"The Gift of Time"

The First in our T3 Series

This Sunday, July 12,

Rev. Brandon Nagel

will explore the act of giving of

our time

in service as a spiritual practice.

Vocalist Eboni Fondren joins Fred Albers and our UCOP Band!

We look forward to seeing you there!

	Back to School Project - July 5 - 26

	Back-to-School Project (formerly known as Pack-a-Backpack) July 5 to 26 This year, we'll provide school supplies for Community Linc children and those within our own UCOP families. The format will be a bit different than what we've done in the past, hence the new name. We have learned that our partner organizations prefer that school supplies be unpacked so that children may pick out the items that are specifically on their school supply lists and pack their own backpacks. To this end, the tags you claim on each Sunday in July will not be to fill a backpack for a certain child, but an agreement to provide a certain number of this or that school supply in general. Someone may choose to provide 10 reams of notebook paper, another may provide 5 boxes of crayons, another may buy two backpacks suitable for an elementary school boy and girl, etc. All supplies will then be made available, as in a store, for the Community Linc families to pick up what their children need for school. UCOP families in need may also contact Kae Kessler about packing a backpack for their children before all the supplies are delivered to Community Linc. You may contact Kae Kessler at backtoschool@ucop.org.

	Guest Speaker, Rev. Eric Page - July 19

	Reverend Eric Page delights in sharing stories of lives transformed by Spirit. He serves as Archivist in the Unity Library and Archives at Unity Village, Missouri where he coordinates preservation and research of the historically significant collection. He is a regular guest speaker in Unity churches and teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Unity Institute and Seminary. His Sunday, July 19 message: "You're More Than Your Story" Do you have a story that holds you back? We'll look to the Bible and Unity history for a simple formula on how to live successfully from our authentic selves. What's your new story?

	We have a new Board of Directors at UCOP!

	We're pleased to announce our new members to the Board of Directors, elected by the membership present at the Annual Membership Meeting last Sunday. We are very fortunate to have such a fine group of spirit-led individuals serving on our board in the coming year! Congratulations to all.

The last weekend in July is going to be SUPER!!!

Join with your SUPER church family on Friday night, July 24, to share some great food provided by the Y.O.U. Then watch a fun superhero movie on the big screen in the sanctuary (the Christopher Reeve version of "Superman") to get us in the mood for Superhero Sunday, July 26! Coming in full superhero costume is not only allowed... but encouraged! A group photo will naturally be taken. A suggested minimum $10 love offering for the meal provided by the Y.O.U. is gratefully accepted and will help fund their many activities and opportunities for spiritual growth throughout the year.

Then Superhero Sunday, July 26, Reverend Brandon will discuss how we might utilize our own innate power to become superheroes in the way we experience and relate to life in his lesson entitled "With Great Power..."

Following that service, we will hold the first of our Ministerial Talk-back Sessions. We hope you'll join us for this exciting weekend of events!

Learn more here!

	Rock-n-Roll Sunday Returns August 2nd

	with Fred Albers & the Amazing UCOP Band vocalists: Molly Hammer, Kelly Potter, Terry Swope & Pancho Javier and Reverend Brandon Nagel Everybody bring your friends to UCOP on August 2 and get ready to "rock your gypsy soul" as we sail 'Into the Mystic' with Fred and the band and four of the finest singers in town! Reverend Brandon provides inspirational message woven within the rock-n-roll music for a Sunday morning experience that is uniquely Unity Church of Overland Park at it's spiritually rockin' best! And we should probably state the obvious...it's going to be loud! So please rock responsibly.

	YFM Bake Sale Supporting H.E.L.P

	Join us this Sunday and support our YFM kids as they raise funds to support H.E.L.P. (Homework Enrichment Lifeskills Programme) based in Cape Town, South Africa. This very worthwhile program is assisting children with homework help and food. The children live in an impoverished part of the CapeTown area and many would not otherwise receive a meal during the day without this program. Following both services, our own UCOP children will have a lemonade stand, baked goodies of all kinds and hugs for a love offering. You can even support a child for a year with a one time donation. Let's spread the love across the globe!

Youth & Family Ministry Summer Camps!

Power Girls Camp

July 13-15 6:30-8:30pm

Ages 6-13

This is our second year to host our amazing power-filled girl's camp! Our camp will have a "retreat" like theme, where each girl is celebrated for her uniqueness and reminded of her inner divinity. We will have creative activities and games to explore how we can tap into our beauty, strength and resourcefulness as Power Girls! There will be plenty of time for chatting and expressing our ideas. Each participant will receive a very special gift if they attend all three nights! Yummy, healthy snacks will be provided.

Camp Fee: $40 for full 3 night camp or $15 per individual night.

Registration closes July 9 at 5:00pm.

