We all grow older every year, chronologically for certain. But the years can also take a toll on our bodies as well as our mental and emotional makeup. The question is how can we make our journey through life one in which we grow in wholeness, not just in years or number of medical conditions or treatments. Dr. Fleming will present a holistic paradigm incorporating resources from various sources including the "Wheel of Health" and associated processes from Duke University Integrative Medicine (http://www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org/about-us/wheel-of-health) which help us place our own health care in the context of self care, determined not by outside factors but by priorities that we determine. Large group and small group meetings will facilitate this process. We also will deepen our understanding and expertise of meditation and learn other, new regenerating and enlivening mind-body health promoting strategies.

You may register for the retreat after services in harmony hall, or go online at http://www.ucop.org/content/midwest-unity-mens-retreat by 11:59pm on Thursday or contact Peter Jarosewycz at mensgroup@ucop.org or 816-941-3575

*           New Underwear (women's, girls', boys')

*           New Socks (womens', girls', boys')

*           New Bras (all sizes)

*           Target or Wal-Mart Gift Cards

*           QuikTrip Gift Cards

*           Facial Tissue (Kleenex)

*           Toilet Paper

*           Paper Towels

*           Size 4, 5 & 6 Diapers/Pull-Ups

*           Baby Wipes

*           Baby Body Wash or All-in-One Head to Toe Wash

*           New Bed Pillows

*           Twin-Sized Sheets

*           Bath Towels & Washcloths

*           Liquid Laundry Detergent

*           Cleaning Supplies (409, Windex, Clorox Wipes, etc.)

*           Dishwashing Liquid/Detergent

*           Medicine (Cold/Cough Medication, Tylenol/Acetaminophen, Children's Tylenol, Ibuprofen)

*           Allergy Medication (Zyrtec, Claritin, etc.)

*           Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin)

*           Contact Solution

*           Body Wash

*           Shampoo

*           Conditioner

*           Ethnic Hair Care Products

*           Hairbrushes/Soft Bristle Brushes

*           Hairspray

*           Mouthwash

*           Children's Toothbrushes & Toothpaste

*           Women's Deodorant

*           Body Lotion

*           Feminine Hygiene Products (Tampons/Maxi Pads)

In addition to the donated items, any clothing that is not swapped will be donated to SAFEHOME as well.  Please contact Heather Beckett at 828-553-4156 for questions or email womeninunitygroup@gmail.com.

Julie Connor, Ed.D. is a motivational speaker, workshop presenter, teacher and author of "Dreams to Action Trailblazer's Guide."  Julie has helped churches and schools, businesses and organizations articulate their dream, define their purpose, align their vision and mission with their core values and create tangible goals for more than 30 years. "Dreams to Action Trailblazer's Guide" is designed to help you step into your passion and create a powerful plan of action with manageable goals. Dr. Connor is a lecturer at several local colleges and student teaching field supervisor at UMKC. Her areas of expertise include visioning and missioning, goal-setting strategies and alignment, collaborative leadership, communication, consensus and teamwork. Julie is a passionate diversity and multicultural inclusion advocate and provides goal-setting strategy workshops in Kansas City's urban core. Learn more at www.DrJulieConnor.com.

Dr. Garland Landrith, from the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?" is returning to Unity Church of Overland Park! He will be offering a seminar that will teach you how to release yourself from being a victim of your subconscious doubts and, instead, expand your consciousness so you can become a co-creator. Dr. Landrith has offered his very popular Quantum Tapping (EFT) seminars in the past and has now expanded them to incorporate HeartMath and Ho'oponopono. Tapping on acupuncture points aligns the body's energies with your heart; HeartMath directly uses the heart chakra as its main healing and manifestation point; Ho'oponopono uses love so that the focus is shifted from changing another person to changing oneself instead. By using these techniques together, Dr. Landrith will use the Quantum Love Flow as a clearing device to enhance your ability to create miracles with your mind. You will even learn how to release those subconscious blocks that have been holding you back. By using a unique combination of Tapping, HeartMath and Quantum Ho'oponopono we can then transform these negative blocks into positive ones by creating a new Brain Matrix. You will feel your energy flowing like you are "high on life" or what is termed "being in the zone." You will be taught the same Quantum techniques that Dr. Landrith used to reduce the crime rates in several major cities, proving that we can make the world a better place with our intentions. Also Dr. Landrith will work on volunteers from the participants, so that you can learn how to do this healing technique by first hand observation. Expect your life to be totally transformed after this class! Register here!  

Materials Fee: $10.

This course introduces the rich history of the Hebrew Scriptures, known in the Jewish tradition as Tanakh, and provides a framework for future study. Learners will explore the history and development of the Hebrew Scriptures through stories, exploration of events and discussion of the perspectives from which the books of the Law (Torah), the Prophets (Nevi'im) and the Writings (Kethuvim) were written. The course identifies the main story lines and historical periods of the Hebrew Scriptures. It begins with the allegories of Genesis and traces the history of the Hebrew people from the call of Abraham through the Patriarchal period, the Exodus, the period of the Judges, the United Kingdom, the Divided Kingdom, the Exile and the post-Exile periods.

Required texts:

'The Bible' (New Revised Standard Version required)

'Reading the Bible Again for the First Time' by Marcus J. Borg

Suggested Love Offering: $10 per class - Class is available for SEE credit

Suggested Love Offering: $10

In this special event, Fran explains to you her work as an angelic messenger and shows you how easy it is to receive heavenly help from your angels.  She will communicate with your angels and those who have passed over to give you the answers you desire.  If you are looking for answers about love, business or life, you will not want to miss this event.  No topic is off limits and the conversations are always enlightening.  Come get heavenly advice from the wonderful world of Spirit.  Everyone is welcome to come enjoy this wonderful experience in love and light.

Fran is bettering the world one precious person at a time through faith, discernment, healing, love and gratitude.  After 25 years in corporate America, Fran made the choice to walk in her life's purpose.  She has committed her life to sharing her gift of discernment, helping others recognize and connect with their own potential and purpose. Through a decade long practice, built strictly by word-of-mouth, Fran has advised and coached hundreds of individual clients in the United States and three other countries. She has provided her insight and loving delivery as a life strategist and intuitive counselor in front of thousands of people. Fran comes from a long line of women who have dedicated their lives to the upliftment of God consciousness. She is a medium, clairvoyant, clairaudient, as well as a healer. All of her messages come directly from Spirit. For more information, visit her website.

"Hold an image of the life you want, and that image will become fact."

 -- Norman Vincent Peale

Have you been meaning to create a "treasure map" to the life you dream of living? Maybe you have even been collecting images and ideas?  Now is the time to take it to the next level.  This practical class will create a safe place for you to express your heart's desire and then get started on bringing it to reality.  In four weeks we will sort through what we want, what it looks like, and put it onto a poster board.  In the important last week, we'll explore the resistance (chemicalization!) we experience when we see it in full color.  Each session will include a short meditation as well as work time.  Then in the fall, we will meet again to share our progress!

Debra Darpel Baker has been helping people to heal their lives for over 25 years as a spiritual counselor, energy worker, Reiki Master, teacher and gifted medium and intuitive whose readings have been described as "life changing," "profound" and "extremely accurate."