As we come into autumn, we have the opportunity to move into a season of contemplation.   It is a time to examine our spiritual journey.  Every day as we dwell in God, we express the very energy of life within each of us as the Christ.   Bringing greater light into our experience brings greater comfort, peace and understanding.  

Rev. Ed Townley writes:

"As far as we have come on the path of Awareness, however, there is further to go. Now that we know of the Christ Presence of God that is our true identity, the question is: How do we express it? The tenth chapter of Emily Cady's Lessons in Truth is entitled 'Finding the Secret Place'.

Dr. Cady emphasizes that this is not a difficult search. Willingness and surrender are the keys, and meditation - what Charles Fillmore called 'sitting in the silence,' is our most important means to accessing the Lord of our Being. The Silence need not be silent. Nature abhors a vacuum, and an attempt to be totally silent may simply allow a rush of outside thought energy to distract us. Music or a simple, repeated phrase, a mantra, may help. We are not to worry about doing it perfectly-The Presence of God will not be denied, and will not refuse to express if we are willing to listen."

Let us create time to relax and allow God to express in us gently, to infill us with the presence of love gracefully, as we move into days of autumn.

Abundant blessings,

Rev. Sondra   

OCTOBER:

LET GO & LET GOD

Cast your burden on the Lord,

and he will sustain you.

Psalm 55:22

As we give expression to the power and presence of God within us,  

we overcome challenges; we answer the call of Spirit  

to be all that we were created to be.

from DAILY WORD for the Spirit

by Colleen Zuck

This Coming Sunday with Rev. Jim Rosemergy 

Sunday,October 9th 

Morning Service 11-Noon

Light snack lunch 

Afternoon Workshop on The Gathering

1-3p.m. (Suggested Love Offering $15)) 

Rev. Jim Rosemergy    

Many of you know Rev. Jim through his books,  his website www.innerjourney.org, and/or his talks and workshops in Unity churches.

We are honored and delighted to welcome him back to Unity of Beaumont (now Unity of Southeast Texas) next month.  

The workshop will be based on Rev. Jim's latest book, The Gathering (available in our bookstore) which we have been studying in our Sunday morning Book Study.

"Prayer is a challenge for many of us.  What should we ask of God?  Is anyone listening?  Why aren't our prayers being answered?  The hard truth is this:  God doesn't fulfill needs.  For thousands of years, humanity has brought needs to God with little success, often resulting in disillusionment.  Now is the time to try something new:  A nine-step prayer practice called The Gathering."

The first three steps are: 

Step 1:   I release my human need.

Sunday, October 16, after Service

Members, please make every effort  

to attend our Annual Meeting,  

where you can participate with your words and your votes.

A not-so-new discovery is that giving of one's time and talents -

We benefit physically, mentally and emotionally  

when we give of ourselves -  

even when we feel worried, stressed or depressed.

Our church can use some being-of-service, and we invite you  

to consider volunteering for one or more of the following:   

OPPORTUNITY

Handy-person:  Paint and touch up areas needed in sanctuary  

WHEN

Now - Then when needed for projects

CONTACT  

Rev Sondra            revsondra@yahoo.com

OPPORTUNITY            

Recycler:  Take recyclables to Recycling Center

WHEN

Now - Then every 2 Weeks

CONTACT

Susan Dimaline      409-842-0271   unitysetx@yahoo.com 

OPPORTUNITY

CommUnity Feast Aid:  Help set up for Feast  

WHEN

Sat., Nov. 5 - Then Saturday before first Sunday of month

CONTACT

Bob Davids            409-828-1370

OPPORTUNITY

Chef:  Provide main dish for one or more Feasts

WHEN                 

Sun, Nov. 6 - Then first Sunday of month

CONTACT            

Bob Davids            409-828-1370

OPPORTUNITY 

Media Person:  Transfer Sunday services to Sermon.net weekly

WHEN

Now (initial set-up time 2 hours) - Then weekly 30 to 45 minutes  

Can be completed on home computer on the Church computer

CONTACT

Rev Sondra            revsondra@yahoo.com

OPPORTUNITY 

Spot/Deep-Clean Helper: Clean areas not done in weekly cleans    

For example:  Clean fridges and wax on carpet     

WHEN   

Now - Then approximately 3 hours monthly

CONTACT

Susan Dimaline      409-842-0271   unitysetx@yahoo.com     

OPPORTUNITY 

Volunteer Coordinator: Organize Volunteers 

WHEN

Now - Then as needed

CONTACT

Rev Sondra            revsondra@yahoo.com 

OPPORTUNITY 

Bookstore Coordinator:  Keep Bookstore up-to-date 

WHEN

Now - Then approximately 2 hours monthly

CONTACT  

Rev Sondra            revsondra@yahoo.com

 Thank you! 

SOME OTHER PLACE. . .  Founded in 1968 by the local religious community  

to meet the unmet emergency needs of the local poor and "hurting" residents  

of the Beaumont community. When no one could help they were told they had  

to go to some other place . . .  thus, the name Some Other Place, a place when  all else fails. 

What we are . . .    An ecumenical mission in urban ministry . . . a place where  

people of all faiths come together to provide services of all types to people who find themselves in emergency situations.

Who are we . . .  S.O.P. is funded solely by donations from concerned people of  local religious congregations, business and civic groups and individuals.  We are staffed by hundreds of volunteers, and supported by a limited staff . . . people who are "putting there faith to work."

 Some of our Programs . . . 

• Emergency Service Program
• Meals on Wheels Program
• Anne Rogers Vaxler Nutrition Center
• Henry's Place
• SOP Community Garden
• Miriam B. Rogers Community Center
• Back to School Program
• John Terry Moore Thanksgiving Store                                                                                                                

Our annual SOP Thanksgiving food donations basket is in the foyer,

ready to be filled. 

I give thanks for the creation all of the peoples;

"Sweet Surrender"

by Prayer Chaplain Emeritus 

Howard Pierson 

These two words--when put together--seem paradoxical, don't they?  What could possibly be sweet about surrender?  Doesn't surrender denote failure, defeat, giving up all hope, the end?  If we have a limited perspective of ourselves and the world around us, it sometimes can and does.

As a Prayer Chaplain, however, it becomes a miraculous accomplishment. Surrendering is not an ending, but a beginning. How so?

When I pray, alone or with others, I fully give what is being prayed for to God, and at the point that I stop trying to work everything out, God gives me the tools to overcome or surmount the situation I've prayed about.  I've been given the necessary guidance and wisdom to achieve the healing that needs to take place; I've allowed God in the midst of me to do the work that needs to be done.

As Prayer Chaplains pray with you, we give everything to God.  We no longer need to dwell on the subject of the prayer; we don't need to revisit it.  God will take care of the details.

May you find the place in your life where you can surrender your cares and concerns to God.  It will enrich and more fully develop your faith.  

Sunday

9:30 to 9:45 a.m.          Meditation

9:45 to10:30 a.m.         Adult Class

10:30 to 11:00 a.m.      Fellowship 

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    

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 

Total intake for September:  $5145.76

We are grateful for