Thursday, October 30, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, Oct. 30th

NOTE FROM ELLEN

I usually walk for about 30 minutes in my neighborhood every morning. For the first time last week since last Spring, I had to wear a jacket because it was so cold. Change is definitely in the air.

Changes are also happening on a national level as we elect a new president next week. We have all watched in amazement and bewilderment as gas prices rose to an all time high of $4 and then when Ike hit the Gulf Coast and the prices were predicted to skyrocket further, we watched as the prices plummeted (I am not complaining about the drop in price). We are watching large corporations go into bankruptcy with some companies receiving bailouts from the government. We wonder if our investments are going to be enough as Wall Street goes up and down. Companies are downsizing.

Change is always stressful and I have heard a lot of emotions being expressed about the elections, high cost of gas, foreclosures, the wars overseas, etc. etc. It is easy to get caught up in this and wonder what life is going to be like for us in the future.

It is at this point that it is important to take a "break" from the outer world and just relax and breathe for a moment. Focus on the presence of God. Think about the good in your life. Give yourself a vacation from fear and lack. When you connect spiritually, you can discover another reality of peace and joy.

The more times you stop and breathe and focus on the presence of God/Spirit, the easier it becomes to regroup and feel good no matter what is going on in the world. I have noticed that coming to church weekly allows me to connect to the group energy of the congregation, which is very powerful and is a "jump start" for the week. Often I find myself singing the positive uplifting songs that our talented music director, Kathryn Kalahan, has picked out for a Sunday service. It feels good to be with likeminded people and we have so many wonderful people in our church.

And I know that no matter what is going on in my personal world I can count on God as my Source for all the guidance, love, prosperity, health, etc. that I need. Being grateful is so important.

November is a month of gratitude as we go into Thanksgiving. You can start now to think about and list what you are grateful for and as you focus on the good, more good will begin to manifest. "Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind". Try it out and see how it works.

This Sunday there is a Parent's meeting right after church (see details below) and also Sunday is the last chance to sign up for the Fall Party (see below).

See you soon!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.

http://www.unityofnewhope.org
6071 New Hope Road
Krugerville, TX 76225

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
November 2nd: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Attitude of Gratitude
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

A MEXICAN FIESTA PARTY
Last date to register is this Sunday, November 2nd
You can also email Susan Keith at susank@ceilearning.com, to make reservations or ask any questions.

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

Parents, grandparents, and others who bring children to Sunday School – be sure to mark your calendars for November 2. Youth and Family Ministries will be holding a meeting immediately after church. Food will be provided and child care. Let's work together to create the best possible opportunity for your child's spiritual development. Please bring your ideas about what you would like to see in our program as well as any input about your child's experiences in class. We welcome loving critique.

Would You Like to Find Out More About Unity
and Possibly Become a Member of Our Church?
Next Meeting on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:30 -- 9:30 PM
Learn more about our church, Unity's beliefs and view a video.
Let Ellen Davis know in advance if you are coming so she will have enough materials.
edavis6927@aol.com

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

Reverend Leo is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from depression, addictions, or compulsive behaviors, and low self-esteem. He holds a Masters degree in Theology from King's College, London, England, and is a Certified Addictions Counselor and a Certified Eating Disorders Counselor, and a Spiritual Consultant to several treatment centers. In addition to specific in-services and lectures on religious addiction and abuse, Reverend Leo presents workshops, lectures, and training on a broad spectrum of issues to a variety of organizations and institutions. He is contributing columnist to several publications. Reverend Leo has appeared on such television shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Geraldo, and others.

Reverend Leo was born in England and raised in a home divided by religious arguments. Driven and ambitious, he became one of the youngest rectors in England. He also became an alcoholic. After a drunken car crash in 1977 that led to his treatment for alcoholism, he subsequently devoted his work to helping addicts and others who suffer from low self-esteem. From his work as both minister and an addictions counselor, he has developed a new spiritual model based on Choice, Action, Responsibility, and Empowerment.

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Pam Livingston will be updating the Unity Congregant Directory for publication in January, 2009. Please see Pam if you want your information included, have changes to your contact information or want another picture taken or inserted. Information can be e-mailed to her at pam.livingston@yahoo.com.

