This Week at Unity – September 2, 2010

 

A weekly reminder of events from

Unity of Greater Hartford

919 Ellington Rd., South Windsor, CT  06074-3567
Phone 860-289-8963

Visit our website for more information www.unityhartford.com

Our mission is: To celebrate oneness, transform ourselves, and radiate love in the world.

Our vision is: Centered in God, we co-create a world that works for all.

 

 

 

Sunday’s lesson is

The Victory in Defeat

When the battles are all behind us, and the sacrifices have all been made, what’s left is both an epic final battle – and a quiet surrender to the inevitable, unconquerable Power of Love.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

·         Rev. Ed will be taking questions as part of this week's service. Cards will be available in the atrium for you to submit questions you would like to have addressed.

·         Unity’s 2010 World Day of Payer occurs on Thursday, September 9. Unity of Greater Hartford will be open all day for contemplation and prayer. The theme this year is Living in the Flow,” reminding us that there is an everlasting Source within us. When we are in the flow, we are instruments of this Source.

·         The Hospitality Team is ready to welcome more volunteers! This team opens their hearts and lends willing hands by providing refreshments after the Sunday service. You can help set up or clean up as little as one Sunday a month. (Somebody has to take the leftovers....) Hospitality volunteers also help at special events, such as concerts. Please see Jeanne Geraci for more information and to volunteer.

·         Our fall schedule of events is amazing. Scroll down for what’s happening in September. Check our website for events, concerts, and workshops in October through December. And remember Unity’s Gala and Auction is on October 16.

 

This Week’s Events

(For detailed information, please go to Classes and Community Events
or call the office at 860-289-8963.)

 

Thursday, Sep 2

5:30 – 6:30 pm  Yoga for Life class with Renée Ulbinsky, RYT 500. An on-going class for beginner through intermediate level. Come 15 minutes early if this is your first time. Drop in for $8 per class, $30 for 4 classes, $55 for 8 classes.

 

Saturday, Sep 4

8:00 9:00 am  Qigong with Beth Hugh; class fee $5.

9:00 pm  The Unity Reiki Team offers free weekly long-distance Reiki sessions. Please submit an e-mail request to reikiteam@unityhartford.com by Saturday at 9:00 pm. List only the first name of the recipient, their location (city or state, or country) and if you wish, a specific reason for the request, such as sinus condition or peace of mind, etc. All information is kept confidential. On Sunday from 9:00 to 9:30 pm, sit or lie quietly if possible and receive the long-distance Reiki.

 

Sunday, Sep 5

8:30 am  Bible Alive Service with Rev. Ed Townley. Grab a cup of coffee and join in this casual, laid-back service that seeks to go deeper into scripture - not just for its theological or historical interest, but also as a powerful, helpful, and highly entertaining guide to the challenges of our lives today. The service is held in our Community Room.

10:15 – 11:30 am  Youth Education.

10:30 am  Celebration of Life with Rev. Ed Townley.

 

Monday, Sep 6

No Yoga this week. On-going classes resume Monday, Sep 13.

 

 

Upcoming Events

(Save these dates.)

 

Thursday, Sep 9

Unity’s 2010 World Day of Payer. Unity of Greater Hartford will be open all day for contemplation and prayer. The theme this year is Living in the Flow,” reminding us that there is an everlasting Source within us. When we are in the flow, we are instruments of this Source.

 

Sunday, Sep 12

10:30 am and 1:00 pm  Dr. Michael Mirdad is our guest speaker at the 10:30 am service. He will also present an afternoon workshop on Living Mastery from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

 

Tuesday, Sep 14

7:00 – 9:00 pm  An Evening of Miracles with Dr. Michael Mirdad. Suggested love offering $20.

 

Wednesday, Sep 15

10:00 – 11:30 am  Lessons in Truth class with Barbara Schafer, APRN, LUT.

 

Sunday, Sep 19

10:30 am and 1:00 pm  Charley Thweatt will be our guest speaker at the morning service. In the afternoon he will present his concert and workshop, Wave after Wave, from 1:00 – 3:30 pm.

 

Monday, Sep 20

7:00 – 9:30 pm  Evening workshop on The Heart of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) with Charley Thweatt. Connect deeply using Course principles.

 

Tuesdays, Sep 21 – Oct 5

7:00 – 8:30 pm  Interpretive Movement (Dance) classes with Adele Mary Caruso, HHC, AADP.

 

Sunday, Sep 26

10:30 am and 1:00 pm  Edwene Gaines is our guest speaker at the 10:30 am service. She will also present a dynamic workshop on Prosperity Plus! from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

 

 

Resources

 

Rev. Ed Townley: reved@unityhartford.com

Board of Trustees: board@unityhartford.com

Bookstore: bookstore@unityhartford.com

Office: info@unityhartford.com

Youth & Family Ministry: youth@unityhartford.com

Event Planning: eventplanning@unityhartford.com

Fall Fundraiser Team: fallfundraiser@unityhartford.com

Gallery 919: gallery919@unityhartford.com

Prayer Chaplains: chaplains@unityhartford.com

Welcome & Caring Team: caringteam@unityhartford.com

Unity in Sacred Places: www.uisp.webs.com

Unity Reiki Team: reikiteam@unityhartford.com

 

To hear Rev. Ed’s previous Sunday lessons, use the link from our Unity website (scroll down to the link) or go directly to http://www.spiritexpressing.org/rev-eds-current-talks/.

Quarterly newsletter, Unity Living: Go to our website www.unityhartford.com and scroll down to the NEWSLETTER link.

 

How to Become an Active Member

 

Unity of Greater Hartford welcomes new members in a special ceremony several times during the year. The next new member classes are scheduled for two Saturdays, Oct 30 and Nov 6, 2010. The next welcoming ceremony will be on Sunday, Nov 7, 2010.

 

 

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