unity southeast texas

 


WE are a welcoming community dedicated to awakening Christ consciousness, nurturing transformation and inspiring joy. 
 
                 1555 S. 23rd Street    Beaumont, TX 77707    409.842.0271    
unitysetx@yahoo.com

Weekly Announcements
from November 16th, 2011  
Plush Toy Collection

 

 plush toy caterpillarplush cowboy lionplush toy bear in chair

 

It's that time again, when we bring new (or clean, gently-used) plush toys to sit in our sanctuary absorbing our loving energy.  On Dec 20th they will be taken to agencies and associations which give them to   children whose hearts yearn for that kind of comforting, caring energy. 

 

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Monday Meditation
Monday, November 21
Meditation
with Bhante Kassapa

The Monday Night Meditation Group is once again honored to announce that Bhante Kassapa will be joining us for a meditation "sit" followed by a talk. 

Everyone is invited.

Our usual format is to begin with a 30-minute sitting meditation followed by an optional (silent) 10-minute walking meditation. 
Bhante's talk will then be presented.


buddhism 

Deadline for Thanksgiving Dinner RSVP's  

by Reservation Only

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THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thanksgiving Day from 1:00
in Nancy Amsden Building
You are invited to join us
clay pilgrim and indianat Thanksgiving Dinner.

Turkey will be p
rovided.

So that everything can run smoothly we ask everyone to ...

- please RSVP by Tuesday, November 22nd,
if you are coming


- please bring a dish, letting us know
when you RSVP
what you will be  bringing


- please remember: 
"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was,
'thank you,'
that would suffice." 

Meister Eckhart
clay pilgrim and indian 2 
 

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 23rd, 6:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Spiritual Communion

"Gratitude and thanksgiving are both necessary in demonstrating prosperity through divine law. Be grateful to God and thankful to the friends whom God uses to supply you."

Charles Fillmore
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We warmly invite you to join us for this sacred celebration of thanks and communion. We give thanks for the blessings of the past year and the coming year. We create this space for gratitude with readings, music, meditation and spiritual communion.

 

 
Talent Offerings Deadline

Time spaces MUST BE RESERVED

with Rev. Sondra by Sun, Dec 4th   

for

 Sunday, December 11th 

Congregational Talent Offering

During Morning Service

 

Songs/Instrumentals/Poetry/Stories/Dance/Etc

 

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Good Stewards
In regard to financial stewardship
we are creating:


Weekly Cleaning Team of Volunteers
Convenient times, non-arduous tasks, fun with friends 
Contact Shannon Jacobs:   shannoncharlesjacobs@yahoo.com

teamwork

Monthly Marketing & Fundraising Meetings 
 
First Sunday of every month after CommUnity Feast
Bring "great attitudes and Divine Ideas"
Contact Shannon Jacobs:  shannoncharlesjacobs@yahoo.com  
 



More Setwardship Ideas
While visiting www.unitysetx.org
click on "Shop here and bless us"
and see how ...

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... you can buy the things you need, save money with exclusive iGive coupons and deals, and feel good knowing that a portion of each purchase benefits our organization.
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Also, when you link to Amazon products and services via our website, the church receives up to 10% in referral fees.   

Church Pantry

 

 

In order for Unity of Southeast Texas' journey to continue, we are all being asked to help in very practical ways.  The list below contains items that we use on a daily or weekly basis.  Whenever you go to the grocery store, please consider picking up one or more of these supplies so that we might have an ever-filled "Pantry":

 

Regular Coffee                  Decaf Coffee                      Creamer                   

Splenda                           Sugar                               Salt (in shakers)                    Sodas (diet & regular)        "Cold Brew" Iced Tea Bags    Herbal Tea Bags              

Toilet Paper                      Paper Towels                     Paper Cups (water cooler)  Napkins                           Tealights                           Pillar Candles                    Dish-washing Liquid            Dishwasher Detergent         Furniture Oil

Multi-Purpose Cleaner(not pine-scented)

 

PLEASE PUT YOUR ITEMS ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER  

NEXT TO THE STOVE.  THANK YOU!

 

 food pantry


Tithing Our Time & Talents

 

people with hands together 

We humans actually benefit

physically, mentally and emotionally  

when we are giving of our time & talents  

- when we are being of service.

   

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

to consider volunteering for one or more of the following:   

  

 

 

OPPORTUNITY

CommUnity Feast Aid:  Help set up for Feast  

WHEN

Saturday before first Sunday of month

CONTACT

Bob Davids            409-828-1370

 

OPPORTUNITY

Chef:  Provide main dish for one or more Feasts

WHEN                 

First Sunday of month

CONTACT            

Bob Davids            409-828-1370

   

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! 


Susan Dimaline
Unity of Southeast Texas
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