Pixies, Pirates and Fairies!

The Little People's Camp

July 27-29, 9:00 am to 12 pm (Rescheduled)

Ages 3 through Kindergarten. (Must be potty trained)

Our little ones will discover their inner divine power through exciting stories that revolve around those powerful little people: Pixies, Pirates, and Fairies! Each night we will explore how to tap into our inner power and express our best through a fabulous mix of fun group activities, art, songs, games and building our own fairy houses or pirate ships! Healthy "fairy-themed" snacks will be served.

Camp Fee: $30 for full 3 night camp or $15 per individual night.
REGISTER HERE! Registration ends July 24 at 5 pm.

Space is limited for all these camps so sign up soon!

For questions please contact

Kelly Sturgeon at ksturgeon@ucop.org

or 913.649.1750 x 3010

Membership Classes Resume in July

This class has been designed for those who are newer to Unity Church of Overland Park. The materials presented will offer the history of Unity and UCOP. In addition, participants will hear about the various ministry staff members and their individual roles and responsibilities. Participants will be provided information about volunteer teams, outreach programs and affinity groups. The class will offer opportunities for attendees to uncover and begin offering their gifts through stepping into service for the ministry in some way. As with all classes, participants will begin to build relationships and community with one another.

Suggested Love Offering: $10

Rev. Jan Stromseth is Associate Minister of Congregational Care at UCOP.

Rev. Brandon Nagel is the Minister of
Spiritual Growth & Development.

This class has been designed for those who desire a basic understanding of Unity's teachings and principles. Each of the five basic teachings will be reviewed, along with an exploration of 'identity statements' that further expound upon what is meant by the teachings and how they are expressed by Unity as a spiritual movement. Focused attention will be given to prayer and meditation and the positive, affirming ways in which they are taught and utilized by Unity.

Suggested Love Offering: $10

Evolutionary Life Journey through Movement

Awaken to the present moment. Connect to the ancient knowledge of your body. Experience the soma body- the unification of body- mind - spirit.

This class is for all ages and abilities. The movement can be easily adapted to people with physical limitations!

In this workshop you will be gently guided through the primary developmental stages of movement, which we passed through as babies and small children. These stages are the same stages that we see in evolution. As small humans our phases of movement beautifully mimic the evolution of life on earth. By experiencing these movements with awareness, we readily sense our connection to other sentient beings on this planet (something that is becoming somewhat or a rarity in our industrialized world of technology.)

Learn more about this class here!

Course fee: $15 per session

Liz Erber is a freelance somatic movement educator, movement/ dance instructor and coach, choreographer and performer. She has been teaching since 2001 and teaches internationally around Europe, India and the USA. Learn more about Liz here!

	Spirit at Work

	Infuse some Spirit into the work that you do! In this creative and empowering class, you will learn to infuse positive energy into your work or business life. Ready for a new job? Then join us and together we will use spiritual principles to create your ideal work. You are meant to do work that you love! Whether you want to shift dynamics at work, get a promotion or create work that you love, Rev. Diana will share spiritual tips and techniques that will help to bring this about. Diana draws upon her own life experience, plus she shares wisdom from Unity teachings, from A Course in Miracles and from Louise Hay. Class Fee: $15 per session REGISTER HERE!

Men's Group Breakfast Next Weekend

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, July 18 from 8:00 to 10:00 am in harmony hall

"Musical Solutions for Using Music as a Wellness Tool"

with Janalea Hoffman

In this experiential session you will learn several different ways that music can be part of your wellness journey. Learn specifically how to use music for pain relief, hypertension, increasing the immune system and general anxiety issues. Learn why music has a powerful healing energy and how you can use it to keep healthy! Also learn about the therapeutic value of the Native American flute.

Janalea Hoffman has a private practice specializing in music and wellness. She has developed music and techniques that are widely used by health care professionals in the United States. She travels giving her workshops and lectures on Musical Solutions. Hoffman has a master's degree from KU in Music Therapy and also Psychology. She was given the Madonna Spirit Award for her innovative work with music and medicine.

