton Pearson, "A Voice of Reason in a World of Extremes," & author of The Gospel of Inclusion and God Is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu... God Dwells With Us, In Us, Around Us, as Us.  


Also Featuring THE SPIRIT I AM BAND
with Rev. Dale Worley (Unity of Savannah); Rev. James King (Unity Church of Greenville); Kyle Shiver; and special guest musicians. Experience the Power, Joy, Peace & Love of a New Thought Revival with these amazing musicians, presenters, and numerous workshop leaders!
 

Enjoy the beautiful mountaintop and lakeside serenity of this gorgeous location and the uplifting Unity-based experience of keynotes, workshops, fabulous music, and being around like-minded, positive people. Open to all and registration has begun! Go to the UMMAS Retreat Event page for more details and how to register. Flyers are also available at Unity Athens on Sundays. 

    Page One of the PDF Flyer                Page Two of the PDF Flyer                     Retreat event web page w registration link

 

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Attend a "New Member" class to become a member of Unity Athens. Do you want to  make a deeper connection and become a member of our Unity Athens Family? To achieve membership, there are several requirements: attendance at a New Member class, taught by Rev. Bronte, and all new members are asked to view the DVD, "What is New Thought?," which explores the history and philosophy of the New Thought movement, including Unity. We will have showings of this important documentary around the time of New Member classes, or you can purchase it online to watch. If you are transferring an active membership from another Unity church, please let us know. It is also highly recommended that you attend one of our book study groups for a deeper insight into Unity principles and teachings. There is no fee to take the New Member class or to become a member. These classes are open to all and are a good way to lean more about the Unity movement and Unity Athens. Check with Bronte for dates & schedules for classes, the movie showing, and the next opportunity to join Unity Athens.  Email [email protected]
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Increase your knowledge of Unity & spiritual teachings!

Are you interested in taking "live" Unity SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) classes? If so, check out the ones taught by Rev. Pat Veenema at her new teaching venue, Unity New Vista Learning Center. The third course through this virtual classroom has just begun and the students are very happy with their learning experience. Upcoming classes are August 10, a newly revised "Jesus' Teachings"; August 27, "Overview of Christian Scriptures"; and Sept. 13, "Metaphysics 2." You can connect with Rev. Pat through Facebook at NewVistaLearningCenter or through Rev. Bronte at UnityAthens@Gmail. If you are interested in becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher and you are a member of Unity Athens or would like to become a member to have a sponsoring church, please let Rev. Bronte know.  Here's the link for Rev. Pat's website.


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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Stay turned for upcoming classes, music, events, Sunday happenings, and social gatherings.


 

From Christy Gray:

Beloved Wise Woman and Tribe leader Christy Gray is once again leading some very popular classes. If you are interested, contact Christy via email[email protected]

 

A new Deepak Chopra and Oprah FREE 21-day meditation series began on July 13. Entitled "Manifesting Grace Through Gratitude," is another wonderful combination of wisdom, centering thoughts, mantras and gentle music that lead one into a deeper sense of consciousness through meditation. Many Unity Athens folks are loving these meditations series. You can find out more and sign up here.

Your opportunity to give back...
donation_blue2_btn.gif Unity Athens is so grateful for the loving support and generosity that is extended to us. It is so wonderful to have things to be grateful for; things to give. You bless us so much with your presence, your prayers, your love, your positive thoughts, and your financial support. Please remember to support the people, places, and organizations in your life where you are spiritually nourished.    

Other Area Events  & Services

Have you "liked" our new Facebook page yet?  Stop in and "like" us and comment on a post. It helps us get the "word out" and it's fun to meet more like-minded people.  Plus, there's so much to see!  Check it out. Leave a post. Spread the word ! 

 

Rev. Bronte Colbert is available for spiritual counseling, Law of Attraction coaching in person or over the phone. She is also available for extended private prayer sessions. Contact her for availability and fee schedules. [email protected] or 404-432-1976

 

 Rev. Karen Dancing-Doe Cosgrove offers Angel Readings, energy work, workshops, ceremonies, and retreats.Contact her at [email protected]     

 

Energy worker Laurie Hart ~ offers a variety of classes and workshop. Contact Laurie for details about this and other classes. [email protected]

 

Healing Arts Centre offers yoga, classes & events, an herb shop, acupuncture, practitioners, and so much more. Healing Arts Centre Link

 

Contact Christy Gray for info on MotherPeace Tarot Readings, spiritually-oriented travel, and a myriad of classes. You can reach Christy at [email protected]

 

Join the groups "THE TRIBE" and /or "Athens Community Spirit" on Facebook to stay in touch with many of the wonderful events and spirit-minded folks around town including healing arts, readings, workshops, metaphysics, artsy things, and more. 

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SOCIAL EVENTS!  Call a Unity friend and go out for some music, fun, or author events! 

Links, prayers, and other blessings -- 

Enjoy the multitude of links and resources available at our own Facebook Page !  So much to see !

Also at UNITY.ORG     New FREE downloads or printed copies of materials from Unity!    
 
Order your free Unity 2015 booklets as they become/are available.  Details on free booklets here.  To order online, follow the link, or request your free copy at 800-669-0282 
 
  
   
 

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      Prayer for Protection  by James Dillet Freeman

      The light of God surrounds us;
      The love of God enfolds us;
      The power of God protects us;

      The presence of God watches over us; 

            Wherever we are, God is!

 


"We do not see things as they are. We see them as we are."  ~ The Talmud

 

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; and do not let them be afraid." ~ John 14:27

 

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds." ~ Romans 12:2

 

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