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In loving support of everyone's health and happiness,
the Unity of Arlington campus is temporarily closed.
Please join us livestream on our Facebook page
this
Sunday, at 11am CT.
If you are wondering how to access each week's Sunday Service on Facebook Live but don't frequent Facebook or have an account, it is easy to do. Click this link: Unity of Arlington Facebook.
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MAY
The Power of Power:
The ability to master, have dominion and control.
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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
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Mother's Day
"Speak Life"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
New Sunday Message Series based on Jonathan Livingston Seagull
by Richard Bach
Sunday, May 17, 2020
"It Was Morning"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
Sunday, May 24, 2020
"So This is Heaven"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
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 "Speak Life"
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10
, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
Join us online this Mother's Day as we celebrate the universal idea of the Divine Feminine and the nurturing energy of Spirit. We realize this year looks different, but we still want to make this a special day by honoring motherhood of all kinds. Whether you are male or female, biological mother or not, we are all connected to the presence of unconditional love that flows through each of us. Rev. Anne's message about all expressions of motherly love will inspire you to speak life!
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 "It Was Morning"
Sunday, May 17
, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
Join Rev. Anne for the first in her three-part Sunday Message Series based on Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by New York Times bestselling author, Richard Bach. Originally published in 1970, this classic fable has continued to inspire millions for decades with its simple truth that the blueprint for us to follow is already written within. Through the unbreakable life of Jonathan, and his path to discovery, we glean the spiritual realization that there's a higher way of living than scuffing the tracks of others.
To order the book through AmazonSmiles, click
HERE
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 Book Study - Finding Yourself in Transition
Thursday,
May 7th,
7pm - 9pm Zoom
Rev. Anne Tabor
Joyous and challenging, the one constant in life is change. Change is inevitable. Indeed, we are always in a place of transition in some aspect of our lives--this is especially true now as we grow through a global pandemic. The focus of our book study is how to navigate the process of change as an opportunity for transformation and spiritual awakening.
Rev. Anne will be leading this book study to
follow along with her three-part Sunday Message Series based on Robert Brumet's book,
Finding Yourself in Transition: Using Life's Changes for Spiritual Awakening.
Suggested Love Offering: $15/class
You will be invited to make your Love Offering via a safe and secure way to give during each class.
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Rebecca Ratliff - President (214-605-0997)
Aminia Baruti - Vice President (313-912-7763)
Shirley Cobb - Secretary (817-475-5120)
Catherine Smith - Treasurer (817-929-1368)
Dwain May
- Member (817-901-6061)
Doug Riggs - Member (
605-222-5347)
Peter Lynch - Member (817-528-6939)
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We Are A Tithing
Spiritual Community!
In March Unity of Arlington tithed a total
of 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Reverend Kelly Isola
- Reverend Jacquie Lenati
- Silent Unity
For more information about Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information about Unity Worldwide Ministries, click
here
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For more information about Reverend Kelly Isola, click
here
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For more information about
Reverend Jacquie Lenati
, click
here
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For more information about Silent Unity, click here.
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Treasurer's Report as of 3/31/2020
Gross Revenue
$59,233.31
Net Income $3,864.54
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
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Celebrating the True Meaning of Mother's Day
by Len Ellis
 As we recognize and celebrate Mother's Day, let us first remember and honor Julia Ward Howe. Julia Ward Howe was heartbroken and distressed seeing the ravages of the American Civil War. She wrote "The Battle Hymn of The Republic" as a way to express her anguish and outrage, and saw this was not enough to bring about change. I see her as one of the first feminists, striving to make equality of the sexes a reality. A true visionary, she also saw that peace, the end of war as a way to resolve conflict, was equally as important.
In 1870, the Franco-Prussian war erupted, and Julia Ward Howe began to organize women, her goal to petition Congress to end all wars. A true activist, she took her campaign international, issuing a "Manifesto For Peace" at conferences in Paris and London. In 1872 she put forth and promoted the idea of a "Mother's Day For Peace" to be celebrated on June 2 each year, and in 1873 women in 18 U.S. cities made this a reality.
