March 18, 2016
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David Howard  Spiritual Leader
David's Thoughts
Surrendering in Love
Sunday, March 20, 10:00am

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the past several weeks I have been reading and re-reading Richard Rohr's book, Immortal Diamond - The Search for our True Self. It was the inspiration for my Lenten series, Loving the Self, and it continues to offer me new perspectives on some archaic Christian teachings and open my mind to new spiritual concepts. Most recently, Father Rohr has given me new insight on the concept of "God's Will."

Father Rohr states, "I do not believe the will of God is a theory, an argued moral theology, or an abstraction in any form; it is seeking the truth of each situation in that situation as best as we can figure it out. What else could God ask of humanity...?" 

I had not heard that interpretation of the will of God before reading this book. While my understanding may not be precisely the meaning that Father Rohr intended, my clarity around his statement is that...



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Musical Guest -  Joseph Lamar
Sunday, March 20, 2016musialguest
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Joseph Lamar
 
Joseph Lamar is a singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. He has performed everywhere from DIY venue Rhinoceropolis to Dazzle Jazz.

His one man show is a jolt for the ears, the eyes and the mind. He is currently recording and conceptualizing a series of releases that will begin in the spring of 2016.


UPCOMING EVENTS

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Good Friday - 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday - 10:00 amholyweek

Please join us on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. as we observe Good Friday with contemplative music and meditation.
Led by David Howard with special musical guest  David Paul on the violin, accompanied by Martha Yordy.  To hear a sample of David Paul's music,
click here.


Our Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. service will be a celebration of resurrection and new beginnings. Join us for uplifting music with our choir and guest soloist, an inspirational message from our Spiritual Leader. Our youth program will also offer special Easter themed lessons and activities.


Write Right from God
Special Workshop with Tom Bird  
Saturday, April 9, 9:00 - 11:30 am Tom Bird

Did you ever wonder why, at times, words just poured 
out of you or why you feel mysteriously drawn to write 
a book? If so, this mini-workshop is for you. tombird
It answers all of the questions about why you are really meant to write. And, as you will find, the real reason you are drawn to write has way more significance than to just sell a few books or to make a name for yourself.
 
You will:
  •  Experience Tom's unique method that unlocks the  words within you
  •  Leave knowing what book is inside you

  • Have a way that allows it to come through easier than imagined


Tom Bird is a bestselling author and top writing coach, through his unique spiritual approach, Tom leads hundreds of would-be authors to complete the writing of their books in a weekend. Tom teaches writing from the perspective of a divine rite of passage--and how writing through this divine method taps int o the Divine, thus transforming the lives of the reader and author alike.
 
Bring a lineless paper pad/notebook and a pen.

Presented on a love-offering basis.
For More Information or to Register, call 928-821-6946 or  [email protected] . 

The Binding Force 
with JD Messinger
Sunday, April 17,  Guest Speaker, 10:00 am Service
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Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 pm

What Binds is Greater  than What Divides

Learn How You Can Connect to the Binding Forcebindingforce
Half-Day Workshop, Sunday, April 17, 1pm - 4 pm    
This binding energy is your power; it is everywhere and everything, and it is the most powerful force in the universe. Everything is interconnected and interdependent. Separation is an illusion. 
Everyone has unlimited potential to create wonders.

Through his stories, JD makes four promises...
*    To expand your awareness of the possibilities embedded in expanded consciousness, the realm of unlimited potential where great inventors, leaders, and visionaries dared to dream.
*    To take you beyond fear and doubt, discover the source of inspiration, and shatter illusions that limit potential.
*    To imagine a new way to solve old problems for an interdependent and interconnected world where separation is an illusion.
*    To harness the power that lies within; we are the master builders, and our thoughts create reality.
JD Messinger

Where: Unity of Denver
Date: Sunday, April 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

For more information on JD visit his website.


Cost: $45/person


SOUL MASTERY:
Soul Expansion Through Multi-Dimensional Exploration
and Energetic Attunement


Nicholai Tesla said: "If you want to know how the Universe works, think in terms of Energy, Frequency, and Vibration." 

Are you ready to experience life as a Master of "Living" Energy that underpins all of creation? 
 
