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SUNDAY LESSON

Being (T)here

November 29 | 10 AM

Join our public service* or watch online.

Join naturist and writer Ernie Hawks this Sunday for a couple of tales about his wildlife experiences. He describes them as being about when “I had to be here when I thought I was wondering when I would be there.” Read the full Sunday Message.

* Our public service has limited seating and requires that you adhere to our prescribed safety protocols. Please note that although Panhandle Health removed its mask mandate, the City of Coeur d'Alene has put one in force. We will abide by the mandate.

After the service there is an Online Fellowship Gathering conducted through Zoom. This is a weekly check in to keep us connected during this time of social isolation. To join the discussion, click the link above. We would love to know how you are doing.

Your Unity Spiritual Center is sustained by your financial gifts. If you are able, we encourage you to continue your weekly contributions. Click Ways 2 Give for a list of donation options.

Intentional Giving

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho relies on people like you to help sustain our operations. The finance committee is working hard on the budget for next year. To give them a sense of what level of support we can rely on, we invite you to make a 2021 Intentional Giving Commitment. Your commitment allows us to set a realistic budget. You can make your commitment online or by filling out a pledge form the next time you visit our Center.

Note: The finance committee will present the budget in January at the Annual Meeting. In addition, there will be a discussion of investment options for the money raised from the property sale plus a presentation of some recommended infrastructure improvements.

Featured Events

Thanksgiving Eve Taizé Service

Tonight | Wednesday | November 25 | 7 PM

Please join us for our Annual Taizé Service entitled World Peace is an Inside Job. This contemplative experience combines music, selected readings, and prayer to create a mood of peace and wellbeing. If you have not pre-registered to attend in person, plan to attend online.

Go to Holiday Program page

Christmas Candlelight Service

Monday | December 21 | 7:30 PM

Thursday | December 24 | 6 and 8 PM

Plan to join us for our annual Christmas Candlelight Service featuring a special music program arranged by our music director Julie Croteau. We are so excited about this event that we are adding two additional services. However, due to health restrictions, we will be limited to 45 people in attendance at each service. Therefore, if you wish to attend in person, please RSVP for the Dec 21/7:30pm Service or either the Dec 24/6pm or Dec 24/8pm Service.

Go to Holiday Programs page

Meditations for Living

Online Video Resource Page

Everyone faces challenges in life. That is why Reverend Steve is recording Meditations for Living. These short videos will help you transform how you view life challenges. Use them to boost your wellbeing and encourage spiritual growth. More videos will be added as they become available.

Go to the Meditations for Living page

Silent Unity Healing Service

Wednesdays at noon | Online

There is nothing quite like prayer to connect us to our higher self and to change our perspective and focus on life. This 20-minute program boosts our combined prayer energy and creates a safe place to request support.

Go to Silent Unity Healing Service page

Community News

Advent Stories

Sunday, November 29 to Sunday, December 22

The Season of Advent is a time of expectation and hope. To celebrate, we have recorded a series of Advent Stories as a way for children and adults to learn about Advent. Each day, a new story will be revealed. We hope you enjoy them. The stories were read by Tami Savage and are available on video from our website. Each day, a new story will be revealed.

Go to Advent Stories

Holiday Sale

Sunday, November 29 to Sunday, December 6

Come do some Christmas Shopping at Unity. There will be costume jewelry, hair accessories and more. There will be opportunities to shop on Sunday Services and during regular office hours throughout the week. Sixty percent of the proceeds from this holiday fundraiser will be donated to the Unity General Fund.

Spiritual Explorers

Enroll Now for New Live Online Classes

Healing with Spirituality: A Scientific Perspective

with Rev. Jim Gaither

Wednesdays, October 28 through November 18, 2020

Spiritual Journey of Fitness

with Chris Gannan

Thursdays, October 29 through November 12, 2020

Spiritual Explorers Page

Unity Environmental Team

November Challenge

This November take the Environmental Team’s Challenge to replace conventional bath and beauty products sold in single use containers with a plastic free bathroom kit from www.habitatbotanicals.com. The bathroom kit includes shampoo and conditioner blocks along with deodorant and lip balm.

Learn more about the challenge

Community In-Reach

As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the consequences of social distancing, members of our community are dealing certain hardships. Consequently, our in-reach team is offering their assistance. If you or someone you know could use a little assistance, please fill out our contact form. If you are willing to serve as a volunteer for our in-reach team please contact our team coordinator Sandy at 208-964-4084.

Our Coordinator Sandy Kaplan is looking for a co-coordinator to assist her with the Heart to Heart In-Reach Ministry. If you can assist Sandy, send an email to unity@unitycenter.org.

Learn More about this Ministry

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Other Happenings

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ACCESS TO OUR FACILITIES ARE STILL RESTRICTED TO SPECIFICALLY APPROVED GATHERINGS. ACCORDINGLY, INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING PUBLIC EVENTS MUST ADHERE TO PRESCRIBED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.

A Course in Miracles, Men's Group, Peace Yoga and the Spiritual Evolution Group have resumed regular public gatherings under prescribed safety protocols. During the summer months, many groups are holding meetings outside. If you have questions about the status of a group, contact us and we will help you connect with the appropriate group facilitator.