Anna Jarvis was another trailblazer during the Civil War, establishing and organizing "Mother's Work Days." Julia Ward Howe was directly influenced by Jarvis' tireless work and activism. Jarvis' daughter, also named Anna, was motivated by her mother's and Howe's work for equality and peace, established the first "Mother's Day" celebration in West Virginia in 1907. Through Jarvis' activism, by 1912, 45 states had official declarations, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed the celebration into law.
Within a few years, Jarvis became disappointed with the increasing commercialization of Mother's Day. In keeping with the intentions of peace and equality and justice, the original purpose of Howe and Jarvis, I invite you to look beyond the 'feel-good' façade and ask yourself "how can I honor the work of these visionary and brave women? What can I do to promote peace and equality?" I encourage you to look in the mirror and affirm "Peace Begins With ME!" and then go out into the world and make a difference.
I want to point out that both Howe and Jarvis saw the power in organizing people toward a common goal. While we each have power as individuals, when we come together in a focused purpose, our energy and effect is multiplied many times over. Looking at the peace movement, I believe Howe was the first to put forth an organized effort to end war. Compare this to the thousands of years that humans have used violence and war to address conflict, we're just now coming into our own as a force for peace. This is why it is so important to support peace-oriented organizations, both financially and physically, to keep the momentum going, to add to the consciousness of peace and nonviolence. As I requested previously, ask yourself how you can get involved, how you can support your local or national peace efforts. Know in your heart - Peace Begins with ME!
Len Ellis
Board of Directors, Peacemakers Incorporated
Board of Directors, Dallas Peace Center
Board of Directors, DFW International
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Unity of Arlington Prayer Calls
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm CT
Would you like a "spiritual boost" during the week? Join our Prayer Call on Wednesday
evenings, at
6:30pm.
We'd love for you to dial in and join us!
Dial in: 346-248-7799
When prompted enter meeting
ID: 328 504 8180 #
When prompted enter participant ID: # (pound sign only - no number required)
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Dear Friend,
I invite you to affirm and know with me:
The presence of God as wisdom and love is always here, in fullness.
It is an essential part of my divine nature.
When I choose to release my human need to control circumstances and events, I allow that presence of love and possibility to inform every aspect of my life.
Today I let go of my attachment to fears and concerns.
I let the transformative power of Spirit express through me as courage, confidence, and soul-inspiring peace.
Peace and Blessings,
Rev. Paul John Roach
Host, World Spirituality on Unity Online Radio
Board Member, Unity World Headquarters
For three minutes,
we welcome you t
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T
he world's favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May.
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Edwin Way Teale
There are numerous classes available now online through Spiritual Explorers. Following are brief descriptions of a few of them. Please click HERE for more information.
 The Gift of Anger
with Arun Gandhi and Victoria Etchemendy
From years of working personally with Arun Gandhi and his devotion to the path of non-violence he learned from his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. Victoria Etchemendy brings lessons Mr. Gandhi shared in his book, The Gift of Anger.
 Compassionate Eating
with Victoria Moran
Not only has plant-based eating become the fastest growing nutrition shift, it brings with it a change in the way we look at ourselves and our planet. Victoria Moran, leads you through this self-paced course to help you understand how to adopt a plant-based diet easily and healthfully.
 Relationships and the Enneagram
with Michael Naylor
Discover the doorways to deeper intimacy. Develop greater compassion and awareness for self and others, along with a more felt sense of connection with the Divine. Tap into your inherent gifts, and learn to let go of the conditioned patterns of your Enneagram types in this new self-paced course.
 Introduction to the Enneagram
with Nhien Vuong
...This self-paced class invites you to learn more about the powerful system of sacred psychology that identifies nine distinct personality types. Understanding the different lens through which we see the world helps us relate with greater love and compassion, enhanced peace and harmony, and bring profound healing and transformation to all our relationships
May, more than any other month of the year,
wants us to feel most alive.
