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Friday, March 22, 2013

THIS WEEK AT UCR

Today; 7, Drum Circle with Hawkwoman in commUnity Room


Sunday: 9-9:45 a.m., Susan's Salon; 10 a.m., Palm Sunday Service with Rev. brenda ehret; Guest Musician, Wayne Neuzil; Brunch in commUnity Room with Lisa Klostermann


Tuesday: NO Intenders with Hawkwoman; 6:30 p.m., Beginners Yoga with Cindy Hathaway in Sanctuary; 7, A Course in Miracles with Verne Eggleston in Strong Room


Wednesday: 5:45 pm, Prayer Chaplain Meeting in Strong Room; 6, Meditation with Kevin Streevy in Chapel; 7, Choir in Sanctuary


Thursday: 10 am, Beginners Yoga with Cindy Hathaway in Sanctuary

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

Pam Polglaze 17

Patricia Schneider 18

Susan Liddell 19

Linda Fox 19

Lonnie Hagerman Jr 20

Shirley Hammes 22

Ann Kinney 22

Elayne Fisher 23

Scott Miller 23

Morgan Land 25

Dorothy Gee 25

Kit Hersey 25

Sharon Burrows 26

 

AFFIRMATION

 

I renew my spirit and connection to God with prayer.

REV. BRENDA SPEAKING ON PALM SUNDAY
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Please join us this Sunday, which is Palm Sunday, at 10 a.m. when Rev. brenda will continue taking us through Jesus' last

week. We'll experience "Eat, Drink, and Pray" as we dive into Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper, Jesus' arrest and dealing with big-time betrayal. Be sure to be there on time for our annual Palm Sunday choir processional. It is not to be missed!

 

WAYNE NEUZIL GUEST MUSICIAN SUNDAY 

Music

Award-winning vocalist Wayne Neuzil will return as guest musician Sunday. Wayne is a district winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and has starred in 34 different opera roles. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Wayne has also sung the national anthem at numerous Hawkeye events.
 

 

SUSAN'S SALON IS HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY 

Please join Susan Liddell, LUL, for great conversation before services, in the Sacred Grounds Bookstore. It will last from 9 -9:45 a.m. The topic this month is " What's the one piece out of the whole Easter story that really speaks to you? And why?" Everyone is welcome to drop in!

 

PRAYER IS CALLING YOUR NAME!

A new class called "Prayer Is Calling Your Name!" is coming up on Thursdays, April 11, 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. Licensed Unity Leader Barb Buchanan and Rev. brenda are offering a mini-series on the power of prayer. The class is open to all who are interested in examining, exploring and expanding the power of prayer in your personal life. Join us for dynamic discussion on personal prayer practice, really big, deep questions about prayer and illuminating insights for expanding personal prayer consciousness. This class is presented on a love-offering basis. To register, phone UCR at 393-5422 or sign up in Sacred Grounds & Books. 

 

 

MORE YOGA CLASSES BEING OFFERED

Just a reminder that Cindy Hathaway's yoga class will begin March 26th. She is certified as a Transformational Yoga Instructor, having been in personal practice for eight years. Cindy's goal is to help anyone realize that they can live without "those little aches and pains." Yoga helps increase flexibility, strength, and strong breathing. Plus, it's fun, healthy, and it works! The next 10-week sessions are on Tuesday evenings from March 26-May 28, starting at 6:30 p.m., or Thursday mornings from March 28-May 30, beginning at 10 a.m. Punch cards will be available at the beginning of the first class, with 10 punches for $70 and 6 punches for $50. She is also offering her classes on a walk-in basis for $10 each. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer and you can either contact Cindy by phone #319-431-6597 or by email: cindylhathaway@gmail.com 

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UCR PRAYERS ARE WITH BOARD MEMBER JIM HEALY 

We join together in prayers of love and comfort for our own Jim Healy, as his 91-year-old mother made her transition on Tuesday, March 19. Jim and his wife Pat have joined other family members in Nebraska to carry out plans for celebrating her life.