February 19, 2020
Compassion     
        
From Unity Daily Word
for February 19, 2020

 
MY HEART IS COMPASSIONATELY CONNECTED WITH ALL LIFE.

Compassion is found at the meeting point of my heart and the hurts of the world, moving me past solving problems into the realm of oneness. As I ground myself in simply being, I become a healing force for good. I then take any needed action that naturally arises from my inner stillness and peace.

When I am reflecting on another soul, I can silently affirm  I am ... you with each inhalation and exhalation. There is no separation in God. In my inner connectedness with all life, I recognize that there is also no separation between me and any of my sisters and brothers in this world. As I embrace my God presence, I find the oneness that expresses as my heartfelt compassion. I am a vital instrument of the healing activity of God in the world.

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.-Matthew 22:39


Calendar for this week
TODAY:  Wednesday 2/19

Thursday 2/20
  
Friday 2/21
Office Closed  

Sat 2/22

Sun 2/23
10am:  Rev Joy "Authentic and Brave"
11:30am: Intention Circle
11:30am: Dragon workshop "check in"
11:30am: New member class: Metaphysical Bible Interpretation

5:30pm: CoDA Step Study*
7pm: CoDA*
 
Mon 2/24
Office Closed 

Tuesday 2/25
6pm: Recovery Dharma (Buddhist practices & principles to heal the suffering of addiction-open to all who wish to attend)*


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

Charles Lee 2/16/2020

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If you would like to be considered for the ballot to be elected to the Minister Selection Committee, please notify Marisa Lenci or Jenn Hertwig no later than February 26.  


Intention Circle this Sunday immediately following our Sunday service.  





Spend a Sunday with YOUTH
 
If you are interested in a ONE SUNDAY holiday with the youth downstairs, please let Sunset or Reverend Joy know. 

We need ONE volunteer next Sunday March 1st



Maybe you have a talent to share (yoga for youth; an art project) or a story you love to share.  Sunset will also be present to support your participation.  Think about ONE SUNDAY with our youth as an adventure you have been waiting for!

New member class this Sunday after the service:  Metaphysical Bible Interpretation

Next Sunday, March 1st is  Positive Communication




If you participated in the workshop,  "Every Dragon Has Its Magic"  on January 26th, there will be a "check in" this Sunday, February 23rd so participants can share experiences with each other.  

Lent begins February 26th
 
Lent is not just a season of renewal, it is also a time of reflection and release.  Unity's Lent booklet focuses on a balance of releasing what does not serve us so we can take up something more positive.

This year's booklet features original writings from Unity authors Eric Butterworth and James Dillet Freeman; along with daily reflections from other Unity ministers. 

To order your free booklet and begin your personal journey through Lent, CLICK HERE.
 




Reserve your spot now for the September Women's Getaway

 Dewey Beach, DE.  
Adams Ocean Front



Friday 9/11-Sunday 9/13 with an extra night possible for $65.  

Total amount of the getaway is $175.  A Deposit of $85 is due to Ginny at sign-up.  Final payment is due to Ginny by 8/30/2020. 

Sign-up Sheet in the Sanctuary, or contact  Ginny Stanglein  
via email for questions.  

Social Time with ULV Friends
Sunday, March 22nd at 2pm

Anthony Young and Virginia Stanglein are coordinating a trip after church on March 22nd to attend the Emmaus High School performance of Hello Dolly! Tickets are $12 each. Get your money in to Ginny or Anthony ASAP so that tickets can be purchased. Plans for lunch are still unfolding so check with Anthony or Ginny.

See how to more fully immerse  yourself in affirmative prayer.

Did you know ... prayer is the No. 1 reason more than a million people contact Silent Unity every year?   Anytime-day or night-you can join us at Silent Unity in sacred prayer consciousness.

In the sacred space of the Silent Unity Prayer Vigil Chapel, all prayer requests are enfolded in prayer.    In the prayer vigil, located beneath the light beaming from the cupola of the Silent Unity Building at Unity Village, someone is praying 24 hours a day-praying as a kindred spirit, in a consciousness of oneness with God. The Silent Unity prayer ministry has been praying with people seeking spiritual support since 1890.  

The Silent Unity Virtual Prayer Vigil allows you to participate in this sacred prayer activity. 

This Video provides instructions on how to use the virtual prayer vigil.  





What Are You Grateful For?


Thank you to Charles Lee for your inspiring talk and incredible musical talent.  You are always welcome at ULV! 

Thank you to Bette Phelps and Gladys Fernandez for stepping up to cover hospitality on Sunday! 



If you have something you are grateful for or want to celebrate, please send a note to the office by Tuesday of each week at unitylv@rcn.com

 
Rick Stober is inviting you to join him on Zoom or via phone for a daily "coherence call" at 11:30am each morning.  Here is the information for the call.  Feel free to join once a week or every day!
 
Rick Stober is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3210120432  
 
Meeting ID: 321 012 0432  
 
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For more information on Connection Practice and coherence, CLICK HERE 
 




April 5th: Palm Sunday Brunch
April 9th: Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm 





Compassion Caravan: Healing Nurses Through Compassion and Self-Care
Philadelphia Retreat is May 15 and 16th

The Compassion Caravan  is a national project led by holistic nurses for all of nursing to offer compassion through heart centered presence, holistic communication, networking and focused experiences in self-reflection and healing. As the caravan travels it will have three major events/workshops for nurses. There will also be small meet and greet opportunities for the public to sign The Declaration of Compassion.  For more information talk to Maggie Schlamb or see the website HERE.  



 
This four-day experiential retreat blends celebration, ritual, and renewal at some of the sacred Unity Village locations. This is the essential retreat for those who want to cultivate their experience and understanding of the power of affirmative prayer in their life. For more information about this retreat at Unity Village, Missouri and to register CLICK HERE



For more information on IJCU events
Contact us atijcu@muhlenberg.edu or 484.664.3470






   
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