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Unity Church of Tustin Newsletter
November 2010
In This Issue
Nov 21 Celebration!
Sundays at Unity
Silent Retreats
Prayer at Unity
Swami Nityananda-Gurudev
Unity Community News
Contemplative Service Preparing for Christmas
Our Online Calendar
Join Our Mailing List
Unity Bookstore Hours
Tues, Wed, Thur:
11 am to 7 pm
 
Saturday:
11 am to 3 pm
 
Sunday:
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
 
Closed:
Monday and Friday
 
Contact Us At:
714-730-3444 ext 100   bookstore@unitytustin.org 
 
It's Time to Celebrate
 Adventure in Faith 2010
Celebrate Now headline

Our annual Adventure in Faith celebration will be a fun opportunity to celebrate NOW! with your spiritual community.  There will be a spaghetti lunch - vegetarian or meatballs - tossed salad, rolls, and dessert.  All donations to benefit Unity of Tustin.  To help us plan, please sign up today to attend or email maryjeanne@unitytustin.org

 

Event coordinator Arlene Padgett is also looking for team members to join in the fun as table hosts, dessert helpers and clean-up.  Please join us!


Sundays At Unity During AIF 2010
Nov 7 
AIF Theme: I Am Opening Up To the Field of Life
Talk Title: "The Ecstasy of Union and Communion"
With: Rev. Carolyne Mathlin
Reference Text: The Naked Now Chapters 15 - 16
Music with: Annette DeFontes  
Special Notes: We will take communion during services
         DON'T FORGET TO 'FALL BACK' AND SET YOUR
         CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR.
AIF Color: Indigo (very dark blue)

Nov 14   
AIF Theme: I Am Encountering Being Itself
Talk Title: "What Do We Mean By Being Awake?"
With: Dr. Marj Britt
Reference Text: The Naked Now Chapters 17 - 19
Music with: Voices of Unity Choir Small Group
Special Notes: Tithing Miracle Sunday
AIF Color: Violet/Purple

Nov 21 
AIF Theme: I Am Committing To Transformation
Talk Title: "How to Celebrate...Paradox" with Dr. Marj Britt
Reference Text: The Naked Now Chapters 20 - 22
Music with: Voices of Unity Choir 
Special Notes: Celebrate Now! party at 12:30pm
AIF Color: White

Nov 28 
Talk Title: "Preparing the Heart"
With: Rev. Carolyne Mathlin
Music with: Tina Meeks Parcher


Upcoming Silent Meditation Retreats
Thanksgiving Weekend Silent Retreat 2010

Fri, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 28
Prince of Peace Abbey
Oceanside, CA

Enter the season of celebrating the Christ born anew in a profound way. Give yourself the gift of Silence as the holiday season begins by attending this 3-day retreat on Thanksgiving weekend.

Early morning and vespers chanting by the monks of this working monastery add to the sacred energy. The abbey is secluded high on a hilltop setting with beautiful trees, flowers, and gardens. All rooms have twin-size beds, private baths, a desk and a comfortable chair.

A meditation retreat brochure and registration form is available on the patio on Sundays or in the library during the week. You can also register on-line at www.unitytustin.org.


Double Occupancy $250
Single Occupancy $325


1-Day Silent Retreat
with Rev. Paul Tyman and Rev. Carolyne Mathlin

Designed for experienced and beginning meditators, this one-day retreat at Unity of Tustin is an opportunity to deepen our meditation practice and open to the infinite possibilities when we focus our conscious awareness on the Divine Presence within.

Our day will include a time of instruction, Silent meditation, optional walking meditation, and questions and answers.

Sign-up now online or on Sunday. A light lunch will be provided for those who sign up by November 10.

Sat, Nov 13
10 am - 4 pm
Love Offering
 

Prayer and Meditation
Daily Prayers 
There is still time to receive a daily email with the affirmation and reference text during Adventure in Faith.  Email Mary Jeanne Hawes at loveinaction@unitytustin.org to be put on the email list. 


Healing Gathering
with Rev. Lois Ryan and the Prayer and Healing Team 
Experience the healing power of the Holy Spirit through music, meditation, prayer, laying on of hands and a candlelight ceremony.  This October we focus on the power of Elimination. 

We affirm together
"I release anything and everything that
no longer serves my unfolding good."
 
Monday, November 15
7 - 9 pm
 
Introduction to the Spiritual Practice of Meditation
with Rev. Carolyne Mathlin 
Learn about and practice various forms of meditation.  Each class will include a time of instruction and extended meditation practice.  We will also weave in teachings from our Adventure in Faith material, making this a wonderful companion class to your AIF experience.
 
Mondays, Oct 25 - Nov 22
7:15 - 9 pm
(It is not too late to join)
Love Offering 

A Special Gathering



Swami Nityananda - Gurudev Nov 2010           

 

UNITY COMMUNITY NEWS
Rummage Sale "Fun"draiser
Thank you to ALL who helped create such an incredible fundraiser.  We raised over $3,600 thanks to you!  Plans are already perking for another sale in September 2011.  Start planning now...

Youth and Family Ministry Update
During October we had a change in our Youth and Family Ministry.  Pamela Barton-Erdahl stepped down from her role as Family Ministry Director for personal reasons.  Pamela served our community as the Youth and Family Ministry Director for over 5 years.  We send her love and blessings as she enters this new phase of her life. 
 
Gail Hamley is our new director.  Gail can be reached at family@unitytustin.org or at 714-730-3444 ext 110.  Please join us in welcoming Gail onto our staff in this new and wonderful role.

New Unity of Tustin Website
Yes, we really mean it this time.  Our new website is in its final stages and will be up before the end of the year.  Please join us in prayerfully affirming our new site will serve as the foundation for our vision to better serve our local and global community members.  

 
Selfless Service Opportunities
Christmas Decorating Party
It really is that time of year again.  We will get our sanctuary ready for the Christmas season on Wednesday, November 24 from 10:00 - 1:30.  Decorating usually takes about 2-3 hours (and we serve lunch).  Contact Mary Jeanne Hawes if you are available and are ready to usher in Christmas for our community. 

Contact Mary Jeanne Hawes, our Love in Action Director, for more information at 714-730-3444 ext 109 or at loveinaction@unitytustin.org. 



 
Open Your Heart At

Contemplative Practices - Christmas 2010 Headline

 with Rev. Carolyne Mathlin

 

Mondays, Nov 29 & Dec 6

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Love Offering

Bring the mystical message of Christmas into your weekly routine through contemplation and devotion. Set aside one hour a week to connect with the deeper teachings of the Christmas story and integrate those teachings in the Silence of your being.

 

Each Monday we will incorporate a mini Christmas message, music, an extended time of silent meditation, prayer, references to scripture, and a 'take-home' practice. Each component will come together to create a sacred container for your body, mind, heart and soul to receive the Divine.

 

Give yourself and those you love the gift of taking time out of your hectic holiday schedule and ground in the energy of what is truly important - embodying Christ Consciousness.

 

           

Our Online Calendar
For all the latest information on everything happening at Unity of Tustin, check out our online calendar at http://www.unitytustin.org/calendar/month.html

 
 
 
 
Unity of Tustin is a mystical, spiritual community that radiates light and love, transforming consciousness.