Building Report

Mik Birze welcomes any help with the kitchen as he continues to install the cabinets. His email is miknbb@yahoo.com, Mark your calendars for November 15th as we begin to move things in from storage and clean up our new space.

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

If anyone is interested in bringing muffins, doughnuts or pastries on Sunday mornings to sale before church please sign up on the calendar behind the guest sign in table. Please bring goodies 30 minutes before church. "Dough" will be collected on a love offering basis. If you have any questions please contact Anna Shaffer. kevanna@ntin.net

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Lane Pierce is in charge of our church IT Ministry Team--(Thanks Lane). He is working on the church website, Sunday morning recordings and has plans for other possibilities such as podcasting. He would like volunteers to help him so if you have an interest contact Lane at lane@unityofnewhope.org. Thanks, Lane, for all your work in this area....

Recordings of the Sunday services are $5. If you would like to purchase a recording, contact Ellen Davis at edavis6927@aol.com.

WEEKLY CLASSES

Monday

NEW CLASS ON MONDAY NIGHTS

Artist's Way Cluster

Mondays beginning November 10th

5:30-6:30 pm

Unity Church of New Hope

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org

MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,

Friday, October 24, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 23rd

NOTE FROM ELLEN

This morning on my way home for lunch I stopped at an Estate Sale at a house about 4 blocks from where I live. Everyday I walk past this house on my daily walk and I was curious about the sale. I was very surprised at the vast quantity of items that were for sale. There were lots of different dishes, lots of old but elegant furniture, jewelry, and household items everywhere. I gleaned that the man had died several years ago and there was/is a wife. I could not tell by the conversation if she is dead or alive. The wife was into crafts and hobbies and there was at least one added room to the back of the house for this hobby. People at the sale were commenting on how large the house was because from the front it did not appear large at all. I am guessing that the man taught music at one time at UNT because of a UNT paperweight I saw and there was a baby grand piano and lots and lots of sheet music and other memorabilia. Sadly to me there were photos in frames that were being sold. I guess no family members wanted these photos.

As I looked at the items collected over a lifetime it became clear to me that this was a lifetime experienced through this vast quantitiy of art, music, crafts, furniture, clothing, etc. but it was also very clear that we cannot take any of this with us when we die.

What I believe we do take with us are memories of our interactions with others. In the New Testament Jesus said that the one Great Commandment is that we love God, others and ourselves. For some of us this would require a radical shift from our pursuits of security and pleasure to experiencing and expressing love to others.

Change is always going to be happening in our world. Everything that we worked for could be destroyed in an instant through natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes. People around us will die or leave us. I think this is what Jesus is referring to when he asks us to build a life of faith and trust on God which is like building on a rock foundation that is strong and secure and sees us through the storms of life rather than building on a sandy foundation which is not strong and stable during change and can topple our lives at any time.

Focusing on God as our Source is a security which will see us through any situation. If we do this, then we can relax because we can feel the Presence of God within us that gives us wisdom and guidance through all the changes and will be our constant companion. We are never alone.

Then life becomes a journey of joy and wonderment no matter what is occurring in our lives.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 26thth: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Living the Dream
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Save the Date---SIGN UP NOW!!!!

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Building Report

A big thanks to Mik Birze and Michael Longshore who worked on the installation of the kitchen cabinets last Saturday. Mik welcomes any help as he continues to work on the cabinets.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets an, carpet, and landscaping. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Lane Pierce is in charge of our church IT Ministry Team. He is working on the church website, Sunday morning recordings and has plans for other possibilities such as podcasting. He would like volunteers to help him so if you have an interest contact Lane at lane@unityofnewhope.org. Thanks, Lane, for all your work in this area....

Monday

NEW CLASS ON MONDAY NIGHTS

Artist Way Cluster

Mondays beginning November 10th

5:30-6:30 pm

Unity church of New Hope

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org

MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 16th

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Photo of Jean Frank

This coming Sunday, October 19th, our church will have a church dedication service at the 11:00 AM service to dedicate the Jean Frank Education Center which is the new building addition to our church. Jean Frank died in 2006 and left the church a legacy which enabled us to build this new addition.

