The Year of Abundant Living  

AUGUST:  

OPEN TO GOD

   The glory that you have given me I have given them,  

so that they may be one, as we are one.   

John 17:22 

Questions to open the Heart, Expand the Mind and Awaken the Soul  

by Wendy Craig Purcell

Music Ministry                      Special Music & Readings 

David Stanley - Director              Kelly Draper - Poetry Reading 

Sheri White - Asst Director             

Mary LeBlanc                                  

Katie Chenoweth                       

Diane Dunlap                               

Cissie Owen

Terry Trumps

Shannon Jacobs 

Sound Techs                        Worship Leader

Howard Pierson                          Shanon Jacobs  

Micki Matthews                            

Prayer Chaplains                  Financial Stewards/Board

Aug  7th   Dan Kee                     Joe LaGrange

Aug 14th  Howard Pierson          Don Granger

Aug 21st  Karen Granger            Shannon Jacobs                        

Aug 28th  Susan Dimaline           Howard Pierson              

                                                 Leo Stewart               

                                                 Micki Matthews   

Weekly Lessons by Rev. Sondra

- Completion of Series on Parables

- New Series on 

  Entering the Castle: An Inner Path to God and Your Soul by Carolyn Myss 

Wednesday, August 3rd, 7-8:30 p.m.   

 Heart-Centered Metaphysics, Section 2:

God - Jesus Christ - Humankind

Anyone who is curious about the nonphysical, intangible aspects of life is, on some level, a student of metaphysics. Heart-centered metaphysicians ask: What is the nature of God?; What is the nature of humankind?; and What is the relationship between God and humankind?

Through the understanding and compassionate application of heart-centered metaphysics, you can raise your own consciousness and at the same time contribute to an elevated consciousness in the world. This new level of awareness is our best tool for creating loving, fulfilling lives in a peaceful world. Open your heart and mind to Divine Ideas in this thought-provoking study guide.

(L.U.T. S.E.E. credit) 

Sunday, August 7th 

After Morning Service

COMMUNITY FEAST

plus

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

As you may or may not be aware, during the past four or so years Dan Kee and Howard Pierson have done the setting-up for the majority of our CommUnity Feasts, as well as often bringing the main dish for the meal:  many, many thanks to them both. 

Understandably, they have decided to hand over the honor to other deserving souls. 

The next CommUnity Feast is Sunday, August 7, and Bob Davids has generously agreed to step in as coordinator in overseeing the monthly setting-up process and organizing volunteers to help. 

If you would like serve our CommUnity Feasts by helping out as a volunteer, please contact the office at 409-842-0271 or unitysetx@yahoo.com

Sunday Book Sales

each Sunday morning the table in the kitchen area of the Main Building will be filled with books for sale;

on CommUnity Feast Sundays, the books in the Nancy Amsden storage cabinets will be offered for sale, as well. 

Town Hall Meeting

We invite you to stay for a short while after service for a timely and informative "State of the Union" meeting, in which we will discuss where we are, what we are doing, etcetera.

A Tasting for Some Other Place

9th Annual 

A Tasting for Some Other Place

Tuesday, August 16

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Beaumont Civic Center  

Presented By  

Some Other Place

General Admission  $10.00 per Person   

Tickets available at Unity of SETX

from Shannon Jacobs and Sheri Champagne 

There will be over 50 booths of tastings of favorite recipes from local congregations, businesses & organizations.  Some Other Place, Beaumont's faith-based mission, is the place people turn to for Emergency Services in times of need and for on-going programs which provide assistance at no charge to the recipient.  All proceeds for this annual event will benefit the work of Some Other Place.

As in years past, Unity of Southeast Texas will have a booth with samples of food.  If you are interested inhaving lots of fun preparing, setting-up and/or serving our food, please contact Shannon or Sheri.

Unity World Day of Prayer 

Unity World Day of Prayer

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Unity created World Day of Prayer - the second Thursday in September - as a global effort to uplift our world in shared prayer consciousness. Since its inception 18 years ago, this sacred initiative has supported more than 15 million people with prayer.

On this day Unity of Southeast Texas is hosting a Prayer Vigil from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a service from 6 to 6:30 p.m.  You are invited to drop by and join us in holding Sacred Space for this uplifting of consciousness.  There will be candles, meditative music, inspirational reading material, and writing paraphernalia.

·         Filling out and returning your Prayer List (inserted in your Sunday bulletin or downloadable from Unity World Day of Prayer ) with the names of those you would like us to bless during a 24-hour prayer vigil in the Silent Unity Chapel on September 8.   

·         Watching a live-streamed event (as above). 

SCUCA Leadership Conference

October 10-13, 2011

The Lodge, Santa Fe, New Mexico 

Unity's South Central Regional Conference     

"Spirit Is Calling"

Registration $150

Contact Brenda Brock

913-609-0383  

bbcreator86@yahoo.com

For details link to:  

SCUCA Conference

For The Lodge Reservations:

888-563-4373 or 505-992-5800 

For group rate mention Unity South Central Region when making reservation.

from the National Weather Service 

Information on Tornadoes

The Board has received this information via our insurance company, Church Mutual, that we would like to pass on to you.

