February 26, 2016
David

David Howard  Spiritual Leader
David's Thoughts
Freeing the Self
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This morning, as I sat on my meditation cushion, I thought "Today is Monday." Immediately, concepts that I associate with 'Monday' began to arise in my consciousness; thoughts such as "my day off," "start of a new week," and "I got to sleep late." I then realized that 'Monday' is a mental construct and that I decide for myself what it means. Granted, to some extent we, the human race, have a shared meaning for many mental constructs such as the day of the week, calendar year and time of day. They help us function together in a somewhat orderly fashion. Yet, on a personal level each of us determines how we operate within these structures. This seemingly small Monday morning realization opened me to a greater awareness of how often I limit myself by the meaning I assign to certain concepts, especially the ones I use to define myself and my world. My guess is that I am not alone.

These meanings become habituated and embedded in our minds. They form the ego structure which most often dominates our lives. Many, if not most of us live within this structure without being conscious of it. The ego structure becomes our comfort zone. We derive a sense of safety and security from these familiar mental constructs. 
We operate under the false belief that, within this structure of clearly defined meanings, we have some control. However...
 

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Musical Guest -  Anne Achenbach
Sunday, February 22, 2016musialguest
Lauren Shealy
 
Anne Achenbach is our featured soloist on Sunday.
Many of you know her from her years at Mile Hi Church out in Lakewood, and a few of you may even remember her from the
"good ole days" out at the Country Dinner Playhouse! She performed leading lady roles in many productions there over the years, 
including "Camelot", 
"The Music Man", "Showboat" 
and "Nunsense", 
just to name a few. 
 
Anne has an album for sale in the bookstore called 
"The Gift", a compilation of fun Broadway tunes, Gospel hymns, inspirational
message songs and even a few original compositions Anne wrote and arranged herself.
 
Better known as "Annie", she would like you to know that Unity of Denver is the very first New Thought church she ever attended. Her
beloved mother brought her to this church back in 1970, and she has been a recovering German-Lutheran ever since!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Couples Spirituality Groupcouples
will not meet in Feb. due to the Annual Meeting

The next meeting will be on Sunday, March 20th, from 11:30 to 1:00.  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!



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! 

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Business Meeting
Sunday, February 28, directly after the service
annualmeeting
 
Please plan to stay for this important meeting about the status of and upcoming plans for your spiritual center!
 
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. 
Active,voting members will be electing 2 council members. 

To review the qualifications of a voting member, click here.
To review the 2 council nominees, click here.
To review the minutes of the 2015 annual meeting, click here.

Childcare and a sack lunch will be provided.
 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Mechanics of Manifestation
Concludes Saturday, February  27
9:00  to 10:30 am  manifestation
 
As creative beings, we manifest everything in our lives -- from what we want to what we don't. In this four-week class, we'll focus on developing the tools and skills related to conscious manifestation. 

We'll focus on:
  • Choosing to Allow
  • Partnering With the Divine
Facilitated by Jason McCall and Beverly McCutchon, MDiv, CSD, on a love offering basis, 
(child care provided on a love offering basis).

The classes are stand alone and cumulative, so come to one or all of them and bring a friend.   Sign-up is optional
. 
 Sign up 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.
 
 
Intro Class
Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
March 3 - March 24
 
Deepening 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.

Unity Inside Out Class
Tuesdays, 
March 8th thru April 12th, 
6:30 - 8:30 pm 
unityinsideout

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.
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.  
 
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
, will be offered on March, 6, 2016 
from 11:30 to 1:00.
 
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] .                                                

SUPPORTING OUR TEENS

 Uniteens: Flapjack Fellowship ~ February 27th
 7:30 to 9:30 am

O ur Uniteens are looking forward to serving you  a fabulous Applebee's breakfast  (including pancakes, sausage & drink)
 in a relaxing atmosphere while visiting with your Unity friends or bring family and friends of your own!

Thanks to all who have supported this flapjack breakfast- which is 
our major fundraiser of the year. 

Pre-purchased tickets are required!      
Applebee's location is at the corner of University & County Line Rd.


SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

BROWN BAG BLESSINGS- 
READY for the taking again this Sunday, Feb. 28th
Y.O.U. Service Project

Most of us experience some sort of internal struggle when we see a person standing on the corner begging for money or food. We often ask ourselves, "Should I give them money or not? Do I make eye contact or look away? If I give them money  will they use it for food or alcohol or drugs? Is giving them money going to do any good?" brownbagblessings

It truly is "The Season of Wonder" and our Y.O.U. has created a powerful answer to support you and our Denver area community.
 
"Brown Bag Blessings" are bags filled with items such as socks, hats, gloves, granola bars, beef jerky, water,shampoo that are kept in your car, so when you have this encounter you have something to offer. These bags will be ready for distribution the on February 21st.

How can you partner with us? 
We are seeking donations  (see the box in the lobby for a complete list of items needed), both physical and monetary, along with corporate sponsorship. 
Do you own or have a business contact that would like to support this project?  Letters, for potential company support, are also available in the lobby.

We deeply appreciate your generous support ~ taking action and holding this life altering project in high consciousness ~ thank you and bless 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

 
Supporting  Fredrick Olinga!frederick


Thank you all for your contributions  
in support of Fredrick Olinga,  who lives in Uganda. 

Our annual sponsorship, through Child Fund International,  of $252.00 provides school tuition & supplies,  along with basic needs for Fredrick's education; including such basic needs as food. 

Bless you, for helping us reach our goal.

CONTRIBUTING TO UNITY OF DENVERContributing

Help us spread the Online word about 
Unity Spiritual Center Denver Online!socialmedia
 
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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

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