Happy and Safe July 4th Holiday!
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“Talk Amongst Yourselves”
- Kit Holmes, RScP
It may seem as though nothing in the world is the same anymore. We as a species have experienced head-spinning changes in our social, economic, technological and ecological “norms” in a very short amount of time. How does that shift our understanding of God…and better yet, our conversations about God?
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Next Sunday - July 12
Rev. Jill Carey
"Universal Truths - Acceptance & Surrender"
Music with Elton Witt, Katie Marie & Kit Holmes
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Dear Friends,
We’re about to celebrate the independence of our country from foreign tyranny. It’s an important holiday, and one that we’ve treasured all these years. We usually associate the word “freedom” with July 4. This year, we have a good opportunity to reexamine what that word means to us. It may be all too easy to reference our rights under the Constitution; but it has become painfully clearer over the last few months that civil liberties are not always equal for all. It is also clear that “freedom of speech” has become a justification for hateful, divisive rhetoric used against others. For some, “freedom” means disregard for the safety of others (and oneself) during a pandemic. Lack of freedom to move about the world as we always have has caused us frustration, boredom, irritation, and inconvenience.
But freedom means many other things, especially during the physical limitations in which we are living. Many have found new hobbies, home gardens, a re-imagined relationship with a partner, and a different spiritual discipline. We have found freedom from bad habits, freedom to get used to our own company, freedom to see and enjoy natural life more consciously. We have built planned visits with distant family through online communications. So we are not truly limited by life right now; we’re invited to recreate it, to wake up to different possibilities every day, to slip from one moment to the next without getting “stuck” or falling asleep to life.
On a different note, we have an opportunity to answer the need to serve others in the community in a new way. Barnabas Connection and the Wimberley Ministerial Alliance are working together to distribute meals to students and families throughout the rest of the summer. Betty Potts is graciously coordinating members of the Care Team, the Supper Club, and any other volunteers to take shifts Monday-Friday to pick up meals at First Baptist Church and deliver them to designated pickup sites around the area. If you are willing to take a shift or a day of the week, please contact her at
bettyjopotts@yahoo.com.
The project starts this Wednesday, July 1 (that day is covered).
I hope you’ll take this perfect opportunity to make sure folks are provided for during these unusual times.
Much love and many blessings,
Rev. Jill
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Now you have even more ways to connect! This app for your mobile device has the most up-to-the-minute information about classes, services, pool schedules and more! See videos, photos and creative content from our community you won't find anywhere else! Just click
HERE to get the link!
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Not sure how to join the discussion about race? Not sure how to be an ally or advocate for people of color? This is the place to begin. Kit Holmes facilitates this book study of Tracy Brown's
"Mine to Do.
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This will be a safe place for deep conversation and contemplation and a place for learning tools for opening our hearts and minds about issues of race.
Please remember to use Smile.Amazon to benefit Unity of Wimberley when you
purchase the book.
Join us Wednesdays at 6pm CDT ONLINE July 8, 15, 22 & 29
Registration is required to obtain the meeting link (which works for all four sessions). Please remember to honor our class facilitators by donating to
Unity of Wimberley
today! Scroll to the bottom of the donation page and check the "yes" box for Wednesday Classes.
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I'll Hold You in the Light
by Rev. Linda Martella -Whitsett
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I am a white woman 41 years married to a Black man. We raised two children, now adults, and felt the thrill of our first grandbaby born early in 2020...
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Join Us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm CDT
"Transformation Tuesdays" with Kit Holmes, RScP
"Midday Reflections" with Rev. Jill Carey - Every Thursday
Rev. Jill and Kit are rolling out their new, weekly live video posts! Join Kit on Tuesdays and Rev. Jill on Thursdays at 1pm CDT on the
Unity of Wimberley Facebook Page for a few few moments of inspirational, thought-provoking insights and reflections. It's just one more way we get to stay connected with you!
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Whether you're looking to beat your best lap time or simply keep track of how much cardio you're doing in the pool, there's a new weather-proof clock to help you out! Thank you, Linda McGregor for your generous donation!
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The Unity pool is open for adult lap swim and exercise!
Get your membership today!
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Upcoming Social (Distancing) Event
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It wouldn't be Independence Day without a parade. This year, Wimberley is doing it social-distancing style. Click the
link
for details.
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Volunteer and Support Opportunities
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Your support is needed now more than ever!
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If you've been longing to wear something other than pj's, how about a day-glo colored safety vest? The Adopt-a-Highway team is getting back into the trash business! Complete your ensemble with gloves, sturdy shoes, bug repellent and sunscreen and meet your fellow fashionistas at the kitchen door at 8:30am on Tuesday, July 7.
Please note that the church building remains closed so restrooms are not available.
Email Anne Hollows for more information. (...and please, don't forget to put on pants...)
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The Barnabas Connection's annual
Back-to-School Fiesta is underway! Because of the economic uncertainty of so many families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 700 students will need support this year. A donation of $50 will provide school supplies for an entire year for one student. We thank you in advance for making your donations
HERE by July 15.
Checks can be mailed to: Barnabas Connection, PO Box 145, Wimberley 78676
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Andrea Ballentine * James Reeves * Caroline Harper * Scott Price * Sherri Stockman * Rev. Jill Carey * DJ Rosebaugh * Kathie Carlson * Jeff Andersen * Joanna Green * Patricia Patterson * Becky Kier * Catherine Livingston * Sue Witt * Jarae Swindle * Dianne Slade * Xander Vaughn
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We are always so grateful for your financial support! When we ask you have always responded magnificently! We're continuously working to improve how we connect with you in circulating the abundance of Spirit! Click any link below to tithe to Unity of Wimberley. Thank you!
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Mail-in donations:
Unity of Wimberley
455 White Wings Rd
Wimberley TX 78676
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