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AUGUST
The Power of Will:
 The ability to choose, decide, command, and determine.

"I choose my good based on spiritual understanding."
August 20, 2020
Weekly Affirmation

"The peace of God fills my mind, my heart, and my life."

A Positive Path for Spiritual Living


Sunday Services
11:00 AM Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
Rev. Anne Tabor
Senior Minister
3525 S. Bowen Road
Arlington, TX 76016
817-467-5151
Vision:
Knowing we are One, we celebrate peace,
compassion, and equality for all.
Mission:
We empower people to live thriving spiritual lives.
From the Minister

Dear Unity Family,
 
Henry David Thoreau asked the question, “Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” Well, from a spiritual perspective we certainly want to believe that we do!

Former first lady, Michelle Obama, seems to have hit the proverbial nail on the head this week when she reminded us in her DNC speech that we require
empathy from one another. And more importantly, what it looks like when we don’t—especially through the eyes of our children.
 
After all, empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. If you’d like to know more about how to create a genuine empathic connection, watch this beautifully animated short (less than 3 minutes!) narrated by Dr. Brené Brown.
One of the ways we can be more empathic with each other is to heighten our awareness of what others are going through. I came across this prayer the other day and I want to share it with you. 
 
Prayer for a Pandemic
 
May we who are merely inconvenienced
remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors
remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home
remember those who must choose between
preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our
children when their schools close
remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips
remember those that have no safe place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money
in the tumult of the economic market
remember those who have no margin at all.
As fear grips our country, let us choose love.
During this time when we cannot physically
wrap our arms around each other,
let us yet find ways to be the loving
embrace of God to our neighbors.
Amen.
 
There is so much going on in the world right now that can seem overwhelming. But let us remember… Peace. Be still. Why? Because we are the very hands, feet, and breath of God.

There is much for which to be hopeful. We are the ones.
 
In Love and Unity,
Rev. Anne Tabor
CURRENT EVENTS

Upcoming Services

Sunday, August 23, 2020
“Lost & Found”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live 

Sunday, August 30, 2020
“Go and Do Likewise”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live 
Join Rev. Anne FB Live every Friday
for a little Myrtle, a little prayer, and a little song.


Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our Unity of Arlington Facebook page this Sunday at 10:40am CT!
"Lost & Found"
Sunday, August 23, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live

Have you ever felt lost while traveling in new territory only to be extremely relieved in a moment of grace when you find your way forward? Well, you are not alone! Join Rev. Anne as she shares ways you can expand your spiritual practice during these times of uncertainty by using your Divinely Guided thoughts and words to create the life you desire.
What: Spiritually Speaking with Rev. Anne Tabor
When: August 23, 2020, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Where: via Zoom

Join us on Zoom immediately after the Sunday FB livestream service for a discussion group to share spiritual insights, questions and comments. It's a great way to meet other life-minded folks in a virtual community and learn more about Unity of Arlington.
"Go and Do Likewise"
Sunday, August 30, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live

It has been said, “The real miracle is not to fly in the air or walk on water, but to walk on earth.” However, as with all true action nothing just happens. We must choose to live the spiritual principles we know—especially during these challenging times of the pandemic we are experiencing. Join Rev. Anne as she explores how we can follow the teachings of Jesus to “go and do likewise.”
Unity of Arlington
Board of Trustees

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)
We Are A Tithing Spiritual Community
In July Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
  • Unity World Headquarters
  • Unity Worldwide Ministries
  • Rickie Byars
  • KinderUSA
  • Daily Word
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Rickie Byars, click here.
For more information on KinderUSA, click here.
For more information on the Daily Word, click here.
Treasurer's Report as of 7/31/2020

Gross Revenue         $131,478.73
Net Income            $ 2,332.04

Unity of Arlington recently applied for and received a PPP loan from the government stimulus program in the amount of $19,900. At this time it is still considered a loan from the government. If we are able to get loan forgiveness, which we are fully expecting to accomplish, then it will no longer be considered a loan but a gift that does not need to be repaid. We will keep you posted as to the current status of these funds.
 
For more information, please contact Catherine Smith at  catsmith143@gmail.com  
YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
YFM Mini-Sunday School
Sunday, August 23rd at 10am

Join us this Sunday on Zoom for a lesson on the power of Will and how we listen to God. The lesson is for all ages. We finish in time to make it to Rev. Anne's 11am Service on Facebook. If you have a child or grandchild who would like to join us, please contact Janette Jordan, YFM Director, 817-832-6251 or janettejordan1981@gmail.com.
For more information, please click HERE.
The Infinite is found in every aspect of life, therefore you will find stories and courses here that lead you to reflecting, questioning, and exploring a variety of themes and perspectives, which, we trust, will expand your awareness, build on your knowledge, and support you in living your best life.

