Unity Happenings

 

Coming in July

Drumming Meditation

Tuesday, July 27th at 6:30 PM.  Bring your drums and your rhythm and have some fun.  We have extra drums if you do not have one.

Eco-Theater Presents

I thought I’d do something a little different for awhile, my friends.

I recently acquired the BBC production of Planet Earth, the complete series. So I thought I’d share that with you. This series has some of the most incredible footage ever filmed of some of the most amazing natural habitats and creatures on the planet.

There are 14 episodes total. I’ll be showing 2 episodes a month (each episode is about an hour long), so, I’ll be showing the series for the next 7 months.

Come join me as we explore the beauty and majesty of God’s creation. As always, a love offering is gratefully accepted.

July 30th at 7:00 p.m.:

Episode 3: Fresh Water & Episode 4: Caves

 

Friday, August 27 at 7:00 pm:

Episode 5: Deserts & Episode 6: Ice Worlds

 

Friday, September 24 at 7:00 pm:

Episode 7: Great Plains & Episode 8: Jungles

 

Russ Fitzpatrick

Green Team Leader

Coming in August

Caregivers Support Group

Recently there has been a request to have a CAREGIVERS support group here at UCNI. This would enable caregivers to talk about issues, stress, and share their needs and receive support. If you are interested please come to the informational meeting:

    DATE: Sunday, August 1

    TIME: 12:30 PM

    LOCATION: The Ark

Bring your coffee or tea and let’s get acquainted.

Host: Tammy Fitzpatrick and Fran Ray, Chaplains

If you have any questions you can email Fran Ray at: fbray41@gmail.com

First Friday Music Meditation

“The Path of Peace” - Friday, August 6, 7:00 PM

Using music conceived in the 5.1 surround-sound space, and imagery derived from original paintings, pianist Ben Dowling from the Agape Spiritual Center, and visual artist Mark Wagner have created a unique collaborative work that immerses the viewer in a multi-sensory environment of exceptional heart and beauty.

That’s a lot of big words, that put more simply, say you will totally enjoy this evening of recorded music and beautiful artwork. Come experience “The Path of Peace”. Suggested Love Offering of $5, but all are welcome.

UCNI Celebrates 30 Years!

August 22, we are celebrating 30 years as a Unity ministry!

Hooray for us!

Our Sunday service will feature our history and we will have an all-church potluck following the 11:00 AM service outside under the canopies. The church will provide cake and ice cream. We’ll have some special guests with us who were there at the beginning when Unity Church of North Idaho started as a study group in people’s homes, then stepped out in faith into the Little Red Church, known as the Fort Sherman Chapel, August 1, 1980.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend as we look back, celebrate where we are, and look forward into our vision of possibility and potential. Congratulations Unity Church of North Idaho!

ANIMAL BLESSING AND PET MEMORIAL SERVICE

Tuesday evening, August 24 bring your special pet (dog, cat, chicken, hamster, snake, ferret, bird, bunny, goat…) to our Blessing of the Animals with Rev. Deidre starting at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot. 

In addition to the animal blessing, we will conduct a loving Pet Memorial service, remembering those favorite creatures in our lives that are no longer with us.  Please bring a picture if you have one of your former pet.

To help support our animal shelters, please bring old blankets, towels, or canned or dried cat or dog food and we will distribute them to a shelter.

MoveUp Sunday

August 29

At the beginning of each school year, we honor and celebrate our youth with a special “MoveUp” ceremony, between Sunday morning services.

Please plan to attend and bring your family so they can be part of “MoveUp” Sunday.

Coming in September

First Friday Music Meditation

Guest musician George Conrad,

September 3 at 7:00 PM

George is an active member of the UCNI family, presently the VP of the Board of Trustees, Y.O.U. sponsor and a member of our fabulous Music Team. He has also been the guest Sunday speaker at UCNI on several occasions, as well as other “New Thought, Ancient Wisdom” churches and Unity youth camps. By far, his passions are his family and music. Join him Friday evening, September 3, 2010, ashe leads the Friday Music Meditation at 7pm

World Day of Prayer

Thursday September 9, 2010

Unity’s World Day of Prayer is an annual celebration to affirm peace, abundance and love on an individual and global level. This year’s theme is “Living in the Flow.” Our affirmation is: We are living expressions of Divine light flowing forth into the world.

The sanctuary will be available for prayer and meditation throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feel free to drop in and spend time in the quiet. In addition, please fill out prayer requests and submit the names of those for which you’d like prayer. These names will be read throughout the day in sacred prayer by our Prayer Chaplains and members of our Prayer Ministry Team.

For more information about World Day of Prayer go to www.worlddayofprayer.org

“Devotion” Sunday

September 12

Devotion (Lori Sandstrom and Robert Anderson) have been featured musicians at UCNI many times in the past. On Sunday, September 12 in addition to being the featured musical guest, they will also be giving the talk Songs and Stories from the Road.” Sharing anecdotal stories and lessons learned during their travels.

DEVOTION’s inspiring concerts, landmark recordings, keynote talks, transformational workshops, humanitarian efforts and youth-empowering events reflect their commitment to positive change . . . and their transcendent voices and powerful messages of peace & compassion speak to the heart, spirit and imagination of people around the world!

