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Schedule At a Glance

All Events
are sponsored by
and/or take place at Spirit United
unless otherwise noted.
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THIS SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY Nov. 23, 2014 10:30am-11:30am
"The Yellow Brick Road" with Rev. Ron Moor
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KIDS WITH SPIRIT
Sun, Nov. 23
10:30am-11:30am
The JOY Path
Details at right.
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NEXT SUNDAY
Nov. 30, 2014
"Advent Means To Come" with
Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara
Details at right.
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LAST SUNDAY
November 16, 2014 "Returning Home: Finding and Walking the Road to Recovery" with Community Member Glenn Kline and musician James Schattauer Details at right.
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Upcoming Events
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Spirit United's
Men's Group Thurs, Nov. 20 7:00pm-9:00pmDetails at right. ~~~~~~~~~ Workshop: The Call to the Mystic with Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara Sun, Nov. 30, 2014
1:00pm-3:30pm
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Veteran's Power Breath Workshop
Thurs, Dec. 11 thru Mon, Dec. 15,2014 Times vary depending on the day
Details at right.
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Upcoming Events at Other Venues
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Wags and Worship Tithes to the North Star Therapy Animals Organization
Details at right.
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Spirit United Is Creating a Community Directory Details at right.
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The Community Corner Needs You. Details at right.
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Newsletter Submissions
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Enhanced Prayer Ministry
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Create Community Connections for SU Members
Details at right.
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Support is found within community.
Spirit Vine is here to help.
We listen.
We care.
Call Spirit United (612) 378-3602
Say you want to speak to the Spirit Vine.
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Spirit United Church
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3204 Como Av SE
Minneapolis, MN
55414
Contact Us
Prayer Requests
10:00am-1:00pm
We check our voice mail at least every other day and return calls
in a timely manner.
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Spirit United's Calendar
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Prayer Requests
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Please, pray for: The soul of William LeMay and his large family left behind. He is the uncle of Shannon Dufresne.
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Contact Spirit United to submit a prayer request by clicking here.
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Spirit United.
Send them to: Spirit United
3204 Como Ave SE Mpls, MN 55414
612-378-3602
Thank you!
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November 19, 2014
Greetings!
"If we walk far enough," says Dorothy, "we shall sometime come to someplace." ~ L. Frank Baum
Spirit United 2014 Theme:
The Soul's Journey to Love and Freedom November's sub-theme: Ever Present Origin: Returning Home November's archetype: Contemplative
"In form you are the microcosm,
but in reality you are the macrocosm."
- Rumi
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THE FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER CONTINUES!
F ood will be for sale after
the service on Sunday.
We have -
Chili Bean Soup Veggies
Bread and Baked Goods
Bring money to dine with our community.
To see some festival photos, scroll to the end.
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THIS SUNDAY
SCHOOL SUNDAY
November 23, 2014 10:30am-11:30am
"The Yellow Brick Road"
Is there a Dorothy in each of us, wondering what life is really about and yearning for something more meaningful? What hidden gems might we discover in this wondrous, classic American fairytale? For those with eyes to see and ears to hear, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has much to say. With luminous images, inspirational quotes, and sacred chant.
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KIDS WITH SPIRIT
THIS SUNDAY
10:30am-11:30am
2014-2015 Theme: The JOY Path.
"When you do things from your soul,
you feel a river moving in you, a joy."
~ Rumi
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NEXT SUNDAY November 30, 2014 10:30am-11:30am
"Advent Means To Come" with Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara
Rev. Parrish and her teachings are the foundation from which Spirit United was built. She has influenced and touched the hearts of many. Her wisdom will envelop you. Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara's Biography
Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara's Bio: Long recognized as an inspired spiritual leader and author, Carol's personal quest for spiritual awareness began when she had a near death experience at 24. She has traveled world-wide as a seeker and student of the ageless wisdom teachings.
Ordained in 1971, Carol left a promising business career to devote herself to her ministry and lecturing in the human potential movement and established the community of Sparrow Hawk Village near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. There she served as President of Light of Christ Community Church until 2009 and Academic Dean of Sancta Sophia Seminary until her retirement in June 1, 2010. Since then, she is as busy as ever teaching, writing and conducting seminars all over the country.
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LAST SUNDAY 
"Returning Home: Finding and Walking the Road to Recovery"
with
Community Member Glenn Kline and musician James Schattauer
Glenn shared his journey, his seeking, his passage from powerfully dark times into the Light. His words resonate with teachings of surrender, trust, persistence and gratitude to find home within. You will not be sorry investing your time to listen. Lessons for all live in this audio recording. Click here to listen.
