Weekly Meetings and Upcoming Events at Unity
Next week, February 19-25
Monday the Sacred Feminine Group meets in the Fillmore Wing from 7:00-8:30 pm. All women welcome!
UPCOMING
Next Sunday, February 26 at 11:45 am - Unity of the Valley Annual Congregational Meeting. Our Annual Meeting will be a celebration of Unity of the Valley. We will be serving lunch (hearty soup, salad bread and dessert) prior to the meeting. We will have a blessing ceremony, as well as take care of some important business. We will vote for new board members and acknowledge our outgoing board members. Please join us for this important annual event!
Unity’s Correspondence Course starts in March - Want to learn more about Unity’s Truth teachings but have no time to attend classes? Do you prefer independent study time? Then, this is the course for you! We have 12 lessons, originally taught by Charles Fillmore, now available via "correspondence course" beginning March 1. This course is designed to fit your own schedule but needs to be completed within 3-6 months. Lessons are sent one at a time via email or regular mail at your request. The lessons include 3-5 questions to be answered by you and reviewed by one of our ministers. This must be completed before the next lesson is sent. Suggested love offering is $5 per lesson. For more information, contact Rev. Sherry at sherrylady@comcast.net, or 541-345-9913 ext. 16 or 541-485-6874.
Saturday, March 3 - Awakening the Dreamer Symposium 1-6 pm. Where on Earth are we Going? And what can we do about it? Join David Spinney at Unity for this profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Earth. Suggested donation: $10. Please bring a brown bag lunch. To register contact David at spinney1@gmail.com or 541-633-0745.
Saturday, March 17 - Potluck at 6:30pm, Universal Worship Celebration at 7:00-8:00 pm.Saturday, March 17 is a special day at Unity of the Valley. We will be welcoming back Rev. Ed Conrad from his 3-month spiritual renewal, celebrating his birthday, and sharing in a special Universal Worship Celebration. Bring a potluck dish to share. After the meal we will gather in the Sanctuary to share in a very special Universal Worship Celebration on the theme of Universal Consciousness where we will honor the divine light expressed in eight major world traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American, Goddess, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Ageless Wisdom Teachings. Click herefor flyer.
Tuesdays, March 6-April 10 – 7:00-9:00pm is the Unity Way of Life classes. This six-week course will include Unity's history, principles, teachings on prayer, meditation, forgiveness, health and wholeness, prosperity and the Bible with practical tools for weaving all of these into daily life. It is a prerequisite to taking the Prayer Works Wonders class, and Prayer Works Wonders is a pre-requisite for Chaplain and Taizé training so Unity Way of Life serves three purposes - personal growth, participation in Prayer Works Wonder and the two programs. Sign up in the foyer today!
Sunday, March 11 – 7:00 pm is Shantala’s 3rd Annual Unity in the Community Kirtan held at Unity of the Valley. Join Benjy and Heather Wertheimer, Steve Gorn, Sean Frenette, and Lindsey Stormo for an evening of sacred chanting in support of Food for Lane County. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com and at locations around Eugene. See www.shantalamusic.com for more information.
Saturday, April 14, 9 am – 4 pm is The Music, the Message & the Magic, with Karen Drucker.Join New Thought artist Karen Drucker for a very special day of workshop and music. Designed for music directors, ministers, soloists, choir members, musicians, and congregants, this workshop will give us basic tools for integrating into our services the music and message that will deepen our spiritual experience on Sundays and in our lives. Congregants are welcomed and invited. No musical experience is necessary just a love of music and a willing heart. Cost (includes lunch) is $30 if registered by February 28. After that, cost is $45. To register for this inspirational day together, pick up a form on the information table in the foyer or visit our website. For more information, contact Sherry Lady at 541-345-9913, ext. 16.
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UPDATE ON OUR BOOKSTORE: Please pardon our sparseness in the Bookstore. It is in transition for a new look. All is well!
WAYS TO BE MORE INVOLVED AT UNITY...
Are you looking for a place to share your knowledge, love, and talents, we have many opportunities for you at Unity. Listed below are just a few. For more information, pick up a Putting Your Love in Action blue sheet in the foyer or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jai Jamison at 541-654-0591.
PowerPoint Ministry – We are looking for 1-2 people who can serve one Sunday a month operating the PowerPoint on the computer during a Sunday service. Training provided. For more information, contact Brian Alexander at 541-607-9337 or sign up in the foyer.
Hospitality Volunteers – The Hospitality Ministry would love to have you join our team! We're looking for friendly congregants/members who would be willing to serve one Sunday a month (or less), setting up and then meeting and greeting newcomers at our table after the service. If you're interested in being a part of this dynamic ministry, please signup on the sheet in the foyer. For more information, contact JoMarie Indovina 541-606-8236.
Usher Volunteers - Join Our Usher Team! It is a fun and easy way to meet new people and connect with our Unity community. One Sunday each month you will be greeting people, handing out bulletins, and collecting the love offering. Sign up in the foyer or call Jai at 541-654-0591.