- Fennel Hudson
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A Reminder of Ways to Help Protect Yourself and Others
Please continue to use safe practices and basic prevention steps as described by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This includes:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Protect coughs by coughing and sneezing into your elbow and/or a tissue.
- Frequently clean surfaces that are often touched, especially doorknobs, door frames, telephones, keyboards, and bathroom areas.
- Use hand sanitizer.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well.
For more information, please check these links:
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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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 Unity of Arlington is a designated charity with Amazon and you can designate Unity of Arlington as
your
charity of choice! By doing so, the church receives a .5% donation on eligible items from your purchases.
Shoppers who start at smile.amazon.com will find the same Amazon they know and love.
Signing up is easy!
Here's how:
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials
3.
Select your charity, Unity of Arlington
4. Start shopping!
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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 Sunday
Messages
and Meditations
Have you missed any of Rev. Anne's Sunday messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! They
are archived on our website,
unityofarlington.org
,
under the heading
"Sunday Messages."
You can also find our Facebook Live Sunday Services archived on our Unity of Arlington Facebook page.
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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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 May Birthdays
May 1 - Len Ellis
May 10 - Christopher Lawson
May 12 - Maria Green
May 27 - Georgia Garrett
May 30 - Barbara Fleming
If you don't see your birthday included, please let us know and we'll add it to our list!
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"We create Unity by being Love in action
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Ways to Give
Your generosity is always greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your loving commitment to sustaining our spiritual community whether or not services and classes are taking place in-person, on Zoom, or Facebook Live.
Ways that you can continue to support Unity of Arlington through tithes, donations and love offerings are:
- Text-to-Give through Tithely by texting the word GIVE (with no quotes) to 844-363-7894 and follow the prompts on your phone.
- Give using the Tithely Mobile App, just download the GREEN Tithely app (not the blue one) from your app store.
- Mail your donation to: 3525 S. Bowen Road, Arlington TX 76016. Please remember to include your first and last name, your mailing address, and your cell phone number so we an allocate your contribution accurately.
Thank you, God!
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Find the Right Class for You!
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GROUPS
What's Happening at Unity of Arlington
Check with individual group leaders about group status.
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MONDAY:
7 pm
7-8:30 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
Temporarily Not Meeting
SpiritGroups--Zoom
Glenda Thompson, Leader
817-584-3106
ONE-DERS led by Marion Tudor and
Catherine Smith. Study will be "Lessons in Truth" video with Rev. Michael Gott and book "Coming Into Freedom (Emilie Cady's Lessons in Truth for the 21st Century)" by Ruth L. Miller, Ph.D.
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GLC
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TUESDAY:
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1:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
7-9 pm |
Book Study
Fear Not
by Martha Smock
led by Rev. Gloria Cox (817-472-5655)
Temporarily Not Meeting
SpiritGroups
ROCKERS led by Dian Pierce and
Rebecca Rickey.
Study will be "Lessons in Truth" video with Rev. Michael Gott and book "Coming Into Freedom (Emilie Cady's Lessons in Truth for the 21st Century)" by Ruth L. Miller, Ph.D.
The Tuesday Knights led by Peter Lynch
and Patrick Jordan. Study will be "Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others" by Barbara Brown Taylor |
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WEDNESDAY:
7-8:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
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Radiant Sounds Choir Rehearsal
Temporarily Not Meeting
SpiritGroups
Seeker Tweakers
led by Truman and Glenda Thompson.
Study will be "The Five Principles" by Rev. Ellen Debenport (Utilizing book, as well as the workbook by Mendhi Audlin and Rev. Ellen Debenport)
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SANCT
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THURSDAY:
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A Course in Miracles
led by June Alexander (817) 572-2532
Temporarily Not Meeting
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GLC
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SUNDAY:
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SpiritGroups
Soul Workers led by Dailah Richardson
Study will be "What If It All Goes Right" (video) by Mendhi Audlin (book by the same title optional)
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To read today's DAILY WORD
, click the link below:
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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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