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Friday, February 1, 2013

THIS WEEK AT UCR

Friday: 7:07 p.m., Movies with Moritz' in Strong room

 

Saturday: 6 p.m., Bookstore Team Potluck dinner at Mary Beth's

 

Sunday: 9 - 9:45 a.m., "The Lazarus Blueprint" with Janith Griffith in Sacred Grounds; 10, Service with Guest Speaker Rick Robinson; Brunch - Lisa Klostermann; 11:30, Annual Meeting; NO Youth Ministry meeting

 

Monday: 9 p.m., TV Channel 18 Mediacom

 

Tuesday: 6 p.m., Intenders in Chapel; 6:30, Yoga in Sanctuary with Cindy; 7, A Course in Miracles in Strong room

 

Wednesday: 6 p.m., Meditation with Barb Buchanan; 7, Choir practice

 

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

Mack Hersey 2

Kathy Weldon 2

Debbra Balland 8

 

AFFIRMATION

 

Breathing deeply helps me align with my Highest Power.

RICK ROBINSON GUEST SPEAKER, NINA SWANSON SPECIAL MUSIC

Please join us for our 10 a.m. service Sunday as we welcome back UCR's Rick Robinson. Rick now lives in Milwaukee, but is coming back to be our guest speaker. His talk is titled "Trees Growing in the Light." In addition, our own Nina Swanson will provide the special music, including "Love Is All" with the congregation and choir.

 

ANNUAL MEETING THIS SUNDAY!

Due to the icy weather last Sunday, our annual meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for this Sunday, February 3. Please try to make it to the meeting as we have a lot of great information to share. It will take place in the CommUnity room after the service so come and enjoy the brunch along with the meeting. Agenda items include accomplishments of 2012 and intentions for 2013, including our prosperity plan. Those who have joined UCR as members will vote in the board of trustees election. Paula Land is running for another term, and Gary Gilbert is running for the position being vacated by Don Epley, who is completing a 3-year term. Your attendance is important! Our spiritual commUnity thrives because at our quarterly and annual CommUnity meetings you show up to discuss common issues and ask important questions.

 

LENTEN BOOK STUDY STARTS SUNDAY

Join Janith Griffith for an exciting Lenten book series starting this Sunday, Feb 3 and the following 6 consecutive Sundays. The book is "The Lazarus Blueprint" by Mary-Alice and Richard Jafolla and is available in Sacred Grounds and Books. Lively discussion over coffee, tea, and pastries will take place from 9-9:45 a.m. in Sacred Grounds. Come discover the six steps hidden in the Lazarus story to help overcome obstacles and redesign and resurrect your own life! There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. This week's lesson will explore how to find stories hidden within Bible stories. Also what effect can the story of Lazarus possibly have on my life today? Join us!

  

2013 PRAYER CHAPLAIN PROGRAM

Are you passionate about prayer and are you open to deepening your prayer consciousness? Are you searching for new avenues of service, or new possibilities? If yes, the Prayer Chaplain Program could be the perfect match for you. If this opportunity resonates with you please plan to attend one Prayer Chaplain Orientation in the Chapel on either Saturday, February 16 from 10-11:00 a.m. or Sunday, February 17 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. If you have questions contact Barb Buchanan, LUL, Prayer Chaplain Coordinator at 319-364-5875.

 

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS SERIES BEGINS FEBRUARY 10

Please join Licensed Unity Leaders and certified Healthy Congregation facilitators Janith Griffith and Susan Liddell as they kick off their 2013 Healthy Congregation series Sunday, Feb. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Strong Room, then continuing each quarter in 2013. The first topic will be "Healthy Relationships/Healthy Helping." Ask yourself, "Do you ever feel used or unappreciated in your relationships? How can you help others in a healthy way without getting hurt or feeling burned out?" Join us for a morning of "healthy" discoveries!

  

JOIN THE "MOVIN' FOR MCCAULEY" WALK

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, March 9, UnityCR will have a team walking in Movin' for McCauley at Westdale Mall. The event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 11:30. This is a fund-raiser for the Catherine McCauley Center, which provides one-on-one tutoring for adult learners, and a transitional housing program for women. There will be a sign up sheet in the lobby beginning February 9. If you have questions please Contact Cory Matejka at 319-560-6710 or corymatejka@yahoo.com.