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JULY
The Power of Understanding:
 The ability to know, comprehend, and spiritually "see."

"My understanding of Truth deepens and directs my life."
July 16, 2020
Weekly Affirmation

"I share God's love, peace, and joy."

A Positive Path for Spiritual Living


Sunday Services
11:00 AM Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
Rev. Anne Tabor
Senior Minister
3525 S. Bowen Road
Arlington, TX 76016
817-467-5151
Vision:
Knowing we are One, we celebrate peace,
compassion,and equality for all.
Mission:
We empower people to live thriving spiritual lives.
From the Minister

Dear Unity Family,
 
Are you familiar with the work of Nikole Hannah-Jones? 
 
She is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who covers racial injustice for  The New York Times  and is a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, which is also known as the “Genius Grant.”
 
Nikole’s creation of  The 1619 Project  launched in 2019 to commemorate the 400 th  anniversary of how the first enslaved people from Africa arrived in the Virginia colony. It is now an ongoing initiative intended to inspire us—and—challenge us to reframe the legacy of this event.
 
Many of us were taught very little (or not at all!) about this monumental part of our nation’s past because most of it never made into our history books. As we continue the work of dismantling racism, this is another opportunity to learn more about our country’s evolution.
 
As always, I invite you to research on your own… as well as, explore  The 1619 Project  curriculum offered by the Pulitzer Center.


Also, I want to share an interview of Nikole Hannah-Jones with you from the PBS NewsHour about  The 1619 Project.
 
There is much for which to be hopeful. We are the ones.
 
In Love and Unity,
Rev. Anne Tabor
CURRENT EVENTS

Upcoming Services

Summer Message Series: The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

Sunday, July 19, 2020
The Third Agreement:
"Don't Make Assumptions"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live

Sunday, July 26, 2020
The Fourth Agreement:
"Always Do Your Best"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live


Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our Unity of Arlington Facebook page this Sunday at 10:40am CT!
The Third Agreement:
"Don't Make Assumptions"
Sunday, July 19, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live

The third tenet of  The Four Agreements  is “Don’t Make Assumptions.” The difficulty with making assumptions is that we actually believe  our suppositions are the truth. But don Miguel Ruiz offers a way to avoid confusion. He teaches that when you find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want, you will avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. Join Rev. Anne to learn how by practicing this one agreement, you can completely transform your life!  


The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz
Available from AmazonSmiles.

Click here.
What: Spiritually Speaking with Rev. Anne Tabor
When: July 19, 2020, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Where : via Zoom

Join us on Zoom immediately after the Sunday FB livestream service for a discussion group to share spiritual insights, questions and comments. It's a great way to meet other life-minded folks in a virtual community and learn more about Unity of Arlington.
The Fourth Agreement:
"Always Do Your Best"
Sunday, July 26, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live

The fourth agreement is to “Always Do Your Best.” In his New York Times bestselling book,  The Four Agreements , don Miguel Ruiz teaches that your best is going to change from moment to moment depending on whether you feel happy, upset, or angry. But if you always do your best—in any circumstance—you can avoid self-judgment and regret. And you were born with the right to be happy! Join Rev. Anne to find out why the first three agreements will only work IF you do your best.
Unity of Arlington
Board of Trustees

Rebecca Ratliff - President (214-605-0997)
Aminia Baruti - Vice President (313-912-7763)
Shirley Cobb - Secretary (817-475-5120)
Catherine Smith - Treasurer (817-929-1368)
Dwain May - Member (817-901-6061)
Doug Riggs - Member (605-222-5347)
Peter Lynch - Member (817-528-6939)
We Are A Tithing Spiritual Community
In June Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
  • Unity World Headquarters
  • Unity Worldwide Ministries
  • Silent Unity
  • The Unity Center

For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here .
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here .
For more information on Silent Unity, click here .
For more information on The Unity Center, click here .
Treasurer's Report as of 6/30/2020

Gross Revenue         $ 109,774.16
Net Income            $ 3,681.35
 
For more information, please contact Catherine Smith at   catsmith143@gmail.com   
YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
New Member Sunday
July 19, 12:15pm
*via Zoom
 
Join us as Rev. Anne Tabor leads our spiritual community in blessing and installing our new members. This is an exciting and sacred event in the life of our new members and Unity of Arlington. Let’s come together in our Zoom room after the service to give them a warm welcome with open hearts!
Dear Friend,

An affirmation is like an exercise for your outlook.

