THIS WEEK AT UCR
Today: 7 p.m., Good Friday Service with Rev. brenda; Guest Musician, Melanie Reiner with Singing Bowls
Sunday: 10 a.m. Easter Service with Rev brenda; Guest Musicians, Unity Spirit Choir and Spirit Band; Brunch following in commUnity room with UCR brunch ministry team
Tuesday: 6 p.m., Intenders in Swanson Chapel; 6:30, Beginner Yoga in Sanctuary; 7, A Course in Miracles in Strong room
Monday - Saturday: Rev. brenda on Silent Retreat
Wednesday: 6 p.m., Meditation with Barb Buchanan in Swanson Chapel
Thursday: 10 a.m., Beginner Yoga in Sanctuary
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
MARCH
Tom Zimmerman 29
Sydney Marie Cira-Debban 30
Sue Anderson 30
Stephanie Fox 30
APRIL
Angie Weiland 2
Marsha Brandt 3
Tom Marks 3
LeAnn Hassman 3
AFFIRMATION
My spirit rises, renewed and reborn.
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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE TONIGHT AT 7:00 Please join us at tonight at 7 p.m. for our Good Friday Service, which is entitled, "Take Up Your Cross." Plan to be at UnityCR to continue your spiritual journey of Easter. We'll explore the meaning of being on the cross and how it is necessary to our spiritual evolution. Nina Swanson will provide vocal music. Melanie Reiner will gift us with a singing bowl meditation during our very special sacred foot washing ceremony at the end of the service. You won't want to miss out on this key step of the Easter journey. EASTER SERVICE: "RISING UP"
Please join us at 10 a.m. for our Easter Sunday service as it promises to be a big day - Spirit will definitely be raising the roof! The Unity Spirit Choir and Spirit Band (meet the members in the article below!), as well as the Youth Choir are prepared to sing and play their hearts out to enhance our celebration of rising up in God. Rev. brenda will deliver a dynamic message about our personal "rising up." The message is about the completion of our journey that began with the Passover Parade and took us day-by-day through Jesus' last week. Come on in, share in the good, good vibrations and be sure to bring your loved ones, friends and neighbors.
SPECIAL EASTER BRUNCH AFTER THE SERVICE "Love people. Cook them good food." That's the motto of our UCR brunch ministry team. They've been planning an extra big, extra special meal following the Easter service. Come hungry and nourish your body, mind and spirit. The menu includes ham, turkey, potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert. Just like "coming home!" Gather 'round the table to enjoy great food, great company and the love of Spirit in action. The suggested love offering is $7 per person to cover our expenses. See you there!MEET THE UNITY SPIRIT BAND  We have an talented group of musicians supporting the Unity Spirit Choir on Easter Sunday. (From right to left in photo.) Noah Swanson is a senior at Central City High School, where he participates in two choirs and two bands. He sings and plays piano, baritone horn, drums, and a little guitar. Tom Werner is a senior at Washington High School and plays the trumpet in the Wind Symphony and the Revolutionists Jazz Band. Sam Werner is a sophomore at Washington High School and plays the alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and clarinet in the Wind Symphony and second jazz band at Washington. Louie Brigl is a sophomore at Kennedy High School where he plays string bass and bass guitar in orchestra and jazz band. Lisa Klostermann has a degree in music therapy from the University of Iowa and currently teaches early childhood music classes. She plays the French horn, guitar, ukulele and percussion instruments. Janet Bergman, has a Masters of Music Education, is making her debut on the piano with the band. She has taught at the U of I, Mt. Mercy, and Cornell and has a private voice and piano studio.
"PRAYER IS CALLING YOUR NAME" WITH REV. BRENDA AND BARB BUCHANAN BEGINS
APRIL 11
Has the Easter season inspired you to a stronger spirituality? A vital tool in our spiritual walk is the activity of prayer. If you think you "don't know" how to pray, or can't get it "quite right," or don't even know where to begin ... "Prayer Is Calling Your Name" is the class for you. A mini-series of three consecutive weeks in prayer practice will definitely jump start your engines! Plan on a highly interactive experience. Please sign up in the foyer. The class is provided on a love-offering basis. Class dates are Thursdays, April 11, 18 & 25 from 6 - 8 p.m.
REV. BRENDA ON SILENT RETREAT APRIL 1-6
It's time for our minister to refill the tank, renew her spirit and be still! Therefore, she will be out of the office from April 1 - 6 on her quarterly silent retreat. Please contact Kip Lilly, Office Administrator, for any of your spiritual needs. She'll put you in touch with a support person. When the Rev. returns, we'll have an "I've Always Wondered" Sunday, where she will draw congregant questions from the magic bucket and let Spirit flow! Be sure to drop your question in the bucket this Sunday!
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