January 16 2019
Give me grace 

"Grace is an upward pull of the universe, lifting me to the heights of my divine nature."  This is the affirmation of our January banner in Facebook.

Paul's letter to the Ephesians tells us that grace is the gift of God, and not due to our works.  We can't earn grace but we can accept it.  We can't hoard it but we can open to it as it appears.  

I sometimes refer to grace as God's elastic.  It is "give" so that we might not reap exactly what we sow.  It is the infinite nature of new beginnings available to us and so valuable as we pick ourselves up after a bruising lesson.  It is receiving what we needed rather than what we were so focused on.  

 Grace is the benevolent and patient teacher who rushes to us when we are open and receptive.  

Claim the grace available to you now.
Reverend Joy
Calendar for this week
TODAY:  Wednesday 01/16/2019

Thursday 01/17
7pm: Choir Practice
Friday 01/18
Office Closed
Sat 01/19

Sun 01/20
10am:  Rev Joy, "I Am" with guest musician Mike Holliday
11:30am:  Healing Service
5:30pm: CoDA Step Study*
7pm:  CoDA*

Mon 01/21
Office Closed 
6:30pm: A Course in Miracles*

Tuesday 01/22



* indicates non-Unity event


To listen to Rev Joy's sermon from 1/6/2019,  God Is, please click on the link.  
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 Practical Metaphysics 
 


Each Sunday Reverend Joy is offering an interactive sermon based on Butterworth's book.  Last week we covered the first chapter and "God Is".  The chapters will also roughly coincide with what Unity refers to as its 5 Basic Principles.  

This week we're reading Chapter 2 and "I AM".  

You don't have to purchase the book to enjoy the series but it does enrich the experience.  


David Roth: Service in Song!
Sunday, Feb 10th 

Before his workshop at Godfrey Daniels with Anne Hill, David Roth will share his Service in Song with us at Unity of Lehigh Valley.  No tickets, no cover charge.  Feel the love as David rocks the house.  A great time to invite friends to experience a "different" way of doing church!  

For tickets to Godfrey Daniels concert with Anne Hills that evening, CLICK HERE


Ready for a new Begining?  New member classes are underway.

The tentative schedule is below but let Reverend Joy know if this schedule won't work for you and you are interested in membership. 

Jan 27: Metaphysical Bible Interpretation
Feb 10: Affirmative Prayer
Feb 24: Positive Communication
Mar 10:  Prosperity
Mar 24:  Welcome to ULV

Please sign-up so we have materials.  No text or fees for these classes.

Upcoming Classes with Rev. Sandra Haase



Praying is For Your (Part 2)



  • Reforming the words of traditional prayers
  • Deepen your prayer practice with the use of special treatments and techniques

Get prayed up, inspired, as you delve deeper into your prayer practice. Make 2019 a better year, as you change your mind-set. It doesn't matter if you are new to Unity or a member. Come join us!


Facilitator: Rev. Sandra Haase
When  : January 27, 2019
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Suggested Love  offering : $20






Call It All Joy


  • Journaling
  • Group Discussions 
  • Interactive

This class is based on the book "I of the Storm": Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace by Rev. Dr. Gary Simmons. You will learn about the four winds of conflict, and use proven methods to resolve conflicts in groups, families and individuals. Are you ready to count it all joy? Join us! It doesn't matter if you are a member or new to Unity
 
Facilitator: Rev. Sandra Haase
Love offering: $10 for each class
 
You can purchase the book on Amazon.com or shop.unityonline.org and you need a notebook or a journal.
 
Dates and Times:
Sunday, February 3, 2019 (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Saturday, Febuary 16, 2019 (10:00am-12:00pm)***  Please note Saturday session
Sunday, February 24, 2019 (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Sunday, March 10, 2019 (12:00pm-2:00pm)



2019 Annual Women's Retreat - Dewey Beach


Reserved dates are September 13-15th, with one unit available for an extra night on Sunday the 16th.

We are trying to determine if there is enough interest to continue this yearly tradition.  We need a tentative number of participants by Jan 30th. If we have enough interest, the deposit of $80 will be due by Feb 10th.

There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary.  If you have any questions, you can call or text Ginny at 610-217-8827.  


We join in prayers with Mitch Poliner as she is at St Luke's Sacred Heart for surgery on Thursday.  We continue to hold Robin Bieber in prayer.  We affirm the healing activity of Divine Life in each of them. 



 
What are you grateful for? 







Thank you to Bev Freeman for reading the Daily Word and Jon Durn for pitching in during the offering.  We ARE the Village it takes to create spiritual community.  


If you are grateful for something at ULV, send a message to the office: unitylv@rcn.com   






Feb 17th: 2019 Annual Meeting

April 7th: Answer the Muse, guest musicians in the service followed by a concert/workshop   For an introduction to this exciting group CLICK HERE

April 14th:  Palm Sunday Brunch






Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute has a new series of classes called "Spiritual Explorers" .  Online and brief, these are opportunities to expand, explore and grow.  Topics like "Good Grief", "Prosperity 4U" and "Introduction to the Enneagram" allow you find new perspectives.  For more information and registration, CLICK HERE  


Just north of us, Kirkridge offers great opportunities for renewal and spiritual exploration.   Check out upcoming programs at their website by  CLICKING HERE



Bradbury-Sullivan Center Classes, Workshops and Support
Check out the many activities including the NEW ART Series beginning this Thursday.  Go to their website by CLICKING HERE   The Center is located at 522 W Maple Street in downtown Allentown.  


Contact:
Unity of Lehigh Valley
26 N 3rd, Emmaus, PA 18049
610-965-3036
Office Hours: Tue-Thur 8:30am--3pm
Closed Mondays and Fridays

Administrator: unitylv@rcn.com
Reverend Joy: revjoy@rcn.com