These positive mental statements help redirect negative thought patterns. Over time, you begin to think—and act—differently.

Affirm Your Way to a Better Life is a two-day virtual experience that offers meditative respite and teaches practical ways to incorporate affirmative prayer in your life
When:  Friday, July 17, 7-8:30pm (CT), and Saturday, July 18, 10am-1pm (CT)

Where:  On Zoom

Who:  Led by the Silent Unity prayer team

Cost:  Donations are encouraged
 
What Will This Virtual Experience Include?

During the Unity virtual prayer experience, you will discover:
  • How to pray affirmatively
  • The power of denials and affirmations
  • The five phases of prayer and how to utilize them in your practice
  • How it feels to sit in contemplation

Feel supported. Nourished. Inspired. Affirmed.

We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
‌
Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett
Vice President, Unity Prayer and Practice

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POSTCARDS FROM THE VILLAGE
Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett
Summer Fun Series for Kids
"Anything Goes"
Parents and Grandparents! Invite your children to join us for our "Anything Goes! 8-Week Summer Fun Series For Kids" - and it's totally online!

It's easy to engage your kids in this creative spiritual experience!
WEEK 5: Caring for Our Earth Home
SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The best way to enjoy the planet is to get out and do something — not sit and talk about it. This lesson offers an encouraging reminder for an attitude of enjoyment and appreciation when we experience the natural world in all its forms. To enjoy means to have an inner experience of joy — to be “in joy” as our bodies and minds are engaged in activity. In this episode we listen to a story about two nature fairies learning to ENJOY nature, so that we can better take care of our earth home.

Our affirmation is:
I love and care for my earth home.

Through the building of a nature mandala, children are encouraged to go outside and use the environment and materials available, even in an urban environment, to practice mindfulness, caring for earth and enjoying the world around themselves. There is also a brief video on “The Story of Stuff” inviting children to “clean house” and recycle or donate unused clothes, toys and books. There are three handouts: instructions for building a nature mandala, a handout for things to do to care for our earth, as well as one providing ways to clear out “Stuff.”

For more information about all five weeks of activities and to access supporting materials, click here.
Unity of Arlington Prayer Calls
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm CT

Would you like a "spiritual boost" during the week? Join our Prayer Call on Wednesday  evenings, at  6:30pm.  We'd love for you to dial in and join us!

Dial in: 346-248-7799

When prompted enter meeting 
ID: 328 504 8180 #

When prompted enter participant ID: # (pound sign only - no number required)
A Reminder of Ways to Help Protect Yourself  and  Others

On Thursday, July 2nd, Texas Governor Abbott instituted a state-wide Covid-19 mask mandate. Please continue to use all of the safe practices and basic prevention steps as described by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

  • Wear a mask.
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Protect coughs by coughing and sneezing into your elbow and/or a tissue.
  • Frequently clean surfaces that are often touched, especially doorknobs, door frames, telephones, keyboards, and bathroom areas.
  • Use hand sanitizer.
  • Stay home if you are not feeling well.

For more information, please check these links:


Archived Sunday
Messages and Meditations

Have you missed any of Rev. Anne's Sunday messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! They are archived on our website, unityofarlington.org , under the heading  "Sunday Messages."  You can also find our Facebook Live Sunday Services archived on our  Unity of Arlington Facebook  page, as well as on our  YouTube  channel.
Reverend Anne Tabor, M.Div., is available by appointment for spiritual counseling sessions at Unity of Arlington in a safe and supportive environment. As an ordained Unity minister, Rev. Anne, offers spiritual counseling to individuals seeking a deeper under-standing of themselves and their divine power within to solve life's challenges. Spiritual counseling can help if there is a need for inspiration, crisis support, or healing in any area of your life. Prayer and meditation are an integral part of Unity's spiritual principles, and an essential practice in realizing the answers we seek. We believe in the transformative power of affirmative prayer. You are a unique expression of God. Spiritual counseling will remind you of that!
 
