This week I attended the Great Lakes Unity Regional Conference. I spent some of the free time in a time of quiet reflection. During my time of reflection I last weeks topic of just observing your thoughts was very much on my mind. In addition, I reflected on the previous weeks talk and music from Into the Woods and the idea that you are not alone.
I observed my thoughts and feeling of nervousness. I often forget about my situation, conditions and life, like a fish in water really is not aware of the water. Most of my colleagues had not seen me since last years conference. I was quite sick at that time and I observed my thoughts about how I might be seen or judged. Arriving at the conference over a two day period I was greeted with such love, concern, and genuine interest in how I was doing that at times I was overwhelmed. The voice in my head told me "we don't need outside validation." I observed this and told the voice to shut up and just soaked it in. I am not alone.
My friends, you each are part of the feelings of eternal gratitude and my truly getting that I am not alone. How often at church when people with open hearts of compassion asked about my condition and my state of mind. I truly feel your deep love and compassion. I watch my thoughts and the thoughts tell me I am blessed to be in a community bought local and regional where people care but see me as more then my condition. A learning moment for me that I often teach but need to embrace myself, that we are more then our condition. My inner voice, when I am not present, often tells me otherwise. I just get to listen and witness this voice but don't have to believe or buy into what it says.
Blessings to each of you. I will hold the high watch for you, give you strength when you falter, and know the truth for you when you forget because you continue to do that for me. We are so blessed.
Rev. Ray Nelson
Senior Minister
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Fall Program Book Study began September 20 th
the untethered soul
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Purchase a copy of the book in the Social room. Sign up to be part of a Home study group.
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Thank You Alan Scherer and Team Unity
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SEPTEMBER 2015
Thanks to everyone for their support for Team Unity's 12th walk for Aids Awareness.1,000 was raised this year and special thanks to team captain for 12 years Alan Scherer.
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Thursdays, September 24 - October 22
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Jesus for the Non-Religious Book study
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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. Sign up downstairs. Facilitated by Rev. Ray Nelson on a love offering basis.
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Sharon Hutchins - Celebration
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SEPTEMBER 27 1:00 pm  Activity Center
Take a moment to celebrate with Sharon Hutchins who is retiring after 15 years of service to our congregation. Bring your favorite finger food to share the love.
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CommUnity Meeting
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Sunday, October 4 , 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Chapel
This meeting is a time to come together to ask questions and share comments with the board of trustees. Meeting will be held downstairs in the Chapel.
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Joys and Concerns
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| We continue to see the healing power of God flowing through Alan's mother
We hold in prayer the family of Nancy Littl, a dear friend of Rev Ray, who made her transition Tuesday. |
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Contact Us
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Rev. Valerie Mansfield
Unity of Louisville
(502) 583-5559
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Chelley Rouda
Images of Peace- Art Showing
In the Chapel
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Art showing runs through October 15, 2015. Gallery is free and open to the public
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