DECEMBER
The ability to energize, vitalize, enliven, animate, and invigorate.
"I am filled with life, sweet life.
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Weekly Affirmation:
The more love I give, the more love I have.
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A Positive Path For Spiritual Living
10:45 AM Daily Word Reading
11:00 AM Celebration Service
Rev. Anne Tabor 3525 S. Bowen Rd
Senior Minister Arlington TX 76016
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Knowing we are One, we celebrate peace, compassion,
and equality for all.
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Mission:
We empower people to live thriving spiritual lives.
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CURRENT EVENTS
Join Us for the remaining two Sundays of our 2018 Advent Series!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Special
Taizé Remembrance Service
7pm, led by Dian Pierce and Rev. Anne Tabor
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Advent Week 3:
LOVE
"Being Love"
11am,
Kit Holmes, Guest Speaker and Musician
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Advent Week 4:
JOY
"The Joy of Christmas"
11am, The Youth of Unity of Arlington
Monday, December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph"
7pm, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Burning Bowl Service
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Cornell Kinderknecht, Guest Artist
*YFM Pocket Change Sunday
Sunday, January 6, 2019
White Stone Ceremony
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
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Taizé Remembrance Service
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
7pm, led by Dian Pierce and Rev. Anne Tabor
We take this time during the Holiday Season to honor those who have transitioned and to be grateful for their presence in our hearts and in our lives. Join us for this sacred service of mus
ic,
message, and candlelight as we
remember
those we love.
Please bring a photograph or small
memento
to place on our table of remembrance.
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Advent Week 3: LOVE
Sunday, December 16th, 2018
"Being Love"
11am, Kit Holmes,
Guest Speaker and Musician
In all our doing-ness during the holidays, we may find ourselves challenged to "be the love" with the people and situations we encounter. On this third Sunday of Advent, Kit Holmes, invites us on a joyful journey back to our hearts.
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Advent Week 4: JOY
"The Joy of Christmas"
Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
11am, The Youth of Unity of
Arlington
Join us for our special Sunday morning service as The Youth of Unity of Arlington presents
the Advent theme of JOY! This will be a delightful time of fun and laughter, as well as, a wonderful way to support our youth who bless us so beautifully each week. "The Joy of Christmas" is sure to bring lots of smiles and touch our hearts!
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Monday, December 24th, 2018
7pm, Rev. Anne Tabor
Special Music by The Angel Band and Radiant Sounds
Give yourself the delightful gift of joining us for our beautiful
Christmas Eve Service! Rev. Anne's inspirational message,
"Jesus, Mary and Joseph"
will open your heart, the holiday music will ignite your soul,
and the candle lighting experience will give you
a powerful sense of sacred connection.
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 Burning Bowl Service
Sunday, December 30th, 2018
Join us for our Burning Bowl service on the last Sunday of the year! It's one of the highest attended events here at Unity of Arlington and a wonderful opportunity to release and let go of those things that do not serve your highest good as you move into 2019 with a fresh start! Come share in this transformative and sacred Unity tradition.
The Burning Bowl Ceremony is one of Unity's most cherished spiritual traditions. It is a profound way to liberate ourselves from anything-big or small-that no longer serves our highest good. This sacred practice creates an opportunity for you to have a transformative experience by writing down the limiting beliefs that are holding you back and then release them to the fire. Watching the flames ignite this small piece of paper, and change it from one form into another, is a powerful cleansing process. Letting go of these old thought patterns clears the spiritual pathway to replace them with new and exciting ways to grow into your Divine Potential!
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 White Stone Ceremony
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Join us as Rev. Anne leads our special Unity tradition of the "White Stone Ceremony." This
is your opportunity to listen to the still small voice of Spirit within to discern your guidance for the New Year and beyond. Each congregant will be given a white stone upon which to write their unique word or phrase. This deeply moving and empowering service will help move you into a spiritually energized, inspired, and joyful 2019!
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Lana Schramm - President
Dennis Persons - Vice President
Dwain May - Treasurer
Mary Margaret Peppeard - Secretary
Rebecca Ratliff - Member
Barbara Fleming - Member
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We Are A Tithing
Spiritual Community!
In October Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Unity World Headquarters
- Daily Word
- Silent Unity
- SpiritGroups
- Dennis Merritt Jones
For more information about Unity Worldwide Ministries, click
here
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For more information about
Unity World Headquarters
, click
here
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For more information about Daily Word, click here.
For more information about Silent Unity, click
here.
For more information about
SpiritGroups, click here.
For more information about Dennis Merritt Jones, click
here.
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Treasurer's Report Year to Date as of 11/30/18
Gross Revenue
$207,557.44
Net Income $6,348.28
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
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A Bear for Every Chair
Through Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Our collecting of stuffed animals to donate to the local police departments and shelters concludes this Sunday, December 16th. The police use the animals when they find themselves dealing with tragedies and injuries involving children. When a child is in distress it is comforting to receive a small, cuddly animal to hug. Congregants have been hugging and loving these little creatures of comfort before they are sent to be distributed to the children.
Loving on these stuffed critters is the next best thing to being able to comfort a child in person.
