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Friday, June 7, 2013

THIS WEEK AT UCR

 

Today: 7 - 8 p.m., Relay for Life Fundraiser at Kirkwood; Rev.brenda ehret to Unity Worldwide Conference (6/7 - 6/19)


Saturday: 9 a.m. - Noon, Unity Outdoor Cleanup


Sunday: 10 a.m., Service with Guest Speaker Rev. Ron Fritts; Guest Musician, Carol Montag with Nina Swanson; Annual brunch and book sale in commUnity room; 11:45, "Speak the Truth" Workshop with Rev. Fritts in Strong Room


Tuesday: 6 p.m., Intentions in Swanson Chapel with Hawkwoman; 7, A Course in Miracles in Strong Room with Audrey & Verne Eggleston


Wednesday: 6 p.m., Meditation in Swanson Chapel with Janith Griffith; 7, Choir practice

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

Richard Moritz 8

Robyn Krell 10

Matt Katcher 12

Kippen Lilly 12

 
AFFIRMATION

 

 

 

I will be still and know  that I am ALL GOOD.

 

TAKE PART IN "RELAY FOR LIFE" TONIGHT

Remember that UnityCR is participating in a benefit fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and it is happening tonight. We have a team ready to go, and our team will be walking from 7-8 p.m at Kirkwood Community College. If you haven't signed up, but are interested in helping out, please contact Cory Matejka at 319-560-6710 or at

corymatejka@yahoo.com.

 

  REV. RON FRITTS TO SPEAK THIS SUNDAY

Rev Ron Fritz

Please join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. to hear guest speaker Rev. Ron Fritts, who is currently the president of the Unity Great Lakes Region. For the past seven years, he served as senior minister in Quincy, Illinois, but recently left in order to speak and provide workshops at other Unity ministries. His topic is "Hooray for Change!" We'll learn the necessity and importance of navigating change, even when it gets uncomfortable. Stick around after the service for our annual brunch and book sale, followed by a workshop by Rev. Ron (see items below for more details). 

 

CAROL MONTAG GUEST MUSICIAN SUNDAY

Carol Montag

Carol Montag is an American folk singer/songwriter who is a native of Ames, Iowa. She has performed at numerous music festivals, coffeehouses, colleges and concert series and has opened for or shared the stage with such folk music legends as Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, and Jim Post. She will be playing the guitar and singing Sunday as our guest musician.


WORKSHOP SUNDAY BY REV. RON FRITTS 

Rev. Ron Fritts will be giving a workshop at UCR following

brunch Sunday. "Speak the Truth - Say What You Mean (and Think)" will explore the significance of the language we use in our everyday conversation, in the explanation of our theology and even in our music. It will examine some of Unity's basic teachings and consider how we can express them in current language, as well as when and how to share our truth with others.  
 
ANNUAL BRUNCH AND BOOK SALE SUNDAY

Everyone is welcome to attend the annual brunch and book/cd sale this Sunday, June 9. There is a wide selection to choose from.

Prices:

  • Bag of Books: $5
  • Books on CD: $5
  • Music CDs: $2
  • Special Clearance Prices on Select Items

SPRUCE UP OUT GROUNDS

Here's a friendly reminder to come on over to UCR this Saturday morning, June 8, and help us improve the looks of the place!From 9 a.m. to noon we'll be clearing trees around the pond, along with other brush and weeds. Please bring glove, loppers, chain saws and other handy outdoor gear if you can. Thank you in advance for tithing of your time to your spiritual home.

  

REV. BRENDA OUT OF THE OFFICE

Rev Brenda will be out of the office from Friday, June 7 through Tuesday, 18, attending Unity Worldwide conference. For pastoral care, please contact either Barb Buchanan at 319-364-5875 or Janith Griffith at 319-389-0706, Licensed Unity Leaders. Please keep in mind that due to traveling over international waters, Rev. brenda will be unavailable by phone, text, email, or voicemail.