Risk Reporter spoke with Jeff Last, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS), about what congregations can do to prepare for tornadoes and severe weather and why it is important to be proactive - not reactive.   

Risk Reporter: What time of year are tornadoes most likely to strike and why?

J. Last: Tornadoes occur most frequently east of the Rocky Mountains during the spring and summer months but can happen at any time of the year. The key to tornado formation isn't necessarily the time of year but rather the ingredients needed to produce a severe thunderstorm and tornado. The clash of cool and dry air with a warm and moist air mass is a significant factor in tornado development. In fact, deadly tornado outbreaks have occurred even in winter months across the southern United States where these ingredients can be found at virtually any time of year.

Risk Reporter: What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

J. Last: A tornado watch is issued by the NWS when conditions in the atmosphere are becoming favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. When a watch is issued, make sure you have a way to monitor the weather and be prepared to find a place of safety in the event a warning is issued. A tornado warning is an urgent message issued by the NWS that a tornado has been sighted or is indicated by weather radar. When a tornado warning is issued for your area, immediate action should be taken to protect life and property.

Risk Reporter: What steps can a congregation take to be prepared for a tornado?

J. Last: It's important that a worship center or any organized group have a weather safety plan in place before severe weather strikes. All members of the congregation should understand the plan and know what to do if a watch or warning is issued. The safety plan should contain information about where to go in the facility if a warning is issued or severe weather occurs while the building is being used. Those safety locations and instructions should be clearly marked throughout the building. The plan also should incorporate the "weather watcher" concept - someone who keeps an eye on the weather and is able to monitor bulletins from the NWS in the event it threatens the area.

Risk Reporter: In a large, open facility, such as a worship center, where would be the safest place to seek shelter?

J. Last: In such a facility, the safest place to be during a severe storm is on the lowest level in small, interior rooms (if available) or hallways and away from windows. Large open spaces are more likely to collapse in a tornado or severe windstorm.

Risk Reporter: In the event of a tornado, what procedures need to be executed?

J. Last: If a tornado warning is issued or a tornado is spotted, do not panic. Quickly move members to designated safe locations and crouch facedown and protect your head with your hands or arms. If unable to get to hallways or interior rooms, crawl under seats or pews, protecting your head with your hands. Help children, the elderly and those with disabilities get to safety.

Going Green & Growing Greener

Thanks to our Green Team  

we now offer environmental tips  

in our weekly announcements and newsletters.  

NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

Balloon as Flower Preserver:  A leftover backyard-party

balloon will help keep freshly-cut flowers from wilting when you're bringing them to a friend's house.  Fill the balloon with a bit of water, then slip the opening over the stems.

Bowl as iPhone Speaker:  Place your iPhone in a bowl and crank up the volume. The concave shape of the bowl will amplify the music.

Candle as Zipper Fixer: Release a stubborn zipper by lightly rubbing a candle along the teeth on both sides to smooth the way.

Wednesdays 11:30-Noon

Along with Unity churches and centers around the globe, we hold a 30-minute Silent Unity Prayer Service each week, using that month's script from Unity Village.       

Around the circle we participate in repetitions of  the Silence, affirmation, words for thought, the Silence - as in the following sampling of August's service.

In the silence, my heart and mind are centered in God. 

Through my connection with the earth, I experience inner peace.  I am calm and centered.  I am grounded in peace, knowing it is the avenue through which good flows.  I feel as calm as a still lake, as filled with warmth as a sandy beach in summer.  I am filled with the same diverse beauty as the fall colors.  Silence, like a gentle snow shower, enfolds me in peace.  Love flows from my heart center as I pray .... 

I have faith in the infinite wisdom of God .... etcetera

Divine life is present in every cell of my body.  I am whole .... etcetera     

I am prospered as I circulate God's good .... etcetera  

I enfold myself and all beings in peace .... etcetera 

We'd love to have you join us for this mid-week spiritual refresher.

                   Sunday

                   9:45 to10:00 a.m.        Meditation

                   10:00 to10:45 a.m.      Adult Class:  The Gathering 

                   11:00 a.m. to Noon      Sunday Worship Service & Youth Education

                  1st Sunday of Month   

                      After Morning Service   Community Feast

                Monday

                   7:00 to 8:30 p.m.        Mindfulness Meditation

                   Last Monday of Month 

                   7:00 to 10:00 p.m.      Songwriters Group

                       Wednesday

                   11:30 to Noon            Silent Unity Prayer & Meditation Service  

                   5:50 to 6:30 p.m.       "Unity Singers" Practice 

                   7-8:30 p.m.               Book Study: Heart-Centered Metaphysics, Sec. 2  

         Thursday 

                   7:00 to 8:30 p.m.       A Course in Miracles Class 

1st Thursday of Month 

                   6:30 to 8:30 p.m.      Golden Triangle Body Mind Spirit Group

3rd Thursday of Month

                   6:30 to 8:30 p.m.      L.G.B.T Group

                 3rd Saturday of Month

                  10a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    Songwriters Group

                                                Office Hours

Monday through Thursday

10:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm

(schedule varies when required)

In emergencies, call 409-504-5099

Bookstore Hours

During Sunday activities & regular office hours 

Finances  

Total intake for July:  $5956.67