BLOCKBUSTER EVENT:  MARTHA CREEK TO SPEAK
Please join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. and enjoy the wit and wisdom of Martha Creek. In the grand tradition of Byron Katie's book called "Loving What Is," the title of Martha's talk is, with a sweet Kentucky twist, "Loving What Sucks." Janet Bray Attwood, a New York Times bestseller author, says, "Martha's down home, bottom line, 'what is, is' way of being is a teacher to us all. Martha doesn't just own the knowledge, she is the knowledge!" Each year, UnityCR members flock to hear the message of this amazing minister, life coach, leader and speaker. Come and find out why!

Longtime UnityCR member Annie Scholl (formerly Rinehart) and her dear friend Kelly Scott will be the guest musicians this Sunday, along with Nina Swanson. Before moving to Colorado, Annie sang for a dozen years or so with the UnityCR's Spirit Choir. Kelly, who lives in Marion, has sung in various choirs while living in Southern California and while attending the University of Missouri. The two friends decided to become a duo after their singing in the car one day elicited a "Hey, that's pretty good!" response from both. As an aside, Kelly's daughter, Andie, has performed during UnityCR's Talent Show.

Our beloved Martha Creek will be having two workshops at UnityCR this weekend. On Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the workshop is "Healthy Self = Healthy Congregation." The content is about doing our own spiritual work and bringing a healthy self to our spiritual community, thus helping to create a healthy, thriving ministry, and a  luncheon will be served ($8.50 love offering). Then on Sunday, August 12, Martha will give a workshop titled "The Work: Loving What Is," which runs from noon until 3 p.m. This workshop is based on Byron Katie's personal transformation process called "The Work." There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer (although pre-registration is not required), and love offerings are accepted. For more information, contact Kip Lilly at 319-393-5422.

Meet up with Joshua Haun and Unity friends on Saturday, August 18, at 9:09 p.m. at May City Bowl, 1648 Trent Street SW, Cedar Rapids. (Note that this event is back to Saturdays again.) Be prepared for a lot of fun and laughs! For more information, call Joshua at 402-309-9850. Bowling experience is not required.

FUN CLUB, AUGUST 19

 Fun Club, an activity-based adult social group for members and friends of Unity, will attend the musical "Brigadoon" at Starlighter's Theatre in Anamosa on Sunday, August 19, at 2 p.m. This production features Unity members Nancy Dearborn and Jim Greene as well as Unity guests Stephanie Shaffer Martinez, Julio Martinez, and Terry and Harrison Shaffer. Tickets should be purchased individually by calling the box office (319-462-4793) M - F from 5-9 and Saturday from 9-noon. Identify yourself as part of the Unity group so we can sit together. Carpooling can be arranged. Attendees may choose to go to dinner at nearby restaurants in Anamosa or Stone City after the show. RSVP to Nancy Dearborn, Fun Club Director, at 319-573-5877 or NancyDearbornMusic@gmail.com 

Mark Hanna will soon be stepping down from the Marketing and Media Ministry leadership position. This ministry is responsible for overseeing the UnityCR website, e-news, Facebook and marketing campaigns. If you are interested in joining UnityCR's leadership circle in this capacity, please contact Mark Hanna (319-390-3980) or Joshua Haun (402-309-9850). Also, we're looking for additional people to help out with the e-news. If you have a knack for writing and wish to help out, please let Mark or Joshua know.

NANCY DEARBORN OFFERS TRIP TO ITALY IN 2013

Fun Club Director, Music Coordinator and long-time Unity member Nancy Dearborn is also a Group Coordinator with Go Ahead Tours, based in Boston. She is offering a walking tour of Tuscany next year, September 16-26, 2013. Nancy will donate $100 per person to UnityCR for the first six people to sign up by August 31, 2012. People can still reserve their space until much closer to the departure date, but there is no rebate after this August. To see a promotional flyer for this event, click here. For a complete itinerary, see this link. 

Through the generosity of Unity supporters, the historic Tower at Unity Village is being revitalized as a holistic healing center. We'll share updates on YouTube as the construction progresses. Learn more about the Unity Village Tower Restoration project http://unityvillage.org/tower.

Unity Village Tower Restoration Update--Interior Demolition