This Week at Unity – March 4, 2010

A weekly reminder of events from

Unity Church 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 Wisdom of Showing Up”

The spiritual power of Wisdom is not expressed through knowledge, but by developing “an understanding heart.” Rev. Ed discusses how we can develop our innate power of Wisdom by “showing up” for the challenges and opportunities of each and every day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

· Come to the Volunteer Fair in the Community Room on Sunday, Mar 7, right after the service. Find out who is doing what at the church and in our local community. Bring your energy and ideas to this festive occasion, and see where you might like to express your talents.

· The second new member class will be held on Tuesday, Mar 9, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact Rev. Ed if you have any questions. New members will be welcomed in a ceremony on Sunday, Mar 14, during the service.

· The opening reception for Gallery 919, our new art gallery, will be held on Sunday, Mar 14, 12:30 pm in the Community Room. Patricia Jenks is our featured artist through April 24. Her exhibition is entitled “Vision Quest.” All are invited to attend and be inspired by the creative energy of our first exhibiting artist.

This Week’s Events

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

Thursday, Mar 4

5:30 – 6:30 pm Yoga for Life class for beginner through intermediate, with Renée Ulbinsky, RYT. The class is on-going. 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, Mar 6

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

10:00 am – 12:00 noon 4T Prosperity Program with Rev. Ed Townley.

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, Mar 7

10:15 – 11:30 am Youth Education Classes

10:30 – 11:30 am Sunday Celebration Service with Rev. Ed Townley.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Volunteer Fair. Opportunities abound for being involved at Unity, at whatever level works for you. Come to this festive Volunteer Fair in the Community Room and find out who is doing what at the church and in our local community. Bring your energy and ideas to this festive occasion, and see where you might like to express your talents.

Monday, Mar 8

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

7:00 – 8:30 pm Abraham Hicks Group with Willie Cancel. We are studying the book “The Vortex”, which focuses on our relationships (most importantly with our own inner being). We will watch DVD’s, CD’s, experience group activities and share amazing personal experiences that come from this work. Love offering accepted.

Tuesday, Mar 9

7:00 – 8:30 pm New member class. Come to this second class in preparation for becoming a member of Unity Church on Mar 14. Please contact Rev. Ed if you have any questions.

Wednesday, Mar 10

10:00 – 11:30 am The Third Jesus class with Barbara Schafer, LUT. The class will continue with Deepak Chopra’s book, “The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore,” through the end of March. Come and join our lively discussion of this fascinating book in a safe and loving class led by Barbara Schafer. Love offerings gratefully accepted.

7:00 - 8:30 pm Your Life Is Your Message: Book Study Discussion and Practice with Jim Atwood and Deb Giddings, based on the book by Eknath Easwaran. The group is doing a series on meditation for the month of March. A love offering will be taken.

7:00 – 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal with Paul Feyer.

Upcoming Events

(Save these dates.)

Sunday, Mar 14

10:30 am New members of the church will be welcomed in a ceremony during the service.

12:30 pm Opening reception for Gallery 919, our new art gallery, in the Community Room. Our featured artist through April 24 is Patricia Jenks. Her exhibition of paintings and works on paper is entitled “Vision Quest.” Patricia will give a short gallery talk and answer questions. Refreshments will also be provided. All are invited to attend and be inspired by the creative energy of our first exhibiting artist.

Sunday, Mar 21

Rev. Phil Smedstad and Lura will be visiting us from Unity of the Keys, FL. Phil will speak at the Sunday Celebration service and offer a workshop at 12:30 pm on Surrendering to Your Magnificence.

Friday, Mar 26

Movie Night – Jesus of Montreal.

Resources

Rev. Ed Townley: reved@unityhartford.com

Church Office: info@unityhartford.com

Board of Trustees: board@unityhartford.com

Youth & Family Ministry: youth@unityhartford.com

Gallery 919: gallery919@unityhartford.com

Prayer Chaplains: chaplains@unityhartford.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/.

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

How to Become an Active Member

Unity Church of Greater Hartford will welcome new members in a special ceremony on March 14, 2010. Anyone interested in becoming a member is invited to fill out a Membership Application, available from the church office, and sign up for new member classes. Classes are underway. The second will be held on Tuesday, March 9, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

In the classes Rev. Ed discusses the basics of Unity belief and the significance of membership in Unity Church of Greater Hartford. Each class includes an open discussion to answer any questions prospective members may have. Rev. Ed notes that the classes are open to everyone, including present members interested in “brushing up” their membership awareness, and others who may not be considering membership at this time.

These classes are required for membership, but exceptions may be made for anyone who has already completed at least one Unity class series. Anyone with questions is invited to phone the office, or to send an email to reved@unityhartford.com.

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