Volume XXV Issue II Newsletter March/April 2016 Unity ANNUAL MEETING Life Enrichment Centre On February 21, 2016, the membership met for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Unity Life Senior Minister Enrichment Centre. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer President, Steve Sekely, welcomed all in Board of Trustees attendance and introduced Vice President Steve Sekely - President Laura Gibson who reviewed the Amanda Slapczynski - Vice President accomplishments of 2015. Larry Sanchez - Treasurer Treasurer Larry Sanchez was unable to unity Sherri Cooper - Secretary attend so Steve Sekely and Rev. Andy Sharon Cornine - At Large presented the 2015 Financial Report to the Glynda Sarno - At Large membership . of Sebring Denise Beauparlant - Alternate On behalf of the membership, Rev. Andy Michael D. Wright - Alternate honored outgoing Board members Laura Life Enrichment Centre James Hendrie - Emeritus Gibson and Larry Sanchez as well as Alternate Licensed Unity Teachers Members, Glynda Sarno and Denise Beth Barnes, Joanne McAfee Beauparlant with Certificates of Appreciation. Sunny Zengler Susan Cook, Amanda Slapczynski and Tim Church Staff Slapczynski spoke of the activities of our Youth Tena Conyer - Administrative Assistant Department and the forward development of Adam Abbott - Minister of Music our youth program and asked for prayerful Susan Cook - Children’s Church consideration in finding the perfect person to Diane Casares - Nursery head up our Uniteen program or in the Tim and Amanda Slapczynski - Y.O.U alternative for a new Sunday School teacher to Kim Timmermann - Custodian come forward as Susan Cook would be willing Sunday Team Leaders to become the Uniteen leader. Tena Conyer - Sunday Worship President, Steve Sekely, presented a slate Hank Beauparlant - Ushers of candidates for Board membership compiled Virginia Peck - Greeters by the Nominating Team. The membership Prayer Team Leaders voted and approved the slate of candidates. Virginia Peck, Dot Pansius, They are as follows: Larry Sanchez and Debbie DeCerbo, Rev. Andrew Conyer Glynda Sarno: 3 year Voting Member. Denise Prosperity Sunday Volunteer Beauparlant and Michael D. Wright will both Harold Knutson serve as 1 year, non-voting Alternates. Bookstore Manager Elections for Officers were held at a Board Chris Williams Meeting after the Annual Meeting and the Audio/Visual following will be serving as Officers: Steve Timothy Willsey Sekely, President; Amanda Slapczynski, Vice 10417 S. Orange Blossom Blvd Offering Count President; Larry Sanchez, Treasurer; and Sebring, FL 33875 Steve Sekely, Larry Sanchez Sherri Cooper as Secretary. Hospitality Team Laura Gibson and Joe Klocek will serve on www.unityofsebring.org Janice Hendrie the 2017 Nominating Team representing the Email:[email protected] Media/Newsletter congregation. Tena Conyer We thank all of our members who have 863-471-1122 Webmaster stepped forward to serve! We would also ask Josh Little the congregation to hold this wonderful group Sunday Set-up of individuals in prayer as they go forth to Debbie DeCerbo - Linda Woods, make the perfect and right decisions for our Bev Klippel continued growth. IMPORTANT CONTACT Community Involvement INFORMATION JOIN US CommUNITY is about sharing who we are with each other and the world. Through PHYSICAL & MAILING ADDRESS volunteering your time, talents and treasures your life will be enriched. Below, you Unity March 27, 2016 will find some opportunities available for your participation. Let’s join together, have 10417 S. Orange Blossom Blvd. some fun and share our love and light with the world. Sebring, Fl 33875 AS WE E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] CELEBRATE Sunday Food and Fellowship PHONE NUMBERS EASTER On the first Sunday of each month, in connection 863•471•1122 Office with our birthday Sunday celebration, we will hold a 863•471•0661 Fax Family Potluck. The March Potluck will be held on, March 6th and WEB ADDRESS April will be April 3rd. Every one is invited to bring a http://www.unityofsebring.org dish to share and join us for this time of fellowship and NEWSLETTERS celebration. We will continue to offer coffee and hot tea prior to Sunday Service. If you have questions are also available online by please contact Janice Hendrie. going to our website PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED Monthly Prosperity Sundays If there is a change in any of your addresses, phone numbers, etc. Unity members practice tithing in a variety of ways. We give because we have please contact the office. already been richly blessed in so many ways. By giving from the spiritual standpoint of “God is our Source” we open the flood gates to our own good PLEASE LET US KNOW blessings and we send forth abundance for ourselves and others to experience. If you would like for us to list your birthday in our newsletter. For the month of March we have chosen Let us know if you are in the hospital. Change of Pace, Inc. Change of Pace is a non- Hospitals do not contact us. profit, adult day care center located in Sebring which New A.A. Beginners Group offers many benefits to those who suffer with CONTACT US FOR PRAYER Unity now hosts a weekly Alcoholics Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory related No matter how small you may think your Anonymous Beginners meeting. illnesses. It is a safe, structured environment with a challenge may be, we have over 80 The group meets at 2:00pm in the variety of planned activities to stimulate their minds people who want to join you in prayer, as classrooms. The meetings are and keep them active. These activities are tailored well as Silent Unity! anonymous so please be respectful of to the interests of each client. We are requesting All prayer requests are held in confidence this important aspect of the 12-Step cash donations for this wonderful organization. and can be submitted at the Centre, by program. Please make checks payable to Change of Pace, phone, through our website, direct e-mail Inc. or U.S. Postal Service. For the month of April, we are supporting Emmanuel UCC Shepherd’s Pantry. This Join Us On Facebook ministry is still in it’s infant stages so we are Go to our stepping forward to give them a hand up. They website and seek pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, soup, click the canned fruit, baked beans, ramen noodles, “like” button mac-n-cheese, boxed whole milk, cereal/ in the bottom As daylight savings time begins it is oatmeal, jello/pudding, complete family meals, right hand always good to remember to change canned meats, spam, tuna, jam/jelly, canned corner of our the batteries in your smoke alarms. veggies and potato/stuffing . If you wish to make home page. Smoke alarms save lives! a cash donation please make your check payable to Emmanuel UCC. Note: Shepherd’s Pantry in the memo line. Unity Food Share March Our Food Share program services numerous families and individuals in our congregation. 