Our two Licensed Teacher Candidates will be presenting non-credit classes soon! In addition, Rev. Nita will facilitate the final SEE credit class for this year. Our classes are interactive, informative, and present a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and meet those with whom you share this path of ever-increasing awareness. If you've got questions, just hit the "reply" button and ask!
Required texts are noted. Generally, at least a few copies will be available from the instructor, or you may seek out copies (used and new) through your favorite online booksellers. We do not charge for SEE classes - a love offering will be blessed at each class session.
"The Five Principles" (required text by Rev. Ellen Debenport )
Facilitated by Susan Sellers, LUT Cand.
Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 8:00PM
09/25 - 10/23
The five principles are core teachings of the Unity spiritual movement, founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in 1889. Here's your opportunity to work with these principles, test them, apply them to your life, and WATCH WHAT HAPPENS. This is an excellent class for students who may be new to Unity, as well as seasoned students.
"Ask Yourself This" - A class about you (Required text by Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell)
Facilitated by Barb McLawhorn, LUT Cand.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
09/26 - 10/24
Have you ever felt stuck? Are you wondering how to make changes that will bring a deeper dimension to your life? In this course we will embark on a five part exploration designed to acquaint you with the fine art of asking yourself the right questions to help identify your deepest beliefs, unlock your own inner brilliance and create the meaningful life you desire. This life-changing wisdom within you is just a question away waiting to be discovered. Join us as we begin the journey to awareness.
The Twelve Powers of Man (Required text by Charles Fillmore)
Facilitated by Rev. Nita Strauss
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
09/29 - 10/27
In this Unity Institute SEE credit class (required for those seeking Unity credentialing), you'll develop a working knowledge of our Truth Principles and the Twelve Powers. This material will then be put into practical application in your own life so that you can more fully express the Christ in your life, which will absolutely transform your life. Credit students must pay a $36.00 registration fee and maintain 100% attendance. Non-credit students are very welcome to attend!
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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
On September 9th Conner McCain will be presenting information about his Eagle Scout fund raising project for the Tucson Wildlife Rescue. He will also be available after services both on Sept. 9th and Sept. 16th to answer questions and to take donations for this worthy cause.
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TUCSON DULCIMER ENSEMBLE
On Sunday, Sept. 16th, we will enjoy the musical gifts of the Tucson Dulcimer Ensemble during service, as well as during our fellowship time. Please plan on being there to enjoy the music!
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YOUTH ON THEIR OWN BACKPACK DRIVE UPDATE
from Susan Smith and The Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone for all their generous contributions to Youth On Their Own (YOTO). We delivered 38 backpacks to YOTO, 28 filled with supplies that will help the students get started with school. The last 10 were delivered empty, however, we also brought in a large assortment of supplies that can be used to fill them up! We are still collecting school supplies and items for the YOTO Mini mall.
The last time I made a delivery I saw five young ladies at the YOTO office picking up items that would help them out as they manage to go to high school and to care for themselves at the same time. They all had backpacks picked out as well as bags of food and supplies from the Mini Mall. It was very gratifying to see these supplies in the hands of the students. I am grateful to be a part our generous and caring Unity community. I am also grateful for all the wonderful works being done by Tucson community organizations like Youth On Their Own that help those that need a hand up.
We will be providing an update in the next newsletter about our upcoming outreach efforts. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out in any way! Thanks again everyone!
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SAVE THE DATE: Coming Events!
MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Stay tuned for more details coming soon for our Friday Movie Nights, to be held on the third Friday of each month (except December).
LEADERSHIP GATHERING OCTOBER 13 - 14
Friday evening/ Saturday (all-day)
Our Spiritual Community was founded with the intention of functioning within a method of leadership that is open, inclusive, and sustainable. Traditional leadership models place either the minister or the Board at the "top" of the flow chart, and all activities flow down through them to the congregation. More inclusive models use what is called the "Three-legged Stool" image: the Board, minister, and Congregation form three "legs" of governance, where all three are required to function properly. That is preferred over the old "top-down" model, but is still prone to instability if any of the three segments is not functioning optimally.
Rev. Jim Marshall will be facilitating an "Open Space Envisioning in Unity" event for us in October, and YOU are invited to participate. Our theme will be the future leadership structure of Unity Spiritual Center of Peace. This is an important event, and your presence - your Presence- is vitally important. More details will follow in our next couple of newsletters. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.
SUE RILEY AND SLOAN WAINWRIGHT RETURN Oct. 28th!
We had a great time when these two musical artists visited last year, and we're happy to be on their calendar again this year. Sue will be presenting her "musical message" at our Sunday service, and then we'll enjoy a concert after church. Circle the date!
