PRAYER-A-THON, JULY. 6 - 8
UCR's Fourth Annual Prayer-A-Thon will last 40 continuous hours from 6 p.m., Friday, July 6, through 10 a.m., Sunday, July 8. Our theme is "PRAYER - BUILDING -CONSCIOUSNESS." Feel free to come into Unity anytime during this commUnity event and participate in the power of affirmative prayer. Donations are still being accepted and pledge packets are still available as our intent is to raise $10,000. You can also use the special Prayer-A-Thon donate button on our website. Prayerfully consider how you can be a part of this sacred event. Questions? Contact Josh Haun at 402-309-9850.
"CHARACTER OF GOD" CLASS STARTS JULY 7
Rev. Rick Nash will be teaching a class titled "The Character of God," which will meet on three Saturdays, July 7, 14 and 21, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Strong Room. This class will consider what we think the idea of God (Spirit) is. We'll base our discussions on Biblical passages and examine what this "God" thing is all about. Look for the sign-up sheet in the foyer. Love offering.
REV. BRENDA ON SILENT RETREAT, JULY 9 - 13
Rev. Brenda will be on silent retreat from July 9-13. In Rev. brenda's absence, please contact Kip Lilly in the church office (319-393-5422) for any church-related business. Please contact Janith Griffith (319-389-0706) for any pastoral care.
LABYRINTH TOUR, JULY 14
On July 14, the Indian Creek Nature Center will host a walk of area labyrinths. The introductory lecture starts at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center. If you are in the area and want to join the fun, you can register through the Indian Creek Nature Center calendar page. You can either call the number listed on the site (319-362-0664) or click through and register online. The Indian Creek fee will be $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Jan Griffith will be at the UCR labyrinth from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to assist visitors.
JONNY LIPFORD CONCERT, JULY 15
Native American flute player Jonny Lipford will be having a concert in the sanctuary on Sunday, July 15, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. To learn more about Jonny, see his website or visit his Facebook page. Watch Unity e-Newsweekly for more information. Love offering.
FUNDRAISING MEETING, JULY 22
On Sunday, July 22, Prosperity Chair and Treasurer Jim Healy will hold a meeting for those interested in developing one or more fundraisers for UCR. The meeting will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Strong Room. The objective will be to identify prosperity-expanding opportunities that have all the right PIECES (Passion, Ideas, Energy, Commitment, Experience, and Skills) to be successful at UCR. All are invited to attend this exploratory meeting. For more information, contact Jim Healy at 319-310-3140.
RAGBRAI VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, JULY 26-27
More than 1,100 volunteers are needed to help in Cedar Rapids when RAGBRAI is in town on July 26 and 27. To sign up or learn more about the volunteer opportunities available, visit http://cedarrapidsragbrai.com
