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Alhambra Foundation Lunch March 26
cartoon workers and computer and mobile device working out 1099 issues. Image from TalentWave.com
Image from "Operationalizing AB5" from TalentWave.com.

Please join us for our next sub-regional lunch!
Thursday, March 26, 11:30 am to 3 pm
at Unity Way Church in Vista 
Love offerings to Unity Way Church for providing lunch are welcomed.

Besides sharing and connecting over lunch, Rev. Blair Tabor, the Foundation's Administrative Director, will present an overview of the ramifications for churches of the new AB 5 law.

"I attended a one-day presentation from a HR specialist and a non-profit attorney. The new law dramatically effects the way we treat independent contractors and employees," Rev. Blair explains. 

Plan to join us for fellowship and important information.

To RSVP or for questions, please email info@UnityAlhambra.org or call Rev. Blair at 619-251-0411.

Youth and Family Ministry Update
Hello Ministers and Leaders of the Southwest Unity Region,

I am always excited to share about our youth program with all of you!! We have had a wonderful start to the year with our Uniteen Winter Retreat. Our theme was “ Expressing My Truth,” and we had a great time learning the difference between perception, opinion and Truth, writing affirmations to support us on our journey, exploring how we manifest what we focus on, and expressing our truth during our Spirit Sharing talent show. The teens connected on a deep level and really seemed to have a great time.
Our next event is our YOU Official Rally. We are blessed to have the event hosted by Unity of Phoenix.

We will come together April 24-26th to celebrate our graduating seniors, elect our next regional officer team, and grow and learn together as we explore the theme, “ The YOU Handbook: Regroup, Rewire, Remember.”

I can’t wait to get our YOU together for this fun and joy-filled weekend.
Unity Summer Camp is coming up soon as well!! Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity for connection, growth, and sharing of Unity teachings. Our teens and children love attending camps and look forward to it each year. Due to the cost of camp, some children and teens are in need of some support.
Last year, I was humbled by how many of you supported our children and teens as Camp Angels. Our Camp Angels were from all over the Southwest Region. We received donations from churches with large youth programs, churches who did not have any youth, and individuals who felt called to support our youth. Thank you all so much for your generosity. It is a blessing to be part of this beautiful community in the Southwest Region of Unity. 

The cost of a week of camp this year is $495.00, this includes housing and meals at the camp, supplies, and t-shirts. It is always our intention to support as many campers as possible in attending the event. Any Camp Angel donations will help us to provide scholarships for children, teens, and adults who would like to share in the summer camp experience.

Each Donor will be recognized during the week and will be included on a “Thank you Camp Angels” poster on display.
cartoon campfire with angel wings
If you would like to donate, please send a check made to “SW Unity Region” memo: camp angel sponsor, and mail to: Angie Keyes,
28207 Via Luis, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Donations can also be made through PayPal using the email address: AngieUnityYM@gmail.com. Please make a note on the payment that it is a donation for Unity Summer Camp and send me an email so I can be certain it is applied to the correct account.
Any size donation is appreciated! And, of course, your gift is tax deductible! Thank you for supporting our Uniteen Summer Camp for our Unity youth!
Love and blessings!
Angie Keyes
Unity Southwest Region Youth and Teen Ministry Event Director
From around the Region
Retirement

After 20 years of ministry, Rev. John Huffman has retired from
Unity of Long Beach. February 23, 2020 was his last day at church. Congratulatory cards or emails can be sent to:
1444 East Appleton Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
john@providerbilling.com

Send the news or updates you want to share with the region to our regional e-mail at unityswregion@gmail.com.
Continuing Education Units

Diversity & Inclusivity in Action (Webinar - Evening)
Facilitated by Rev. Elizabeth Longo
This webinar fulfills the Diversity/Inclusivity requirement.  CEU policy
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central
Register by Monday, March 9, 2020 . 


Contact  Diane Venzera to register. It is best to register through email, as there is information that I will need to email back to you. If you want CEU credit, please include whether you are an LUT or minister.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
Building Teams/Embodying Oneness (3-week Online Training – 5 CEUs)
Facilitated by Rev. Cynthia Vermillion Foster, Executive Director, Member Services
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020. 
Training is available for 5 CEUs.  CEU policy.
 
Course content opens on Friday, March 6 , 2020
Live Collaborate Sessions:
  • Thursday, March 12, 2–4 p.m. Central
  • Thursday, March 19, 2–4 p.m. Central
  • Thursday, March 26, 2–4 p.m. Central
Reports Due for Ministers and LUTs
Annual Minister, Ministry, and LUT Reports Due .

Please return your report to AMR@unity.org by March 31, 2020.
Share your News and Contact Info with our Region
Check your listing on our spreadsheet!
Send the news or updates you want to share with the region to our new regional mailbox at unityswregion@gmail.com.

Or post it directly to the SW Region Facebook page, which will appear on our regional website at unityswregion.org!
Remember, Unity.org has links to Unity Village, Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute, as well as resources and publications, all in one place.