3-02 Janice Hendrie 03-02 Altha Satterwhite 03-02 Jean Murphy The next distribution dates will be March 2nd 03-04 Sue McCollum 03-05 Michael Dillard 03-06 Alice (Benny) Monroe and April 6th. If you have any questions 03-07 Dorothy Blake 03-07 Jack Shirley 03-10 George Green regarding our food share program please 03-11 Nancy L. Davis 03-14 Timmy Tucker 03-20 Carol Daggett contact our coordinator Adam Abbott. 03-21 Marie Herrera 03-21 Julia Ann Rose 03-23 Denise Miriani 03-24 Sharon Horton 03-26 Hank Beauparlant 03-26 Shelly Bradshaw Bookstore Volunteers Needed 03-26 Sue Bruton 03-27 Diane Arch 03-27 Barb Burns Bookstore manager, Chris Williams, is 03-28 Liz Carroll 03-31 Michelle Wilson looking for volunteers to man the bookstore before and after service on Sundays. April Training will be provided. If you are 04-01 CeCe Crane 04-02 Marilyn Pier 04-02 Michael Miller interested in giving of your time and talents in 04-03 Mary Beeler 04-05 Sue Ellen Koons 04-05 Carol Laughlin this area, please see Chris before or after 04-09 John Burns IV 04-09 Julia Brock 04-10 Jan Ripley service on Sunday. 04-16 Marlene Marchant 04-17 Sharon Cornine 04-18 Erika Coleman 04-25 Amy Smith 04-25 Margo Smith 04-25 Rhoda Ross Youth Department 04-27 Mark Ross 04-27 Susan Kimmel If your name did not appear and you wish to have us recognize your We have been in search of that perfect and birthday, please contact the office. right person to step forward to lead our Uniteen group. This group is comprised of youth Class Offerings between the ages of 11 and 14. There is curriculum available with Unity based teachings. Classes are open to the public and are subject to cancellation if class Presently Susan Cook works with these children attendance requirements are not met. Check class schedule in your weekly bulletin for updates and changes. If you would like to lead a class, please along with the younger Sunday School. Susan contact the office by email [email protected] or by phone 863•471•1122. is willing to step forward to be the Uniteen leader if there is someone interested in Sunday Adult Discussion Group becoming the leader of the 5-10 year old Sunday School class. Sundays 9:00am As our Centre continues to grow we affirm that the perfect and right person The Power of Now steps forward to fill this position. We all believe and know that children are our The Power of Now, takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey future, so if you feel that you might be the person to fill any of these positions to find their true and deepest Self and reach the ultimate in please contact the office for more information. All positions working with our personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. youth do require a background screening. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, "the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are Interested in a Spring Garden? subject to birth and death." - Love Offering. Come Grow With Us! The Field Mondays 10:30am If you are interested in putting in a Spring The group has begun a new book by Lynne McTaggart, The garden or have a little time to help us weed and Field. In this groundbreaking classic, investigative journalist beautify the garden, please contact Tena Conyer Lynne McTaggart reveals a radical new paradigm—that the in the office at 471-1122. We have plenty spaces human mind and body are not separate from their environment available and we do have a seed bank if you are but a packet of pulsating power constantly interacting with this interested in starting your plants from seed. vast energy sea, and that consciousness is central in shaping our world. - Love Offering. Class Offerings Continued Class Offerings Continued Beginning and Intermediate Yoga A Course in Miracles Mondays 6:00pm. Tuesday 4:00pm Portable Classroom A Course In Miracles Study group has begun. This is a fresh new Dagmar Jones is a fully trained yoga instructor with years of experience in sharing with students the wisdom and techniques approach to classic teachings. All are welcome to attend. Facilitated associated with this wonderful practice. by Charlie Stroup and Linda Kerkau. Books are available in the Dagmar teaches a Iyengar-infused style of hatha yoga that is bookstore. Love offering. both rigorous and relaxing. She is trained in pranayama Unity Writers Group (breathing techniques), meditation, yoga nidra, and stress management. Tuition: walk-in price is $12 per class and monthly passes are Second and Fourth Tuesday 6:00pm available for $32, which brings the class price to $8 per class. Monthly Are you interested in writing? If you would like to meet passes must be used within a 2-month period and expire thereafter. with a group of like-minded individuals who share your love of writing, this group is for you. Share your thoughts, ideas and A Tibetan Study In Buddhist Philosophy talents. Facilitator: Carolyn Henderson - Love Offering Mondays 6:00pm Bereavement Support Group Many believe that Buddhism is a religion when actually it is a Tuesday 6:00pm philosophy of life. The teachings of Buddhism align well with Christian Principles and our Unity teachings. Lance Giller leads A bereavement support group is being offered here at the Centre. the group with the focus on the varying aspects of the philosophy This group is led by our own Charlie Stroup and is open to all who and how it can help you in every day living. For information please have experienced loss of a loved one. Love Offering contact Lance: work 863-385-6000 or 863-949-0680 (after 5pm). Afternoon Reiki Share Love Offering. Second Wednesday of Every Month Unity of Sebring’s afternoon Reiki share is held on the second Wednesday MindShifters Study Group of each month. Dates will be March 9th and April 13th. There we give New Time Mondays 2:00pm and receive Reiki from 2pm to 4pm. The sessions are open to those who New Book: The Untethered Soul practice Reiki and for those who seek the experience and treatment. Facilitator, Karen Patton. Love Offering By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness,

