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Speaker November 30:
Rev. Dan
Message Topic:
Advent - A Leap of Faith
November's Power: Release / Renunciation
November's Color: Russet
Unity Affirmation for Release:
"I release anything and everything that no longer serves my unfolding good."
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Music By: Tony Bonardi (Piano)
AND The Unity Community Choir!
Platform Assistant: Daryn L. Wells, LUT
Prayer Chaplains are available to pray with you after the service.
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In-Person Service, Recorded and Uploaded To Our YouTube Channel
For those viewing the service at a later time, remember that Spirit knows no time or distance. We invite you to light a Christ Candle, to create and hold a sacred space with us, wherever you are!
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Upcoming Speakers (Dec):
NOTE: Rev. Dan is scheduled on dates not listed here.
Dec 21 - Jewelene Henson, LUT
Christmas Potluck To Follow
Dec 28 - Rev. Linda Stalvey
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UOC Holiday Schedule 2025
Coming Up This Holiday Season!
First Sunday of Advent - November 30 (Hanging Of the Greens After Service)
Christmas Concert - December 11 7:00 p.m. (Silent Auction at 6:30 p.m.)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - December 24 7:00 p.m.
Burning Bowl Service - December 31 7:00 p.m.
White Stone Ceremony - January 4, 2026 11:00 a.m.
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Rev. Dan offers spiritual counseling, life-coaching, and one-on-one prayer support.
Contact Rev. Dan HERE!
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Your 2025-26 Unity Of Columbus Board Of Trustees:
Sydney Sher - President
Pam Cobb - Vice-President
Harriette Heibel - Secretary
Veronica Carter - Treasurer
Savanna ("Savy") Lewis - Trustee At-Large
Thomie Timmons - Trustee At-Large
Rev. Dan Holloway - Minister of Record
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Fall Food Drive!
Unity of Columbus is currently holding a Food Drive, benefiting individuals and families impacted by the SNAP program; we will be collecting food donations, which will be taken weekly to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.
We are SO grateful for your donations to the Drive so far! Thank You, God!
All are encouraged to bring any of the following with you to church: in-date, sealed food items, sealed baby formula, baby food, diapers, personal care items, and pet food.
Donations can be dropped off on Sunday, Wednesday, or anytime our building is open for our regularly-scheduled events and programs.
You may also consider a financial donation to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective HERE.
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NOW SEEKING KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS!
We have a volunteer opportunity for YOU! Our Hospitality Team / "Kitchen Krew" would love to serve with you! If you have an interest, availability, and willingness to serve in any of the following areas on Sundays:
- Setup (Arranging Tables, Chairs; Setting Out Napkins, Plasticware, Refreshments)
- Serving
- Cleanup (Includes Dishwashing; Wiping Down Tables)
...then we'd love to have you!
There will be a Sign-Up Sheet for the month of December. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and willingness to step forward in sacred service!
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BOARD BITS / UPDATES:
* Board Nomination Process Is OPEN!
It’s that time of year again! The Board is looking to fill two three-year spots. This is a wonderful way to serve your church community.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact any of our current Board Nominating Committee members (Steve Crowse - Chair; Deb Pass - Member-Elected Representative; Pam Cobb - Board Liaison; Rev. Dan), or simply reply to this email.
The applications will be in the Lobby this Sunday.
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Unity Women Of Truth Circle (UWOTC)
with Shirley Williams, LUT
Meets Sunday, December 7
at 12:30 p.m.
Myrtle Fillmore Chapel
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Unity Christmas Concert
December 11 (Thu) at 7:00 p.m.
Break out the yule logs and holly, and join us for our annual Christmas Concert, featuring Tony Bonardi, the Unity Community Choir, and MORE!
All ages are welcome as we share in the hope, peace, love, and JOY of the Holiday Season!
Part of our annual tradition at UOC is to hold a Silent Auction, which will take place at 6:30 p.m., so be sure to arrive early to get your bids in...
Admission: $10.00 (Adults); $25.00 (Families)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer Opportunities include: Servers (Refreshments), Ushers, Greeters
(Simply sign up at our Lobby Desk, or simply reply to this email to share your interest in volunteering. Thank you in advance!)
