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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
"In thought, word, and action, I celebrate my freedom."
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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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HAVE A SAFE
AND
HAPPY
FOURTH OF JULY!
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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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CURRENT EVENTS
Upcoming Services
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Independence Day
“Freedom Comes with Responsibility You See”
11am CT, Rev. Kelly Isola, Guest Speaker
*Facebook Live
Sunday, July 11, 2021
“Only Good Comes to Me”
11am CT, Dian Pierce and Becky Rickey, Guest Speakers
*Facebook Live
Sunday, July 18, 2021
“Story Time”
11am CT, Steven D. Morris, Guest Speaker
*Facebook Live
Sunday, July 25, 2021
“The Bad News IS the Good News”
11am CT, Lysa Allman-Baldwin, 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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Independence Day
“Freedom Comes With Responsibility You See”
Sunday, July 4, 2021
11am, Rev. Kelly Isola, Guest Speaker
*Facebook Live
Generally we think of freedom as release from restraint, burden. In Unity we may think of freedom as releasing error thoughts or lightening our load. We like to claim our freedom, but freedom from what or whom? And while there are certainly times when it is necessary to dismantle bonds or entanglements to regain the health of freedom, mostly, when we can put things together instead of taking things apart, we are offered a way to befriend what is timeless and enduring. Perhaps our challenge is to look to the bottom of what-is, rather than to keep searching for what needs releasing. At any moment, we can feel shuttered or free, we can separate further or belong to each other. When we can accept that we are not alone, freedom becomes more of a dance among the living.
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About Rev. Kelly:
Rev. Kelly Isola is an innovation alchemist, and passionate about supporting people and organizations to live and love more authentically by sharing her passion for living the two-fold path of an engaged spiritual life – embracing the inner path of wisdom, as well as demonstrating the outer path of compassionate service. She is the co-founder of project_SANCTUS (www.projectsanctus.com), an online safe and brave space for "getting our holy on” together. Rev. Kelly is a certified Embodied Social Activist, and a Somatic Abolitionist through intensive training with Resmaa Menakem and the Cultural Somatic Institute. Kelly shares her wisdom in the classroom around the globe through her own classes, and as faculty for two seminaries. Kelly is a blogger and writes for Unity magazine, various Unity booklets, and a number of online magazines. Read more about Kelly at www.kellyisola.com.
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Due to the Independence Day holiday there will be no Spiritually Speaking on July 4th. |
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“Only Good Comes to Me”
Sunday, July 11, 2021, 11am CT
Dian Pierce and Becky Rickey, Guest Speakers
*Facebook Live
Join Dian and Becky as they take a joyful look at how the GOOD that is GOD shows up in our lives...even when circumstances may appear otherwise. As life happens, and we experience everything from the sublime to the ridiculous, we get to choose what we make of the experience and how we grow. Explore with us how to recognize and claim your good in each and every moment.
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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 May Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute
- Daily Word
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute, click here.
For more information on Daily Word, click here.
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Treasurer's Report as of 5/31/2021
Gross Revenue $90,391.41
Net Income $8,016.63
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Opportunities and Upcoming Events
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Silent Unity Prayer Service: July 2021 |
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"Put A Myrtle On It!" from
Friday, June 25, 2021
in case you missed it:
Episode 37 by Rev. Anne Tabor
Feel free to share!
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Last Sunday's message,
in case you missed it:
FaithLift 106: “Meet It with Faith!”
Feel free to share!
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A Course in Miracles Study Group
Fridays, 10:00-noon on ZOOM
Every Friday 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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Peace And Independence On The Fourth Of July
by Len Ellis
The Fourth of July holiday is approaching, and again I find myself questioning the true meaning of this day. July 4, 1776 was a remarkable day in history, a significant shift in consciousness to the need for freedom. Many people see the Fourth of July as a holiday, a day off from work, barbeques, etc, and of course fireworks, yet when I put the day in perspective by using the formal name - Independence Day - I must ask myself, am I really independent? Am I truly free?
We start out in life dependent on our parents or caretakers. We usually conform to their standards, to their values, to their likes and dislikes. If we were blessed, they taught us to be free thinkers, to question, to figure things out for ourselves, to exercise our independence, and we only saw their control when we needed protection. Otherwise, and I daresay is the majority of cases, we were held captive to what they wanted. So, I ask myself again, is this independence? I think not, as those caretakers are still having a degree of control of my life.
In my adult life, I am pressed to conform to “the norm”, and if I am truly independent and free, I will politely nod and continue on my path. I know in my own life there are times when I do give up a piece of my freedom and independence to conform and compromise, but the result is a false peace of mind.
Where I find I lose my independence, however, is when I hold on to resentments or judgments toward others. Indeed, in holding on to any resentment, my life is then shaped and controlled by my feelings about that situation, about that person or group. Until I am able to find compassion and forgiveness, I will continue to be a prisoner of the feelings I am holding on to. It’s not the other person or group controlling me, they probably have no idea of what I am holding on to, it is totally and absolutely ME who is preventing my own freedom!
So, let me begin right here, right now, with me. What I want most is to be free of the compulsions that keep me from living in peace with myself. When I can do this, I can then live in peace with my friends, my neighbors, with the earth, and yes, even with my so-called enemies. I have a deep desire for freedom and to be free and independent. Therefore, I have to be honest about my feelings, not hide or stuff them, and commit to resolving whatever situation comes up.
And yes, life does have conflicts and disappointments, so how can I be free when these come up? To live truly free and at peace, I must first acknowledge these, then with compassion, love those who might not be loving me. By doing so, I will no longer be dependent on how others act towards me. By loving those I am in conflict with, whether it is right here right now, or from years ago, can I win my freedom, heal myself, and raise my level of consciousness.
Today, I can make the choice to hold on to the hurt and anger and resentment, or I can forgive and release it, thereby freeing myself. Yes, many times this will go against the conditioning I have received, and the choice may not be easy. It takes real courage to make these choices, yet I know once I experience the freedom these choices bring, I will be inspired to continue, I will find immense joy and happiness.
I will enjoy the festivities this Independence Day, as I hope you will. At the same time, I invite you to join me in looking at the ties that bind us, because independence and freedom, just like peace, begins with ME!
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Vaccines are Widely Available for Everyone
12 Years and Older at No Cost
Learn more about getting a vaccine if you are in one of these groups.
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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 Unity of Arlington.
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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Kevin LaTour
Jackie Tatum
Zachariah Rose
LeRoy Morgan
Jerko Dabelic
Walter Hyer
Emily Matthew
Alejandra Nunez
Theresa Riggs
Sophia Rose
Analisa Gabriel
Janet Ellis
Bernie Owen
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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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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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