author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the Evening Reiki Share development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the Fourth Wednesday of Every Month 6:00 pm present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories Reiki reduces stress, tension and promotes relaxation alleviates tiredness that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. and aching muscles. Come join us to give, receive, and experience the healing energy of Reiki March 23rd and April 27th. Namaste Facilitators Sherri Cooper Facilitator: Kim Timmermann - Love Offering. and Kim Timmermann Love Offering Small Steps 4 Health Voices of Unity Rehearsals Thursdays 5:00pm New Time Tuesday 3:00pm Want to make a joyful noise? Join the Voices of Unity as they practice and prepare to perform for Sunday service. Singing is This class provides basic common sense information on a healing and fun activity for all ages and levels. Enrich your how to improve your health with movement, exercise own soul and bless others with the sharing of your time and including Tai Chi from a sitting position and a relaxing talents. If you have any questions regarding the choir program meditation set to music. Facilitator:Sally McDougall - Love please contact our Minister of Music, Adam Abbott. Offering. The Quest Study Group Thursdays 6:00pm. Laughing Yoga Seat of the Soul

Tuesday 4:00pm Gary Zukav takes us on a brilliant and penetrating exploration of the Laughing yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh new phase of evolution we have now entered. With lucidity and elegance, he explains that we are evolving from a species that for no reason, without relying on humor, jokes, or comedy. We pursues power based upon the perceptions of the five senses -- initiate laughter as an exercise in a group, with eye contact and external power -- into a species that pursues authentic power -- childlike playfulness. Laughter yoga combines laughter exercise power that is based upon the perceptions and values of the spirit. with yoga breathing. Facilitator: Rhoda Ross - Love Offering Love Offering Friday Night Special

