Message from the Minister

Dear Spiritual Community,

 

I'm coming up on the end of my third month in Eau Claire and I have to say that I'm loving it here! What's not to like? There's hardly any traffic, virtually no air pollution, an abundance of pizza choices, and it's only ninety minutes to Trader Joe's over in the Cities. Yes, I now know what "the Cities" means. Of course, we haven't been through a Wisconsin winter yet, but according to the long-range weather forecast, this season is an El Nino which will bring us a milder than normal winter. That's just fine with me. We're preparing for winter in the Studebaker household - we've got special winter boots, a snow shovel, warm coats, and two cars with snow tires. I'm still working on a snow blower, but everything in its good time.

 

In November, we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in remembrance of the early Pilgrims' arrival and survival in the New World. They were grateful for having made it through a year and so they feasted. That feast continues today, hundreds of years later.

 

Gratitude has a way of grounding us in the reality and experience of God's Spirit. It opens our hearts to the inner Source of our good. Whatever we're thankful for is enhanced through gratitude. Literally speaking, gratitude is an "attitude" of "grace." When we adopt an attitude of grace we see the good in everything and everyone. We're generous with our time, talent, and treasure. We're thoughtful and considerate of other's feelings and human differences. Gratitude begets gratitude and sets into motion the flow of love, peace, and joy through us.

 

In preparation for the celebration of Thanksgiving, we will be having a special Sunday speaker. Reverend Sandy McKinney will present the talk and meditation at the November 18th service. Just about everybody knows who she is, but if you're new to Unity Christ Center, she is the former minister, having served in that role from the early 2000's until 2016. I'm looking forward to hearing her talk and welcoming her back to her former pulpit.

 

Reverend Alden Studebaker is available to support you through spiritual counseling, prayer, hospital and other visitation, weddings, funerals/memorials, christenings, and special blessings. His private church e-mail address is [email protected].   In case of an urgent need, mobile no. 715-450-1868.

 

 Unity Christ Center, Eau Claire WI

November 11 at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 

 

Mari Perron, the First Receiver of A Course of Love, will be joining us at Unity Christ Center for an hour and a half dialogue. She will share her experience, discuss some major themes, and answer questions. Living so close to Eau Claire (St. Paul), she is very interested in engaging in dialogue with the other receivers of A Course of Love.  

 

Students of A Course in Miracles are also welcome, as well as anyone interested.

 

A Course in Miracles and A Course of Love work hand-in-hand because the change of thinking taught within A Course in Miracles was a change of thinking about yourself. It attempted to dislodge the ego-mind that has provided you with an identity that you but think you are. A Course of Love then followed in order to reveal to you who you truly are.   (T2:4.3)

 

A Course in Miracles   is a course of mind training and right thinking.  A Course of Love is "a course for the heart" and guides one to wholeheartedness.

 

The purpose of this Course is to establish your identity. (C:27.4, 5)

 

Jesus himself stated what  A Course of Love  is and gave it its purpose. ACIM and ACOL are sequential. They are complimentary works, but they are different.

 

Please email [email protected] to be added to the attendee list.  

November is the month of Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks through joyful tithing from Unity Christ Center Eau Claire to non-profit public  organizations which provide direct services that are aligned with our Unity Christ Center's Vision and Mission statements.

 

The Tithing Task group invite the whole congregation to choose this year's 3rd and 4 th quarter recipients on the following dates:

 

* Sunday November 18th 2018

* Thanksgiving day Thursday 22nd November

* Sunday November 25th.

 

All events take a love offering unless otherwise noted. Group/class dates can change, please watch for notices. Check Unity foyer for more information and sign-up sheets. Community events are posted on bulletin board in hallway.

MONDAYS

7:00-8:00pm            Singing Bowl Meditation (11/12)

TUESDAYS

10:45am-2:30pm      Integrative Bodywork with Duree Thatcher (Fee) 

10:30-11:30 am        CVLR Class

2:00-3:30pm            Forever Young (11/13, 11/20, 11/27)  

WEDNESDAYS

                 

SUNDAYS

Visit our store for great gift ideas!

"Check out all the new items in the bookstore such as"

Prayer Flags

Racu Pottery (incense burners, coasters, dream catchers, angels with gemstones)

Happiness Heart Seeds

Beautiful Crystals to hang in your window

Archangel Raphael Oracle Cards

Colors & Numbers by Louis Hay

New Bible interpretation books

Handbook of Positive Prayers

I Am affirmation cards (back ordered)

Eye Pillows

Also check out newly discounted items."

Thank you always for your donations of used books, CD's and DVD's!

Kwik Trip Gift Card Program

Kwik Trip cards can be purchased in the bookstore.  In addition to a discount on the gift cards, Unity receives an extra 10% on purchases in store. 

Cans for Kids/Recycling/Composting

 Recycling and composting procedures are posted in our kitchen.

Thank you for helping us be 'green."