Remove the Mask This Sunday!!    

 The Executive Ministry Team will address some of the questions that have arisen since last Sunday's announcement during service this coming Sunday.  For those who may have questions or concerns beyond that regarding the decision of the Board and Minsterial Search Team, please plan to join the Board of Directors in the peace chapel Sunday, November 3rd.  They will be available after both services.    

This year's Fall Faith Event will be somewhat different than in years past. We will begin the evening with an Opening Reception in harmony hall at 6:00p.m. and enjoy a variety of hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Everyone will have an equal chance to win fabulous prizes in our FUNd-raising Drawing! Each entry in the drawing costs $5 (or get 5 entries for just $20).  The drawing will be held  in the sanctuary, right before our evening's entertainment gets under way.

Then at 7:30, comedian and motivational speaker, Kyle Cease, takes the stage in a show called "Life Is a Playground."  Kyle was ranked #1 in 2009 on Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown. He is also a highly sought after motivational and inspirational speaker who uses comedy to get his message of consciousness out into the world.  ( www.kylecease.com )

Following the comedy event, we will head back down to harmony hall for Dancing and a Dessert Reception from 9:00-11:00p.m.

  

Kyle will also offer a workshop called "Evolving Out Loud," on Saturday the 16th, following the event. This will be a 5-hour motivational workshop with lunch from Jason's Deli included. Benefits from this talk and workshop will include minimizing, if not ending stage fright, writers block, hesitation, doubt, fear and moving towards what you really want in your life, moving to a place beyond where you are now.  Money, health, relationships, all that stuff can be improved as you move towards your core.  Kyle will guide you in the art of allowing and letting go and in the unlimited art of playing.  He'll also discuss adding humor to your life and work.  The workshop will be open to Fall Faith participants, as well as the greater community. So if you know someone who might be interested in, or benefit from the workshop, by all means, tell them about it!

  

     

  Our focus in October is upon Authenticity.  

  

"My essence lights up the world."  

 

Can you help support Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) during our rehearsals for the big Christmas show as a Snack Angel? It's a long day for our kiddos... church in the morning and then rehearsing until 3:00. Having a simple, healthy snack can go a long way. You can support us by bringing any of the following up to the YFM resource room on the second floor any Sunday. Juice Boxes, Granola Bars (Oats & Honey, variety pack), Fruit like oranges, bananas or grapes.

  

  

Join this improvisational percussion jam as we express our rhythm with drums, shakers, diggers, voice or whatever else you want to bring! Empowered to release your inner critic and inner child, you are supported in discovering and developing musical freedom. No experience needed. Bring your instruments or just come! Extra instruments will be provided. Children are welcome.

 

Suggested Love Offering: $10

 

Evans is an improvisational musician, with over 10 years of experience inspiring musical freedom in people of all ages through drum & dance circles, creative workshops, Native American fluting, rhythm, percussion and improv. He facilitates with talent, versatility and an open heart, igniting musical inspiration and unleashing your spiritual gifts. 

The Community Blood Center will conduct a Blood Drive in harmony hall, sponored by the Men's Group, from 8 a.m . to 1 p.m. THIS SUNDAY October 27.  You may sign up on-line at www.savealifenow.org or by contacting Peter Jarosewycz at 816.941.3575 or mensgroup@ucop.org. Or you can just drop by the check-in table in harmony hall this Sunday morning and tell them you'd like to donate.  For medical eligibility questions, call 800.245.7035.   

 Saturday November 2, 8-10 a.m. harmony hall. love offering. 

  

 

 Classes required for membership at Unity Church of Overland Park are offered two or three times a year. Membership classes culminate with a sacred blessing from our spiritual community during our celebration services on Membership Sunday! To become a member, attendance is required at all three classes and on Membership Sunday. Class pre-registration is strongly requested. Click here to register for any of these classes.

 

1. Unity Church of Overland Park and You - 6 to 8 p.m.,

Monday, November 4 with Rev. Bob Barth.

The materials presented will offer the history of Unity and UCOP. Additionally, the class will offer opportunities to learn about the many ways to get involved with Unity Church of Overland Park.

 

2. Unity Basics - 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, November 11

with Rev. Robin Ferguson.

Gain an understanding of Unity's basic teachings and principles including the five basic teachings. Focused attention will be given to prayer and meditation and the positive, affirming ways which they are taught and utilized by Unity. This is the class where you get to ask all those burning questions you might have about what Unity really is. 

3. Membership Class - 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, November 18

with Rev. Bob Barth and Rev. Robin Ferguson.

We will explore what it means to step into membership at the church, discuss the Vision, Mission, and Values of Unity Church of Overland Park, review the church governance, and join together in a sacred circle of sharing of what membership in our ministry means to you. To become a member, prior attendance in the 'UCOP and You' and 'Unity Basics' class is required.

4.   Membership Sunday - December 8th.

 

People who have completed all three membership classes are invited to be present at one, or both, of the services on Membership Sunday where they will be blessed into membership by the entire congregation. 

  

   

with Bhasweti Gewhas  

You will learn to visualize your goals using both sides of your brain - the reasoning mind and the creative mind - together. You will be guided through deep meditation and contemplation of your values to discover, evaluate and embrace your goals. You will be motivated to create your dreams with art journaling and a variety of art materials. 

 

Suggested Love Offering: $10    

($5 additional supply fee)

 

Bhasweti Gewhas, Ph.D. is a certified hypnotherapist, past life therapist, Reiki master, EFT practitioner, Theta healer, Feng Shui consultant, ordained minister and life coach. She has spent over 10 years engaged in extensive research and continuous training and education in India and the United States with master level practices in stress reduction therapy, holistic health and alternative therapies. You can visit her website www.stressfreetools.com for more information.  

 

Thanksgiving Day, November 28th

Sponsored by the Singles Group

Join the Singles Group in harmony hall to celebrate Thanksgiving.  Doors open at 10:00a.m. - Pray-in is at noon - Dinner is served at 12:15.  Bring a potluck item, enough to serve 10 people.  Please RSVP to Linda Riggs at 913-634-5359 or Gary Spaulding at 999-4508 by November 24th so they can be prepared for the appropriate attendance.  They will also need volunteers to help set up and clean up.

  

This has been a very successful event in the past!  Please consider joining us!

  

 

  (Fee-based class  -  first class free for new students!)   

October Special    

All healing and metaphysical publications are 20% off!