A Healing Service

April 8th, 2016 Will be held here at Unity presented by the FNS Team. This night has been several months in the making and will be a great source of informa?on about healing and how to share your love with others to heal them as well.

My Wishes Information Available As being part of this wonderful Unity family we have available to you a “My Wishes” information packet. My Wishes are documents that give you an opportunity P 2 to control something very important - how you want to be treated. They are easy to complete forms that let you make known, to your family and loved ones, what your O 0 wishes are. This gives your loved ones and Unity the opportunity to honor your desires. If you have any questions regarding these documents or would simply like a S 1 packet to complete please contact Charlie Stroup, Joann Cardarella or Linda Woods. I 6 Because We Care POSI FEST 2016 About You The Empower Posi Music Festival was held at the Hilton Tampa Airport Our Angel Care Ministry is here to assist you with Westshore from February 11th-15th. Once again Unity of Sebring sponsored a a caring call, a written note, a hospital visit,, errand Pajama Jam room, Friday night fun with signing and snacks. There were many assistance, bereavement support or CDs of our workshops, concerts and keynote speakers. Our very own Rev. Andy was the Sunday services. featured speaker at the Sunday morning Faith Lift where he also performed an Angel Care Service request forms are available at the Centre on the opening song with Jennifer Ferren. Adam Abbott performed at the Namaste Information Station as well as in the notebooks in the chairs. If you are unable to Cafe and Kim Timmermann and Beverly Kautz sang with the 2016 PosiFest come to church and have a request you may call the office and speak with Tena Choir. About a dozen Unity members and friends attended this event and all Conyer or leave a message and she will get back with you or you may e-mail had a marvelous time. You may want to consider attending next year if you your request to [email protected] . enjoy awesome entertainment and FUN! NOW SCHEDULING July-August 2016 Interested In Starting a Book Study, Support, or Enrichment Group? There are so many individuals within our church and community who have talents, interests, and life experience it would be a crime not to share this wisdom with the world. Unity is open to providing meeting space to those who are willing to provide positive educational venues either spiritual or informational. Please contact our office for more information as to how to schedule a class, workshop or support group. Dinner Thursday, March 31, 2016 One Incredible Evening Unity ItalianItalian BistroBistro NightNight Join Us Dinner Seating 5:30pm Thursday, March 31, 2016 Dinner Includes: Fresh Garden Salad, Assorted Italian Entree’s, Dinner and Show at the Italian Bistro Bread, Coffee, Tea and Dessert Show 7:00pm within Unity Life Enrichment Centre LiveLive OnOn StageStage Spring is here so why not celebrate Harold Payne all it brings with an evening of fine dining and wonderful music?