Are you ready to tap the great resource of Universal Intelligence? 
 
Are you ready to unlock the enormous power held within Soul Mastery? 
 
Are you ready to release your Soul Contract of Duality and open to the field of Infinite Possibilities? 
 
Rev. Toni G. Boehm & Sophia, Ph.D. Facilitators
Where: Unity of Denver
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Love Offering:   Suggested $25/person


The Global Heart Project 
A Guided Meditation for Peace

Sunday, April 3, 12:00 pmglobalheart
 
Help Change the World-Now is the moment, the hour, and the perfect day, 
to fulfill our destiny and to assist in the healing of our planet.

Join me in this unprecedented act of Love, as together we offer our healing energies to our sacred Mother Earth, and to all of her inhabitants, bringing peace and ultimately restoring the paradise that once was!

Presented by Roja James the 1st Sunday of the month!
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Love offering

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stategic planning Unity Spiritual Center Denver 
is writing a strategic plan 
and we need YOUR input! strategicplan


You are the community and we don't want to move forward without your input. Tell us what you think about our programs, services, and some of our considerations for the future.

Click here to participate in the survey.
You don't need to be a member to participate .

It will be open until April 8, 2016.



Did you know that we now have a YouTube channel? That's right! If you miss a Sunday service or if you would just like to hear a message again, you can watch videos of our Sunday lessons online. 

You can also subscribe in order to be sure you don't ever miss another one. Once you subscribe you will receive notification each time a new video is uploaded.

Share them with your friends and family! 

Click on the YouTube logo to the right to be directed to our channel and subscribe today!


CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Unity Inside Out Class
Tuesdays, 
March 8 thru April 12 
6:30 - 8:30 pm 
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Do you love Unity's teachings? 
Want to dive in deeper to their meaning and apply them in your daily life? 

This class offers an extensive overview of Unity's history and teachings and opportunities to apply what we learn to our every day lives.  This is a great class for anyone who is new to Unity or is seeking to learn more about Unity's philosophy. 

Some topics explored in this class :
  • The 5 Basic Unity Principles 
  • The power of denials & affirmations
  • An overview of The 12 Powers
  • Distinguishing Jesus, Jesus Christ and The Christ
  • The nature of God & the nature of humankind

Facilitated by Trish Morris, LUT candidate on a love-offering basis.


 

Please sign-up in advance, in person at the sign-up table, on our website calendar 

or via email here.
Compassionate Communication
Facilitated by J Johnson & David HowardCCClasses
 
We are thrilled that so many have already participated in the Compassionate Communication training sessions offered at Unity Spiritual Center Denver, and we are excited to be offering another series of classes beginning March 1.
 
These classes are based on the life work and teachings of Marshall Rosenberg, founder of Nonviolent Communication.  J had the opportunity to learn and study directly with Marshall prior to his death last year.
Both J and David have studied and practiced Compassionate Communication since 2004. It has improved ease, understanding and connection in their relationship, as well as relationships with family, friends, co-workers and colleagues.
 
Compassionate Communication is a way of relating to ourselves and others in the present moment, free of past reactions.  In this way, it becomes a spiritual practice, with ever-deepening possibilities for living in greater integrity with our values and creating a quality of connection that gets everyone's needs met through compassionate giving.
 
 
Deepening Class  (For those who have completed the Intro Class)
Thursdays, April 7 - May 5*
7:00 - 9:00 pm
and
Saturday, April 30
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
*We will skip Thursday, April 28th due to the Saturday workshop that week.
 
Please register in advance.  Contact J Johnson, [email protected] or 214.532.3761.
Tuition request:  Self-determined - Please discuss this with J if you have any questions.
 
Compassionate Communication
Practice Group
Wednesdays  7:00 - 9:00 pm PracticeGroup
 
Join J Johnson and David Howard on Wednesdays for a Compassionate Communication Practice Group.

Anyone who has completed at least the Introductory Compassionate Communication skills class at Unity Spiritual Center Denver or has completed a foundations class elsewhere is welcome to join.