Experience a day with DEVOTION on September 12. They will be our guest speakers for Sunday Services. Then we’ll break bread together at an all church potluck, followed by a 1:00 PM concert of DEVOTION’s powerful music. You won’t want to miss this special day!

ORGANIZING 101

with Martha Goss - Wednesday, September 15

Unity Church of North Idaho 1:00 p.m. - 2:30p.m. Free and open to the public

A panel discussion on..

    * Getting Your Child’s Room Organized

    * Special Occasion Workstations - Getting Organized for a Stress Free Holiday

    * Pay for Christmas - Sell Your Clutter

Cut the Clutter and Get’er Done! ORGANIZE IT!

208-659-4940

martha@organizewithmartha.com

Blessing of the Water Ceremony

Bring in all of the water you collect on your journeys this summer and participate in a special Blessing of the Waters Ceremony September 19th  during our Sunday morning services.  We will bless all the water and our world and honor the connection we  have through water. 

Water represents purification and the flow of divine energy.  70% our body is made of water.  The environment on planet Earth is maintained by the water circulating in various forms – rivers, oceans, lakes, streams, rain, and clouds.  If it weren’t for water, life would not be possible on planet Earth.  Give thanks for water. 

During our ceremony, we will bless all the waters of our Earth, filling them with the highest vibration, called HADO in Japanese,   Water responds to our thoughts, as demonstrated in Dr. Emoto’s book, The Hidden Messages of Water, so we will say and send words of “Thank you” and “I love you” to our water.  Check out www.thank-water.net

New Member Classes with Rev. Deidre

September 26 and October 3

Why become a member of Unity Church of North Idaho (UCNI)? The act of joining or becoming a member demonstrates one’s commitment to participate in the church through service, financial support, to have a voice through voting with regard to selecting Board members and/or changes in church by-laws and the business of the ministry.

In addition, members of UCNI are eligible to serve as a Board member which is a key leadership position within the ministry. You also strengthen your commitment to your own spiritual growth by joining with others to support the community that supports you.

What must one do to become a member?

     • Participate and complete two 3 hour classes which provide an overview of the history of Unity, Unity’s Five Basic Principles and beliefs, and the history of Unity Church of North Idaho.

     • Provide 10 hours of service to UCNI, which includes six hours of new member classes.

These classes are being offered two consecutive Sundays, September 26 and October 3 at the church in the ARK from 1:00 to 4:00 PM with a light lunch provided. Please pre-register by signing up in the hall or call the church office. Questions? Call Rev. Deidre.

Ongoing Functions

Belly Dancing Classes

Have you ever marveled at the exotic beauty of Middle Eastern dance? Ever wondered how those hip drops or undulations were done? If so, join Blossom for a continuing class in American Belly dance on Thursday nights. Classes are held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Ark at a cost of Five Dollars per class. Every shape, size, and ability is welcome.

We will synthesize movements and styles from across the globe, expand our inner and outer horizons, and have fun! The tentative name for a performing troupe is Binah Noor Raks (bee’naw nor rocks), which translates to “the dance of wisdom and light.” How about a debut performance at WoodsTalk.

So, come shake your booty on Monday nights (Thursday nights starting March 4th) from 6:30 to 8:30, for $5 per class. No one will be turned away.

For more information call Blossom at 208-819- 8658.

The Oneness Blessing

The first Sunday of every month, Peggy Capes will facilitate a Oneness Blessing Event at UCNI, 6:30-8:00 PM.  The time will be spent in meditation and in receiving the blessing for participants. 

The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of divine energy.  It initiates a neurobiological change in the brain that when complete enables the senses to be free from the constant interference of the mind.  When the senses are unclouded by the mind’s interpretations, a natural clarity of perception occurs with accompanying spontaneous feelings of joy, inner calmness and a connection to the Oneness in everything.

A suggested love offering of $10-$20 will be gratefully accepted. 

MindShifters

Meets Every Monday 7:00 - 9:00 PM

These weekly sessions explain, with profound simplicity, how the mind, body, and emotion interaction affect health, every event in life, and all relationships.

In each self-contained workshop, effective tools will be presented to assist in creating high-level wellness while  reducing and even eliminating upset, lack, and conflict. Join us on Monday Evenings.

HELPING HANDS INREACH MINISTRY

We're excited to announce a new way for EVERYONE to serve. This is an opportunity for us all to lend a helping hand to each other right here within our Unity family, and for all of us to receive support when needed.

The Helping Hands Inreach Ministry is happening right now!

Call Donna Smith - 964-2057 to say, "YES, I wish to be a part of this great Inservice ministry."  We are just now gathering names of volunteers.

HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE A NEED FOR SUPPORT OF SOME KIND FROM YOUR UNITY FAMILY - - PLEASE, CALL DONNA NOW!!! IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO CAN USE ANY OF THE ABOVE SERVICES, PLEASE, CALL.

Drumming Meditation

Happens the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

A Course in Miracles

Wednesday Nights!

The longstanding class “A Course in Miracles” will continue the Wednesday evening classes 7 - 8:30 pm (6:45 meditation).

Class is drop in, so you can come any week it is convenient for you, gathering at 6:45 for musical meditation prior to the 7:00 P.M. start time. So please join us, as together we learn to “Teach only love, for that is what you are”

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