Sue K. Riley Join us as the evening begins with a 5:30pm seating in our Italian Bistro. Dinner at the bistro includes: a fresh Faith Rivera salad, a variety of Italian dishes served with warm Italian bread, coffee tea and

Denise Rosier dessert. Show begins at 7:00pm. Dinner guests will have preferred seating. Dinner and Show For tickets email us at [email protected] Reservations Required Dinner and show $30.00 per person $30.00 per person or leave a message at Concert Only Tickets 863•471•1122 Show Only $20.00 per person $20.00 per person For More information go to Reserved Tickets Preferred www.UnityofSebring.Org Unity of Sebring - Life Enrichment Centre 10417 S. Orange Blossom Blvd. • Sebring, FL 33875 Located between SR 66 and Lake Josephine Road On the way to Henscratch Farms Show - Performers

If Tony Robbins were a girl, could sing Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Guitarist like Mariah, groove like Madonna, and DENISE ROSIER inspire like Oprah, you'd get... Denise Rosier (pronounced Rosie-ay) delivers FAITH RIVERA music with an inspiring mix of assuredness and tenderness. Through her uplifting lyrics, she Faith's a Kauai-born, Emmy-winning engages your heart, and shares the insight Singer, Songwriter & touring Positive Music drawn from everyday experiences. Born in Artist. With six solo artist releases, her Japan, and raised in California, Denise is an music has been featured on TV shows like award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and ER & Scrubs to NBC’s Passions with her guitarist. Her first album Only A Whisper Away song “Forever Near,” awarded an Emmy in was released in 2001, and from there her music 2003 for Outstanding Original Song. The has taken her to audiences as far away as impact of her music has been far-reaching! Osaka, Japan. Faith has musically supported best-selling Denise's songs have been released on 3 solo authors and teachers like Marianne albums, and featured on compilation albums, Williamson to Michael Beckwith and wowed and television. Denise enjoys sharing her music with people at venues audiences from the Hollywood Bowl to the everywhere including faith-based events. Her warmth and approachability brings Honolulu Symphony, Australia to Japan with people together in a spirit of unity, and her "person-to-person" style of speaking high-energy performances & hip-shakin' makes you feel like you're sharing quality time with a good friend. Denise’s musical expression takes many avenues, but the common denominator music for all ages & all faiths. Faith has worked with artists from Luther is her ability to deliver a song with honesty and refreshing authenticity. Audiences Vandross to Neil Young on feature films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and are drawn to her warmth and accessibility, and they see themselves in the stories with artists Al Jarreau, Brian Mcknight & a roster of international musicians she tells. Denise’s message is to live with your heart, mind, and life wide open. calling for an end to all war on World Peace One's recording "Give Your Love." Open to all that you're becoming .. open to endless possibility .. open to every opportunity to do, and embody, good.

Contemporary Writer/Performer and New Thought Composer and Songstress Posi Award Winner SUE K. RILEY Sue began writing in 1999, the same year HAROLD PAYNE she released her first CD, “All Is Right with As a songwriter, Harold Payne has had My World.” The CD was conceived, written, hundreds of his songs recorded by artists as and recorded in nine months, and from it came diverse as Peter, Paul, and Mary to Snoop the song that has become popular with many Dog, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Kelley New Thought people: “House Built on Rowland, and the list goes on and on. Love.“ Since “All Is Right with My World” Harold’s appearances include his incredible was released, Sue has released another solo “on the spot” song improvisation. He takes CD; “Generations of Love.” title and style suggestions from the The key to Sue’s rapid success in song audience and creates a custom made song writing has been her ability to write amazingly for the occasion. catchy melodies. One listen, and you’re hooked! Sue has also shared song writing He is a soulful and charismatic performer who also uses his songwriting credits with notable songwriters, David Roth, superpowers for good~ writing songs of peace, unity, and spiritual social action. Jana Stanfield, Fred Bogert, Richard Mekdeci, Harold is a multiple POSI Award Nominee and won his first Posi in 2009 with the and Alan Haynes. powerful song “Stand Together” co-written with Faith Rivera. Performing: Sue has always been a performer, from singing in churches to wowing audiences at concerts, workshops, and conferences. With a captivating voice and expertise at the piano, you are sure to fall in love with this talented woman.