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We recognize that each person is on their own spiritual journey. As you pursue your unique path, we encourage you to explore what it means to you to be committed to living universal truths.

Membership at Unity Church of Overland Park offers you the opportunity to grow in Spirit and commit to living universal truths taught at Unity. Becoming a member affirms a sense of commitment to personal spiritual growth, ownership of your individual beliefs and a willingness to make a difference within your spiritual community and beyond. Many members find that membership at Unity Church of Overland Park helped to transform old feelings of "not belonging." Embracing membership also affirms, "I belong!"

Consider what membership at Unity Church of Overland Park affirms for you. Learn how you can become a member this month.

Peace and richest blessings, 
Unity Church of Overland Park

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Thoughts from Reverend Patricia
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Feature - Fall Faith 2012 "Love for No Reason"
Fall Faith Sunday Series - 9 & 11 a.m., September 30 to November 4
Wednesday Night Study Circles - 6:45 to 9 p.m., October 3 - November 7

Fall faith small groups circles kicked off this week with over 250 people diving deeply into love for no reason. If you missed the first week and want to be part of a circle, we have a special group starting the second week, on Wednesday, October 10. To sign up, email fall faith circle team leaders Tom McNamara and Kimberly Reene.

Learn more about fall faith.
Online study guide is now available.

We've created classes to support you to experience love for no reason...

Tapping (EFT) into Love for No Reason - Sunday, October 14 (time TBD) with Bukeka Newby Shoals EFT (Tapping) coach and facilitator Bukeka Newby Shoals will conduct a workshop using EFT to help remove the blocks that stop us from loving unconditionally. more

Talking Your Walk - Listening and Speaking from Authenticity, Empathy and Compassion 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 21 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays, October 23 and 30 with Jan Stanley and Heidi Darrow - This class is an introduction to nonviolent communication and is experiential in nature. more

BaLove for No Reasonsed on the book Love For No Reason: 7 Steps to Creating a Life of Unconditional Love by Marci Shimoff. Purchase your book now in the bookstore.


 

 

Table of Faiths Award and Luncheon
Tables of Faith Unity Church of Overland Park is being recognized with the Tables of Faiths award for exceptional leadership and support for interfaith education and other congregations.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8
at Overland Park Marriott


Please join us at the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council's 2012 Table of Faiths Luncheon "Spirituality and the Environment: Caring for the Earth, Our Legacy." Featured this year are prayers for the Earth from multiple faith backgrounds, music from America's Got Talent Stars, Shanice and Maurice, chanting from members of the Sikh community and locally grown organic food used for our luncheon. Our very own green team will be part of this event and is sponsoring a booth for the exhibit.

Tickets are $55/person with additional donation opportunities to host a table or be featured in the printed program. Faith exhibits begin at 11 a.m. and lunch begins at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. RSVP by October 26. More details and registration is available online, or contact Carrah Quigley at 816.506.6714.  
Celebration Services
TCS
Sunday, October 7, 9 & 11 a.m. - "Diving Deeply" 
with Rev. Patricia Bass and guest vocalist Teri Wilder
Experience vitality by being grounded and present in the moment.
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 11 a.m. deaf interpreter

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Youth and Family
YFM
Sunday, October 7 youth lessons
1st - 5th Grade

Youth & Family Parent-Teacher Meeting - 12:30 to 2 p.m., Sunday, October 14 - We will be to share with our parents and volunteers some of the exciting things that will be coming up this winter. It will also be a time for us to talk and brainstorm ideas for future lessons, activities and more! If you cannot make it, and would like to have your ideas included, email Brandon Nagel.

Volunteer and be Unity in Action
Outreach

Our volunteers touch hearts and change lives. Read reasons why our volunteers step into service.    

 

Volunteer opportunities on Sunday mornings!  


Video Team
Join us as we expand this team. Video experience preferred, but training will be provided. For more info and to sign up on this team contact team leader Don Randolph.
    

 

Hospitality - Prepare and serve food/drink following one of the services. For more info and to sign up on this team contact team leaders Carrie Jenkins and Nancy Cramer  

 

Screens/Lights Team - Go behind the scenes and operate the screens and lights during our services in the sanctuary. Training provided. For more info and to sign up on this team contact team leader BJ McArthur.  

Spiritual Growth Classes
pathways to awakening
Many life transformational classes are scheduled in October and November. Class information and registration available online.
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The 7 Windows to Wholeness
7 to 9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, October 15 and 16 with John Hoefer

Metaphysics 1, Part 2
7 to 9 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 12 with Rev. Jim Gaither

In the Presence Meditation
7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 16 with Debra Baker  
Did You Know?
Childcare available on Sunday's and during the week - Did you know that our nursery is staffed by several loving individuals each Sunday and during evenings Monday through Thursday? Although walk-ins are always welcome, reservations are preferred so we may be prepared for you and your children. Reservations for evening child care can be made by contacting the nursery supervisor, Peggy Newton.  
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Unity Church of Overland Park
10300 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, Kansas 66212
913.649.1750, www.ucop.org
 
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