Yesterday I went through all of the church photos trying to find a photo of Jean Frank. Even though she came to Unity Church of New Hope when it first began in Denton in 1986, it was difficult to find a photo because she kept a very low profile. Many people have trouble bringing her to mind because she would arrive on time for church and leave just before the Peace Song. She often sat with Mary Sullivan.

Jean kept a low profile but she supported the church financially throughout the years.  When she developed pancreatic cancer, I would often visit her and I began to know more about her personal life. She was always interested in what was happening in the church and she was also interested in what was happening in my personal life.

She took very good care of herself right to the end.  She walked up and down the halls for exercise. She also attended parties at the nursing home, etc. and booked hair appointments. She was very petite and liked pretty clothing.  The church chaplains would visit and bring her walking pants and shoes, etc.  I remember being shocked to find she was in her 80's when she passed away as she looked much younger.

Her close friend and neighbor, Judy Garber, would come up often to see her and do many things for her.  Judy will be in attendance on Sunday morning as we dedicate the building and she is thrilled about the new addition in Jean's name.

When the church moved to our present location, Jean dedicated a pew in our church to an Aunt that I understood was an Aunt by marriage. This Aunt introduced her to Unity for which she was grateful

Jean had no surviving relatives.  She shared with me that one day she gathered all of her photos in her garage and burned them as she had no one to pass them to. She shredded personal papers and prepared in every way for her transition.

I did not know until the church received the money from the investment company that our church would receive a legacy from her estate. What a blessing that money has been!  I know she would be happy to see the new building but would avoid the limelight of being the benefactor.   She was a beautiful, loving and generous spirit.

Join us this Sunday as Rev. Kurt Condra who is the Associate Minister of the Unity Church of Dallas will be out guest speaker for the dedication. There will be a reception afterwards.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 19th: Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of Unity Church of Dallas
Talk Title: Marking Milestones
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

We will be dedicating the new Jean Frank Education Center with a reception following the service. Don't miss this very special occasion as we bless our new building.

Building Report

A big thanks to Mik Birze who singlehandedly installed the kitchen cabinets into the kitchen area last Saturday. He would welcome any help this Saturday as he continues to work on the cabinets.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org

MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesdays 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, October 9th

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Last week my sister who works in Waco took off work to get her car inspected, buy new tires, etc. At 6:00 PM she called me to let me know that she never made it to inspection because she got broadsided by a truck that was racing another vehicle. She found herself looking up at a paramedic on the pavement. She does not have any memory of the crash or the side airbags which went off. Her car was totaled but she is miraculously doing well.

We have all had days which started "normal" until something happens totally unexpected and out of the blue. Someone we know may die or we may lose our job. We may be involved in a car accident or receive a dire prognosis at the doctor's office. These are the times when we realize that life is always in change. We are here for a little while and we never know for how long. It is so important not to put off what we want to experience and do with our lives.

On the flip side, life is also full of good surprises too. My sister just sent me an email that said:

I got a beautiful flower arrangement delivered to me at the office this afternoon. But, it is a secret about who sent them. The card says: "Hope you are feeling better soon -- from a not-so-old friend."

She is guessing the flowers are from a coworker and is another unexpected happening in a positive vein.

On another note altogether I want to add a PS to the weekly email story that I sent out last week about the beautiful rabbit that I found in my backyard as my unexpected happening. My next door neighbor came over to reclaim the bunny. I found out that this bunny is named Football because some children were throwing the bunny back and forth during a Superbowl Sunday and the bunny broke its hip. She rescued the bunny at that point and has been caring for it since. I learned from her that rabbits have the intelligence of a 3 year old.

This world is a fascinating place full of interesting people. When we are in touch and in tune with the presence of God then we can "enjoy the journey" through all kinds of unexpected happenings both good and bad.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 12th: Jack Williams for the talk and music
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

Jack Williams: guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller
Acclaimed appearances at Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville & others;

..."a musical style that's equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer" (Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION);

Eclectic care er - originally played electric guitar, played trumpet & read poetry; played folk banjo and mandolin; played pedal steel guitar in country rock band and guitar/lute in Renaissance Ensemble; won a national arts grant for instrumental composition; has arranged for name recording artists;

