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"Into the Mystic"
Rock-n-Roll Sunday!
Bring your friends this Sunday and get ready to
"rock your gypsy soul" as we sail "into the mystic"
with Fred Albers and our amazing UCOP Band!  Reverend Brandon Nagel shall weave inspirational message within the rock music for a Sunday morning church service that is "uniquely UCOP at it's spiritually rockin' best!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Friends & Family Day- Aug. 9- with Eddie Watkins Jr.
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We have such a great Sunday in store for you on August 9 that we would love for you to invite your friends and family to join us that day for a great message, an exciting guest artist and a time of fellowship and amazing food! Eddie Watkins Jr. will be giving a concert at 1:30, so we invite everyone to join together for a potluck at noon after services conclude. Catch up with your friends, get some delicious lunch and stay for a fabulous concert at 1:30!
It's a great way to spend a Sunday!
 When legendary bass player, Eddie Watkins, Jr., performs you feel the music, the amazing voice and powerful delivery, which is spellbinding whether delivering a funky Motown beat or a quiet meditative song. His music... other people's music, it's all a heart-lifting, soul-stirring, can't-stay-in-your-seat experience! Eddie has been a highly acclaimed bass player and musician all his life. Born in Detroit, originally Eddie had a career as a session bass player. His hard driving bass licks have supported such R & B classic recording artists as Dan Hartman, The Pointer Sister, Gloria Gaynor, Pattie Austin and Billy Preston. Eddie has played on a number of gold and platinum albums, including movie sound tracks and television theme songs. While he made his name as a bass player and composer/producer, his singing talent is indescribable. Eddie toured for two years with the Jazz Crusaders. When he began attending the Spiritual Life Center in Las Vegas in December of 2007, a new type of music began pouring out of him, waking him up. Eddie's first CD "The Answer" was written, produced and manufactured in the first six months of the unfoldment of spiritual expression in his music. He has since produced several spiritual CDs, which will be available for purchase August 9 at UCOP. Eddie was the Director of Music Ministries with Reverend Doug Foglesong in Las Vegas. He was honored to be the Music Director at the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle, WA from 2009 - 2012. In 2013, Eddie began touring the United States and Canada performing services, concerts, workshops, directing music at conferences and following the path of his enormous heart! "It's A New Day Concert" is a an expression of love and gratitude which gives a new meaning to "soul music." www.eddiewatkinsjr.com Tickets are $20 and available in the lobby after Sunday services, on our website here or through "Flo," our giving kiosk.
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| Open Staff Position: Volunteer Coordinator
| |  Staff Position Available: Volunteer Coordinator (25 hrs/week) If you would like to use your talents and gifts to serve this ministry as a member of our staff, we are currently seeking a new Volunteer Coordinator. The ideal candidate would be a strong "people person," highly detail-oriented, efficient and patient. The position involves 25 hrs/week, which includes Sunday mornings. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Rev. Brandon Nagel and Jan Chapman at bnagel@ucop.org and jchapman@ucop.org. Interviews will begin immediately. We hope to have the position filled in August to allow training time with Rachel Asbury before her departure on September 1 for her new job. |
| Men's Group is Moving Back to 1st Saturdays in August
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MEN... we are moving back to the first Saturday of the month!
Men's Group Breakfast
Saturday, August 1st
8 to 10 am in harmony hall
This will be a planning session. Tell us if you want a Men's Group? Tell us how you would like it to look. Would it meet once a month or 6 times a year? Would you rather meet Wednesday evening or Saturday morning? Should we have speakers on subjects of particular interest to our men, such as spirituality, energy, relationships or sex? Or should we put our focus on doing activities, like going to a T-Bones game or working on houses for homeowners who can't manage their minor repairs.
This is a crucial time to decide if the concept of the Men's Group is still viable. Please join us for breakfast and discussion.
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| Help bring the Ring kids home to KC!
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Many of us know Alfred Ring and his wife, Adhol. Alfred was one of the "Lost Boys of the Sudan" who came to America after many years in a refugee camp in Kenya. He became a US citizen in 2010 and he and his wife have built a life here in the US. Now they, and their UCOP sponsors, are trying to bring their 3 children over from Kenya as well so the whole family may be reunited at very long last. If you would care to learn more, or help fund their efforts, you may visit the following website before the fundraising deadline of August 14:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bring-the-ring-kids-home/x/6087193
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| 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. 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.
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| Final Yoganetics Session of the Summer
| |  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!). |
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Liz will introduce a variety of devotional chants - bhajans from India, songs from Hawaii, 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.
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| 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 REGISTER HERE! 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.'
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| In the Presence Meditation
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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.
