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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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Support SU in Moving Forward Share the Leadership
Details at right.
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The Move Is Happening ~~~
We Need a Moving Coordinator ~~~
Our Next Community Meeting Details to the right and below
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THIS SUNDAY
May 15, 2016
10:30-11:30am
Celebrating the Past and Co-Creating the Future
with
community members
Karen Greer
& Jennelle Donnay
Details at right.
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KIDS WITH SPIRIT
Join the celebration.
Activity bags
are available.
Details at right.
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NEXT SUNDAY
Mystery School Sunday May, 22, 2016 10:30-11:30am Singing the New Story: The Lyrics of Transformation with Rev. Ron Moor and Saleem Adam Wolter will lead sacred dance Details at right.
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LAST SUNDAY
May 8, 2016
Mother's Day at SU with Rev. Ron Moor
and
community member
Maria Donofrio along with musicians
Meg Miura
and
David Chapman
Details at right.
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Upcoming Events
at Spirit United
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EVERY Monday
Yoga with Maria
Mondays
4:00-5:30pm
Details at right. ~~~~~~~~~
EVERY Wednesday
Wednesdays
10am-11:30am
Details at right.
Potluck Roundtable
The Struggle for Basic Income: Issues and Possibilities
with
Dr. Karl Widerquist
and
Dr. Ann Withorn
Tues, May 10, 2016
5:30pm-6:30pm Potluck
6:30pm-8:30pm
Roundtable
Details at right.
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Support Spirit United Moving Forward Fundraiser
Saturday, May 215:30pm-9:30pm
Live Music
Honored Guests
Silent Auction
Food
Details at right.
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Spirit United's Plants in Need
Details at right.
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Having Trouble Reading Your Newsletter?
Details at right.
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A Missing Stone
Details at right.
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Council of Stewards' News
Thank You Ginny
~~~ Patti Steps-In
~~~ Anita Says, "Goodbye"
~~~ Maria Says, "Hello"
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Spirit United's Relocation Update
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Spirit United
is on the Move.
You Can Help!
Tearing-down, Packing and
Moving
Details at right
We Could Use a Moving Coordinator
Details at left on top.
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Community Meeting
Sun, May 15, 2016
11:30am
Details at right.
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Keep Envisioning
Details at right.
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Support is found within community.
Spirit Vine is here for you.
We listen.
We care.
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Then, share your first and last name, telephone number and your email address.
We look
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Spirit United's Calendar
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Prayer Requests
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Contact Spirit United to submit a prayer request by clicking here.
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Make a pledge
to
Spirit United.
Send them to: Spirit United
3204 Como Ave SE Mpls, MN 55414
612 378-3602
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while Connecting Others to Spirit United
Support SU by getting the word out to others. "Like" us on Facebook, find us on MeetUp and follow us on Twitter.
Tell people about:
- Why you like Spirit United
- Our amazing educational, experiential and social events for spiritual growth and support.
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Newsletter Submissions
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May 11, 2016
Greetings!
"The more you take responsibility for your past and present, the more you will be able to create the future you seek." ~ Unknown
Spirit United 2016 Theme:
Living Our Spirituality
Through Presence, Practice and Play
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Support Spirit United in Moving Forward
Fundraiser Event
Spirit United Dreamers & Doers
Share the leadership in moving SU forward
Looking For Silent Auction Items
We are asking you to seek donation items for the silent auction. They can include services like readings and healings, interesting basket compilations, items, adventures, event tickets, etc. that have some monetary value. Please click here to go to our website to download and print the form to be submitted with the donation item. Bring the form and item to Spirit United by Wednesday, May 18th by 3:00pm to allow the team to process them.
Donate Bakery Goods
We are having a bake sale and are seeking bakery item donations. We would like these on either Friday, May 20th or Saturday, May 21st in the morning. People will be at Spirit United starting at 10:00am to receive the items.
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 Volunteers Needed for the Fundraiser Event
A sign-up sheet will be out on Sunday, May 15 for you to volunteer to help. All aspects of the event need support.
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HELP SU MOVE
The move has literally begun.
See below for details.
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We Need a Moving Coordinator.
It would be extremely helpful to have someone pay attention to the details so the Council and others can focus on the behind the scenes coordination, negotiation, and readying our community to be in a new place. It takes more than just a few to organize and facilitate a move like this.
You may talk to Rev. Ron Moor or anyone on the Council of Stewards also. Contact the office by clicking here or calling 612-378-3602.
