This week, Rev. Mari begins a new series, The Gifts of Imperfection, based on the book by Brene’ Brown. This is one of Ms. Brown’s early books, one that the Minister’s Book Study did a couple of years ago. It came to my mind when I was talking with one of my daughters about the topic of “perfectionism.” So, of course, what do you think the first weeks study will be on? Letting Go of Perfectionism. Join your spiritual community in the Chapel at 10 AM (with all Covid-19 recommendations in place, including wearing your mask while inside, except when eating or drinking), or watch us live stream on Facebook. The service is then posted on our website: unitycenterinmilwaukee.com.
KEVIN REGER, Unity’s own poet laureate, will be our musical guest this Sunday, August 16th. Kevin is gifted at making Truth principles easy to grasp and ‘own’ through his music. Be on hand to celebrate with your spiritual family, either in the Chapel at 10 AM, or via Live Stream on our fb site, or the Web site, unitycenterinmilwaukee.com.
Splinters from the Board: Your Board of Trustees is constantly working to find ways to connect with each and every one of you. Some of the ideas we are going to try beginning this week are:
Beginning this Thursday – Thursday evenings outside, in the garden on the south side of the campus, we will have chairs set up, music and movement for those who would like some gentle exercise, 5:30-6:30 PM.
On Sundays, Kevin is setting up a Zoom site you can join for coffee and conversation outside. So, while you are not able to be at the Center, at least we will get to see you, and you will see others, and the face to face connection will help us. Please contact the Center 414 475-0105, or email (ucim@wi.rr.com) us your email address so we can send you an invitation to join.
Pause for Prayer: Rev. Mari suggests we all join in a prayer pause many Unity Centers around the world are now using. Wherever you are, at 12 noon, stop for a minute or two and bless Unity, our community, our state, our country, the world, etc. This is a powerful practice of uniting the energy of millions of people around the world. We began this process on Sunday, and invite you to join in today
We desperately need others to take a turn cutting the grass once a month. If you can give approximately 1 1/2 hrs. a month to cutting the grass, please see or contact Kevin Reger: 262 547-2262
Female and Male Video Editors Work With Footage and Sound on Their Personal Computer with Two Displays. They are Beautiful and Creative People and Their Office is Modern Loft.
Power Point person (to push a button advancing the slides) to assist with the visual slide portion of the Sunday morning Live Stream. We would like to train enough people so each one will only be responsible for one Sunday a month.
If you can help, please call Rev. Mari at 414 475-0105, or Kevin Reger, 2162 547-3262.
CAMERA OPERATORS NEEDED
We need to train more people to be operate the camera for our Live Stream on Sunday mornings. Our plan is to have enough folks so each one only has one Sunday a month. Please call Kevin Reger, 262 547-3262
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 24TH.
Emily Klik will be presenting: “Metamorphosis, Calling Forth Your Inner Hero” Right now, we are going through major change, individually, nationally, globally. We’re turning corners, passed tipping points, and are evolving through old stories. With so much challenge and change, it’s easy to feel anxious, helpless, exhausted, dis-empowered. In this brief talk, Emily will review a few principles from the “7 Sacred Choices of the Hero’s Journey”, and blend it with the process of transformation, to answer the questions “How do I move forward?” and “Where is my Hero in this process?
Please sign up on Sunday, or call the office to make sure you are counted in the number for the class. Due to social distancing, we may need to move the class to a larger space. Suggested donation: $10.00. We will also be doing a live-stream of the class, which will be available afterwards on our web site:
unitycenterinmilwaukee.com.
REMAINING COVID-19 FREE AND SAFE is our mission and goal for our entire community. Did you know that every inch of our used space is thoroughly cleaned each Sunday after services? And did you know that we are practicing all the important aspects of disease prevention? We require masks during the service, and have hand disinfecting aids available. We welcome folks on Sunday (no more than 25 at this point) and also understand that many of you prefer to stay home and watch the service broadcast on Facebook or at our web-site. **In case you missed the news last week, the person in our community that had tested positive for C-19, was hospitalized with COPD, and re-tested. She DOES NOT HAVE COVID-19, and did not have it. She does have asthma and COPD, however.
Prayer Chaplains are eager to serve you in prayer. Please call the church office, 414 475-0105, and request a chaplain. One will return your call shortly.
New Daily Word magazines are in. Please call the office if you would like to pick up one. OR call to have one mailed to you, just add $1.00 to whatever you pay for the size you prefer, for mailing.
MINISTER’S BOOK STUDY, meets every Thursday at 9:15-10:45 a.m. We have chosen a new book, How to be Anti-racist, by Ibram X. Kendi. We are starting our new book this week, July 30th. *If you are interested in participating in the class, we are meeting via Zoom online. Please call the office, leave your name and number. Rev Mari will call you back and help you join the group that meets regular class time via Zoom.
SILENT UNITY PRAYER CIRCLE meets every Thursday, following the book study, at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. This is the time when Unity folk around the world are praying with Silent Unity at World Headquarters, Unity Village, Missouri. **Because we are unable to meet together in our circle, you can join us to pray via Zoom meeting. Leave your name and number at the church office, 414 475-0105. Some one will call you back to help you join the Prayer Circle via Zoom online.
GARDENING ANGELS WELCOME! After removing the overgrown bushes and plants in the Fall from around the outside of the Center, we are now ready to plant new flowers and plants. If you have any ground cover that you are separating, Unity Center would be delighted to have some. Hostas and ferns are a wonderful addition to our beautification project. If you have any living plants or bulbs to donate, we would be most grateful.
KIDS CORNER is our “something new has been added”! We have a tab at the top of the web page, labeled Kids Corner. If you click on this tab, you will find stories, animal videos and more. Different activities are being added for different age groups all the time. Stories will be added with various readers, music with Julie Thompson, and spiritual experiments for older youth. Use this resource when you need a break. It will keep your child open and interested. unitycenterinmilwaukee.com
A COURSE IN MIRACLES meets every Sunday following fellowship in the conference room at 12 noon. This group offers discussion and support on the channeled work with messages and tools for a more balanced and harmonious life. A Love offering is accepted.
MIRACLE MINDED THINKING pod cast with Joann Baumann via Sound Cloud follows our Sunday Service.
