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JULY
The Power of Understanding:
The ability to know, comprehend, and spiritually "see."
"My understanding of Truth deepens and directs my life."
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Weekly Affirmation
"I
affirm truth for everyone I hold in prayer.
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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 Unity Family,
Two great trees have fallen. Rev. C.T. Vivian and Representative John Lewis both made their transitions last Friday, July 17, 2020, in Atlanta, GA.
Rev. Vivian was an early civil rights organizer and a “field general” for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rep. Lewis was a civil rights icon and served in the House of Representative from 1986 until his death. He is remembered as the “conscious of Congress” because he continued to inspire new generations of activists.
In honor of their legendary work for social justice, I want to share their words with you:
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“It’s up to us to create the world we really want. We have to say it, we have to sing it, we have to do it because that’s the only way we can really find out what the world will be like.”
~Rev. C.T. Vivian
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“The lessons are there for the learning. We face an uncertain future. We have reason to be afraid. But as I was reminded in Memphis, we’ve faced far worse before. We have a manual for resistance. We have models of courage and clarity. We have the playbook. I say to the young people, the young protestors, and those not so young—ACCEPT A WAY OF PEACE, believe in the WAY OF LOVE, believe in the philosophy and discipline of NONVIOLENCE. Never become bitter. Never become angry. And do whatever you can to speak truth to power.” ~Rep. John Lewis
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I also want to share a new documentary with you about the extraordinary life of Rep. Lewis aptly titled, “Good Trouble.” This film is now available on demand (see below).
With deep love and great appreciation for all they did to create the Beloved Community… please join me in saying, “Rest in Power, Dear Ones.”
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, July 26, 2020
The Fourth Agreement:
"Always Do Your Best"
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
Sunday, August 2, 2020
“God is Always Ready”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
Sunday, August 9, 2020
“God Days of Summer”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
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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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The Fourth Agreement:
"Always Do Your Best"
Sunday, July 26, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
The fourth agreement is to “Always Do Your Best.” In his New York Times bestselling book,
The Four Agreements
, don Miguel Ruiz teaches that your best is going to change from moment to moment depending on whether you feel happy, upset, or angry. But if you always do your best—in any circumstance—you can avoid self-judgment and regret. And you were born with the right to be happy! Join Rev. Anne to find out why the first three agreements will only work IF you do your best.
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The Four Agreements
by don Miguel Ruiz
Available from AmazonSmiles.
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What:
Spiritually Speaking with Rev. Anne Tabor
When:
July 26, 2020, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Where
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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.
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"God is Always Ready"
Sunday, August 2, 2020
11am CT, Rev. Anne Tabor
*Facebook Live
It has been said, “Don’t fear the future, God is already there.” If you find comfort in these words, you are not alone! We are living in extremely challenging times. But we are here together
during
these unique times for a reason. Join Rev. Anne for a deep dive into the spiritual practice of faith over fear.
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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)
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We Are A Tithing Spiritual Community
In June Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Silent Unity
- The Unity Center
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click
here
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For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click
here
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For more information on Silent Unity, click
here
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For more information on The Unity Center, click
here
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Treasurer's Report as of 6/30/2020
Gross Revenue $
109,774.16
Net Income $
3,681.35
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.
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
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Summer Fun Series for Kids
"Anything Goes"
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Parents and Grandparents! Invite your children to join us for our "Anything Goes! 8-Week Summer Fun Series For Kids" - and it's totally online!
It's easy to engage your kids in this creative spiritual experience!
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WEEK 6: SUPERHEROES AND SUPERPOWERS
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SUPPORTING MATERIALS
When we hear the word “superhero” or “superpower” we often think of characters from comic books, movies and other worlds, with skills that are beyond our human reach. Yet, we are all superheroes, people who have superpowers like love, bravery and kindness - people that make a difference in our world. In this episode children are invited to identify many superpowers, and pick two favorite ones they have that, when “activated” will help people feel better about themselves, or help others know they are loved and special. Through a brief introduction to Mahatma Gandhi’s story, children learn that an ordinary person can become a superhero for a whole country, and even the world, by using two of his superpowers – love and justice.
Our affirmation is:
"I am _______ and _______ I make a difference in the world.*
For more information about all six weeks of activities and to access supporting materials, click
here
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Take Your Journey Deeper:
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Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute
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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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A Reminder of Ways to Help Protect Yourself
and
Others
On Thursday, July 2nd, Texas Governor Abbott instituted 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:
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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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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.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- 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.
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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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JULY BIRTHDAYS
July 1 - Kevin LaTour
July 2 - Jackie Tatum
July 3 - Zachariah Rose
July 4 - LeRoy Morgan
July 7 - Jerko Dabelic
July 7 - Walter Hyer
July 7 - Emily Matthew
July 7 - Alejandra Nunez
July 13 - Theresa Riggs
July 13 - Sophia Rose
July 18 - Analisa Gabriel
July 25 - Janet Ellis
July 28 - Bernie Owen
July 29 - Jim Jordan
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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.
- 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
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