Let's fill up all the seats in the sanctuary with critters and pour our hugs and love into them this Sunday morning
before we distribute them to the Dalworthington and Arlington Police Departments and SafeHaven Women's Shelter.
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 Kit Holmes is returning to
The PosiLounge
4pm, December 16th, 2018
It's been far too long, 25 months, but the PosiLounge is delighted to bring Kit back for the holidays!
Intelligent, insightful lyrics and memorable melodies all woven through rich harmonies, Kit's smooth vocals have been compared to the likes of Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Anne Murray and Kathy Mattea. Piano and melody-driven, Kit's masterfully crafted songs make "jazz chords" exceptionally accessible to the listener. Always engaging, she'll have your toes tapping and your ears dancing with her music.
Remember, the
PosiLounge only seats 30 in a most intimate setting so RSVP soon. You don't want to miss this Christmas present from the PosiLounge!
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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 understanding 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.
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Youth & Family Ministry
YFM classes meet in the Administration building, next to the Sanctuary, during the 11am Sunday Celebration Service. All children up to 14 years old must be signed in by an adult. Our classes begin at 11:00 am, but children may arrive as early as 10:30 am. The Youth & Family Ministry at Unity of Arlington includes interactive educational programs for youth ages 4-18, as well as, a
Nursery
for infants and toddlers. We believe in learning through fun!
Unikids (pre-k, age 4 through 5th grade)
Children meet each Sunday morning during the 11:00 am service to explore spiritual truths through a Living Curriculum specifically designed to introduce them to the Unity Principles through interactive, fun activities, and meet their individual learning needs.
Uniteens (6th through 8 grade)
Our Uniteen group meets each Sunday to explore spiritual truths and how these truths relate to their personal lives. This is a safe place for youth in their preteen years (middle school) to connect with others and explore what they believe. Our Uniteens attend weekend Unitreats for fellowship, lots of fun, and a chance to share their ideas and experiences with other Uniteens in the region.
Y.O.U. - Youth of Unity (9th through 12th grade)
Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) is an active teen ministry for high school students.
Teens gather on Sunday to explore and discover spiritual truths and learn how these truths
relate to their lives. Our teens have the opportunity to attend weekend regional rallies for fellowship and sharing their ideas and experiences with other teens in the region.
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 Tuesday Book Study
1:30pm, Garden Lane Center
The Tuesday book study group is reading
Laws of Love
by Margaret Pounders.
This new edition (the first edition was published in 1979) reminds us of the myriad ways in which God's laws of love are expressed in this life. Join us! Click here to order the book through AmazonSmile.
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AmazonSmile
Please remember that you can have .5% of each purchase you make through Amazon allocated to Unity of Arlington by going to smile.amazon.com and choosing Unity Church of Arlington as your designated charity. After doing the process the first time, you simply need to go to smile.amazon.com to shop, or use this link:
AmazonSmile
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Community Partners Program
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.
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Archived Messages
Have you missed any of our messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! All messages and
meditations are archived on our website,
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Lost & Found
Have you lost your backpack, glasses, jacket or favorite cup? Swing by the Administration Building and check out the Lost & Found box. There are all kinds of neat items in there and some of them may belong to you!
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Silent Unity - uPray App
Download the free mobile prayer app from Silent Unity. Available for Apple and Android.
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 DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
December 1 - Kevin Terry
December 2 - Janis Bridges
December 10 - Jessica Fallot
December 10
- Joseph Veanueva
December 12
- Velma Bartley
December 25
- Bea Schindler
December 26 - Sylvia Keen
December 27
- Sandra Cobb
December 28 - June Alexander
December 29 - Logan Bartley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
If you don't see your birthday on here,
please let us know
and we'll add it to our list!
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"We are a strong, loving community,
celebrating our wholeness and embracing our journey."
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DONATE TODAY!
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization supported by your tax-deductible donations.
We are grateful for all support, and are faithful that the Universe is prosperous!
Thank you, God!
Click the image to make a donation!
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Find the Right Class for You!
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GROUPS
What's Happening at Unity of Arlington
Join our ongoing classes! Check out these classes and MORE on our
Calendar!
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MONDAY:
7 pm
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Healing Touch
1st Three Mondays of the Month
Call Rev. Marti Alley for
Appointments: 817-975-9467
$20 Suggested Love Offering
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GLC
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TUESDAY:
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Illuminations Theatre Group Rehearsal
Ongoing, as needed. Contact Steve Morris at 817-937-4660 for more information. |
SANCT
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| 7-8:30 pm |
A Course In Miracles |
GLC
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| 1:30 pm |
Book Study
Laws of Love by Margaret Pounders
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WEDNESDAY:
| 7-8:30 pm |
Radiant Sounds Choir Rehearsal
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SANCT
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To read today's DAILY WORD
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UNITY'S FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES
There is only one Presence and one Power in the Universe and in my life,
God the Good.
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.
Human beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking.
Everything in the manifest realm has its beginning in thought.
Prayer is creative thinking that heightens the connection with God Mind and therefore brings forth wisdom, healing, prosperity, and everything good.
Knowing and understanding the laws of life, also called Truth, are not enough.
A person must live the truth he or she knows.
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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.
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