We are a vibrant, loving, spiritual community expanding consciousness and inspiring personal transformation. September 2018 Vision for the World: United in Love, the world celebrates joy, abundance and harmony. Mission Statement: Unity of Wilmington is a vibrant, loving spiritual community expanding Consciousness and inspiring personal transformation. Core Values: Spiritual, Uplifting, Dynamic, Loving, Inclusive Community Intention Statements: - Unity of Wilmington is a loving, vibrant, inclusive, spirit-led community. - Unity of Wilmington’s congregation is a powerful force of love and joy, embracing diversity and living Unity’s spiritual principles. - Unity of Wilmington’s relationships are centered in integrity, authenticity, and unconditional Love. - Unity of Wilmington is an inspirational, expanding ministry demonstrating successful leadership, prosperity and responsible stewardship. 2018 Year of Deepening Energy Healers, Prayer Readings, Sacred Space 11:00 am—7:00 pm Unity of Wilmington 717 Orchard Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-763-5155 or [email protected] Rev. Mindy Tucker and Rev. Nickie Golden, Co-Ministers For more information please visit us at www.unitywil.com To receive our weekly emails contact [email protected] [email protected] Follow us on Facebook Watch us on YouTube: Unity of Wilmington Office Hours: Wednesday—Friday, 9:00 am—4:00 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday HEAL Movie, 7:00 pm Regularly Scheduled Weekly Classes and Programs Ecstatic Dance A Course in MiraclesMiracles————SundaySunday and Wednesday 7:00 pm Friday, September 7, 7:007:00----8:308:30 pm ACIM teaches a thought system—a way of seeing and understanding—based on love and oneness with Spirit and with each other. Ecstatic dance is a style of free form dance in which the music is the teacher. There is no structure or steps to follow or any particular way to dance. We are Yoga Classes: offering a curated music playlist ranging from electronic dance music, World - with Michelle Crittenden: Mon. and Fri. 8:30 and 9:45 am; Wed. 8:30 am— $5. music, and a variety of musical genres. All levels - with Lisa Keating: Mon. 5:30 pm—$5. Beginners After 15 minutes of instruction and intention setting, participants are invited - with Philip Humphrey: Tue. 6:00 pm—$5; Sat. 9:30 am—$8. All levels to dance as they feel led. The rules are simple, no talking and rest whenever you like. Men’s GroupGroup————MondayMonday 7:00 pm A unique group welcoming all men who wish to grow spiritually and mindfully The event is inclusive of through open-minded and compassionate discussion in a safe, confidential fel- all ages and is drug and lowship. alcohol free. Mindshifters GroupGroup————TuesdayTuesday 5:005:00----6:306:30 pm Love offering: $10 Facili- This group meets to work on dr. michael ryce’s tools for forgiveness, creation, tated by Jeff Brown. healing, and much more. Everyone is welcome to attend. OasisOasis————WednesdayWednesday 7:00 pm A time for prayer, meditation and sharing Oneness Blessings. Going DeeperDeeper————ThursdayThursday 7:00 pm A 45-minute silent group meditation. Sundays in September Choir RehearsalRehearsal————ThursdayThursday 7:00 pm September 2— Living Originally; Vocalist: Megan Rose Join us if you are interested in participating in Sunday Worship services. September 9—Courage to Heal; Vocalist: LaRaisha Dionne Words of Wisdom Book GroupGroup————FridayFriday 10:00 am September 16— Can You Imagine That?; Vocalist: Crystal Fussell The group is discussing the book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami September 23—Pet Blessing Sunday; Vocalist: Chris Rickert Satchidananda. Everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Call Barbara McGirt September 30—The Call of Duty; Vocalist LaRaisha Dionne 910-431-8045. Emmet Fox Study GroupGroup————SaturdaySaturday 11:00 am Emmet Fox was a New Thought spiritual leader and author. We are studying Power Through Constructive Thinking. Contact Terri Mann 470-2745 with ques- tions. Healing Night Monday, September 3, 7:007:00----9:009:00 pm Community and Worldwide Service Ongoing Project This evening of healing is open to all wishing to receive healing energy. Different healing modalities will be of- Collection of Box Tops for Education — We collect the Box fered. Contact Sis Tyler at 452-0415 if you have any ques- Tops for Education coupons found on many General Mills tions. Love offerings accepted. products. Roland-Grise Middle School PTA receives ten cents for each box top. A jar is located on the foyer table for the coupons. We have donated $190 in box tops to date. Healing Nights are held on the first Monday of the month. Birthday Sunday Birthdays for September September 2, 9:00 and 11:00 am World Day of Prayer 2 Linda Veale Thursday, September 13 Healing Night 3 Lainie Mauger Monday, September 3, 7:00—9:00 pm 5 Heather Crawford 6 Jim Bitto Unity of Wilmington is celebrating