THIS WEEK AT UNITY, AUGUST 20-23

WEDNESDAY
- 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom – Community Connect moderated by Rev. Dick Everts. This is a one hour, drop in, chatting session for discussing topics of spiritual interest, personal growth, etc. There is a new topic each Wednesday. To take part, send an email request to Rev. Dick - richard.everts@comcast.net.

THURSDAY
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Unity’s Elder Council meets in the upstairs Fillmore Room. If you are 60 or older and would like to explore the journey and wisdom of elderhood, please join us. For more information, contact Julia Linebarger-Taylor at jlinebargertaylor@yahoo.com or 541-968-5896.

- 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Passage Meditation in the Fillmore Wing. This group practices “Passage Meditation” as taught by Eknath Easwaran. For more information, contact Laurie Cracraft at 541-554-5434.

THIS SUNDAY – AUGUST 24

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – Our August theme of Outside the Box: Claiming Your Creatively Inspired Life, Rev. Sherry Lady will share insights on “Getting to Know Your Box.”

- After the service – Healing Prayer Circle meets. We offer focused healing prayer upon request. If you or a loved one need prayer support, please contact Julia Linebarger-Taylor at 541-968-5896.

- 12:15-1:00 p.m. – Youth Choir meets in the Sanctuary. Ages 6-18 years. Led by our wonderful Music Director, Laura DuBois.

NEXT WEEK, AUGUST 25-30

TUESDAY
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Unity Hang Out. Bring yourself, a friend, a snack, and come and hang out at Unity on Tuesdays with Alice and Shawn. Coffee provided. For more information, contact Alice Sparks at 541-729-3817.

- 7:00 The August 26th Behind the Lens Seminar film is Bob le Flambeur, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, followed by a Q&A session with Tom Blank. Cost is $30 for series or $5 per time. Be sure to pick up a registration form in the Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Unity Grief Support Group facilitated by Rev. Inge Tarantola meets in the Fellowship Hall. Confidentiality observed. For more information, contact Rev. Inge Tarantola at 541-968-5540 or ingetarantola@gmail.com.

NEXT SUNDAY – AUGUST 31

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – Laura DuBois concludes August with an exploration of “The Power of Our Words.”

UPCOMING

Wednesday, September 3 (7:00-8:00 p.m.) – Chanting & Meditation in the sanctuary. Join Jon West and Donna O'Neil on the first Wednesday of each month and open to the Infinite Spirit within through the timeless practice of chanting our way into deep meditation. For more info., contact Jon West at 541-683-7664 or jwest97405@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 6 (10:30 a.m.-Noon) – Sacred Women’s Circle in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. Join Alice and Géna for a time of connecting, meditating, and doing a fun project that incorporates the theme for this September’s gathering which is Affirming Our Good.

Mondays, September 8-29 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) – Prayer Works Wonders. This interactive class includes demonstrations of various approaches to praying for ourselves and others, and gives the opportunity to learn by doing. This class can start or enhance your prayer life and show the way to transformation. Facilitated by Rev. Inge Tarantola. It is also a required class for the Prayer and Chaplaincy Ministry. Love-offering basis. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall.

Fridays, September 12 & 26 (1:00-3:00 p.m.) – Instrumental Inner Listening Practice. Join Jerry Green in the Sanctuary. Come and tune into Spirit with your own instrument, voice, and movement, or sit in silent stillness. Free.

Sundays, September 14-November 9 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) – Be-Friending Death facilitated by Rev. Dick Everts and Ani Sinclair. Join us online (Zoom) for an 8-week class where you have the opportunity to learn and talk about the many aspects of death and dying. We will be learning from experts and sharing in small group discussions. Preregister at richard.everts@comcast.net.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS

SUMMER SALADS SIGN UPS: July, August, and September we need two people on each Sunday to bring a BIG salad (except on 1st Sunday Potluck). Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall to help out. We are looking forward to lots of fresh fruits and vegies this season!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We are looking for volunteers to help make prayer shawls either by knitting or crocheting that are then given away to people in our community who are going through a difficult time. No experience necessary. To become part of the team, contact Rev. Inge at 541-968-5540 or ingetarantola@gmail.com. 

UNITY COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS/OPPORTUNITIES

Our August Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at http://unityofthevalley.org/August2025/Bulletin.pdf.

The Youth & Family Ministry Winter 2025 Newsletter can be found at http://unityofthevalley.org/Feb2025/YFMnewsletter2025.pdf.

UNITY FOOD DRIVE – Please help us to fill the food barrel in the foyer with shelf-stable food (i.e., canned or no refrigeration needed) for Food For Lane County. Together, We Are Making a Difference!

SUNDAY GATHERING & NEWS FOR YOUTH

Our curriculum teachers take a break in July and August. Our youth (ages 4-18) take a break from curriculum, but they still meet on Sundays from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m. in the Garden & Rainbow Rooms. We do a check-in, meditation, and then an activity. We will be going to the park occasionally when we don't have an activity. (Nursery care will continue to be offered for infant-4 years old during the service.)

Nursery (Infant-4 years old), Unikids (4 years old-2nd Grade), Galileans (Grades 3- 5), Uniteens (Grades 6-8), and Y.O.U. (Grades 9-12).

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