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August 29 - October 10, 2010 | Sign-up August 1 - 29
Each fall First Unity friends come together for Spirit Expressing, a seven-week program of spiritual self discovery, with an emphasis on growth in awareness, involvement, and commitment. It includes Sunday messages and weekly prayer/study groups. You are invited to join together with a small group of your choice, discussing the same spiritual ideas presented on Sundays during those seven weeks.We have a fun tradition of wearing a different color each week during Spirit Expressing, so join in the fun! Colors listed below.
What will we do during Spirit Expressing?
Each week we will discuss a new topic on this year’s theme “Loving Life. A Journey of Gratitude & Being.” You will use your workbook to guide you through many exercises and processes throughout the program. You may participate as a host or facilitator of a group or pick a group to join.
Where do I get the workbook?
For those of you participating in a home study group,
workbooks will be handed out at your first meeting. If you are not
participating in a home study group, you may pick up a workbook
beginning Sunday, August 29 (while supplies last).
How do I sign up?
Home study groups (8–10 people) offer the opportunity for a
more in-depth study of the concepts presented each Sunday. These groups
provide a safe space in which to explore and practice God’s activity on
a personal level. Each group study is led by a facilitator who assists
the group in reviewing and exploring the central topics and themes.
You may sign up August 1 - 29 for a group located near you by visiting the sign-up table in Friendship Hall.
What are Facilitators and Hosts?
A facilitator is someone who assists the home study group in
reviewing and exploring the central topics and themes. The facilitator
establishes an environment that is conducive to discussion and
learning, while keeping the group focused on its purpose. Beyond that,
the facilitator is just another member of the group. Hosts hold groups
in their homes, and groups are held in many locations throughout Tampa
Bay, and at a variety of times and days of the week. Sign-up to be a
host or facilitator July 25 in Friendship Hall. | Sunday, August 29: Week One- RED | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, September 5: Week Two - ORANGE | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Thursday, September 9: World Day of Prayer |
Meal at 6:30 pm (bring a dish), service at 7:30 pm | |||
| Sunday, September 12: Week Three - YELLOW | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, September 19: Week Four - GREEN | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, September 26: Week Five - BLUE | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, October 3: Week Six - INDIGO | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, October 10: Week Seven - VIOLET | 9:30 & 11:30 am services | |||
| Sunday, October 10: Spirit Expressing Banquet |
6 to 10 pm |
Out Of Town?
You can still experience Spirit Expressing! Download the workbook here (available August 29) and watch the weekly services August 29 - October 10 here.
September 7 & 8 | 7 to 9 pm | Sanctuary
Calling all actors, singers, musicians and stage hands! Come to the open casting call for the Christmas Musical "Bethlehem 12-25-0000 the Begining" The story is about the birth of Jesus told by the animals. Call 727-527-2222 x108 for more information.
Calling all actors, singers, musicians and stage hands! Come to the open casting call for the Christmas Musical "Bethlehem 12-25-0000 the Begining" The story is about the birth of Jesus told by the animals. Call 727-527-2222 x108 for more information.
Thursday, September 9 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm | Friendship Hall & Sanctuary
Unity’s World Day of Prayer 2010 takes on an international and interfaith flavor this year!
We begin with a bring-a-dish meal from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Our prayer service begins at 7:30 pm and will include elements from Rosh Hoshanah and Ramadan, both of which fall on World Day of Prayer. Everyone is welcome - bring the whole family for this inspirational celebration of global oneness.
Visit www.worlddayofprayer.org for more information about this Unity tradition of seventeen years! Submit your prayer request online here.
Friday, September 10 | 7:30 to 8:30 pm | Sanctuary
Open to the essence of your creative spirit at this new service happening every second Friday in the Sanctuary. If you enjoy the experience of spirit through music, multi-media, art, spoken word and prayer this will move you. (See the Full Schedule)
Saturday, September 11 | 1 - 4:30 pm With Dr. Masaru Emoto & Kumari Mullin
Tickets: $35 call (727) 522-6657 or online
LIVE BROADCAST online - Tickets: $17
Healing the Gulf – What can we do?
The groundbreaking work of Japanese researcher, Dr. Masaru Emoto is reshaping our awareness and giving birth to a new
consciousness of Earth's most precious resource: Water.
Water nourishes
us on a daily basis on a deeper level than most of us realize. In the
movie, What the Bleep,
many of us were introduced to this idea through the photographs of the
water crystals in the film. The ability to photograph water crystals was
perfected by Dr. Emoto, who has committed himself to educating the
world about the properties of water and the importance of his findings.
Dr.
Emoto lectures around the world and has conducted
live experiments both in Japan, Europe and the US to show how our
thoughts, attitudes, and emotions deeply impact ourselves and the
environment. He has facilitated several water blessings at locations around the world, and shares his experiences during his
presentations that include ‘before’ and 'after' pictures that illustrate
the shift that occurs in the crystalline structure of water following a blessing. “Water
has memory,” he explains, and we have the power as individuals to
collectively come together to heal the consciousness surrounding the
Gulf.
On September 11, 2010,
Dr. Emoto will be appearing on Unity Campus to remind us that we have
the opportunity to make a difference through sharing our alignment with
love and gratitude. During the afternoon workshop, he will share his
latest research findings with us to assist in elevating us to the level
of belief required to make the greatest possible impact.
Joining
Dr. Emoto for the workshop, will be Kumari Mullin, who will teach and
demonstrate tools and methods that can be utilized by individuals to
become open channels for the energy of love
and gratitude. Her expertise as an animal intuitive and reiki master
will provide for the inclusion of healing the sea life in the Gulf.
Following the afternoon workshop,
everyone is invited to relocate to Pass-a-Grille Beach and join us for
the blessing of the Gulf and Sea Life. If you are unable to attend in
person, we invite you to join us remotely at the appointed time, as we
know that the power of our intentions increase exponentially with every
person involved.
Dr. Emoto has provided the following prayer (to be recited and held in consciousness for 15 minutes beginning at 7 pm EDT):To whales, dolphins, pelicans, fishes, shellfishes, planktons, corals, algae and all creatures in Gulf of Mexico:
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
It
is our highest intention that this event will serve to bring healing on
a global scale to Gulf waters and its inhabitants. Healing the Gulf
will support National Wildlife Federation's efforts to restore wildlife
in the Gulf of Mexico.
Special rates on lodging for this event are available at the following:
Best Western Gateway Inn - (727) 525-1800
6638 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
$73.99 per night (single occupancy) - mention "Healing the Gulf" event at First Unity to receive the discounted group rate.
Best Western Gateway Inn - (727) 525-1800
6638 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
$73.99 per night (single occupancy) - mention "Healing the Gulf" event at First Unity to receive the discounted group rate.
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Reservations for childcare ($5/child, $10/per family) must be made seven working days prior to the class/event by contacting Dianna Collins at 527-2222 x107.To provide childcare, there must be reservations for a minimum of four children.
Reservations for childcare ($5/child, $10/per family) must be made seven working days prior to the class/event by contacting Dianna Collins at 527-2222 x107.To provide childcare, there must be reservations for a minimum of four children.
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