This week we continue our series exploring the new vision/mission/core values of Unity of Louisville. This week we turn our attention to a discussion of the core values. Core values are foundation of the work, activities, and programs we partake in as individuals and as an spiritual community. Core values are not descriptions of the work we do or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission. The values underlie our work, how interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. The core values are the basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do.
This week we begin our discussion of core values by focusing on the values of empowering and inclusion. Empower is a realization of our Divine potential...as well as a willingness to step into the unknown and as an empowering organization we provide support and encouragement for each person to step into the unknown and reach their Divine potential. When you come to the end of a cliff, jump knowing one of two things will happen. You will learn to fly or an angel will catch you. The empowering core value tells us we are here to help you learn to fly and to catch you if you fall. "You're never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true." Richard Bach
Are you ready to share a fun time out in the community?
Wayside Christian Mission has asked Unity of Louisville to host a Kids Activity Fun Night on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at 432 E. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
They have a new gymnasium at the emergency shelter and anywhere from 20 to 40 children ages from birth to 18 years of age. The vision is to provide an evening of fun, safe, activities so the children can let loose of built up energy.
The babies and toddlers want your love and are excited to see or chase bubbles or roll around oatmeal cans, filled with a piece of paper, and a sponge and a little paint to create a work of art.
The elementary age children want to be challenged with obstacle courses or cooperative games.
The teens, well who knows for sure, but cooperative games or charades are usually a winner.
Parents may want to time to be still without the care of the children for moment or take a rest in a peace filled meditation, or simply spend time coloring.
If you are interested in sharing your love with a child or teen, want to help coordinate activities, or any other idea, please sign up in the social room or contact Gwen Moser, L.U.T./ Sacred Service Coordinator at gwenm@unityoflouisville.org
or call 502 583-55 502 583-5559 x 12
Joys & Concerns
If you have a Joy (e.g. birth, job, relationship) or a Concern (e.g. health challenge, relationship, job) that you would like listed in our weekly e-news written permission must be received for confidential purpose. Permission forms available at the Welcome Desk or email Rev Ray at revray@unityof louisville.org
We hold each person in light and love, and value your privacy.
Five Basic Principles
Sundays, June 28 - August 9, 9:45 - 10:30 am
These five principles provides tools for daily living and suggests answers to the great questions of existence that humans have been asking since the dawn of conscious awareness. Co-facilitated by Gwen Moser, Licensed Unity Teacher and Robin Nelson on a love offering basis.
Books available for $13.
Youth Ministry Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, June 28, 12:15 - 2:00 pm
Join Edward Adamson, Youth Director and the Youth & Family Ministry Team to continue visioning and creating a vibrant environment for children to experience an empowering spiritual journey which is inclusive compassionate and prosperous. Bring a brown bag lunch. Child care will be provided.
Uni-Lunch-June 28th Ruby Tuesday's 1354 Veteran's Parkway, Clarksville, IN
Sign up in the Social Room or RSVP to Lynda Hurd, no later than 1pm on Wednesday June 24th lynda4harvest@gmail.com
Next Step of Your Soul Mission
Sunday, June 28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Come explore insights and realistic tools for moving into your next step. Guided intuitive experiences, heart opening discussions, energy work to help clear and heal limiting patterns. Facilitator Joyce Gerrish will be utilizing her inspiring Soul Songs and book Secrets of Wisdom, Awaken to the Miracle of You!
Second Sunday Family FunDay
Sunday, July 12, 1:00 pm, Waterfront Park
All children, youth and families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to the park at the base of the riverfront walking bridge on the Louisville side, Sunday, July 13. We will meet at 1pm, eat our picnic lunches and walk as a group across the bridge to enjoy ice cream at the shop across the way. This also serves as a kick-off for our Seussical Summer Camp. Look for the Unity banner and join us. We plan to be finished by 3pm.
Contact Edward, 583-5559 ext. 13 for more information
Youth Summer Day Camp
"A Seussical Summer"
"As within...so without!"
July 13 - 17 (Mon - Fri) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This year's camp is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and open to ages 5 - 13. For a cost of $75 your child receives a week of materials, lunches and snacks. Scholarships available. No one turned away. See flyer downstairs in Social Room for more information.
Many volunteer opportunities available. Contact Edward, 583-5559 ext. 13 or edwarda@unityoflouisville.org to volunteer or for information on how you can scholarship a child.
CPR Training
Saturday July 18, 2015
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Chapel
Free Hands Only-CPR Class. The class lasts approximately one hour and is sponsored by Norton Healthcare Church and Health Ministries. The class does NOT serve as certification in CPR/First Aid. Sign-up sheets are available in the social hall. Contact Edward with questions at 502 583 5559 x. 13 or edwarde@unityoflouisville.org
Spiritual Gifts Workshop
Sunday, July 26, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
We each have different spiritual gifts, according to the grace given to each of us (Romans 12:6). What are the Spiritual Gifts, Strengths and or Talents you have been graced with? This workshop will assist you in discovering what your gifts are and how to best express your spiritual gifts, strengths and talents in yourself and in the world. Facilitated by Rev. Ray Nelson.
Jesus Teachings
Tuesday, July 28th-August 25, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
This course will compare the teachings of Jesus as seen through the Canonical Gospels, the Nag Hammadhi Library, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the first chapter of the Book of Acts. We will be exploring Jesus Christ and his teachings. Facilitator Rev. Valerie Mansfield offered for SEE Credit. Required reading An Essential Guide: Historical Jesus by James Charlesworth, see Rev. Valerie to purchase the book.
Thursday July 30th-Sept. 3rd 10:30 AM-12:00
Jesus for the Non-Religious
Explore the historical Jesus through the work of Bishop John Shelby Spong and his"deep commitment to Jesus of Nazareth" and his "deep alienation from the traditional symbols" that surround Jesus" rooted in the mythology of the pre-modern era and a misunderstanding of the influence of first century Jewish theology. Facilitated by Rev. Ray Nelson. Stop by the office to purchase a copy of the book.
World Day of Prayer
Service
September 10, 2015 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Pray Up Your Life, Pray Up the World
Unity Church Retreat
at Camp Kavanaugh
September 11, 12 2015
Keys to the Kingdom
Wednesday Sept. 23rd-Nov. 3rd 7:00-9:00 PM Chapel with Rev. Ray Nelson
Keys to the Kingdom is designed to help your students identify and change their limited beliefs about abundance, happiness, and success. This is not a course about simply getting more money or material things. It is actually a guide to developing a higher level of spiritual awareness. The program leads to an understanding of the spiritual foundation of true abundance and creating a life in greater harmony with spiritual law and to strengthen your spiritual community by helping your students see the relationship between their spiritual growth and their participation in their spiritual community.
Go to the Sunday Lesson section to listen or download the lesson of your choice.
Kroger Community RewardsŪ has changed!
The new program is designed to make it easier to earn rewards for organizations. Simply enroll you Kroger Plus Card at Kroger Community Rewards Once enrolled select Unity of Louisville from the list of local organizations and go shopping. Whenever your Plus Card is scanned, the church earns reward points. For more information, pick up a brochure from the Social Room at church.
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Sign up for with Unity of Louisville as your Charitable Organization
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