Unity Church of the Mountains
"Where the Light Always Shines"
Mountain Spirit - Weekly Newsletter
| | View from the Moccasin Creek Valley looking west into Tennessee ~ 11-8-26 ~ Suzi Henry | | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | | |
Unity Church of the Mountains
2309 Murphy Hwy,
Blairsville, GA
Sunday Service 10:30
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Jennifer Ferren
You’re Outta Here!
The Unity power for the month of November is Elimination/ Renunciation. This Sunday Jennifer will encourage us to release and let go of what is no longer serving us, while simultaneously giving thanks for lessons learned and blessings brought forth.
Jennifer's performances combine rock, pop, jazz, R & B and gospel with uplifting, life-affirming themes. Join her Sunday and learn how to "release and let go" - and move forward to a happier, more productive life.
Our services are live -
and live on YOUTUBE
Uploaded later to FACEBOOK
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Mike Davis
Message & Music
November 22
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Mike Davis
Message & Music
November 29
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Mike Davis
Message & Music
December 6
| | Celebrating Our Church Family | | | | Jeanie, Mike, our choir and ushers all worked together in perfect harmony to create another heartwarming service. | | Our sanctuary was full, our congregation was highly engaged, enthusiastic and interactive, and the origami doves suspended from the ceiling seemed to sway with the music led by Mike Davis and our choir, including our newest choir member, Liz Berzas. Then Jeanie Ward raised her personal bar of excellence yet another notch with her inspiring meditation and message. The second service of our Homecoming/25th Anniversary celebration month is in the books, with three more to go, including our Thanksgiving feast on the 22nd. Mike's service will be held "dinner theater style," with tables set up the day before, and we can guarantee that no one will leave hungry. We're reserving the table nearest the platform for our "pioneers" and our earliest church members. So spread the word, and let's see how many "Gobblers, Hens and Chicks" we can squeeze into our sanctuary! | | |
Bonfire Blast at UCOM
Photos by Bob Sleczkowski & Walt Massey
| | Despite the torrential rains that caused widespread flooding in McCaysville and Copperhill, by Thursday afternoon the weather at our church was perfect for our annual bonfire. The Mountain Time Mens' group provided pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, LOTS AND LOTS of donuts and apple cider, both hot and cold. | | | | | Entertainment was provided by Andy and his ever-popular quartet and the engaging Wildflower Pickers. Above are two of our canine church members, accompanied by Pet Parents Larry Morgan and Jennfer Shottes. And a good time was had by all. | | Unity Earthcare Team - Love in Action | |
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On Saturday, November 7, our Earthcare Team helped with the annual cleanup along the shores of Lake Chatuge.
This event was coordinated by Mountaintrue, a nonprofit organization our team has helped on numerous occasions. Last Saturday their assigned cleanup location was accessed from Kelly Road, off Hwy 74 about 5 miles west of Hiawassee. Kudos to Larry Morgan, Jennifer Shottes, Jayne Rizner, Pat Lucas and Jeri Lash for their ongoing commitment. Also pictured are two young helpers from the community.
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On Sunday, Liz Monger's sweet mother, Ann Peck, was seated with our congregation, enjoying the service while Liz and Andy sang with the choir. Wednesday morning we received the news that Ann suffered a fall and was taken to Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge. Let us hold Ann in Sacred Space for healing and mobility, also her family as they surround her with love, prayers and needed support.
Let us continue to pray for the residents of McCaysville and Copperhill as they struggle with the after effects of the flooding caused by torrential rains last Wednesday night. Let us also pray for the rescue workers and the volunteers who have rallied to provide assistance with everything from providing food, water, clothing and shelter, to the massive work of cleaning and restoring order to the homes and buildings that sustained extensive damage from the floodwaters. As of 5:08 PM Tuesday, a text message said "The City of McCaysville still needs volunteers to help with cleanup and recovery. If you can spare any time, please check in at the Incident Command Center behind McCaysville City Hall, located at 223 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville." If you want to call first, the number for McCaysville City Hall is 706-492-4921.
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November is Homecoming Month -
Rev Robin and Mike Talk About Our 25 Year History
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Listening to Rev Robin talk on any topic is always a treat, but in this short video she shares fascinating details about our church's earliest days--even before the turn of the century... Here's one tidbit to whet your interest: In February of 2001, Robin led her very first service, and not long after that she accepted the position of Spiritual Leader, which continued until her husband, Rick was transferred to Texas. For the rest of the story, please click on the link below. It's 15 minutes long and a very interesting story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYVLMnguH5o
| | A Thanksgiving Letter from Mike Davis | |
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UNITY CHURCH OF THE MOUNTAINS
Where the Light Always Shines!
