December 11, 2019
My Christmas List       
 
 
My son still makes a Christmas list to give me.  It is one of the aspects of developmental disabilities that is sort of amusing.  At 36, he emails me and calls me and still feels a paper list in pencil has more power of persuasion.  His list contains things: gift cards, money, clothing, and a couple impossible or improbable requests for electronics.   
 
Victor grounds me in what it looks like when we focus on the material world.  The odd thing is, he has a spiritual connection which allows him to manifest everything he needs.  Friends support him despite his best efforts to push people away.  Resources are drawn to him and opportunities for travel appear.  Sometimes we get what we need.   
 
I guess my Christmas list is less about things and more about the connections through which we receive what we need.  May we love others more than we need to and may we be loved especially on the days we have forgotten  who we were created to be.  May we share the resources available to us freely so we can be a part of the amazing field of possibilities everyone benefits from. May we remain attentive to the opportunities presented so that we say YES to more of what the Universe offers us.  Not every opportunity is a party invitation--sometimes we have the opportunity to serve, to rest and renew, and to give and receive support.   
 
This season I am open to the gifts of the season which can't be wrapped or purchased.  I allow "my list" to remain a blank canvas for the infinite creativity of Spirit.   Rev Joy 
 
 


Calendar for this week
TODAY:  Wednesday 12/11
 
Thursday 12/12
 
Friday 12/13
Office Closed  

Sat 12/14
 
Sun 12/15
10am:  Rev Joy The Nativity and Love
 
5:30pm: CoDA Step Study*
7pm: CoDA*
 
Mon 12/16
Office Closed   
6:30pm A Course In Miracles*
Tuesday 12/17
6pm: Recovery Dharma (Buddhist practices & principles to heal the suffering of addiction)*

 

* indicates non-Unity event
Check out Community Events at the bottom of the page

Click on the link to listen to Sunday's sermon, Celebrate Peace: Winter Solstice & Remembrance Service,    

Links to other sermons can be found on our website and Facebook page. 

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Plan Now for our
Burning Bowl Service
 
Join us on January 5th for our annual Burning Bowl Ceremony. 

Clear out thoughts and beliefs which no longer serve you; set intentions for what you desire to claim and create; and begin a new journey in Spirit.   
 
 

Spiritual Intelligence is our Winter Book Study! 
 
According to author Cindy Wigglesworth, Spiritual Intelligence is the ability to behave with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace regardless of the situation.  In her new book, SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence, Cindy helps us understand how spiritual intelligence is analogous to such concepts as IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ). Using clear, practical language she defines the 21 skills that comprise spiritual intelligence and in doing so, teaches you the steps to begin developing your own spiritual intelligence.

In our 5 week course, we will explore what the 21 Skills are, how to develop them and the practical applications of each skill set.  Don't worry about the weather, the class will take place online on Zoom!   Love offerings may be made at ULV's website, DONATE,
or checks mailed or left on Sunday.  Please put SQ21 in the memo section of checks and please send an email to unitylv@rcn.com to identify online donations as SQ21 donations.   
 
The book is available through Amazon.  If you use AmazonSmile and designate ULV as the charity of choice, ULV benefits from book orders.  Please get the book in advance of class.   
 
Just like IQ and Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence encompasses life skills that benefit every aspect of life.  Join us Wednesday evenings at 7pm, January 8th through February 5th.
 

 
 

HOW DO I KNOW
if Church is Cancelled?
 
Winter weather is already upon us!  How do you know if church gets cancelled?



Our primary notification system is via phone.  Members are on the list using the phone number on your membership renewal.  Non-members are added without charge if you ask.  Sign up at church on Sunday or email the office to be added to the phone notification system.

If internet is not interrupted, we will post on our Facebook page and on the front of our website by Sunday morning. 

Cancellation decisions are telephoned at 8am on Sunday.  Postings may be sooner.  Cancellations are based on the weather predictions at the time and keep everyone's safety in mind.   
 
 

Return your forms NOW!
 
Forms have gone out in the mail.  If you are a member and did not get a form, please contact Karen in the office.   Be sure to note any teams you'd be willing to serve on and how you maintain your active participation.  Forms MUST be received in the office by 12/31/19.  
   
 
If you are interested in becoming a member of ULV, Membership classes will begin in January.  Look for the schedule of 6 classes to come out in December.   

 
 

New Member Classes for 2020
 
To become a member of Unity of Lehigh Valley, we ask you to take 6 classes.  These classes provide basic information about Unity principles and are also a great refresher for long time members. Classes begin after service. The tentative schedule for the first session of classes in 2020:

Jan 5 Unity Basics
Jan 19 Affirmative Prayer
Feb 2 Prosperity
Feb 23 Metaphysical Bible Interpretation
Mar 1 Positive Communication
Mar 15 Welcome to ULV

If you are interested in membership and these times do not work for you, please see Reverend Joy.
 
 


T hank you to our new Co-Leaders of the Chaplain Team, Mary-Etta Lea and Rick Stober.

Who you are and what you do makes a difference!  
 
 
 


Join Us for the Holidays!

This year we are exploring multiple holidays as we see our advent concepts manifesting in new ways!  There will be special music each Sunday to accompany the holiday we celebrate.     
 
Dec 15    Celebrate Love:  celebrating the Nativity    
Dec 22      Celebrate Joy: celebrating the Joy of Giving in every tradition
Dec 29         Celebrating Kwanzaa
Jan 5                Our Burning Bowl Service    
 
 
 
 
 

The church office will be closed
December 24--December 26
and January 1.
 

What are you grateful for?
 
We are grateful friends and family of our beloved Wilma Alvarez were able to join us last Sunday for our Remembrance Service, despite the weather delay of the service.  We continue to feel her loving presence and welcome all who are connected to us through her. 

ULV appreciates the decorating elves who continue to transform the sanctuary!  Thank you to Rick and Sandy and Mark and Renay.  You are definitely on the NICE list!   

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




January 26th, Noon to 1:30pm, Every Dragon Has Its Magic workshop 





Saturday, December 14, 2pm with Jo "Bomba" Sieger

 
   

   
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.  
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