the 25 th Living Originally Class Linda Kuharcik Anniversary of World day of Prayer with a Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 pm 7 Terri Mann number of events. Sacred experiences of- fered include our candle lighting station, wa- Ecstatic Dance 11 Kathryn Pirnia Ecstatic Dance ter bowl releasing, and an energy-grid chair. Friday, September 7, 7:00 pm 12 Amanda Smith 14 Casey George We will be reading the names you place on Ladies Lunch at Roko’s 15 Vicki Hayes the prayer request cards one time every September 11, Noon 16 Jim Downer hour. In addition to reading the names, we 17 Carol Jenkins will have individuals available to share their Prayer and Healing Service 20 Eddie Dunn gifts of energy healing with you from Wednesday, September 12 and 19, 22 Payton Andrews 11:00am to 7:00pm 7:00 pm 23 Liz Freeman World Day of Prayer 26 Dianna Bridi Thursday, September 13 Soup Sunday Soup Sunday September 16 after both services The Movie documentary “ HEAL ” Monthly Caregiving Support Group will be shown at 7:00pm. This Monday, September 17, 5:30 pm movie features Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne William- Newsletter Deadline son, Michael Beckwith, Gregg Braden, Anita Moorjani, Anthony William the Wednesday, September 19 Birthday Sunday Medical Medium, and more discussing how our thoughts, beliefs, and emo- tions impact our health and healing. Community and Worldwide Service September 2 Volunteering at Library Book Fair We welcome birthday celebrants Thursday, September 20 and cupcake donations. 9:30 am—3:30 pm The Art of Awakening: A Shamanic Journey Pet Blessing Sunday Soup Sunday Into Ancient Mysticism Workshop with Omar Ahmadzai September 23, 10:15 am September 16 Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 pm Kanuga Retreat Bring a pot of soup to share! Join us for “Unlocking the Shaman Within” a pow- September 25-28 erful interactive workshop. In this journey, Omar will direct breath into various chakras within the Girls Night Out at Hops Supply Company Refreshments for Tuesday, September 25, 6:00 pm body to teach each of us how to take charge of September our own Awakening. The Art of Awaking Workshop with If your last name begins with the Omar Ahmadzai letters S-Z, would you be willing to The practices and techniques you will learn will Wednesday, September 26, 7:00pm bring in after service refresh- be yours to master and take your transformation ments: fruit, cheese and crack- into your own hands. #shamanomar Annual PicnicPicnic————HomecomingHomecoming Sunday, September 30 ers, raw veggies, cookies, or other finger foods . Thanks! Cost $35. Diversity Dates for September 3 – Krishna Janmashtami, Hindu 9-11 – Rosh Hashanah, Jewish 10-11 – Al-Hijra, Muslim 12 – Ganesha Chaturhi, Hindu 13 – Samvatsari, Jain 14 – Holy Cross Day, Christian 18 – Yom Kippur, Jewish 23 – Fall Equinox Unity’s Picnic 2017 Diversity Statement : We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. Our ministries and outreaches are inclusive and open-minded, free of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disabil- Annual PicnicPicnic————HomecomingHomecoming ity and sexual orientation. We recognize and honor the Divine within as the Sunday, September 30, 12:30 pm one common denominator that we share on our human journey. High Macrae Park, Shelter 5 Join us for a fun, festive time of socializing with the Unity of Wilmington peeps, Special Thanks to… past and present. In addition to those actively attending, we’ve invited former church members to attend as an opportunity for a reunion. You may wish to We are grateful to our many volunteers who support the ministries of Unity of bring a folding chair. Wilmington. We appreciate you! Want to help? Contact Gail O’Brien our Vol- unteer Coordinator at [email protected] (742-5524) or Annette Cook at The Unity Grill Master will prepare hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers [email protected] (763-5155). while we are invited to bring side dishes and desserts. Tea, lemonade and wa- ter are provided. Thanks to… The Unity Game Master has entertaining amusements for us to engage in dur- - Jeff Brown, Bruce Kenney and Linda Thunberg for volunteering as platform ing our time together. assistants. As an added incentive, a drawing ticket for a $300 Amazon Gift Card will be - Scottie Maddox for the lovely altar tables. given to each person who attends a Sunday service in the month of September. You must be in attendance at the picnic to win the prize. - Christine Lyons for preparing the choir breakfast and gracing our front porch with coleus plants. If you would be willing to help with the picnic, please contact Gail O’Brien at [email protected] or sign up in the lobby. Let your legacy live on at Unity of Wilmington As you plan your will or trust and after consulting with your financial advisor, please consider designating a portion of your estate to Unity of Wilmington.