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| Wholehearted You!
| |  Discover what you love about yourself and how to show it. Find the strength in confidence and ways to cultivate it in your own life. Live a life of your values and learn how the bravery to be authentically you will deepen your connections to others, to the world around you, and to your own beautiful, true nature. Class fee: $15 REGISTER HERE
Rachel Asbury MA, LPC, NCC, CDWF is a public speaker, teacher and Licensed Professional Counselor. She opens pathways to overcoming self-doubt, finding purpose and creating meaningful connections. With over 20 years of speaking experience, Rachel brings heart and wit to any occasion. By marrying research with observations and experiences in everyday life, Rachel inspires and teaches you how to work, live, love and connect with your whole heart, divining passion and purpose in each day.
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| UCOP & You
| |  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 REGISTER HERE This class is a prerequisite for membership at Unity Church of Overland Park. Reverend Jan Stromseth is Associate Minister of Congregational Care here at UCOP. And Rachel Asbury is Volunteer Coordinator.
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| Unity Basics
| |  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 This class is a prerequisite for membership at Unity Church of Overland Park. REGISTER HERE! Reverend Brandon Nagel is Minister of Spiritual Growth & Development and Reverend Jan Stromseth is Associate Minister of Congregational Care here at UCOP.
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| Kids Clothing Drive for SafeHome
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Clothing Drive
to benefit the children of SafeHome
July & August
SafeHome is a local agency that provides vital support and safe harbor for families experiencing domestic abuse. At this time, their inventory of clothing for children is running quite low. If you would like to help, please consider bringing in to the church any gently used children's clothing you might have. They need clothing for all sizes and genders. The UCOP Bookstore will accept your donations at any time during business hours and on Sundays and see that they are delivered to the families at SafeHome. Thank you for being Divine Love in action!
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| Women in Unity August Meeting
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Women in Unity August Meeting
Saturday, August 15 in harmony hall
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
This month's meeting will be a time of sharing ideas about our vision for the women's group going forward. Please join us to share your ideas about what you'd like to see happening each month when we meet. For questions contact Suzanna at connectwithsuzanna@gmail.com
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| Church Picnic has been RESCHEDULED!
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Of course, an event of this size requires a lot of folks to help out. Carla Wakefield is the picnic coordinator and she is requesting volunteer support to help run games and events, as well as folks who would like to contribute to the various expenses of the event. If you would like to sign-up to help in some capacity, please contact Carla by email at carlawakefield@gmail.com. If we all pull together and do a small part, we can create a great big wonderful event for everyone to enjoy! |
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"A Taste of Haiti" Dinner & Reception-September 26
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 Get your tickets for "A Taste of Haiti"- an amazing Haitian dinner and reception hosted by Chef Gary Hild, his culinary companions and Touching Hearts in Haiti volunteers. All proceeds go to help support Touching Hearts in Haiti volunteer housing, interpreter and island transport fees. Have some great food, fun, fellowship and show your support of UCOP's global initiative. Entertainment includes Haitian Drumming Music by Mark Gossman & Friends! Tickets are only $25 per person (or $45 per couple) available through "Flo" (our giving kiosk), or on our website RIGHT HERE, or in the lobby after some Sunday morning services. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event for $5. Check out this fabulous menu! "A Taste of Haiti" Shrimp Creole Shrimp in Red Creole Sauce over Rice & Black Beans Slow Roasted Pulled Pork Seasoned with Allspice and Peppers on Corn Chip Coins with Pikliz (Spicy Haitian Slaw) topped with Shredded Cheese Fresh Grilled Vegetables from Unity Garden brushed with Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic Caribbean Chicken Wings with Sauteed Plantains and Papaya Salsa Dessert Table Mango Cheesecake Chocolate Banana Custard Beverages Mint Infused Lemonade Water Beer and Wine (additional $5 each) $25 per person or $45 per couple Haitian Drumming Music provided by Mark Gossman and Friends "Will work for food!!"
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Singles Group Sunday Brunch
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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.
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 ParkContact Linda Brozanic for more information at 913-219-7538. Please arrive at the restaurant no later than 12:45.
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CommUnity Books & Gifts
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20% off all
Crystals in August!
Bookstore hours: Monday-Thursday 12 to 5pm
Friday & Saturday closed /Sunday 8:30am to 1:00pm
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On-Call Weekend Facilities Position Available
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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
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Do You Shop on Amazon?
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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
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.
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Joe Schmitz has been facilitating our Thursday evening ACIM meetings to discuss this foundational book. A Course in Miracles meets on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Joe Schmitz will be stepping down soon from leadership of the group and would like to find someone qualified to carry on as facilitator. 
