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Remember the days when you received several letters a week from various credit card companies proclaiming in big red letters: "You Are Pre-Approved"? And remember how the letters seemed to come even more abundantly right before the holidays? While those days are thankfully gone, the spiritual lesson remains. You came into this life pre-approved. This Sunday Rob will lead the discussion and we will explore what that means.

Sunday Service

January 17^th, 9:30 am

Robert Spiegel

You are Pre-approved

Sunday Service

January 31^st

Robert Spiegel

Your Bloom Opens the World

Annual Membership Meeting

January 31^st, 3 pm

Everyone is welcome. Members may vote.

Music Ministry - Second Saturday Community CoffeeHouse

Saturday, February 13th, 6:00 - 9:30

Headliner: Oscar Butler

Opener: TBA

MC: Bill Moffatt

Sponsor: The New Mexico Music Awards

Join us for this great night of music and fun!

Come on down for coffee or tea, treats, and a wholesome family night in a listening room environment where new and seasoned performers can offer up their songs and stories to an attentive, all-ages audience. The House opens at 6 pm, music begins at 6:30.

FREE! Love Offerings will be accepted.

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Support Anne-Marie!

Anne-Marie Lax is a singer/songwriter from New Mexico. She is a regular speaker at Unity Spiritual Center East Mountains and has been a featured performer at Second Saturday Community CoffeeHouse. Her first album

Dancing in the Light is due to be released in the next few months. It was produced and partially co-written by the phenomenally talented Katie Gill, recorded, engineered and mixed by John Wall at Wall of Sound Studios, and will be mastered by Jason Blum of Sigil Media. This collection of 12 positive and inspirational songs, covering

genres from rock, blues, jazz and pop take you on a spiritual journey from the ridiculous to the sublime. It features the talents of a multitude of amazing musicians including Jazz guitarist Michael Anthony and piano virtuoso Susan Clark. It's almost complete, with only a couple more tracks to record, then mixing, mastering, album artwork and printing, as well as advertising. Anne-Marie has funded most of the project for items such as recording and paying the musicians, out of her own pocket, but NOW, with the project so near to completion, SHE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Your contributions will go for finishing these last few tasks, as well as promotional items such as music videos and website design.

Inspiration from Unity

Memories of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Marchel Alverson

One Sunday evening in 1967, a bright-eyed 17-year-old student at Spelman College walked inside Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and looked squarely into the eyes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he extended the right hand of fellowship-a traditional gesture of Baptist church membership.

With this gesture, Martin Luther King Jr. and his father-a man everyone affectionately called "Daddy" King-officially became pastors of Rev. Jacquelyn Hawkins. Hawkins recalled how that long-ago moment changed her life.

"I remember that night very vividly. My classmates and I at Spelman were standing there and Dr. King stood next to me and offered his hand. I was like, 'Oh, my goodness!' and I was immediately struck by two things," Hawkins said. "One was that he was so short in stature that I could eyeball him. The second was that he was such a humble man. He was not unapproachable, and I could actually feel the warmth and genuine compassion coming from him.

"Here was this international figure who led the march on Washington and won the Nobel Peace Prize, yet he was so humble that he looked me right in the eyes with genuine warmth. When I first saw his face, I knew he was a man of deep spiritual conviction and love," Hawkins added.

From then on, Hawkins realized she had a personal obligation to do her best because Martin Luther King Jr. exemplified such greatness.

Hawkins herself was no stranger to the Civil Rights Movement.

Her father, Rev. E. C. Hawkins, was a leader in the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Longview, Texas. Hawkins witnessed her father's many sit-ins at area lunch counters and countless marches.

"I knew it was dangerous to be in the movement," said Hawkins. "I was afraid for my father and my older brother who marched alongside of him. We knew that people had been killed because they broke the unwritten rule of "stay in your place" or dared to go into segregated places. I saw how the white establishment treated him and his fellow clergymen. But, my father, like Dr. King, showed me the importance of loving your enemies. Above all, they preached the word of love."

Hawkins would personally hear close to 15 of Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermons at Ebenezer.

"Every cell in my body would come alive when he spoke. Dynamic doesn't even describe him. He was such a powerful orator and his command of the material was unquestionable. He wrote all of his sermons, and when he delivered them he gave his all," Hawkins said. "Coaches often tell their football players to leave nothing on the field. Well, that was how Dr. King was. There was nothing left unsaid because he gave his all in the pulpit. He poured out his heart every single time. By the middle of his sermon, people were always up on their feet and by the end they were shouting and hand-clapping. He raised that type of excitement each and every time, and by the time he finished, both he and the members were exhausted and exhilarated."