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Unity Men's Group
Next Meeting:
Saturday, December 13
12:30 p.m.
Myrtle Fillmore Chapel
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POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP!
Sunday, December 21st
Bring a dish to share!
Unity of Columbus holds a Potluck Fellowship each month, typically on the 3rd Sunday. You and your families are welcome to join us!
We look forward to feeding you physically as well as spiritually!
Bring a friend, an appetite, and/or a dish and share in our loving fellowship! See you Sunday!
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SAVE THE DATES!
Sunday, December 14, 2025:
UOC Development Team - Info Session and Town Hall Meeting
Did you know UOC has a Planned Giving Program?
The Unity of Columbus Development Team (Sydney, Thomie, Chris, Nan, Rev. Dan, and Daryn) lovingly invites you to an Information Session and Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, December 14, at 12:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
There, you, as UOC members and congregants, will have a chance to hear updates about our revised, rejuvenated Planned Giving Program and ask questions in advance of the Annual Membership Meeting in January. We will meet for one hour.
Saturday, May 9, 2026: Ladies' Tea Party 2026
We are already planning for our Ladies Tea Party in May of 2026. It will be Saturday, May 9th. We expect that the Tea Party will have way more participation than this year, so we need more stuff.
The Growth Committee is issuing a thrifting challenge: We know there are a lot of thrifters in our community, so the person who brings in the greatest number of items that we can use for the Tea Party will receive a very special gift and recognition as the Baddest Thrifter in Town!
We need:
- Vintage tea cups with matching saucers
- Tea Pots (vintage is great but not required)
- Vintage luncheon plates
- Vintage cream and sugar sets (matching)
Items can be dropped off at the Lobby Desk every Sunday and we will put them in the Tea Party storage area. Make sure your name is on the packages so you get the recognition you deserve. We can’t wait to see who is the Baddest Thrifter in Town!
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New To Unity?
Are you interested in learning MORE about our teachings - and about yourself? Check out this suggested reading list from Rev. Ellen Debenport!
What To Read First
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Silent Unity Prayer Service
with Daryn L. Wells, LUT
Mondays At Noon via Facebook Live
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Unity's Statement of Social Action Position
Webster defines the word “unity” as “the state of forming a complete and pleasing whole....”
At this time in the evolution of the planet and the lives of human beings upon it, the task of “forming a complete and pleasing whole” is the imperative for positive evolution and harmonious existence for all.
This perspective has seemingly been lost—our wholeness, our oneness, our same-ness as a human race. We must now remember more than ever, that we have much more in common than that which divides us.
The Unity movement stands for and will tirelessly work for harmony so all people may know the freedom of peaceful expression; so they may know their own inner worth and essential contribution to the whole of life.
• Where there are divisions of opinions, beliefs and perspectives, Unity embraces curiosity, exploration and expanded awareness of the gifts of diversity.
• Where there is fear of “the other,” Unity stands for inclusivity and peaceful acceptance of another’s right to create the life of his or her choosing.
• Where there is oppression and hatred, we stand for justice and understanding, and for extending compassion, kindness and forgiveness to restore balance.
• Where there is discrimination, we stand for inclusivity and equality. We pledge to be an advocate for the well-being, respect and civil freedom of every human being.
Any proposal or action that seeks to discriminate against individuals or classes of individuals based on prejudiced, stereotypic profiles of national origin, class, creed, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation or gender identity is in opposition to the core beliefs and values established by our founders.
We choose Unity. In harmony with the divine Spirit we stand, so we may live in a spiritually awakened world that is continually evolving.
This is our prayer and our decree. Through our actions, we let it be.
#ChooseUnity
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Our Vision -
United in Spirit, we are a loving community, co-creating a world of peace, abundance, and joy for all.
Our Mission -
With God as our Source, Unity of Columbus inspires people to realize and express their divine nature in an awakening world.
Our Core Values -
We answer the "CALL" of Spirit! We are:
*Creative
We use our imagination and search for fresh ideas.
*Authentic
We are genuine and reliable, and we demonstrate that in our words
and deeds.
*Learning
We enjoy acquiring knowledge through experience and study.
*Loving
We welcome all people with open hearts, kindness, curiosity, compassion,
and respect.
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