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 UnityCenter for Spiritual Growth
Athens
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"Mystical Messages From the Mountaintop"
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Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014
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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, 2014 is a year of realizing the higher Self -- that ever-unfolding, spiritually-expanding, connected-to-Source part of you. It's that place of divine intuition, of sacred knowing, of perpetual, streaming God-stuff. We hope you'll feel the call, the nudge, the urge in 2014 to "Come Home" to the realization of your "higher Self," that experience of serenity, confidence, balance, and infinite love.
How does one come home? By shifting from the busy-ness of the "outer" and relaxing into the heart-enhanced place of "inner." One of the most frequent comments heard at Unity spiritual centers from people is that when they first visit, or continue at Unity, they feel as if they have "come home." We hope you'll join Unity Worldwide and Unity Athens in the powerful inner alignment of Coming Home.
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 September is Order: the ability to organize, balance, sequence, adjust. The corresponding color is olive green and the location is the navel.The disciple is James, son of Alphaeus. He represents the harmony and balance available through centering our awareness. Consider affirming: "My life is in balance and in order, and all is well" You can read more about Order here.
We will look at ways to expand this faculty, or power, in our lives. And remember, we can tap into, create from, and explore the Field of Infinite Possibilities through creative, imaginative thought, spiritual awareness and consciousness. We are wishing you September days filled with bliss, vibrant health, lavish abundance, and peaceful moments to become still and to know beyond all knowing that Mother-Father God is always with you and blessing you beyond your wildest dreams.
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Sun., Sept. 28 ~ Messages from the Kanuga Retreat & Music by Sean Arington
11:00 Sunday Sept. 28: "Messages from the Mountaintop"
All year we've talked about the joy and inspiration that can be found at the annual UMMAS Kanuga retreat, but on the Sunday after it concludes, Unity Athens folks, including Rev. Bronte, love to talk about it. This year's retreat for her seemed to be all about mystical messages, deep blessings, and keen words of wisdom from the keynoters, workshop leaders and others. We hope you'll consider planning now to attend next year's retreat in late September, 2015. In the meantime, think about stopping at Unity Athens this Sunday to hear about Messages from the Mountaintop and what you might experience at a UMMAS retreat.
What a joy it would be have your bright, shining Presence with us this Sunday as we look at mysticism, blessings, and wisdom in our lives. Considering also being there for the very moving and popular "Deeksha" or "Oneness Blessing" which starts at 3:30. All this, plus the lyrical, uplifting music of Sean Arington during the 11:00 service!
About Sean Arington: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
"Many people ask what kind of music he plays. It would be easy to call it folk, because it looks like folk with a single singer and a guitar, but it's really a lot of things; pop, rock, blues, jazz, soul, and even a little country. For Sean, it isn't about the style, but the song itself, and the story it wants to tell. The best way to get to know Sean is to listen to his lyrics. He hides nothing from his audience, sometimes very literal in his writing, sometimes more esoteric, but always completely honest and real. Hear Sean's music on his website. Experience it for yourself and take a listen." From Rev. Bronte: "I love Sean's music -- it's lyrical, uplifting, and travels to and from the heart."
9:40 to 10:25 a.m. ~ Our Sunday Morning Quietude meets to meditate and remember our alignment with Source. Read more details below.
2:00 - 3:30 "A Course in Miracles" each Sunday. Further info below.
3:30 to about 5:00 ~ Deeksha or Oneness Blessing in our main rooms at Unity Athens. Details below.
"ON-GOINGS" - Events & classes plus weekly, monthly gatherings & more!
Sunday Messages and Music (Messages by Rev. Bronte Colbert unless noted otherwise)
Sun. Sept 21 ~ "New Thought Pioneer: Genevi�ve Behrend" Music by California-based Lara Oshon
Sun. Sept 28 ~ "Words From the Mountaintop: Kanuga Inspirations"
Sun. Oct 05 ~ "The Wisdom of Emmet Fox." Town Hall Meeting right after the service for all interested.
Sun. Oct 12 ~ "The Gratitude Journey: Pathway to a More Open Heart." Music by Nancy McGimsey.