At Ebenezer, Daddy King and Dr. King rarely spoke directly about civil rights in the Sunday morning service, but there was an unspoken understanding that the movement was heavy on their hearts, and equality for blacks and other disenfranchised people should be on the minds of the congregation as well.

"Dr. King and his family wanted people to know that the Civil Rights Movement was really all about love-people loving their fellow man. He would say that this was a spiritual movement, not just a Civil Rights movement," said Hawkins.

On April 4, 1968, Hawkins was in her dorm room at Spelman when the news broke that Martin Luther King Jr. had been killed in Memphis. "I didn't believe it at first. It wasn't until our housemother called us all downstairs that I knew it was true. There was a lot of crying, hugging, and hysteria," Hawkins said. "We were immediately put on lockdown because of the possibility of violence. Atlanta was his home, so there was this fear."

The last time Hawkins saw Martin Luther King Jr. was in a coffin as his body was brought home to Sisters Chapel at Spelman. Hawkins recalls a "sea" of people at the funeral, including celebrities and dignitaries from all over the world.

Although Martin Luther King Jr. has been laid to rest, his vision continues for Hawkins and others.

"One of the refrains from a song Dr. King loved was that my living will not be in vain. He lived that. So my desire is that, as I move forward in this ministry that my living will not be in vain, meaning that I will live a life of faith and contribute to uplifting people and their consciousness with the understanding that we are all here to love and help one another," Hawkins said. "By doing this, I not only honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I honor my father; I honor myself."

Rev. Jacquelyn Hawkins is a minister at Unity of the Heartland in Olathe, Kan. Previously, she was a deputy comptroller for human resources and administration at the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

Read more about Unity's philosophy and commitment to diversity.

In this video, Jacquelyn compares the Unity movement with the faith of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

A Course in Miracles

Our Movie Screening of A Chorus in Miracles went very well. After the movie there was a discussion about starting A Course In Miracles Study Group. If you are interested in this, please email Fancy at admin@unityemtns.org. No details have been decided and we are going to use email to set a date and time that works for all.

This is still on the To-Do list. In the meantime, check out A Chorus in Miracles, The Musical Experience where you can get the text with music (paid item) or the Workbook with music (free item).

Community

ESSENTRICS

Essentrics is a unique program that rapidly changes the shape of your body through simultaneous stretching and strengthening exercises. This workout develops strong and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your posture. ESSENTRICS is even smarter than that - it goes beyond changing just the look of your body; it also cares about how you feel in your body. With a combination of dynamic and fluid movements, ESSENTRICS improves circulation, promotes rehabilitation, and unlocks tight muscles. If you want to feel energized, positive, and healthy, then ESSENTRICS is for you. Meets at the church M/W/F from 5:30 - 6:30. Contact Kimberly Woodring for more information (or call 575-749-0025).

Massage Services for Members:

Licensed massage therapist Kara Skeberdis is offering massage sessions at her studio in Cedar Crest. Hour and half hour sessions are $40/$25 for church members and friends, and $50/$30 for the general public. Please call Kara to schedule your session at 443-745-0406, or email her at shiatsu.Kara@gmail.com. Kara has over 25 years of experience and specializes in relaxation, deep tissue and acupressure techniques.

Interfaith Social Action Opportunity @ Woods End Church

3^rd Friday of each month 3:00 pm - 6:00ish

Help distribute food to the hungry in our community. For more info, contact Eugene (or call 286-4981).

UU Dinner & Movie Night @ Church

Third Tuesday of each month

Potluck at 6:00pm, movie at 7:00pm.

Fundraising News

Prepared for Unity Spiritual Center East Mountains NPO #24564 (Cycle 2, Qtr 4)

Dear Unity Spiritual Center East Mountains,

The Kroger Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to local communities. We do this through a variety of activities, including charitable giving, sponsorships and the unique Community Rewards Program of Smith's. We are also committed to carefully protecting our customers' personal information. In order to meet their expectation of privacy, we have adopted a simple policy to never share a customer's personal information. Our privacy policy applies to Community Rewards participation as well. As your neighborhood food retailer, we deeply value our ability to support local organizations like yours.

Your supporters (3 households) who shopped at Smith's between 2015-10-01 and 2015-12-31 (Cycle 2, Qtr 4) have contributed to your $12.34 total donation. Your organization will be receiving a Kroger check in this amount within 30 days from 2016-01-14. Thank you for your continued support of your local Smith's store.