Spiritual counseling is offered on a love offering basis. While no specific fee is expected or suggested, we do invite each person to leave a love offering. For more details, please call the church office 817-467-5151.
AmazonSmile customers can now support
Unity of Arlington in the Amazon shopping app
on iOS and Android mobile phones!

Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.

  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
  2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
  3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app.
Community Partners
Don't forget when shopping at Kroger or Tom Thumb (Safeway/Randalls) you could be sending money to Unity of Arlington! All you have to do is enroll your loyalty card in the Community Partners Program on their websites. The Kroger code for Unity of Arlington is 91007. The Tom Thumb (Safeway/Randalls) is 4261.
Silent Unity - uPray App
Download the free mobile prayer app from Silent Unity. Available for Apple and Android.
JULY BIRTHDAYS

July 1 - Kevin LaTour
July 2 - Jackie Tatum
July 3 - Zachariah Rose
July 4 - LeRoy Morgan
July 7 - Jerko Dabelic
July 7 - Walter Hyer
July 7 - Emily Matthew
July 7 - Alejandra Nunez
July 13 - Theresa Riggs
July 13 - Sophia Rose
July 18 - Analisa Gabriel
July 25 - Janet Ellis
July 28 - Bernie Owen
July 29 - Jim Jordan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

If you don't see your birthday included, please let us know and we'll add it to our list!
We create Unity by being Love in action.
Your generosity is always greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your loving commitment to sustaining our spiritual community whether or not services and classes are taking place in-person, on Zoom, or Facebook Live.

Ways that you can continue to support Unity of Arlington through tithes, donations and love offerings are:


  • Text-to-Give through Tithely by texting the word GIVE (with no quotes) to 844-363-7894 and follow the prompts on your phone.

  • Give using the Tithely Mobile App, just download the GREEN Tithely app (not the blue one) from your app store.

  • Mail your donation to: 3525 S. Bowen Road, Arlington TX 76016. Please remember to include your first and last name, your mailing address, and your cell phone number so we an allocate your contribution accurately. 

Thank you, God!
Phone: 817-467-5151

Email:

Address:

3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016

Service:
11:00am Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
DAILY WORD MAGAZINE
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UNITY'S FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES

Principle #1:
There is only one Presence and one Power in the Universe and in my life, God the Good.

Principle #2:
Human beings have a spark of divinity within them, the Christ spirit within.
Their essence is of God, and therefore they are also inherently good. 

Principle #3:
Human beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking.
Everything in the manifest realm has its beginning in thought.

Principle #4:
Prayer is creative thinking that heightens the connection with God Mind and therefore brings forth wisdom, healing, prosperity, and everything good.

Principle #5:
Knowing and understanding the laws of life, also called Truth, are not enough.
A person must live the truth he or she knows.
CORE VALUES
Spirit-Led:
Centered in the awareness of God's presence, we turn within for divine guidance in
all we do.
 
Love:
Love is our True Nature. We express the harmonizing power of love to see good everywhere and in everybody. Love binds together the whole human family.
 
Diversity:
We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. In a spirit of Unity, we embrace each person as an expression of God grounded in truth and love.
 
Connection:
We live, love, and laugh from our Oneness with God. We honor our inter-connectedness with each other, with all life, and the earth.
 
Abundance:
God is our Infinite Source of Good. We gratefully demonstrate prosperity in all areas
of our lives. We wisely use our wealth of resources to serve our spiritual community and the world.
 
Service:
We cultivate enlightened leadership by practicing the teachings of Jesus the Christ through sacred service. It is a blessing to serve locally and globally.
 
Integrity:
We consciously choose to practice living our Core Values and Unity Principles rather than simply professing them. We choose to communicate from the heart with authenticity and deliver on our commitments with reliability.
Street Address:
3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016
Phone: 817.467.5151