Inspired by Jesse Winchester, Josh Whilte, Hank Williams, Johnny Mercer, and Ray Charles; has played with John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Z.Z. Hill, Hank Ballard, & many others; has backed up the Shirelles, the Coasters, the Drifters, the Platters, and many others;

Peter Yarrow says "the best guitar player I've ever heard";

Sunday O ctober 12 7:00PM at Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road, Krugerv ille, TX 76227

(east from Denton on 380 to 377 N. to Surveyors Road - Left on Surveyors to New Hope Rd. - Right on New Hope - church immediately on left)

(Jack will also render song-talk at Sunday morning service – 11:00 AM)

Tickets for evening concert - $15.00

Call Kathryn to reserve tickets at 940 206 3549

Dedication Sunday, October 19th, 11:00 AM
Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of Unity Church of Dallas, Guest speaker

We will be dedicating the new Jean Frank Education Center with a reception following the service. Don't miss this very special occasion as we bless our new building.

Building Report

We are occupying the new building and this week we are wiring the electricity for the kitchen. Today the floors in the Sunday School are being waxed. The kitchen cabinets from Lowe's arrived last week and Mik Birze and other volunteers will be installing them in the next week.

There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org

MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. &a mp;n bsp;Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you canno t make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and=2 0energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelv es.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday nig

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 2nd

NOTE FROM ELLEN

I have had a lot on my mind recently concerning all kinds of repairs. Within the last 2 weeks I have had my air conditioner repaired for20$500 (caused by a raccoon chewing on electrical wiring). Fixing my raccoon and squirrel problems cost $400. My plumbing problem cost $750 and then my car repairs totaled $100. The problems with the economy have not been particularly uplifting either.

So this morning as I was thinking about all of my situations and problems, I began walking and appreciating the beauty of the day. For the first time I had to put on long sleeves as it was cool. When I arrived back home I went to the back yard to turn off the sprinkler when I noticed something white sitting in one corner of the yard. When I got closer to investigate, I discovered a large beautiful white bunny. My next door neighbor has a huge enclosure in her backyard and is part of a group that saves bunnies. She has lots of large bunnies so I knew that somehow this bunny had "escaped" from her backyard. I left her a note about the bunny and then went back to take a photo. (see below)

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Seeing this bunny uplifted my spirits. It was a totally unexpected happening that was like a gift from the universe. My problems began to take a back seat to the beauty of the bunny and how it appeared in my backyard. I think that sometimes we become so absorbed in our problems that we miss the enjoyment of the beauty that is all around us.

All of us have a choice on how to enjoy life. Recently in a time of reflection, I thought about some things that were upsetting me about an individual. Immediately a thought came to me to write down something good about the person each time their name came to mind. I began to have quite a list and then I noticed a "switch" in my attitude. I noticed that I was having less negative feelings about the person. The things that were disturbing began to see m less important. This also works for me for situations in which I am fearful or when I am critical about myself. Instead of focusing on what is going wrong, I focus on what is going right.

We live in an incredible world full of unique people, animals, places, etc. There is no time like the present to begin enjoying the journey. Mary Sullivan has been enjoying the journey for 100 years. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate her birthday.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 5th: Clear Communication
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

Cel ebrating Mary Sullivan's 100th Birthday

Plan to be here on October 5th when we will celebrate Mary Sullivan's 100th birthday during and after the service.

Jack Williams: guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller

Acclaimed appearances at Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville & others;

..."a musical style that's equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer" (Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION);

Peter Yarrow says "the best guitar player I've ever heard";

Sunday October 12 7:00PM at Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road, Krugerville, TX 76227

(east from Denton on 380 to 377 N. to Surveyors Road - Left on Surveyors to New Hope Rd. - Right on New Hope - church immediately on left)

(Jack will also render song-talk at Sunday morning service – 11:00 AM)

Tickets for evening concert - $15.00

Call Kathryn to reserve tickets at 940 206 3549

Building Report

We are occupying our new building and held our first activity last Saturday with the Prayer Vigil.

There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.

We have plans now of installing the kitchen cabinets and putting carpet into the sanctuary.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person.

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturday, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org

MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. &n bsp;Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and=2 0energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesday 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Minister's Weekly Note

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, Oct. 30th

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Friday, October 24, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 23rd

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 16th

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, October 9th

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 2nd

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