Please join us for our first-quarter commUnity meeting in the commUnity room immediately following this Sunday's service. Bring your comments and questions!  

rev brenda ehret

as Senior Minister at UnityCR. It is breathtaking to become aware of how time has literally flown through us as a spiritual commUnity!

 As we reflect on the past three years, we can find much progress. We can also find areas where we've had little movement, and we can certainly find things we haven't even begun to work on yet. "All in good time, all in good time. Be here now".... My continual mantras!

I was three weeks into my job when we experienced the historic floods. As I write, we are one month out from the extraordinary events in Japan. Life inevitably brings us much to live through, experience as suffering, grow spiritually from, as well as much to celebrate.  

We have just completed our Easter season -- a time of glory, commUnity, betrayal, unjust trials, nonresistance, crucifixion, tomb time and the rising up. Easter is truly the story of our lives. 

At UCR, we always have a plethora of opportunities through which to share the wonder and joy of God's love. Find out how you can best connect to UCR by checking out our newly updated UCR website (unitycr.org) and our always-changing Facebook page. We're here for YOU!

Your Board of Trustees has been has been monitoring the progress of our prosperity plan and I am pleased 

Jim Healy

to report that the plan was fully funded for the first quarter. I feel we have taken an important first step toward being ready to respond to challenges and opportunities in a timely manner while living the sacred vision we share. This is only possible because you have committed to building a sound financial base for UnityCR. We celebrate you! 

If you are not yet participating in our Auto-Tithe program, please ask a board member how it works. Sign-up is a very simple process. You benefit by the ease of the process and UnityCR benefits by stabilizing our cash flow-even when you are not able to attend Sunday services. 

As always, your board of trustees invites your questions and thoughts on all issues regarding UnityCR and its operations. The monthly financial statements and board minutes are always available to you. Please see Kip in the office if you are interested in reviewing them.

I look forward to updating you on our current financial status at the Quarterly CommUnity Meeting after Sunday service on May 1. Thank you for your continual support of UCR!

QUARTERLY COMMUNITY MEETING: May 1, 11:30 a.m.  

QUARTERLY MINISTRY TEAM LEADER MEETING: May 1, 12:15 p.m.  

HAPPY MOTHERS'S DAY: May 8

OUTREACH MEETING: May 8 & June 12, 11:30 a.m.

OFFICE CLOSED: May 30 for Memorial Day

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: June 19

REV. BRENDA OUT OF OFFICE 

Rev. brenda will be on vacation beginning Monday, May 16 and returning to the office on Wednesday, May 25.  A guest speaker, Gail Dobert from Silent Unity, is scheduled for Sunday, May 22. 

Rev. brenda will be out of the office June 13-17, attending the 2011 Unity People's Convention in Overland Park.  

Rev. Gail Dobert

UnityCR will host the regional workshop, "Radiating the Power of Prayer," facilitated by the Great Lakes Licensed Teacher Team. Everyone is invited to attend this powerful, experiential workshop, which will be Friday, May 20, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will cover many aspects of prayer and provide helpful ways to enrich your personal prayer life. 

On Saturday, keynote speaker Rev. Gail Dobert will address, "So How Do I Pray?" She will also be the guest speaker during the 10 a.m. Sunday May 22 service. Gail will lead a Sunday afternoon workshop, "Creating a Time for Prayer," from noon to 3 p.m.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES

In June we will recognize our Unity members who are graduating from high school or college.  If you are graduating or have a graduate in your family, please contact the church office at 393-5422 or UNITYCEDARRAPIDS@aol.com.

NEW CLASS STARTS IN JUNE

Starting June 2, Barb Buchanan, Licensed Unity Leader, will lead "Do Greater Things: Following in Jesus' Footsteps." In this class, you'll learn to incorporate the spiritual practices of Jesus into your life. You'll stretch your spiritual muscles while awakening divine qualities. The class will meet from 6-8 p.m. each Thursday in June. Books are available in Sacred Grounds & Books. Questions? Contact Barb at 364-5875 or blb3@bmi.net

Laurie Moritz

Have you always wanted to run a half marathon? Join Laurie Moritz for a kick-off meeting for the Half-Marathon Training Program on Saturday, June 4, from 1-2 p.m. in the Strong Room at UCR. You'll learn:

·       Galloway Run-Walk-Run training method

·       Why this method is so successful

·       How to stay injury free

·       The power of the group

We'll also be gathering registration information and distributing books, shirts, and freebies. Questions? Contact Laurie at (319) 929-0773 or lmoritz@imonmail.com.

CIRCULATION DAYS SET FOR JUNE 9 & 10

If you're spring cleaning, please remember to donate gently used items for UCR's Circulation Days, June 9 and 10. Please bring items to UCR prior to the event. Donated items are made available to the general public. If you can help set up, or assist during Circulation Days, please contact Gail Kidd at gkidd@indiana.edu or 812-322-6574.  

Robert Baca

ROBERT BACA AT UCR JUNE 22-23

Robert Baca, psychic medium and gifted communicator, will hold a special public gallery (forum) from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 22.  The cost is $20 plus five nonperishable food items. Robert also is available for private readings on Thursday, June 23. To schedule, call (877) 270-5033. Learn more at www.voicesfromheaven.com .

UPCOMING MUSIC

·       May 1: Jonas Magram, guitar/vocals

·       May 8: Paula Grady, vocalist

·       May 15: Louis Collins, piano

·       May 22: Amy 'n Adams, guitar/vocals

·       May 29: Doug Jackson, Tracy Price, and Aaron Smith, vocals

·       June 5: TBA  

·       June 12: Jonny Lipford, Native American Flute 

·       June 19: UCR Spirit Choir and Band

·       June 26: Anji Kosirog, Ann Rinehart, Lynda Smith & Nina Swanson

MAY BIRTHDAYS

David Jepsen  2

Terry Benesch  6

Rondi Hanson  6

Jeanne Sylvester  7

Ann Rinehart  13

Regina Zumbach  13

Harold Armentrout  14

Rose Peterson  15

Jim Heskje  16

Gary Gilbert  17

Carol Coffland  19

Susan Polglaze-Carter  19

Anji Kosirog  21

Carol Zhanel-Zumhof  21

Maggie Grundy  22

J. B. Irwin  22

Janith Griffith  22

Otis McGowan  23

Patricia Barrance  23

Audrey Eggleston  25

Michelle Fisher  25

Oliver Hassman  25

Don Weimer  25

Barbara Buchanan  27

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Korrina Dawson  2

Dean Jacobs  5

Richard Moritz  8

Robyn Krell  10

Matt Katcher  12

Kippen Lilly  12

Marcie Sizemore  15

Marjorie Dutchik  18

Joel Katcher  18

Jeremy Hassman  20

Rick Sizemore  22

Ken Rinehart  22

Kathy Meyers  23

Dayle Berggren  25

Barry Allen  25

Louie Brigl  28

Greta Hanson  29

James Nash  29.

Did we miss you?

If we missed your birthday, please contact Jan Armentrout

harmentrout@mchsi.com or 377-5889.