Minister's Moment
This Sunday is Father’s Day and the lesson topic is “Respect”. Respect has many faces and many levels of expression. However, the form of respect we are interested in cultivating is that which is reflected in the story of Jesus’s encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. It is important to know that in biblical times the Samaritans were looked down on by the Jewish people even though they practiced the same religion. It is despite this very fact that his willingness to speak with her at all is so significant. Moreover, he didn’t just speak with her, he engaged her in conversation. She said, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria? For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.” He replied, “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” To this she said, “I know that the Messiah is coming; when he comes, he will show us all things.” And he said to her, “I who speak to you am he.”
There is a modern interpretation of this conversation and the idea of respect in this YouTube video called the
Woman at the Well
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Not only did Jesus respect this woman by “seeing her”, he also revealed himself for the first time to her. Jesus must have intuitively known that this woman would resonate with the idea that God must be worshiped in spirit and in truth. In other words, she understood that we experience the blessings of respect when we give the blessings of respect. Another way to say it is “To be seen is to be loved, and to be loved is to be seen.”
“One of the sincerest forms of respect
is listening to what another has to say.”
Bryant H. McGill
Please join us this Sunday for the full Lesson on respect. Our featured vocalist is Renie Yarrow. She will be joined by Davis Hill, Gary Buettner and Dagan Williamson.
If you can’t spend Sunday with us in person, watch the service through our
live-stream
at 11 am or catch up on any of our services through our
on-line archive
. Thank you for your interest in Unity and may your spiritual path be one of joy and fulfillment.
Namaste,
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Celebration Services at 9 and 11 AM each Sunday.
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June 16, 2019
Celebration Service
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Just Look and Listen
This Sunday is Father’s Day and the lesson topic is “Respect”. Jesus, in the biblical story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well, said that God must be worshiped in spirit and in truth. In other words, we experience the blessings of respect when we give the blessings of respect. Please join us this Sunday for a lesson on this important topic.
“One of the sincerest forms of respect
is listening to what another has to say.”
Bryant H. McGill
Presented by: Reverend Steve Towles
With music by: Renie Yarrow
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We will have carnations to pin on father's this Sunday. So, be sure and bring your father or come if you are a father so that we can honor you. Namaste.
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Check out these events and activities.
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6 Week Book Study
Wednesdays | June 12-July 24 |
6:30-8:30PM
Spiritual Economics draws on the book of the same name by Eric Butterworth. Its focus is creating True Prosperity. The teachings are universally applicable. So, come join us for a fun and enlightening journey. Sign up in the hallway or just show up. Buy the book at
Amazon
or
Unity.org
.
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Qi Gong Group
Fridays | Starting June 14 |
10-11:15AM
Qi Gong is a moving meditation combining gentle stretches, warm-ups and flowing movements to enhance your energy level and general wellness. For information about this new recurring group, please contact Trish at 208-889-9316.
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EFT Workshop
Saturday | June 22 | 10AM-1:30PM
Emotional Freedom Technique works like emotional acupressure to quickly, gently and easily heal emotional problems by literally undoing the damage from the past. Join Barbara St. Dennis and Peggy Capes for an introductory lesson on the power and principles of EFT. Sign up in the hallway.
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Healing Weekend
Friday-Saturday, June 28-29
Friday | 7PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM
During his Healing Weekend, healer, intuitive, teacher and author, Mark Earlix will share his healing insights with a public healing circle, spiritual healing workshop, and personal healing sessions.
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Women's Group
Planning Session
Sunday |
June 30 |
12:15PM
Come share your ideas and connect with the wonderful women of Unity at our planning session and salad luncheon. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby to bring your favorite toppings for the lettuce salad. Contact Trish Gerloff at 208-889-9316 or Savina Darzes at 208-651-6469 for more info.
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SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION
Mondays
1-3PM
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PEACE YOGA
Mondays
5-6:15PM
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MEN'S GROUP
Mondays
6-8PM
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Here are the latest opportunities to support and connect
with the community.
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MEMBER MEETING UPDATE
Sunday, June 9, members and guests met to discuss and vote on three resolutions regarding the
Natural Burial Cemetery project
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MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, June 23, there will be a meeting after the second service for those wishing to become new members. If you would like to be a member, there are membership forms in the hallway.
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SUNDAY SNACKS
Our Hospitality Team invites you to bring in a plate of sweet treats or healthy alternatives to share in the Friendship Hall after our Sunday Services. If you have any questions, please contact
Reina
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BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
If you are interested in using this opportunity to support our ministry work and receive a tax benefit, then let us know of your interest and we will help create that possibility. Be sure and check with your accountant to be sure you qualify for this method of supporting our ministry.
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SACRED SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
T
here are opportunities to put your unique skills or passions to use by serving our community. We have specific roles to fill including Nursery Attendant, PowerPoint, Sound and Youth Education roles during our 11AM services. You can indicate your interest by completing our
online volunteer form
and we will contact you.
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We have Unity T-Shirts for sale. The sizes are S, M, L, and XL's and the price is $15.00 each. If you would like to purchase one, see Roye Ely or put your name on the sign up sheet in the hallway. The caption on the back reads:
ONE GOD...MANY PATHS
Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho
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