Don't forget to use your newsletter, website, and events to encourage your supporters to link to your organization. The more your supporters
shop with us, the more money your organization will earn!

Thank you,

Community Rewards Staff

Prayer


Please add the following people to your prayer/meditation practice: (updated weekly) USCEM Jessica Kraf's family and friends Ben H. (healing) Dawn H. (healing) Dillon A. (healing) Jeannette P. (healing) Mary Ann's mom (healing) Tyler (guidance) Anthony S. (healing) Bud C. (healing) Charles' mom (healing) Anne B. (peace & comfort) Deborah F. (healing & peace) Anne-Marie (perfect employment)	uPray uPray, a free prayer app from Silent Unity, is now available. uPray is available for Apple iOS 7.0 or later and Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) or later. With the app you can submit a prayer request to Silent Unity, listen to the month's meditation and the Prayer for Protection, and read affirmations across a broad list of topics. Click the photo above to see all the ways you can get the Daily Word!	"Silent Unity. How may we pray with you?" Do you have a prayer request? There are several ways to contact Silent Unity, the 24/7-prayer ministry: Call: 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729) International: 01-816-969-2000 Write: Silent Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001 Or use our online prayer request form.

Support Your Spiritual Center


Smith's Community Rewards Smith's Community Rewards makes fundraising for USCEM easy...simply by using your Smith's Rewards Card at any Smith's! There is no cost to enroll, and enrollment will not affect your fuel points or coupon discounts. You must have a registered Smith's Rewards Card to participate. If you do not, you can apply for one at Customer Service. If you don't know your number because you use your phone number at the register, you can call 800-576-4377 and select option 4. You must link your card to USCEM online. If you have an online account already, go to the website below, sign in, and click on your name to go to your account. Scroll down and edit the Community Rewards section. Enter our NPO number or our name and select us from list and click on "Enroll". If you don't have an online account, you must click "Register" in the upper right corner on the website. Sign up for a Smith's Rewards Account by entering your email address, creating a password. Enter your zip code in the "Your location", then by selecting your favorite store, and agreeing to the terms and conditions. A message to check your email inbox will appear, Check your email account, you must click on the link within the body of the email. Click on "Sign in" located in the upper right corner and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step. Click on your name to go to your Account. In Account Summary click on "Edit" Rewards Card and input your Smith's rewards card number. Confirm your information. Scroll down and edit the Community Rewards section. Enter our NPO number or our name and select us from list and click on "Enroll". Go to Smith's Community Rewards to Enroll or Register/Enroll Our NPO number: 24564	Let Your Online Shopping Support Us Whether you shop at Amazon, Walmart.com, Itunes, or many other online retailers, your purchases can help support USCEM. Always start on the USCEM Shopping Site. From there you go to your favorite retailer and a percentage of your purchases will be sent to us later - at no extra cost to you. The average amount paid to us is a little more than 5% of your purchases. NEW INFO: The Reminder App is being discontinued as of July 1st. Please UNINSTALL it if you have it (contact Fancy if you need help with this). If you don't uninstall it, you may end up supporting other causes such as sports teams, etc. We are looking at other ways to automate this system. Bookmark this URL and always start here. Then go shopping. http://impactshopping.com/USCEM/ In 2014 we earned $96.49 through Impact Shopping. Let's beat it in 2016! We didn't earn anything in 2015 - probably because people weren't starting at the shopping page. Please do this - it costs you nothing extra and is an easy habit to adopt. Go to the USCEM Shopping Page	Stewardship Unity is a center of spiritual light. We are dedicated to letting this light shine so brightly that people become more aware of their spiritual nature and express it in their daily lives. We address physical, mental and emotional needs through affirmative prayer and spiritual education. We serve those who seek inspiration and prayer support as well as those who use Unity teachings as their primary path of spiritual growth. We ask for your generosity in sharing your time, talents, and treasure with USCEM so that we can share this light with many. We affirm that God is the source of our supply and that we all are good stewards of self, family, community, congregation, and the Unity faith. Successful stewardship involves not only protecting the resources that exist, but also nurturing growth to ensure the future. Stewardship invites each person to balance spiritual development with good works in the wider world, enabling us to put our faith in action. 2016 Stewardship information will be here soon.

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Have a great week!

In love and gratitude,

Fancy Ruff-Wagner
Your Newsletter Editor

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admin@unityemtns.org

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