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Sunday, May 15, 2016
Our Next
Spirit United Community Meeting
11:30am
We will be having the next community meeting for an update about the move.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Rev. Ron Moor & Council of Stewards
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THIS SUNDAY 
May 15, 2016
10:30am-11:30am
Celebrating the Past
and Co-Creating the Future
with community members
Karen Greer and Jennelle Donnay
What are our roots and what seeds are we planting for the future?
Karen will speak with a historical perspective. Jennelle will speak to her vision of now and the future. Both will touch upon their personal journeys at Spirit United.
Stay for the Community Meeting immediately following our Sunday Celebration. We will discuss details about our departure from Como Ave and arrival to our new space.
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Kids With Spirit 
Children are welcome
in our Sunday celebrations.
Activity bags are available.
Our formal program will begin again in the Fall.
2015-2016's Theme:
We create beauty in our lives and our world
with Love, Wisdom, Respect, Honesty, Bravery,
Truth and Humility.
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NEXT SUNDAY
Mystery School Sunday
May 22, 2016
10:30am-11:30am
Singing the New Story:
The Lyrics of Transformation
with
Rev. Ron Moor
and Saleem Adam Wolter leading sacred dance
Mystics have long known that the "world" of materiality not only responds to our every thought and spoken word but speaks to us, inspiring us. We will look at this "language" of creation and how we can commune, and co-create, with the living world and bring into being "the more beautiful world our hears know is possible". With sacred chant, luminous images, inspiring quotes and sacred dance.
"Singing is Being" Rilke
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 LAST SUNDAY
Mother's Day at Spirit United
with community member
Maria Donofrio
and Rev. Ron Moor
along with musicians
Meg Miura and David Chapman
Maria spoke how the joy of motherhood grows over a lifetime and crosses generations. Then Ron spoke about how the narrow definition of mother is changing. We see the Divine feminine in all, men and women. We realize  spiritual connections and spiritual deepening comes from the mother. Listen to the complete message by clicking here.
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 Upcoming Events
at Spirit United
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YOGA with Maria 
4:00pm-5:30pm
Only park on the street please.
Join Maria for a Gentle Yoga Practice. It will be a gentle class, rich in tradition. Give yourself the gift of yoga, your mind body and spirit will thank you. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel and dress comfortably.
Maria is a certified Hatha instructor through the Freehold Yoga Center with extra studies in Restorative Yoga from the Himalayan Institute. Maria also has knowledge in the uses and benefits of breathing techniques.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY  The Tao of Meditation Class with Rev. Ron Moor EVERY Wednesday, except holidays 10:00am-11:30am $10-$15 suggested donation Deepen your meditative practice, or begin one by joining us on Wednesday mornings. Our weekly gathering is to read, meditate and dialog on the profound wisdom found in the 2500 year-old text of "The Tao TeChing." These 81 short, poetic sayings have offered relief, gentle guidance, and a pathway to inner peace for countless millions of people.
Each week we will begin with a few minutes of breath work to deepen our focus, read one of the sayings, and then bring these ancient words into a 30-minute silent meditation. Following the meditation we will join in an open discussion of the meaning as it relates to our lives today. Part of our discussion will also be about how to deepen our practice of silence and stillness.
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Potluck Roundtable Today
"The Struggle for Basic Income:
Issues and Possibilities"
with
Dr. Karl Widerquist and Dr. Ann Withorn
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Potluck;
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Roundtable Conversation
Please bring a dish to share if you can
Basic Income asserts the human right to an income that is sufficient for a dignified life without means-testing or work requirement. Basic Income is not a new idea, with MLK in 1967 recognizing its potential "to abolish poverty altogether" and it is currently discussed globally, spanning local, state and national governments, organizations and individuals.
Come for a meal and join BIGMN - Basic Income Guarantee Minnesota for a conversation with veteran Basic Income Proponents Dr. Karl Widerquist and Dr. Ann Withorn. We will discuss the possibilities of a Basic Income movement in the U.S. and globally. How would a Basic Income contribute to the wellness and healing of humanity and the planet?
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Sagittarius
in Gemini
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Spirit Walkers
Full Moon
Ceremony & Celebration
Saturday, May 21, 2016
12:00pm-4:00pm
$15
12pm-1pm Free Healings with Sol Fire Shaman
Jorge Villanueva Castillo, Spirit Walkers and
Frank DiCristina
1pm-4pm Program Featuring:
- Sharon Day, Ojibwe Elder and Founder of The Nibi Walk Project
Sharon leads water walks all over the country, including the Minnesota River Walk this past March. Several years ago, she walked the length of the Mississippi to raise awareness about pollution in the river.
