Bless the Earth
From Daily Word, April 22, 2018:
I live in harmony with the earth.
In 2004, Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in Kenya through the Green Belt Movement. Her work was planting trees but it was much more. In her acceptance lecture she said, "We are called to assist the Earth to heal her wounds and in the process heal our own - indeed, to embrace the whole creation in all its diversity, beauty and wonder."
I am part of a beautiful web of life; intricately woven so that my actions impact the entire web. I am a good steward of the earth's resources as I am a good steward of my own body. Centered in divine wisdom, I use what I need in ways that support the renewal of the earth. I experience a sense of peace living in harmony with the earth.
The earth is not our possession-we borrow it from our children and grandchildren. May we stay aware of the impact we have and the planet we leave behind. At ULV we co-create an awakened world of peace, harmony and abundance! Amen.
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Calendar for this week
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TODAY: Wednesday 04/24
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Thursday 04/25
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7:00pm: Choir Practice
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Friday 04/26
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Office Closed
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Sat 04/27
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Sun 04/28
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10am
: Rev Joy: Radical Wholeness
11:30am: Healing Service
5:30pm:
CoDA Step Study*
7:00pm: CoDA*
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Mon 04/29
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Office Closed
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Tuesday 04/30
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* indicates non-Unity event
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Check out Community Events at the bottom of the page
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SERVICE AUCTION
Bidding Ends THURSDAY!
Winners announced after Service April 28th
Service Auction Bids winners will be announced on Sunday, April 28, 2019 after church. Members of the Service Auction Committee will take your payment for the items you won at that time. Service Auction bidding will end on Thursday April 25, 2019 at 2:30 pm. People can come into the church on Wednesday and Thursday to continue to bid if they like while the office is open.
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Contribute to our memory book
Whether your first Sunday was in 1979 or 2019, you have been a part of the ministry of Unity of Lehigh Valley. As we celebrate 40 years of ministry on June 2nd, we would like to know
"How has ULV made a positive impact on your life?"
There is no cost to contribute to this collection of memories. Please submit a Word document or email to Reverend Joy at revjoy@rcn.com by May 15th. Submissions should be around 150 words maximum and may be subject to editing. By submitting you are giving ULV permission to publish your memory in the book.
We plan to make a memory book available as a fun-draiser for our anniversary.
Plan to join us on June 2nd for a Blessing of the Church!
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Healing Service April 28th
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IronPigs ULV Group Tickets
Friday evening game on June 28th at 7:00pm
Tickets on sale now through May 26th are only $11 each and we have reserved a section just for us!
There will be fireworks after the game.
Join us for this yearly fun evening and see our name on the Jumbotron!
Invite friends and family and purchase your tickets in our section.
May 26th is a firm deadline; we have to have the exact number of tickets to the stadium that Tuesday.
The IronPigs play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. They are a Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. It's sure to be a great game and a great time for everyone to get together and have FUN!
Tickets can be purchased through the office Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3:00pm or on Sundays from Jo Sieger, Anthony Young or Karen Esbensen. To pay online through our website PayPal account,
CLICK HERE
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Join the singers AND the congregation as we look at the music we sing at ULV on Sunday, May 5.
Songs by the choir, men's quartet, a guest singer and lots of our congregational songs.
How does music affect our connection with Spirit? Does music affect YOUR connection with Spirit?
Come be a part of our celebration of our music on Sunday, May 5!
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Join Reverend Joy and your fellow congregants as we explore Richard Rohr's newest book, The Universal Christ.
Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm at ULV
Each session will be interactive with 8 weeks total. We'll finish up July 17th. The more sessions you can attend, the deeper your experience but it's ok to miss a class or two. This class is open to anyone so invite people from the community who might be interested. Suggested love offering is $10 per session.
The book can be purchased through Amazon and if you use Amazon Smile ULV can benefit!
Please read chapters 1 & 2 in advance of the first session.
To hear a longer introduction of the book by the author,
CLICK HERE
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What are you grateful for?
A heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who participated in Marisa and Tina's wedding service.
Thank you Denise & Kyron for making cupcakes!
Thank you Denise and Sandy for setting up hospitality!
Thank you Sandy for providing the beautiful edible, lavender toppers for the cupcakes (and the chocolate bunnies)!
Thank you Anthony & Mark for sharing your musical gifts.
And Thank you Reverend Joy for officiating the ceremony!
Our hearts were so full & grateful. We appreciate everyone who shared our wedding with us!
Love, Marisa and Tina
We appreciate our volunteers who stepped up on Easter Sunday:
Barry Arndt as Usher; Samba Rob Sieger on Audio and Sandy Stober serving a second Sunday in YFM! We are the village!
Thank you to Tom and Arlene Eltringham for providing transportation for our Easter flowers. Thanks to Karen Esbensen for handling the order forms and money and to everyone who ordered flowers.
If you are grateful for something at ULV, send a message to the office: unitylv@rcn.com
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May 12th: A visit from Mother Fillmore
June 2nd: Celebrating 40 years of ministry at ULV with a Church Blessing and Dedication
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SEE in the Field, Gaithersburg, MD June 2-7 This year's featured faculty include Robert Brumet, Paul Hasselbeck, Russell Heiland and Sandy Butler. Tuition is $80 per course. For more information and registration see
Unity of Gaithersburg's website.
Saturday, August 10th Stand Up for Humanity at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool hosted by Unity of Washington, D.C.
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
Go to their website by
CLICKING HERE
The Center is located at 522 W Maple Street in downtown Allentown.
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