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May
The Power of Power:
The ability to master, have dominion and control.
"I have the power to create my world."
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Weekly Affirmation
"My faith keeps me focused on God."
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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Sunday Services
11:00 AM Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
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Rev. Anne Tabor
Senior Minister
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3525 S. Bowen Road
Arlington, TX 76016
817-467-5151
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Vision:
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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From the Minister
Dear Friends,
Next Tuesday, May 25th, will mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. There will be remembrance services, marches, and special commemorations around the world to honor his tragic death.
But none of this will bring Mr. Floyd back.
Some folks (understandably) called what happened to Mr. Floyd a “modern-day lynching.” After all, it happened in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis and no one stopped it.
Moreover, if it hadn’t been for the courageous act of Darnella Frazier, the young teen who captured the horrific act on her cell phone video camera, the guilty verdict against the officer who killed him may not have even been possible.
And so, as this milestone approaches, I invite you ask yourself: how has Mr. Floyd’s murder changed me? In other words, how can you be a catalyst for change to help heal the systematic injustices that appallingly take so many Black lives?
My prayer is that he did not die in vain.
Here’s your call to action. There’s a growing list of things White people can do to increase racial literacy. It’s called, “103 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice” by Corinne Shutack (https://bit.ly/3vb33ce) . Become familiar with this list and start doing something!
And remember, baby steps are okay. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
There is much for which to be hopeful. We are the ones.
In Love and Unity,
Rev. Anne Tabor
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CURRENT EVENTS
Upcoming Services
Sunday, May 22, 2021
FaithLift 102:
“Spread the Faith!”
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
Sunday, May 30, 2021
“Heaven on Earth”
11am CT, Tracy Brown, Guest Speaker
*Facebook Live
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Join Rev. Anne FB Live every Friday
for a little Myrtle, a little prayer, and a little song.
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Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our Unity of Arlington Facebook page this Sunday at 10:40am CT!
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FaithLift 102:
“Spread the Faith!”
Sunday, May 23, 2021
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
Could you use an extra dose of faith to soothe your soul? This may feel especially true due to the challenging times we’re living in. After all, the pandemic alone created a year of personal obstacles—and—opportunities. But the good news is that there's a very practical way to practice this Divine Ability. Join Rev. Anne as she shares the key to an abiding faith that will help sustain you through any season of life. Hint: you get what you give!
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Join Us After the Service
What: Spiritually Speaking
When: Sunday, May 23, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Where: via Zoom
Password: Unity1234 (note it's an upper case U)
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 like-minded folks in a virtual community and learn more about Unity of Arlington.
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“Heaven on Earth”
Sunday, May 30, 2021
11am, Tracy Brown, Guest Speaker
*Facebook Live
This Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States, let us remember the importance of commitment to a cause greater than our individual desires. Grounded by faith we can all move into action to make the world we live in a better place. This is the spiritual journey inspired by our commitment to experience Heaven on Earth.
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About Tracy:
Guided by Spirit. Groomed to serve. Grown from the practice of prayer. This is Tracy Brown. She was introduced to New Thought in 1986 at Unity of Dallas when Dr. Donald Curtis was the Senior Minister. Now she is dedicated to helping others apply spiritual principles in their daily lives. Tracy is the author of several books including “I Turn to Prayer” and is a frequently requested speaker and teacher throughout the New Thought Movement.
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Unity of Arlington
Board of Trustees
Catherine Smith - President (817-929-1368)
Aminia Baruti - Vice President (313-912-7763)
Shirley Cobb - Secretary (817-475-5120)
Doug Riggs - Treasurer (605-222-5347)
Lori Foster - Member (817-235-4303)
Julie West - Member (469-569-0446)
*If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to connect with a Board member.
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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
- Daily Word Magazine
- Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute
- TruthUnity Ministry
- The Antiracism Institute
- Faith Rivera
- Deidrey Francois
- Eddie Watkins, Jr.
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Daily Word Magazine, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute, click here.
For more information on TruthUnity Ministry, click here.
For more information on The Antiracism Institute, click here.
For more information on Faith Rivera, click here.
For more information on Deidrey Francois, click here.
For more information on Eddie Watkins, Jr., click here.
