Minister's Moment
This Sunday marks week two of our six-week Group Study focused on the best-selling book The Gifts of Imperfection. The purpose of the book, by Brene’ Brown, is to guide you on your journey to wholeness. Week one’s lesson introduced the tools for the journey. These tools are courage, compassion and connection. It takes courage to speak the truth of your experience and be vulnerable to others. It takes compassion to set appropriate boundaries with kindness to yourself and others. And finally, when you show up in this way, you create the greatest opportunity to connect. Brene’ says, “Love and belonging are essential to the human experience. As I conducted my interviews, I realized that only one thing separated the men and women who felt a deep sense of love and belonging from the people who seem to be struggling for it. That one thing is the belief in their worthiness.” So, do you feel worthy?
Everyone sets conditions for their worthiness. For example, I will be worthy if . . . I lose weight, I stay sober, I hold my marriage together, my parents approve of me, or I have enough money. However, the truth is that it is being “worthy now” that is at the heart of wholeheartedness. So how do you get to worthiness and what does that mean? Moreover, how do you claim it? The next step on your journey to wholeheartedness is learning to reclaim your sense of belonging and well being. See you Sunday.
If you can’t spend Sunday with us in person, watch the service through our
live-stream
at 10 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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Join our Celebration Services,
each Sunday at 10 AM.
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October 20, 2019
Celebration Service
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The Hustle for Worthiness
This Sunday marks week two of our six-week Group Study focused on the best-selling book THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION by Brene’ Brown. Come and join us at our new time (10 am). The next step on your journey to wholeheartedness is learning to reclaim your sense of belonging and well being.
Presented by: Reverend Steve Towles
Music by: Julie Croteau
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SUNDAY REMINDERS
We are now gathering at our new time (10 am).
Also, each lesson in our 7 week series has an associated color theme. The color for week 2 is ORANGE so wear orange this Sunday if you can.
Following the service, there will be a luncheon featuring soup and salad provided by the Women of Unity. This luncheon precedes a talk by well-known teacher, author, and Buddhist nun, Thubten Chodron. A $5 love offering is suggested.
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Check out these events and activities.
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Fall Faith in Action
6-Week Home Study | Oct 13-Nov 23
This 6-week lesson series starts this Sunday!. It is guided by Brene Brown’s book,
The Gifts of Imperfection
, along with a thoughtfully prepared workbook. Each week, the lesson topic for the study groups will be introduced in our Sunday Services. This week the lesson is called The Hustle for Worthiness. The color theme is ORANGE.
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The Joy of Love in Turbulent Times
Sunday | October 20 | 1-2 PM | $15
It's easy to feel warmth and affection with people and in situations where we feel safe, our views are heard and supported, and we receive praise and recognition. But what happens when those conditions change? Buddhist nun, author, and well-known teacher Thubten Chodron shares how to cultivate realistic and far-reaching love that is joyful, steadfast, and unconditional under any circumstances.
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Chess Mess
Tuesdays | Starting October 15 | 6 PM | LO
Chess Mess is an opportunity for anyone with an interest or passion for chess to gather for a couple of hours of fellowship and fun. This weekly gathering is offered on a love offering basis and all ages are welcome.
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A Course of Love
Wednesdays | Starting Sept 18
| 6:30
-8 PM | LO
Join this on-line discussion group in a study of the book
A Course of Love
. Email
Reverend Steve
for instructions.
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ACIM GROUP
Tuesdays
10:30-12 PM
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PEACE YOGA
Mondays
5-6:15 PM
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MEN'S GROUP
Mondays
6-8 PM
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SILENT UNITY HEALING SERVICE
Wednesdays
12-12:30 PM
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SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION
Mondays
1-3 PM
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QI-GONG GROUP
* Fridays
10-11:15 AM
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* There will be no Qi-Gong
class on October 25.
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Don't Miss These Monthly Meet Ups
Friday | October 18 | 6:30-8 PM
Sunday | October 20 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Sunday | October 20 | 1:15-2:15 PM
Wednesday | October 23 | 6:30-8:30 PM (This is a day later than normal).
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Here are the latest opportunities to support and connect
with the community.
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BOARD MEETING TRANSPARENCY
If you would like to know more about what is going on here then check out the posted minutes from our board meetings. They are available on the bulletin board 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
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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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