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| News, Experiences and Coming Events... | Sept 2011 |
| | | | | | | | | Forgiveness Forgiveness is in itself a powerful tool for transformation. This is clearly demonstrated in the Bible through the many healings that Jesus did in which he forgave people. Relationships and community are one of the main ways that God has given us for transformation. As we are in relationship, we are brought face to face with our ego-self, and called to a higher way. A framework for keeping our relationships in good shape is found in Renovation of the Heart, by Dallas Willard. There are four major elements: - See ourselves as whole, just as God sees us.
- Abandon our defensiveness-we do not hide or follow strategies to look good.
- As we let go of pettiness as in 1 and 2, genuine love predominates.
- Devote our life to service.
Sometimes our lack of forgiveness for others reflects our lack of it for ourselves. This month we will also think about forgiving ourselves as an important step in forgiving others. As we come to wholeness through realizing we are worthy of forgiveness in the eyes of Christ within, we are healed and free. We have come into the right relationship with ourselves and others around us when we forgive, and have realized the perfection to which God calls us. Prosperity can only be ours if there is room in our hearts. Through forgiveness and letting go, we are able to make ourselves a clear channel for the flow of prosperity. There is the analogy of the Dead Sea, which has a flow in, but now flow out. In a sense, we become a stagnant, "dead sea" when we are unable to let go of that which no longer serves us. What the Bible says: "For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get." Matt 7:2 "As high as the sky is above the earth, so great is his love for those who honor him. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him." Ps. 103: 11-13 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37 "Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of another." Rom 14:13 What Fillmore says: "Forgiveness really means giving up something. When you forgive yourself, you cease doing the thing that you ought not to do... We forgive sin in ourselves every time we resolve to think and act according to the divine law." Jesus Christ Heals "Do you love your enemies? Do you bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you? This is required of one who seeks the new birth." Talks on Truth "As by one man sin came into the world so by one man it is taken away... every man stands sinless before God in Christ." Jesus Christ Heals Ideas for practice - One way to keep a clean slate of forgiveness for ourselves is the practice of the examination of consciousness. At the end of each day, prayerfully reflect on how God has been at work in you for the last 24 hours. Give gratitude for the love of God that has shown up in your day. Then, think of anything to which you felt an attachment, or that needs cleansing and healing. Offer this to God as well. In your mind's eye, watch as this bundle is taken over and infused with the light of God's healing and gratitude. You might also try writing these "cleansing projects" on a piece of scrap paper, then tearing them up and destroying them in your own ritual. Finally, another idea is to write them in your journal as you pray, then write "forgiven," "Christ in me," or any other meaningful word or phrase in large visible letters across it to signify that it has no power over you.
- Pay attention to your relationships for a day or more. How often do you feel defensive? In our society, we so often find ourselves in a place where we feel we have to justify ourselves to others-especially in very small ways. In what ways do you find yourself doing this? (Of course, if you are under physical threat, please seek help from a trusted family member, friend, pastor or law enforcement.) Write about this in your journal. After noticing for a while, take the next step. In situations where there is no physical threat, try to consciously let go of the need to defend or justify yourself. You might try an affirmation, such as, "Christ within me is my defense." Write about this experience in your journal as well.
- Discuss your practice with your prayer group. What do you notice is happening with your companions? With yourself? Commit to hold each other in the forgiving light of love in your daily prayer between meetings.
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New Class Radical Forgiveness Process Starts Sept 7th 7:00 PM  Radical Forgiveness: A Revolutionary Five-Stage Process to Heal Relationships, Let Go of Anger and Blame, Find Peace in Any Situation by Colin Tipping by Sounds True, Incorporated Paperback  List Price: $16.95 Our Price: $10.81 Buy Now In this 4 week class we will follow up, learn and practice the Radical Forgiveness Process. "Is there a Divine purpose behind everything that happens?" If you are willing to embrace that possibllity, every aspect of your life can change. This is the theory behind Collin Tippings revolutionary method for experiencing the freedom, peace, and renewed energy that comes from Radical Forgiveness. In Radical Forgiveness, Tipping gives us step-by-step instruction in what begins as a healing process and culminates in an entirely new way of living in the world. Discover how to transform difficult emotions, like anger, fear, and resentment into unconditional love, gratitude, and peace. Explore the 5 essential stages of Radical Forgivness and how they help us transcend the victim archetype and embrace the inherent perfection in life. And put it all into practice with the tools of Radical Forgiveness -- a series of quick, effective, and easy to use techniques. | Location: UCOP Love Offering |
 The Bond: Connecting Through the Space Between Us by Lynne McTaggart by Free Press Hardcover List Price: $26.00 Our Price: $10.40 Buy Now The Bond-New Saturday Class Begins September 17th at 9:30 AM at the Home of Mary Burdette
This is a wonderful potluck brunch with much fun and fellowship and deep and lively discussion. We will begin discussing The Bond by Lynn McTaggart.
For centuries, Western science and many Western cultures have taught us to think of ourselves as individuals. But today, a revolutionary new understanding is emerging from the laboratories of the most cutting-edge physicists, biologists, and psychologists:
What matters is not the isolated entity, but the space between things, the relationship of things. The Bond.
By international bestselling author Lynne McTaggart, The Bond is the culmination of her groundbreaking work. It offers a completely new, scientific story of life and the human experience, one that challenges the very way we conceive of ourselves and our world. The Bond shows that the essential impulse of all life is a will to connect rather than a drive to compete.