Women in Unity July Meeting

Saturday, July 18 in harmony hall

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

This month's meeting will introduce
The Healing Letters Project: Forgive, Love and Heal.
Apply God's grace by seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. Open your heart and surrender so God may work in and through you. Spend time in prayer, reflection and meditation as you work through the process of forgiveness. For questions contact Suzanna at connectwithsuzanna@gmail.com

	I Am Enough, Part II

	Join us as we explore Bren� Brown's last five Guideposts in her book, The Gifts of Imperfection and her Oprah Life Class. Each week we will uncover new ways of letting go of comparing, anxiety and always being in control. We will refocus on being creative, having fun and figuring out where we are headed in life. We will venture into your creative spirit as we sing, dance and play using various art supplies (paints, stickers, stamping, glitter, your photos and much more). You will create your own five weeks of Rainbow Reminders that I Am Enough as we delve into questions like: * Who has earned the right to hear my story? * How can I give myself permission to be imperfect? * What is holding me back from __? * How do I incorporate fun into my life? * and many more! Come and try the first week. You will discover your soul urging you to return. You do not need to have completed Part I to take this workshop. Suggested book: *The Gifts of Imperfection, by Bren� Brown One Time Materials Fee: $10* This includes a take home 7x10" multimedia journal, photo printing and use of art supplies. Class Fee: $15 per session REGISTER HERE! National Presidential Award winning teacher, transformational life coach, motivational speaker and author of The Journey Through Metamorphosis Workbook, Sue Gibson-Wilson's intuitive, energetic and creative workshops have made her a successful "go to" person for those wishing to change old behaviors. Using spirituality as the basis for her work, Sue has developed and implemented powerful tools, based on research, to empower those who struggle with many issues. Sue has taught Science in public high schools for twenty four years. Sue is currently facilitating two extensive Twelve Step Studies, teaching workshops and coaching individuals to step out of their comfort zones and grow with Spirit.

Quantum Prayer

Join UCOP congregant and author, Cathy Combs, as she shares from her recently published book, 'Quantum Prayer: It's Already Answered! Quantum Reality: It Already Exists!' In an interactive and experiential format, participants will discover God, prayer and ego from the perspective of the Unitive Principle. If the reality that 'there is no adversary' intrigues you, come and enjoy as Cathy offers her perspective on this idea. This class will offer you an inspirational and uplifting view of yourself and your world.

Class Fee: $15 per session

Cathy Combs is passionately devoted to Unity, UCOP, personal empowerment, spiritual community leadership development, and public service. Her background is in education and counseling, having received an MA in Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in California. She has been in Unity since 1974 and has been a very active volunteer at UCOP for several years. She loves and lives Gandhi's statement: 'Be the change you wish to see in the world.'

	In the Presence Meditation

	This meditation provides the opportunity to go into a deep, deep experience of the Presence. Meditation does wonderful things to our human bodies, giving them time to revitalize and heal themselves. At the same time, our souls experience their real, true selves, going to the place inside that is timeless and eternal. After the meditation, there will be a sacred prayer circle to share and honor one another's prayer intentions. You'll experience such serenity you'll want it to go on forever. Class Fee: $15 REGISTER HERE! Debra Baker is a spiritual counselor, energy worker, Reiki master, Oneness blessing giver and teacher who has been helping people heal their lives since 1988. A gifted medium and intuitive, Debra is the author of Amazing Intuition, Expanding Your Most Important Resource, which is available in the UCOP bookstore.

	Another Gem of a Class with Greg Pregon!

	Learn which gems can deeply purify and help heal the physical body, promote the release of toxins and negative energies stored in the organs, and support the immune system. These gemstones can help you resolve a chronic or acute illness, experience more vitality and energy, relieve acute and chronic pain, boost the immune system, strengthen a weakened organ and soothe the body after trauma or surgery. After our discussion you will have a chance to experience one of many different gemstone treatments. So come and join in the fun and treat yourself to a wonderful experience with gemstone energies. Class Fee: $15 REGISTER HERE! Greg Pregon has been attending UCOP for the past four years. He has served UCOP as a prayer chaplain and is one of our Youth and Family volunteers serving as a classroom teacher. He is an educator and has taught children and adults alike. He has served in several school districts across the metropolitan area, at UMKC and the Metropolitan Community College at the Longview Campus. He has taught adults with disabilities, children in behavioral health centers, and is currently working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In the last year his diverse interests and abilities have led him to studying and working with gemstones for health and spiritual growth. Greg wants to use this knowledge and ability as a way to serve our community.

	Dave Ramsey's The Legacy Journey

	Wednesdays, August 12 through September 30, 2015 7:00 to 9:00pm in harmony hall 2 with Rob Jones and Deb & Jim Filby Preview Class: Sunday, August 9 at 12:30 pm in HH2 Register here! The Unity Church of Overland Park's Financial Peace University (FPU) course this winter helped more than 80 participants learn how to dump debt and manage money in God's ways. Building upon the foundation created in FPU, financial counselor Rob Jones will present Dave Ramsey's The Legacy Journey, a unique program utilizing video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities to lead you through a deeper look at what the Bible has to say about wealth, while giving you practical tools for managing your resources, living a generous life and leaving a legacy that can benefit generations to come. Investing, estate planning, and living your dreams will be explored in depth. You'll also learn how to organize your finances starting with a cool wooden box for storing your financial documents . Both FPU graduates and those who have not yet taken Financial Peace University will benefit from this life-changing course. Learn more about the course, the facilitators, and registration by clicking here! A special preview class will be held after services at 12:30pm on Sunday, August 9 in harmony hall 2. This class and all the Legacy Journey materials are offered for the UCOP discounted rate of $109. To register for the class, please click here!