Sun. Oct 19 ~ "Outrageous Blessings: Being, Doing, & Serving More." Music by David Matthews-Morgan
Sun. Oct 26 ~ Unity Athen's Annual and so-much-fun Halloween Celebration, 11:00 a.m. service including breakfast potluck.
Sun. Nov 02 ~ Message Topic TBA: Music by Cindy Lou Harrington
Sun. Nov 09 ~ 10th Anniversary of Rev. Bronte at Unity Athens Celebration! Very special music by Brenda Kemp & Janice Anderson!
WE INVITE YOU TO TRY OUR EARLY MEDITATION SERVICE 
"MORNING QUIETUDE" Sundays, 9:40 to 10:25 AM.
Morning Quietude meets in the Lobby area (through the double glass doors in the middle of the building). Led by Rev. Bronte, this is a time for quiet contemplation, soft music, and centering. Whether you join us as a pre-service preparation time, a stand-alone "church service," or as a preface to your other Sunday plans, we welcome all. If you arrive after 9:40, that's fine, just please turn off phone, etc., and quietly take your place at the circle. Donations are appreciated. Reiki practitioners are available to freely give healing touch on some Sundays.
YES! UPCOMING DEEKSHA at UNITY ATHENS 
Sun., September 28 and Sun., November 16th; Facilitated by Atlanta Oneness Trainer Mark Buhrke
Now you can experience the "Oneness Blessing" at Unity Athens! Blessing Givers from Athens & Atlanta invite you to a Oneness Blessing Circle on Sunday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, November 16 from 3:30 to about 5:00. This is given on a "Love offering" basis with donations going toward the Unity Athens Expansion Fund.
Also known as Deeksha, the Oneness Blessing is "the transfer of intelligent sacred energy, Divine Grace, which causes the heart to flower, heals relationships, quiets the constant chatter of the mind, opens the door to higher states of awareness, and initiates a process of permanent awakening into Oneness where there is no longer a sense of separation and personal suffering. What remains is causeless love, joy and peace in the present moment." First-time blessing receivers report a powerful sense of being graced with Spirit's presence; those who have received the blessing before often report ever-deepening levels of awareness.
At a Oneness Blessing Circle, you will be able to learn more about this blessing, which is growing in global awareness, and at the circle this sacred energy is transferred through the Blessing Givers to the recipients. Many find the experience to be meditative, peaceful, and uplifting. The originators of the Deeksha energy, Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma, tell us that awakening and enlightenment are the result of a neurobiological shift in the brain, and Deeksha affects the physical brain, facilitating these neurobiological changes. Each individual's experience is unique, depending on what is most needed at the time. For further details, visit this website for more information.
Please consider joining us and share in this gentle, uplifting, wonderful energy.
"Come Home to Unity Books in 2014" 
Sunday BOOK STUDY: RADICAL FORGIVENESS
Facilitated by Rev. Susan LaRue, the group
gathers on the first and third Sunday
of each month. This inspiring, informative, interactive class will meets from 12:30 to 1:45 in the Lobby area.
Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping is a deep read into forgiveness, including techniques to forgive "once and for all." Class will not meet on Oct. 5 due to the Town Hall Meeting. Contact Rev. Susan for alternate date.
About Rev. Susan LaRue: She has 20+ years background in Unity teachings, is S.E.E. certified, and was the Youth Education Director of Unity Spiritual Life Center in Oklahoma City, where she also taught an adult class. She's been a Board member at the Brownsville, Texas, Unity Church and served as a guest speaker. Books will be available in our Sunday bookstore for a limited time. Love offering basis.