In fact, we are inescapably connected, hardwired to each other at our most elemental level-from cells to whole societies. The desire to help others is so necessary that we experience it as one of our chief pleasures, as essential as eating and having sex, and we succeed and prosper only when we see ourselves as part of a greater whole. Every conflict that occurs-whether between husband and wife, social or racial groups, or nations-is resolved only when we can fully see and embrace the space-the bond-between us.
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 The I of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace by Gary Simmons by Unity Books (Unity School of Christianity) Paperback List Price: $13.95 Our Price: $7.25 Buy Now | This 8 Week Class has been by far one of the most popular and talked about classes in Unity. It will transform how you see yourself, your life, your relations and your world to bring about a deeper experience of inner peace. It is also one of the required courses for Centering Membership at Unity Center Of Peace. | Join us!
Date:Begins Sunday Sept 11th Time: 1:00 PM
Location:Unity Center Of Peace you can order your copy of the book from the link above.
Location:UCOP Love Offering |
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 4T Prosperity Program for the 21st Century
New 12 Week Class Begins Tuesday Sept 20th, 7PM Don't miss this! We are excited to announce the new version of a powerful and transformative system for prosperity and the fullness of life. The 4T Prosperity Program has been considered one of the most valuable class in Unity and New Thought churches for decades. Based on the classic program by the late Streton Smith the 4T Prosperity Program has been completely rewritten to reflect our contemporary world and includes new word-for-word Text, newly recorded CD's and an entirely new Activities Workbook. It has updated and enhanced Stretton's original formula with presentations of additional Truth Principles, updated reference materials, and modern stories and exercises that will create major shifts in consciousness in a loving and gentle way. The Author of the rewrite is Rev. Rebekah Clark Dunlap, a long-time Unity Minister and Unity house author who has published and Ghost written three books for Sir John Templeton and co-authored 2 additional books with him. Rev. Michael Moran is the primary speaker for the CD's. A former radio announcer and long time Unity Minister, he has been awarded The Charles Fillmore Award and The Voice of Unity Award for his work as Program Manager for the Radio Media Department of the AUC. This class fulfills one of the requirements for Centering Membership in UCOP. Each of our Board Members have taken the 4T Prosperity Program in the past and all of them were excited to hear of this new version and have signed up to take the 4T Prosperity Program for the 21st Century. This will be a powerful and transformative experience for all of us. Come join us. UCOP offers a 100% money back gaurantee for this class. | |
| | World Day of Prayer Vigil
We will conduct our 2nd World Day of Prayer Vigil at Unity Center Of Peace
Date:Sept 7th & 8th
Time:11:00 PM Sept 7th
Prayers will be through Midnight on the 8th.
We invite you to participate and join your prayers with millions around the world on this day.
You may sign up for a one hour or more time commitment to be present at the church and be prayerful during that time. For more information and to sign up, contact Shelly Mackaman 425-415-3960 |
Circle of Friends
Will be starting up again at the home of Steve Pugh and Lorette Arizu's Sept 8th and Sept 22nd Potluck Lunch starts at 11:30 This frist Circle will be a sharing and check in, and a discussion of books and subjects for our future Circles. |
Spiritual Cinema "For the Next Seven Generations"
A documentary about the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers who formed an alliance to bring healing to the planet and its people through prayer and education. When: Saturday Sept 17th at 7pm
Where: Home of Tony & Julie Roebuck. Call 425 271-4794 for directions.
Popcorn and
beverages provided. Bring a treat to share if you wish.
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New YOGA Class 4-week YOGA series to begin Sat mornings Sept 24th: 930am at UCOP- for beginnners with little to no experience. This
introductory class will focus on breathwork, meditation and basic yoga poses & flows. Class will last one hour. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Let Julie know if you plan to attend. |
Fall Service Project We ar continuing to support Hopelink for September. Please continue to bring food items in to help those in need. |
Creating the Vision for
Unity Center Of Peace
together!
"Without a vision, the people perish"-Proverbs 29:18
If you were unable to attend our last session, you are cordial invited and encouraged to share your vision for the future of Unity Center Of Peace.
We often say "We create this community together". We are asking the question "What is it that Spirit is calling UCOP to do and be in the future" and we want you to help us in listen for the answers to that question in a special "Visioning Process".
We know our thoughts and feelings create our experiences and we know the great power for good of sharing a prayer and a vision for the future. We want you to share your heart and mind in creating the future of UCOP.
On Sept 25 at @ 12:15 we are inviting the entire congregation of UCOP to come and share their vision. We want to hear from those that were not able to attend our previous visioning session. Please join us in this powerful creative process and let your heart and your voice be heard.
"How good and how pleasant it is when people dwell together in Unity"
Psalms 133:1 (paraphrased) |
Music For Sept 9/4 Kate Graves 9/11 Rod Cook 9/18 Larry Murante 9/24 TBA |
Unity Links (request prayer) |
Thank You For Your Support of Unity Center Of Peace " Lovingly I Give and Joyfully I Receive" |
| Unity Center Of Peace
Vision Statement | Together, we are a thriving spiritual community for all beings and all generations where the transforming Spirit of God expresses through us as love, wholeness, awarness, peace and Oneness |
Unity Center Of Peace | Tony Roebuck
206-940-2231 |
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