	Devotional Chanting: Singing-Prayer from Around the World

	Liz will introduce a variety of devotional chants - bhajans from India, songs from Hawai'i, chants in Hebrew, as well as a few of her own simple songs/chants inspired by the prayers of Catherine Ponder (author and Unity minister). All of the texts are short, easy to learn and, in the spirit of devotional chants, repeated many times. Participants are also welcome to bring and share their favorite devotional chants, their own simple prayers that we can put to music and musical instruments to play as accompaniment. Depending on time, we may write a short chant of our own to share. Learn more about the class here! Register now!

Yoganetics Summer Session Going On Now

YOGANETICS�

Summer Class Series

Smart Yoga for Bodies in Transition

24 Mondays & Thursdays

May 11 - August 3

Mornings: 9:30-10:45am

with Wyatt Townley, E-RYT 500

Yoganetics is a user-friendly, gentle-yet-deep yoga system. Its breath-based, core-based, slow-motion approach increases flexibility while reducing stress. People with back pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia have found relief with Yoganetics.

Poet Laureate of Kansas, Wyatt Townley, has been teaching yoga for over thirty years. Her Yoganetics book was deemed an "Editor's Choice" by Yoga Journal and her work has also been featured in Self, Dance Magazine, Parents, Body and Soul and The New York Times.

For more information, call (913) 381-1984, go to www.yoganetics.com (Fee-based class-first class free for new students!).

Green Star Award Recipient Ed Deane

On July 5, 2015, Mike McCord and the Green Team presented Ed Deane with the Green Star Award for Environmental Excellence. His name shall be added to the Green Star Award plaque in the Hall of Honors outside harmony hall. Unity Church of Overland Park is proud to congratulate Ed Deane for this remarkable achievement.

Ed has demonstrated his covenant with God to honor his spiritual commitment to the care, support and defense of the balance between our individual needs and those of nature.

	Two groups on hiatus for the summer

	Small Groups Webpage

	You can view all the latest information on our new small groups on our website. Learn what groups have formed and how to get involved with them. Learn what steps you can take if you're interested in forming a new small group yourself. You can find the Small Groups page under the "Get Involved" tab of our website homepage at www.ucop.org. Or, you can just click right here!

	Singles Group Sunday Brunch

	Want to connect with other singles at Unity Church of Overland Park? Each Sunday at 12:30 this group meets at various local restaurants. Put these dates and locations on your schedule. We'd love to have you join us. July 12 - Jose Peppers 10316 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park July 19 - Le Peep 7936 Quivira, Lenexa July 26 - BRGR, 4038 W. 83rd Street, Prairie Village Aug. 2 - Old Chicago, 11721 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Aug. 9 - Bo Lings, 9055 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Aug. 16 - KMachos, 11741 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park Aug. 23 - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers,7111 W. 95th St., Overland Park Aug. 30 - Macaroni Grill, 9292 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Contact Linda Brozanic for more information at 913-219-7538. Please arrive at the restaurant no later than 12:45.

	CommUnity Books & Gifts

	20% off all Metaphysical & Healing Books in July! Bookstore hours: Monday-Thursday 12 to 5pm Friday & Saturday closed /Sunday 8:30am to 1:00pm

On-Call Weekend Facilities Position Available

This job involves setting up and tearing down after weddings, receptions and workshops, as well as cleaning meeting rooms & bathrooms.

If interested, please contact Jane Sauve at jsauve@ucop.org

or call 649-1750 x-3012

	Do You Shop on Amazon?

	Many of us do our shopping these days from the comfort and convenience of our own homes using the Amazon marketplace. Did you know that if you go to our website first, and then enter the Amazon site through our link, the church will then get a small percentage of that purchase? It's like free money for the church! And it doesn't have to be a spiritual book or something church-related either. We will get a small percentage of anything you purchase on Amazon, if you go through our site first on your way there. How cool is that?! It doesn't cost you anything to help support your spiritual community because you were going to shop anyway, weren't you! Now you can do it and help UCOP at the same time. Just click here and it will take you to the UCOP Amazon access page. You can also find the Amazon access page from a link on our Homepage as well at www.ucop.org. So happy shopping and thank you for your support! We truly appreciate you.

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	Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, Kansas 66212 913.649.1750, www.ucop.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am to 5pm Building Hours: Sunday 8am to 1pm; Monday-Thursday: 9am to 9pm We offer practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living.