The Nibi (Water) Walks are Indigenous led extended ceremonies to pray for our water. Every step is in prayer and gratitude for water, our life giving force.
- Astrology by Virginia Sundin
 - Channeling by Gina Ferrell
- Guided Meditation - Journey of Water with Jorge Villanueva Castillo
- Frank DiCristina's Gongs & Tibetan Bowls
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Support Spirit United Moving Forward Fundraiser
(PICK-UP FLYERS TO SHARE.)
Saturday, May 21, 2016
5:30pm to 9:30pm
Live Musical Performances:
- Frank DiCristina, Sacred Sound Healing Gongs and Singing Bowls
- TentaTively Tea Time, Irish/Sufi Duo with Fiddles
- Wild Moon Bhaktas, Chanting, Kirtan and Spiritual Music Band
Honored Guests:
- Rev. Ron Moor
- Sol Fire Shaman Jorge Villanueva Castillo
- and many more ...
Silent Auction:
- Healing Services
- Tickets to Lion King at Orpheum
- Art
- and much more...
Food Available for Purchase at these Food Trucks:
- The Bison Butler - Bison and BBQ
- 9 Yum Yum Ice Cream
All funds, after expenses, are going to Spirit United as we together experience our community transformation in this time of change, challenge, and transition to our new home.
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Spirit United's Plants
in Need of Foster Care
Have you ever thought of being a foster parent? Maybe, maybe not. Well here is your chance. Spirit United has plants who need a temporary home. We are looking for plant orientated, caring, responsible people to bring a plant or two into their own home. In your home, your job is to help the plants maintain and even thrive until Spirit United is ready for them to come home to live.
 If you are willing, ready and able to care for a plant or two, please contact the office by clicking here or calling 612-378-3602. They must find foster care by Sunday, May 22.
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 Missing Stone
LOST: A gray egg shaped stone about 4" long. It was accidentally left at Spirit United on Saturday, April 23 after the Spirit Walkers' Full Moon Celebration. If you have found it, please contact Marilyn by clicking here.
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Council of Stewards' News
Thank you Ginny for leading our Spirit United with your love and passion. 
Ginny Cone has stepped down as chairperson and member of Spirit United's Council of Stewards. She supported Spirit United during our transformation into a broader view of who we are. She orchestrated the updating and beautifying of our environment; she lead our expansion of special events and gatherings; she initiated a broader volunteer network and notification process; she cared for many behind the scenes business and legal tasks; she facilitated re-writing of our bylaws (which were about ten years old and had not been revised since originally created) to reflect who we are now; she provided a vision from her heart that focuses on our potential and transformation as a community; and she used her excitement and enthusiastic voice to share with the world Spirit United's beauty, uniqueness and vitality to set the tone of momentum for growth.
Ginny, your gifts to our community are the building blocks from which we are moving forward into our next chapters. Thank you.
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Patti is in pink on the right.
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Patti Steps-In
Patti Gmeiner, newly retired from social work, graciously answered the call to step into the Chairperson role for our Council of Stewards. She is vital to Spirit United in this time of major transition and change. Thank you.
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Anita Says, "Goodbye"
Anita Collodoro stepped down from the Council of Stewards. Her schedule and focus in life needed to shift. We are grateful for your vision and the resources you brought to Spirit United and hope to stay connected and support one another.
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Maria Says, "Hello"
Maria Donofrio has joined our Council of Stewards. We welcome you and look forward to your leadership and vision as we transition and transform into what is coming for our Spirit United community. We are blessed you answered the call to join us. We are grateful you are willing and ready to step into the role of Steward.
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Spirit United's
Relocation Update
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Spirit United is on the Move.
You Can Help!
Tearing-down, Packing & Moving
We are moving our things to a storage unit down the street.
 Saturdays, May 14 and 21
9:00am-12:00pm
Pizza on Spirit United
The Final Move
Tuesday, May 24
9:00am until complete
Only chairs will be left behind to be packed up on Sunday, May 29 as part of our last gathering at our Como Avenue home.
NO MORE BOXES ARE NEEDED. Thanks.
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 We need a moving coordinator for the next phase of the move.
See details at the top.
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Community Meeting
Sunday, May 15, 2016
11:30am, immediately
after Sunday Celebration  Details at top of column.
We are still looking for the perfect home.
We have ideas for a temporary place for us to be.
So continue to keep your eyes and ears tuned into any possibility out there.
Visualize Spirit United thriving in the best space working in harmony with the Universe.
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