Greetings, beloved friends,
I’m writing this as our homecoming month begins. ICYMI, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary as Unity Church of the Mountains. Maybe you’ve been here for the whole thing. Maybe you got here yesterday. Either way, I think we can all agree that it’s been quite a ride!
There have been plenty of ups and downs, plenty of peaks and valleys, plenty of gains and losses, lots of growth and a few setbacks. Isn’t that a perfect metaphor, a perfect encapsulation of what our entire lives are like?
Through it all we have been guided by love. And as we move into the next phase of our lives together, we will continue to be guided by love.
I am grateful for all of it. I’m grateful for what we have achieved already. I am grateful for the wondrous growth and expansion that we envision going forward. I am grateful for the way our community serves and shares and cares. I’m grateful for the way we laugh and love together.
I love being your Spiritual Leader, and I love every single one of you.
And … you knew this part was coming, didn’t you? I am grateful for the way we all support Unity Church of the Mountains; our mission, our vision, our values and our community. Your financial encouragement is an expression of love and gratitude. We welcome your gifts at any time of year, and especially now in these times of holidays and holy days.
Please give generously, and know that as your gifts go forth to do a mighty work in the world, so they return to us multiplied abundantly. Amen!
https://www.unitychurchofthemountains.org/donate
P.O. Box 832, Blairsville, GA 20514
Blessings,
Mike Davis, Spiritual Leader
and your Board of Trustees
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November
9 Kathy Garcia
17 Karen Bilter
17 Jeff Hutt
20 Nancy McQuade
29 Paula Davis
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Tuesday, November 17 - 7:00 PM at Young Harris College. The YHC Jazz Band will present “ Giants Among Us.” Location: Glenn McGinnis Hall. Admision - FREE. Let’s meet at 6:30 in front of the hall so that we can sit together. No RSVP required.
November 22 - Our Thanksgiving family meal will be shared after the service, with a special table reserved for pioneers of our church. We are collecting photos and memorabilia for the Memory Table which is set up in the rear of our sanctuary. Please email any photos you may have to Suzi Henry at suzihenry43@gmail.com. Actually, we are celebrating the entire month of November as our Homecoming. Spread the word, and let's all pitch in to make this the best holiday season ever!
December 5 - Holly Jolly Christmas at 10 AM - Join Mike Davis and the Christmas Choir in the lobby of the Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce for caroling and good cheer. The kids will have Breakfast with Santa, enjoy rides around the property and generally have a Holly Jolly Good Time!
December 6 - 3:00 PM at Young Harris College. Christmas at YHC. $5.00 admission fee (Cash only). Let's meet at 2:30 in front of Glenn McGinnis Hall.
December 12 - 2:30 PM - CAROLING at the Union County Nursing Home with the Christmas Choir.
December 17 - 5:00 PM - Cozy Christmas at the church.
RECURRING MONTHLY EVENTS
EVERY THURSDAY - A Course in Miracles - from 10-11:30 AM at the church. Contact Linda Hall at 386-527-4294 for a Zoom link.
Card Making group meets at 1:30 PM - at the church, on the first Thursday of the month. Bring your own art supplies and your imagination and join in the fun.
Meditation group meets at 5 PM - at the church. on the second Wednesday of the month. Any changes in the schedule will be announced.
UCM Mountain Time Men's Group - The Blairsville Restaurant, 40 Earnest St. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
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PENNIES FROM HEAVEN - Your generous donations provide assistance for those occasional emergencies that sometimes befall our church family. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact our Spiritual Leader, Mike Davis.
POSITIVE PATHWAYS - We continue to support this worthy organization. They always need individually wrapped snacks. Linda Beaver said that they would also appreciate receiving food items that are packaged in soft pouches, like soup mixes, tuna, instant mashed potatoes, muffin and brownie mixes, to name a few. They're not as bulky as canned items and don't require a can opener. Also needed are POWER BANKS, as some of their clients do not have permanent housing and can't recharge their cell phones. With the approach of cold weather, they also need blankets and cold weather sleeping bags.
ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY - The list of most needed items is posted in the hallway.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP - Click here to contact the Congregation Care Team. Our volunteers help our church family by providing meals during a time of recovery, sending cards and providing transportation for medical appointments. For more information or to join the CC team, please contact Jayne Rizner.
CONTACT A PRAYER PARTNER
SILENT UNITY
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UNITY CHURCH OF THE MOUNTAINS
2309 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 832, Blairsville, GA 30514
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mike Davis, Spiritual Leader
Walt Massey, President; Don Jones, Vice President;
Janet McIntire, Secretary; Rick Volker, Treasurer;
Suzi Henry, Member at Large
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