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Treasurer's Report as of 4/30/2021
(revised*)
Gross Revenue $74,325.61
Net Income $9,088.34
*The numbers reported in last week's newsletter included the winter storm insurance payment as well as storm-related love offerings from other Unity churches. These monies are held in a designated fund separate from our General Operating account.
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Opportunities and Upcoming Events
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Join Us for YFM
this Sunday, May 23rd
10am via ZOOM!
We invite all children to join us this Sunday, May 23rd, 10am on Zoom. The topic for the lesson is Forgiveness and Healing. Students will need a blank sheet of paper and markers or crayons . Please contact Janette for information about supplies needed and the Zoom link: Janette Jordan, YFM Director 817-832-6251 or janettejordan1981@gmail.com
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Membership Classes
Wednesdays, May 26th & June 2nd
7pm - 9pm via Zoom
Rev. Anne Tabor
Unity of Arlington is a loving, thriving spiritual community that welcomes all people and honors all paths to enlightenment. And we’d love to have you join us as an official member! Membership is not required for attending services or serving at Unity of Arlington. However, we encourage it as a way for an individual to commit to his or her own spiritual growth, and make meaningful connections with other like-minded people in faith.
Active members attend services regularly, participate in events, invest their time and talents in our church, attend classes, and contribute their financial gifts to Unity of Arlington. Members also participate in voting on important church matters. Classes required for membership are offered in two parts and will cover: Unity Basics, Unity Prayer, and Membership Basics. There will also be a time for questions and discussion. To become a member, attendance is required at both classes.
*If your membership has become inactive, attending these membership classes is essential to reestablish your status to active.
To sign up for the membership classes, register online by clicking here
We look forward to seeing you there!
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You've Asked About Re-Opening
A Unity of Arlington task team is working on reopening! Headed up by Becky Rickey, this team is examining all the necessary considerations to begin hybrid services
(in-person and online) as quickly and safely as possible. Others on the task force are Aminia Baruti, Jerko Dabelic, Mike Garvey, Janette Jordan, Peter Lynch, Dian Pierce, Theresa Riggs, Catherine Smith, and Julie West.
Sub-teams have been established to assess costs, safety, technology needs, and what equipment, procedures, and training will be needed. Communication will be ongoing and transparent as the team progresses in its efforts to send comprehensive and practical recommendations to the Board of Trustees for action. Look for news updates in future newsletters.
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How to Stay Centered No Matter What |
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Pause for Prayer Gathering
Join Us on Wednesday,
May 26, 2021
7pm CT via ZOOM
On the fourth Wednesday of each month everyone is invited to join the Unity of Arlington Prayer Chaplains for a Pause for Prayer Gathering. We will gather on Zoom to meet "face-to-face" to join in prayer, affirmations, and music. The service will last around 30 minutes
Meeting information is below. Please join us.
Click here to join in on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 892 527 9565
Passcode: Unity1234
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If you have a prayer request, please click HERE to submit it.
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"Put A Myrtle On It!" from
Friday, May 14, 2021
in case you missed it:
Episode 32 by Rev. Anne Tabor
Feel free to share!
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Last Sunday's message,
in case you missed it:
FaithLift 101 “Faith Over Fear"
Feel free to share!
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A Course in Miracles Study Group
Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 on ZOOM
Every Thursday a group of people get together via Zoom to study A Course in Miracles (ACIM). Led by June Alexander, the group begins each session with a daily devotional, studies from the text, and then uses the workbook to learn how to put what they have studied into practice.
If you are interested in joining this study group, contact June at 817-572-2532 for details on the Zoom code being used.
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Choosing Safer Activities
- Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
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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.
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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 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.
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Now You Can Shop AmazonSmile
Online and on the Amazon App
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Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Unity of Arlington" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs &
Features
3. Select "Unity of Arlington" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
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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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Download the free mobile prayer app from Silent Unity. Available for Apple and Android. |
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May 1
May 10
May 12
May 27
May 30
May 30
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Len Ellis
Christopher Lawson
Maria Green
Georgia Garrett
Barbara Fleming
Diana Wallace
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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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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.
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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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Phone: 817-467-5151
Email:
Address:
3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016
Service:
11:00am Celebration Service
*Facebook Live
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To read today's DAILY WORD,
click the link below:
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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.
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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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Street Address:
3525 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76016
Phone: 817.467.5151
admin@unityofarlington.org
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