If you have any questions, please contact J at [email protected] or 214.532.3761
 
 
Ongoing Tai' Chi Gung Class
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm 
TaiChiGung
 
Do you want to make your spiritual life physical?
 
Tai Chi Gung is sometimes called the "simple yoga". It features fluid breathing and graceful moving exercises that build stamina, relieve stress, improve balance, speed recovery from injury, strengthen the immune system, foster peace of mind and develop mental focus. This gentle, ancient system of health and longevity from Tibet has been passed down in an unbroken lineage from the original Master Boganathar, known in China as the sage Lao T zu for 3000 years.
 
Can the Infinite Abundance in your mind be in your body as well?
 
Tai Chi Gung includes a series of simple standing exercises that help people connect to the energy of the life force in nature consciously. It is an ancient art and science that shows students how to draw, store, project and release the chi through their spirit, mind and physical body; gradually returning it to the perfect image in which it was originally created ... manifesting good on earth as it is in heaven.
 
Facilitated by  Rev. Phyllis Hoover, ThD on a love-offering basis.

Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox
Ongoing Sunday Morning Class
Sermon on the Mount
 
 
sundayamclassThe Sermon on the Mount by a pioneer of the New Thought
movement and one of the world's greatest metaphysical teachers,  Emmet Fox, reveals how to transform negative attitudes into  life-affirming beliefs, understand the nature of divine wisdom,   tap into the power of prayer,  develop a completely integrated  and fully expressed personality, and claim  our divine right to all  of life's abundance. 
 
Offered on a love offering basis the open class will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Phyllis Hoover, LUT and will meet on Sunday mornings upstairs in the Adult Education Office from 8:45 to 9:45.  
 

New Member Classes
newmemberclasses
These classes are required for those seeking membership.  
 
They also provide valuable information about Unity principles  and practices and Unity Church of Denver for those who are  already members or for those who want to learn more about us.
 
1. Unity Quick Start   This  class covers the history of Unity and the New Thought movement as well as basic Unity principles and spiritual practices, will be offered on Sunday, April 3rd, from 11:30 to 1:30.
 
2. Unity of Denver and You, which covers the history of the church and introduces the many ways of becoming involved as an active member.
 
3.  Connecting to Unity of Denver, which explores the culture of Unity of Denver and how we choose to be together in community.

The classes need not 
be taken in consecutive order, but must all be completed prior to becoming a voting member. 

For those of you who cannot attend Sunday classes, all three sessions will be offered in one class on Saturday, March 19th from 10:00-3:00 

Please email Trish in the office to register,[email protected]
*Childcare can be made available with one weeks advance notice,                                    email Jackie in the Children's Garden at [email protected] .                                                

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Couples Spirituality Group Meeting
Sunday, March 20 from 11:30 to 1:00

How can our spiritual growth support both the individual and the couple?  The Unity Couples Spirituality Group will be an opportunity for couples in a committed relationship to discover ways to explore this unique spiritual territory.  couples

Whether spirituality is already a strong part of your relationship or you are looking to add a spiritual dimension to your relationship this group may be for you.
 
This is a great time to join in as we will be visioning for the upcoming year - looking at what we would like to discuss and explore! 

Starting in April, we will resume our meeting regularly on the 4th Sunday of the month.  Join other couples interested in exploring spirituality together!
For more information contact  Lori here  or Tim here.

NGU: Next Generation Unity Group
is forming here at USCD!

...aimed at connecting our younger community in Unity! ngu


Check us out on Facebook:

Next Generation Unity at Unity Spiritual Center Denver

Recorded Prayer LinePrayerLine
303.757.6761

Unity Spiritual Center Denver offers a recorded prayer line as a service to all. Our own Phyllis Hoover records the Daily Word reading for each day. If you would like to receive a special blessing, call and listen 24-hours a day.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Easter Basket Service Project
March 6th - March 20thcrf  

Each spring, approximately 500 children under the age of 12 who are among the most vulnerable being served by Denver Human Services are given an unexpected  bit of joy ~ an Easter Basket provided by Child Rescue Foundation (CRF). 

Help us as we partner with CRF in providing the items for the baskets for these children. 
Items, such as small toys/crayons & markers/candy/coloring books/toothbrushes & toothpaste/toiletries/etc can be brought to the bin in the Children's Garden.