You can enrich your spiritual journey by engaging in online classes. Spiritual Explorers offers both self-paced and live versions, in a range of topics. Some of the offerings are going on now and some are scheduled for the near-future. Below are just a few descriptions of available classes. For more detailed information, please click HERE
Make Peace With Your Religious Past

In this self-paced online course, you will be supported to do some inner “house cleaning" around your religious past. If the religion you grew up in no longer fits you or you are wounded by a past church experience, if you’re currently questioning or feel held back by old beliefs that no longer serve you, then this workshop will help you find greater peace. Using practical and proven tools, this program provides a safe, and structured program."
Energy Sparks

Energy Sparks fuel you through both the smooth paths and the taxing terrain of living. Like a deep cleansing breath, Energy Sparks kindle new life into your Being! Allow them to ignite your vast potential, while enabling you to live more purposefully, mindfully, and joyfully. 

As our country and the world navigates the current coronavirus pandemic, as well as other challenging issues, Energy Sparks is offered to serve as beacons of light for us to move through the uncharted waters.
Dark Matters

The experience of light and dark is a part of every human journey, to one degree or another. Our culture teaches us to fear the experience of the dark, especially that inner darkness which is our shadow self. 

However, if we are willing to step through our fear, we can learn to accept the darkness, to engage it in dialogue, and use it as a tool for our spiritual growth. We learn that true spiritual wholeness is not a denial of the dark side of ourselves but rather an embracing of both our inner light and our inner shadow into an integrated, healthy, transcendent whole.
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)
If you have a prayer request, please click HERE to submit it.
The U.S. Census Bureau Plans to End Counting a Month Earlier Than Planned

In the United States, by law, a census must be conducted every 10 years and turned in to the president by Dec. 31 of the census year. The Census Bureau gathers much of its data from self-reporting. It then sends field enumerators to knock on doors of the households that have not yet replied. The follow-up is considered essential to reach people who are often missed in every census, including renters, low-income families, people with disabilities and rural inhabitants

When the pandemic hit earlier this year, the Census Bureau asked for more time to produce the population count. The bureau, with the blessing of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, altered the tentative schedule and planned to continue field activities until Oct. 31. But last week, the bureau reversed course and announced the deadline for data collection would be Sept. 30 to submit results by the Dec. 31 deadline.

If you have not yet filled out the 2020 Census, you will be glad to know you can do so online. To access a YouTube video on how to do so, click HERE.
A Reminder of Ways to Help Protect Yourself and Others

As we still under a state-wide Covid-19 mask mandate, please continue to use all of the safe practices and basic prevention steps as described by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

  • Wear a mask.
  • 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:


"Put A Myrtle On It!" from
Friday, August 14, 2020,
in case you missed it:

Episode 2 by Rev. Anne Tabor


Feel free to share!
Last Sunday's message,
in case you missed it:

"The New Normal"
Rev. Anne Tabor

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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, as well as on our YouTube channel.
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 under-standing 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.
AmazonSmile customers can now support
Unity of Arlington in the Amazon shopping app
on iOS and Android mobile phones!

Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.

  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
  2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
  3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app.
Community Partners
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.
Silent Unity - uPray App
Download the free mobile prayer app from Silent Unity. Available for Apple and Android.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

August 7 - NaOra Horton
August 9 - Malachi Rose
August 12 - Joe Alley
August 12 - Wesley Belew
August 14 - Jackson Smith
August 16 - Marti Alley
August 16 - Rosalie Rogers
August 20 - Lawrence Paschall
August 22 - Hannah Rose
August 26 - Shirley Cobb
August 28 - Aminia Baruti
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

If you don't see your birthday included, please let us know and we'll add it to our list!
We create Unity by being Love in action.
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!
Phone: 817-467-5151

Email:

Address:

3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016

Service:
11:00am Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
DAILY WORD MAGAZINE
To read today's DAILY WORD,
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UNITY'S FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES

Principle #1:
There is only one Presence and one Power in the Universe and in my life, God the Good.

Principle #2:
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. 

Principle #3:
Human beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking.
Everything in the manifest realm has its beginning in thought.

Principle #4:
Prayer is creative thinking that heightens the connection with God Mind and therefore brings forth wisdom, healing, prosperity, and everything good.

Principle #5:
Knowing and understanding the laws of life, also called Truth, are not enough.
A person must live the truth he or she knows.
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.
Street Address:
3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016
Phone: 817.467.5151