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 NEW !! Tuesday BOOK STUDY GROUP
THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT ~ Next on Tues Sept. 30
by Florence Scovel Shinn. Facilitated by Rev. Bronte. S o much interest and inspiration resulted from Rev. Bronte's message on August 24 that it was decided this will be the first book in our new Autumn Book Study! We will gather on Tuesdays; feel free to join us for individual classes or all of them. Next dates are September 30th and October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Coffee Shop of Athens, located across Atlanta Highway from Target (next to Bulldog Car Wash). We have the upstairs conference room reserved. Books will be available for a limited time on Sundays at Unity Athens. The book is also free online in the public domain, including at www.NewThoughtLibrary.com or gp directly to this link. Amazon sells the individual title or the collection of all four of her books. Join in lively "what-does-this-mean-to-me" discussions about Ms. Shinn's insights into life and living. This class is on a love offering basis. The Coffee Shop of Athens: 2950 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, (706) 542-8990. Upstairs conference room.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  EVERY SUNDAY, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Meets in the main room unless otherwise indicated. A COURSE IN MIRACLES. Taught by the highly experienced 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. Donations are accepted and appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  CommUnity Movie is Back! After a bit of a break during summer, our popular movie & DVD showings now will meet again monthly, usually on the second Sunday. Our next movie is October 12 from 4:00 to about 5:30 with the first-time showing of the Abraham-Hicks release "The Missing Piece: Cultivating the Seed of Success, Part 3" Join us then around the extra-big screen TV for a casual atmosphere of spiritual films and DVDs plus interesting discussions for those that chose to stay for a bit after. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. CommUnity Movie cost is $5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend a "New Member" class to become a member of Unity Athens.
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, it may be possible to waive one or both requirements. It is also highly recommended that you attend some of Rev. Susan La Rue's book study groups or Rev. Bronte's book groups to gain 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. Consider making a deeper connection and becoming a member of our Unity Athens Family. Showings of the film and New Member classes are being scheduled to be held soon.
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Wow ! An anonymous donor has offered to match ALL monetary gifts to our Expansion Fund for one year, in an amount up to $5,000. We "see" us in a perfect full-time home for Unity Athens SOON ! Donations are accepted and appreciated at our donation page.
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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 leading very popular classes in October and November. She will have two of The Blessing Way classes, one on the weekend of November 7th (three days) and a 5-week class on Wednesdays starting on Oct. 22nd. She is also hosting a Samhain Celebration and Drum Lodge at her home on Saturday, November 1 at 7:00. If you are interested, contact Christy via email after October 10th. Christy Gray: [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. You bless us 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.
And there now is an Indiegog campaign to help us grow!
Help Unity Athens Find Our Ideal Home
Now you can keep apprised of all our Indiegogo (internet crowd fund raising) activities by clicking on the link below and signing up for that email list. That way you can hear all the latest news on our goals, funds raised, and the kick-off of our campaign. Help us reach more people by telling others. Blessings! Help us by signing up to receive fund-raising news!
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Other Happenings -- So much good stuff going on !
Unity Athens Annual Unexpected Income Program will be happening this fall! Stay tuned for exact dates and sign-up information.
We will have a Town Hall Meeting right after the 11:00 service on Oct. 5 to update members and interested congregants on our progress so far this year and our exciting plans for the future. The meeting will last about 30 minutes followed by a free lunch of salad and sandwiches including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices.
We will be introducing a new Gratitude Program and Challenge soon! Stay tuned!
SAVE THE DATE: Help us celebrate Rev. Bronte's 10 years of ministry at Unity Athens on Nov. 9 including special music by Brenda Kemp and Janice Anderson; snacks and desserts after the service; special prizes; and much more. Everyone is welcome -- come on out for a really FUN Sunday!
What's up in October at Unity Athens?
Sunday, October 12: Musician Nancy McGimsey
Sunday, October 19: Music by David Matthews-Morgan
Sunday, October 26, at 11:00 a.m. is our Annual Halloween Sunday Celebration! It's always such fun. Come in costume if you like. Enjoy the fabulous "Spooky" Breakfast Buffet and Potluck. Special activities for our Sunday School Children, and more!
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Other Area Events & Services
Have you "liked" our new Facebook page yet? Check it out -- there's so much to see!
Check it out. Leave a post. Spread the word !
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, 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!
Art Crawl in Athens on Oct. 11. Find out more here.
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I  Have you seen this new App from Silent Unity? It's awesome and available from the iPhones App store and through this link. Be sure you check out the 3-minute, wonderful meditation.
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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!
From Genevieve Behrend:
"Everyone knows that joy comes from within. Another may give you cause for joy, but no one can be joyous for you. Joy is a state of consciousness and consciousness is purely mental."
"Remember that the Power of Thought works by absolutely scientific principles. These principles are expressed in the language of the statement: 'As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.'"
"All is yours and you know that all you have to do is to reach out your mental hand and take it."
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