Your support is a blessing with a rippling effect. Thank you!


Family Promise of Greater DenverFamilyPromise
and Unity Spiritual Center Denver


Please CLICK HERE for a list of items needed.

We are excited to announce that Unity Spiritual Center Denver will partner with Family Promise of Greater Denver as a host the week of   March 27- April 3, 2016.
 
Family Promise of Greater Denver offers hope and assistance to help homeless families once again achieve self-sufficiency. Support provided includes goal setting, parenting skills, money management, and help with locating housing and employment. They help children and their families realize positive outcomes that lead to greater self-sufficiency.  
The mission of Family Promise is to   end homelessness one family at a time .
 
Our intention is to be a Host Congregation which includes providing housing and meals at our building for one week intervals three to four times per year, as well as other support services. This will require a commitment of time and energy from many caring and compassionate sacred servers (aka volunteers). There is a role you can fill.
 
We are still in need of event coordinators for the following roles:
-           Evening Host/Dinner Coordinator
-          Set-up/Take-down Coordinator
-          Overnight Host Coordinator


Please contact Stephanie Insinna for more information on ways that you can support this ministry.
For general volunteer opportunities, please visit our volunteer sign up site: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094da5ac2dab9-family


For more information on Family Promise, please visit their website.

For more information on our commitment, please click here to access printed material.

Ending Homelessness One Family at a Time
Ending Homelessness One Family at a Time


CONTRIBUTING TO UNITY OF DENVERContributing

Need to release an old car, boat or other vehicle?vehicledonations
Consider donating it!
Donate Vehicles

Unity Spiritual Center Denver is listed as a beneficiary with Car Donating Is Easy! 


 For general information on the program, click here.


To initiate a donation via the program, click here

 

Help us spread the Online word about 
Unity Spiritual Center Denver Online!socialmedia
 
Unity Spiritual Center Denver is on:
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We ask that you actively get involved by:   
  • Check in to Facebook on Sunday mornings
  • Write a review
  • Invite Friends
  • Like, comment and share.

If everyone gets involved, we can easily increase our reach from 50 to 500 to 5000.  Help spread the word of Unity Spiritual Center Denver.  It's only a few clicks away.



Video and Picture Disclaimerdisclaimer
Unity Spiritual Center Denver actively engages in social media.  We take photos and video of the services and church activities on a regular basis and post them to Facebook.  If for any reason you do not want to be photographed or to appear in any of the online activities of Unity Spiritual Center Denver, we ask that you to sit on the right side of the sanctuary during the service (non-piano side), or let the photographer know you would prefer not to be photographed. 



Giving Just Got Easier! securegive
Via Secure GiveSecure give

In addition to online donations via our website, 

we are now able to accept text-to-give donations

via Secure Give.


A one time set up process is required. After that a simple text is all that is needed!


 Click here for detailed instructions


 

ARE YOU ACTUALLY CONTRIBUTING TO 
Unity Spiritual Center Denver?

We recently learned that if you have a zero balance on your re-loadable for Unity King Soopers card for 30 days or longer, it is no longer connected to the payback program.

While you can still re-load your card as usual, it is no longer connected to Unity of Denver, and thus, does not contribute to our  payback program. 
The only way to rectify this is to purchase another $10 card in our bookstore, and be sure to use it once a month. 
 
NOT SURE... if your card is still active in the payback program, please email the office with the serial number on the back of your card for confirmation. 

If you don't have a card, they are available in the bookstore for $10. *This initial $10 is available for use at any King Soopers.  You can reload it thereafter and use it just like cash and Unity Spiritual Center Denver will receive 5% of your total purchase.
This program has been a good source of income for us in the past!


ANOTHER WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER DENVER

You Shop. Amazon Gives.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to
Unity Spiritual Center Denver when you shop on AmazonSmile!

You can use the same Amazon account you have always used. Just go to Smile.Amazon.com, select Unity Spiritual Center Denver as your charitable organization and start shopping. 
It's that easy!



Unity Spiritual Center Denver

303.758.5664

Inspiring spiritual awakening and personal transformation.


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