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LOVE SUNDAY!
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February 14, 2016
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At Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, we celebrate # 
One loving, empowering, supportive God ~
Human diversity in all of its delightful forms ~
An open atmosphere of positive thinking ~
And the expansion and renewal of our spiritual nature.
THIS SUNDAY
at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, Athens ~
an All-Inclusive Spiritual Community
Now at
our brand-new, full-time location ~ 995 Hawthorne Ave., Suite 105 in Bells Plaza
9:40 to 10:20 a.m. ~ Morning Quietude meditation in our new Meditation Room
11:00 to 12:15 ~ Sunday Celebration ~ Message by Rev. Bronte: "Love Beyond Conditions" Music by the Unity Athens Band
2:00 to 3:30 ~ A Course in Miracles
4:00 to 5:45 ~ CommUnity Movie ~ A Chorus in Miracles
11:00 Sunday Celebration Service. Our annual "Love Sunday" celebration falls right on Valentine's Day this year! We'll have music by the four-piece Unity Athens Band and a special message from Rev. Bronte about "Love Beyond Conditions." Ms. Bre has Valentine's Day activities planned for the children -- they always have so much fun creating! Start your Valentine's Day with a positive message of love in a spiritual community (and new home) that has been built on an by love. We hope to see you this Sunday and other February Sundays as we celebrate Love and work on ways to "Respond with Love."
The
Unity Athens Band will perform, featuring Danny Cottar, Norbert Miller, Spencer Rich, and Doug Pynn. Great music!
Ongoing...
9:40 to 10:20, Every Sunday.
Morning Quietude consists of gently guided meditation and often the presence of Reiki healers in a calm, comforting setting with soft music or profound silence. Join us in our the Meditation Room of our new location from 9:40 to 10:20 for this time of peaceful, contemplative meditation. Love offering basis.
The Tuesday Book Study Group
meets from 1:30 to 3:15 at Unity Athens. Join us on Tues., Feb. 16, when we will read and discuss Chapter 4 & 5 of THE MILLIONAIRE FROM NAZARETH by Catherine Ponder.This group is held on a love offering basis. The book is available to purchase in class and in our bookstore.
Wednesday Night Book Study Group meets from 6:15 to 7:45 and will run for about 12 weeks at Unity Athens. Join us in reading SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS by Eric Butterworth. In-depth discussions about the book and and the spiritual principles for creating an abundant life will be enhanced by materials from Unity & other sources. Love offering basis. Books are available in class and in our bookstore. Even if you can't make it to every class, there is much to learn by attending when you can.
EVERY SUNDAY, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - A COURSE IN MIRACLES m
eets in a classroom at our new location.
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.
Every Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Date Night with Your Higher Self is a meditation/ healing circle led by Celia Filla and others. Experience unconditional love, connection with Spirit, & higher consciousness. Love offering. T
here is time included for sharing & connecting after the circles. For more information contact Celia at
contactcelia@lifecoachcelia.com or [email protected].
NEW! Noon meditations every Wednesday in the sanctuary. 12:00 to 12:45. Take a mid-week break from work or the busy-ness of life to connect & center. Led by Rev. Bronte. Donation basis. Experience soft music and deep quiet as we c
enter & align consciousness.
CommUnity Movie:
Feb. 14 and continues monthly on other "2nd Sundays."
Join us for spiritual films plus lively discussions. The cost is $5. On
Feb 14 from 4:00 to about 5:45 p.m. we will be showing the recently released A CHORUS IN MIRACLES by James Twyman.
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WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL, FULL-TIME NEW HOME!
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We are now meeting in our beautiful new home in the Bells Shopping Center, 995 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens 30606, Suite 105, next to the Project Safe Thrift Store. It's only about a mile from our former location and has a large sanctuary, a generous CommUnity Room, and six other rooms for classes, meetings, and events. We are so grateful for the many blessings on this journey to our new home. Donations can be made through
our website.
Watch for news, updates, calendars of events and photos as we continue to unfold!
Directions from our former location at Family Counseling: Turn right out of the driveway. Go 0.7 miles to the Hawthorne intersection (stoplight) and turn left. Go another 0.7 miles to turn into the second entrance to Bells Plaza Shopping Center and go to the side of the center that faces Burger King. We are between the Coin Laundry and Project Safe.
We now have venue space available to rent for groups, meetings large & small, weddings, community organizations, and more. Email us at [email protected]
February Notes
Messages & Music, 11:00 Messages by Rev. Bronte unless otherwise noted. February Theme: "Respond with Love"
Sun. Feb 14, 11 a.m. ~ Love Sunday: Celebrating All Things "Love"; Music by the Unity Athens Band
Wed. Feb 17, Noon to 12:45 ~ Mid-week Meditation service
Sun. Feb 21, 11 a.m. ~ Armand & Angelina - Message & Music! 1:30 Native Flute Playshop Details below
Mon. Feb 22, 6:30 p.m. ~ Armand & Angelina - Musical Variety Show
Wed. Feb 24, Noon to 12:45 ~ Mid-week Meditation service
Sun. Feb 28, 11 a.m. ~ "Respond with Love"; Music with Jennifer Ferren
Mark your calendars! Armand & Angelina are coming!