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Upcoming Events
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Spirit United Men's Group
Led by James Schattauer
Thursday, November 20, 2014
7:00pm-9:00pm
Freewill donation
The Spirit United Men's group is a soulful, safe and confidential circle for men to speak from the heart about
what is going on in their lives and be heard by those who understand without judgment. The group is open to all friends and members of Spirit United.
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Workshop: The Call to the Mystic with Rev. Carol Parrish-Hara
Sunday, November 30, 2014
1:00pm-3:30pm $20 for all paid early registrations $25 for Non-SU members & at the door registrations Register: At SU or click here to contact the office.
As we begin, we are dedicated; we study and be the best person we can. With love and caring we open our hearts, live a life of hope and invoke right action as we do our best. Service is our outlet as we go deeper into privacy. In time as a true student of Life, we discover that while we did not seek to be a mystic, the path sought us.
Carol will be giving the message at the Sunday Service Nov. 30 as well. Her message is entitled "Advent Means To Come."
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Veteran's Power Breath Workshop
Thurs, Dec. 11 - Mon, Dec. 15, 2014
All sessions must be attended
6:30pm-9:30pm ~ Thurs, Fri, & Mon. 9:00am-1:00pm ~ Saturday
1:30pm-5:30pm ~ Sunday Freewill Donation
The workshop is offered Free to all Veterans, Spouses, and Military Personal.
Must call: Mike Rygg by email (click here) or by phone 612-718-7108 to receive an application form or to confirm attendance.
The Power Breath Workshop is a practical mind-body resilience program. It offers practical breath-based tools that decrease stress, anxiety and sleep problems that many returning veterans experience.
Workshop Benefits: Reduce Stress and Tension, Relieve Anxiety and Worry, Restore Normal Sleep Patterns, Increase Energy and Well-Being, and Improve Focus and Clarity
This is a PROJECT WELCOME HOME TROOPS program www.pwht.org
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Wags and Worship Tithes
to North Star Therapy Animals
We had a dream - Wags and Worship. For 1-1/2 years, James and I showed up early at Spirit United the first Sunday of each month - ready to preach, sing and be with the animals who wanted to "be" too. People came, dogs wagged, and we shared in the mystery of Great Spirit together. During this time 1/3 of the offerings were collected to tithe.
I've sat with the tithing since the  onset of Wags and Worship and allowed it to grow and collect energy in an envelope in our home. It mattered to me that we choose a place who had heart for which to give the donation. I struggled in finding an organization who had that type of connection. Many suggestions were given to me, but nothing was resonating until I put my intention on Facebook. My criteria was to find someplace that worked with disadvantaged youth and women who were trying to get their feet back on the ground in some way.
After many responses like, "Boy, I wish there was some place like that!" a client came to me and told me about the non-profit North Star Therapy Animals. Click here for their link.
 When I clicked on the site, I saw two more colleagues and clients working with children, adults, guinea pigs, dogs....my heart said an immediate, "YES!" (Thank you Patti, Jennifer and Nancy for your work in the world, sharing so freely, and connecting with me so deeply over the years.) We gave to them $170.
Wagging,
Sage and James
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Spirit United Is Creating a Community Directory
We are building a Community Directory with personal photos, so we can more easily get to know each other, organize activities together, and provide mutual support to one another. Before and after Sunday Services in November photographers will be available to take pictures.
You can provide your own photo via email to Jerry Buchmeier. ( Click here.)
There will be a section for couples and family photos.
We will not publish any information without your permission, and we won't make this info available for commercial use. The project will be low cost, and we will provide these directories to members and friends at minimal or no charge.
For questions about the process and what information to submit with your photo, contact Jerry by clicking here.
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 The Community Corner Needs You.
Share a favorite or original ...
... poem, story, book review, picture, photograph, joke, restaurant review, interesting snippet, film review, favorite quote to share with your community.
Items must be properly attributed to the actual author or creator of the entry. Your original creative items are encouraged and may contain an electronic picture, if available. You may submit items to be considered for publication in the Community Corner by clicking here. Please insert the words "Community Corner" in the subject line.
Submitted Items are not guaranteed publication.
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Newsletter Submissions
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 Anything for publishing in our e-newsletter
must be submitted by 9:00am Tuesday each week for sending on Wednesday of that week.
Click here to submit something. On the subject line type "Newsletter Submission"
Thank you!
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To use this enhanced prayer service: Fill out the request form and place it in the wooden prayer box on the pillar next to the meditation room.
Your prayer requests will be held in community meditation with sacred intention everyday for one month to enhance the power and intention of your prayer.
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CREATE NEW CONNECTIONS
Members can advertise and network at Spirit United
with your business card.
Put your card with a small holder on the Members' Table located to the left of the Meditation Room.
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Photos from the Spirit United Fall Festival 2014
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