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Dear Friends,

I'm so excited to see you this Sunday as we continue our Sacred Space series.

Remember when I asked you if you would be willing to do some new things with me? (You said "yes"!). Well, the Sanctuary looks a little different. We've made a little more space on the platform so we can begin envisioning a full music team and lots of exciting events in our future! We'll talk more about that on Sunday, but I thought I'd give you a heads-up.

Embodying the sacred self will be our conversation topic. We'll also do a little blessing for Earth Day, and, we'll be welcoming our new Prayer Chaplains, too!

It's going to be a wonderful day. I hope you'll join us - live or on Zoom!

After our service, at 11:30, I'll be available for a little

"Meet the Minister" time. I'll be in the sanctuary to answer your questions, visit, and just get reacquainted. This is very informal. It's a chance for me to meet people I haven't met yet, and reconnect with those I know. And it's a time you can ask me questions and share with me what is important to you about your spiritual center's future.

One more cool thing... this Tuesday, April 23rd at 7 pm, my dear friend Peter Strom will offer a Full Moon Gong Sound Bath in our sanctuary. Bring a blanket, water in a covered container, a journal in case you want to write a few notes afterward, and your open heart. Peter brings deep love to this work so expect a moving experience. Love offerings will be accepted.

I'm enjoying my time with you all so much. Thank you for making me feel "at home." I look forward to the weekend and sharing sacred space with you.

Big Love,

Ahriana

Rev. Dr. Ahriana Platten

Acting Minister

Sunday

Morning Meditation

(In-person)

April 21, 2024

9:20 a.m - 9:40 a.m.

Library

Host: River Hansen

"Rainbow Meditation & Native Flute"

Join us

In-person & Online

April 21, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Unity Sanctuary

Rev. Ahriana Platten

(speaker)

Connie Castro

(musician)

Unity Spiritual Center

1945 Mesa Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Go to www.unityrockies.org to use the link on the home page to join the service via Zoom, or click here.

Sunday, April 21 (After Service)

LUNCH THEME

Smorgasbord: Swedish for buffet with many small dishes

Bring food to share with our community -

main dish, side dish, or dessert.

If you missed our Sunday service (April 14) or need a recap,

then click on the video below.

You can also view our past services on the

Unity Website via the Weekly Lessons Tab

Click here for a video recap or visit our Facebook page!

Christina Ahlen

Speaker

Connie Castro

Musician

River Hansen

Platform Assistant + Brought Flowers for the Platform for her son's 23rd Birthday!

UNITY NEWS & UPDATES

Easter Hat Fundraiser Pledges

If you have not submitted your Easter Hat pledges then please donate via the following:

*Online Donation (credit cards)

Select the Easter Fundraiser Tab

*Cash

*Check (payable Unity Spiritual Center)

Note: Easter Fundraiser

Drop off pledges during regular office hours including Sundays.

Please contact Yo'Lauder

(Office Administrator) to find out your pledge amount at: (719) 471-4556 or unity@unityrockies.org

Sanctuary Helpers Needed!

Seeking helpers to organize the materials available for our congregants in the sanctuary seat backs. Helpers will re-supply donation envelopes, pens, note paper, prayer cards and tithing forms in each seat back. Helpers will also tidy up the sanctuary and make it ready for the week. Helpers can assist during normal business hours including after service on Sundays.

If you would love to help keep our sanctuary ready for events and services then please contact Rev. Ahriana at: ahriana@ahriana.com

Would you like to make a Unity Spiritual Center donation?

Click Here

Click below to donate with PayPal

Ways to Support Your Unity Spiritual Center

*King Soopers / Kroger Community Rewards programs

*Company Matching Gifts programs

Click here to read more.

CLASSES, MEETINGS, & WORKSHOPS

The Scrappy Quilters’ next gathering will be on Thursday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Join us as we work together for a worthy cause, and have fun while doing it! We will be making quilts and no-sew fleece blankets for the “neighbors” at Westside CARES who are moving into housing.

We look forward to seeing you!

Good Grief Support Group

NEXT MEETING

Sunday, April 28

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Unity Sanctuary (1945 Mesa Road)

Grief Support:

Facilitated by Charlotte Wilson who provides a safe and unconditionally loving circle. You are free to share anything about your person, your loss, your grief, and your healing.

Please drop in to mourn and support others.
You may attend whenever you want or need.
No sign up or reservation is required.

Sacred Women's Circle (SWC)

April Full Moon Drum Circle

Tuesday, April 23

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Unity Sanctuary
Bring Your Drums & Energy!

April Moon Phase Information:

https://www.moongiant.com/moonphases/april/2024

For additional SWC Moon & Drum Circle information contact River Hansen at: (719) 233-4341

ONGOING ACTIVITIES & GROUPS

Flowers to Brighten the

Sanctuary Platform

Flower Donation Dates

May 19
May 26

Feel free to also sign up for other Sundays June - December.

Click Here: Flower Donation Information

Our chaplains contact our members monthly with prayers and are available to pray with you, as well.

If you have a need for prayer then please notify our Prayer Chaplains at (719)-322-5138.

Please let us know your contact information and how you would like to be reached (phone or email).

If you need URGENT PRAYER - we have you covered.

Silent Unity Prayer Associates will pray anytime with anyone who calls (816-969-2000). Those prayers are also prayed for

30 days at Silent Unity.

Colorado Crisis Services (844) 493-8255

UNITY LENDING LIBRARY

The Art of Connecting With Nature

by Mark J. Platten

Accessing nature is a unique pathway for each person. Find your own connection using this book. Twenty-two contributing authors, each with a deep connection with nature, have written a chapter. Some also share short ceremonies, rituals or practices.

The book is divided into four areas: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, includes full-color nature photos and is available in the lending library.