Sun. Feb 21, 11:00 a.m. ~ Music & Message by Armand & Angelina.during the Sunday service. Inspirational, entertaining, humorous and uplifting, Armand & Angelina perform at numerous Unity and New Thought centers and they have a large following across the country.
We will have a
"Hearty Soup Lunch" right after the service, followed by Armand & Angelina's
"Native American Flute Playshop" at 1:30 ($20 suggested love offering). We had such fun at this playshop on their last visit and all of us actually were able to play the flute due to Armand's gentle guidance. Practice flutes will be available to use and there will also be flutes to purchase. These events are open to the public and do not require advance purchase, but please arrive early to ensure you get a good seat.
To top it all off, on Monday, Feb 22, from 6:30 to about 8:00 p.m., we will have a "Musical Variety Show" with Armand & Angelina ~ be prepared for an evening of fabulous entertainment, music, laughter, and fun at Unity Athens. This show is held on a "Value Received" love offering basis. Bring a friend, tell your peeps, have a date night -- or just bring yourself! Unity Athens loves this wonderful couple and are excited to have them back with us once again.
Visit their website!
Sun. Feb. 28 ~ Annual "Town Hall" meeting right after the service. We'll discuss 2015, our bright future; hear your ideas, and elect new board members. All are welcome. (And there is a "Free Lunch"!
If you are a current, active member of Unity Athens & are interested in being nominated as a candidate for the board, please let us know by Feb. 15.
Email us at [email protected] or let us know this Sunday & we will give you information and an application. (Forms also available on Sunday)
Sun. April 10 ~ 11:00 a.m.~ Music by Will Tuttle during Sunday service, plus a concert. Details to be announced.
Attend a "New Member" class to become a member of Unity Athens. Do you want to
make a deeper connection and become an official member of our Unity Athens Family?
To achieve membership read more here... 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 in a virtual classroom by Rev. Pat Veenema at her new teaching venue, Unity New Vista Learning Center. 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 and thus 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
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[email protected]
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Your opportunity to give back...
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. You may want to consider joining our "Consistent Giving" program. Consistent Giving
Do you love the idea of Expansion? Are you excited that Unity Athens has made the leap forward into our new home? Consider making a gift to our Expansion Fund to partner with us as we continue to enhance the sanctuary & classrooms, adding the beautiful touches that are creating a place of peace and beauty. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of an audio/video projector system, upgrades to the kitchen, large outdoor signs, a cordless microphone for the sanctuary or other enhancements, send along a note when you donate. You can also just let us know that your gift is for the "Expansion Fund."
Note: An anonymous donor has offered to equally match the next $1,000 received for the Expansion Fund! We are sooo blessed!
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You are always welcome at Unity Athens.
We are thrilled to be in our New Home as we continue evolving into even more ways to serve our congregation and the community.
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 February is Love: the ability to attract, unify and desire.
The disciple John represents unconditional acceptance and forgiveness.
The corresponding color is red or pink and the location is the heart / heart chakra.
Consider affirming: "I Am a radiating center of love."
Our February messages will cover aspects of Love with the over-arching theme, "Respond with Love."
We are wishing you a wonderful 2016, filled with even more things to appreciate, including vibrant health, lavish abundance, much love, and peaceful moments on your outward & inward journeys. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Other Area Events & Services
Have you seen our Unity Center for Spiritual Growth Facebook page? Stop in and "like" us and comment on, or share a post. It helps us get the "word out" and it's fun to meet more like-minded people.
Check it out. Leave a post. Spread the word !
Rev. Bronte Colbert
is available for spiritual counseling and Law of Attraction coaching in person or via phone. She is also accepting appointments 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]
Healing Arts Centre
offers yoga, classes & events, an herb shop, acupuncture, practitioners, and so much more.
Healing Arts Centre Link
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SOCIAL EVENTS! Call a Unity friend and go out for some music, fun, or author events!
Attend some of the many events at UGA for Black History Month!
Here's a list of events.
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Links, prayers, and other blessings -- 
Enjoy the multitude of links and resources available at our own Facebook Page!
New FREE downloads or printed copies of materials from Unity!
(It's awesome!)
Order your free Unity booklets as they become/are available. To order online, follow the link above or request your free copy at 800-669-0282
Silent Unity will bless you with prayer.
Listen to the variety at Unity FM Radio
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| Find Unity Athens on the web... Our website is at www.UnityAthens.com
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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!
"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." 1 Corinthians 4-7
"I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you." Timothy 1:6
"We can only love others to the degree hat we have opened our hearts t ourselves. It is not selfish to bless ourselves first, because if our heart remains closed we have nothing to give. The most selfless prayer is to awaken so that we can serve others..." ~ Joan Borysenko
"In truth, you cannot make a friend, you can only accept a friend." ~
Eric Butterworth, In the Flow of Life
"God is the only reality of us; all else is but a shadow that is cast by some foolish belief or unwise combination of thoughts and the elements of being. When we let light flood us with its sunshine, all clouds vanish and we begin to see ourselves in new ways of doing, which lead to wholeness and health and satisfaction and growth." ~ Myrtle Fillmore
This eNewsletter is brought to you with Love from --
Your Family of Friends
at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth
Meeting at our beautiful, full-time,
NEW LOCATION at 995 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 105, Bells Plaza Shopping Center, right next to the Project Safe Thrift Store on the side of the plaza facing Burger King.
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