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Dear Friends in Unity,


You are treasured friends, and you are in our hearts today and every day. We feel a sacred kinship with you, knowing that we share an awareness of our Divine Identity.


By claiming Divine Identity, you and those you hold close to you have the potential to be successful, prosperous, whole, and free. We know that through your study groups, classes, and services, you deepen your awareness of the Divine and you help others realize their true potential as spiritual beings.


Our prayer enfold each of you, and from our hearts to yours we send our love and warm thoughts. May you always know how invaluable you are to your community and to each of us.


Sincerely,

Your friends in Unity Village

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.

“Celebrate Spring” Concert

 with David Michael & Michael Mandrell on 4/27

 

Celebrate Spring with local Celtic harpist David Michael and guitar wizard Michael Mandrell for a Sunday evening concert on April 27 at 7 pm at the Unity Center of Port Townsend. These prolific recording artists will play a graceful garland of original melodies, blending the warm tones of Celtic harp with crystalline strings of steel guitar.

 

The duo has been playing together for decades. Michael Mandrell, hailing from Taos, New Mexico, met harpist David Michael in 1994 while touring in the Pacific Northwest and began a collaboration spanning over thirty years. David, in turn, introduced Michael to his long-time friend and World-Fusion music pioneer, Benjy Wertheimer, which inspired Michael to move to Portland—Benjy’s home. Michael and Benjy went on to create a new style which they coined “Celtistani” music—that often included David for many trio performances in the years leading up to the Covid pandemic. Michael then returned to Taos where he has been based since. During the pandemic, David spent time with him there where the two of them created material for the Skyburst album while also doing some online performances.

 

Michael Mandrell’s delicate fingerstyle guitar playing employs tinges of folk, jazz, ethnic, with an infusion of Celtic overtones. His CDs have been heard on numerous syndicated networks and radio shows. Michael was a prominent guest on David’s two most recent albums Confluence (with Benjy Wertheimer and Grammy-winner Nancy Rumbel) and Skyburst. David and Michael have also released an ambient duo album, Cascadia, which has been a favorite with healing arts practitioners internationally.

 

David Michael has resided in Port Townsend since 1990, running his independent recording label Purnima Productions. He has produced 26 CDs of original music—from lively, world-fusion ensemble works to ambient relaxation music—as a solo artist and in collaboration with ethnic music masters and members of major symphonies. His music has been featured on syndicated radio shows, cable & network television, documentaries and in nature films.

 

David became somewhat of an institution for his impromptu harp concerts aboard Washington State Ferries. He played regularly on the Whidbey Island/Port Townsend run for 17 years until “homeland security” concerns capsized his busking stint there in 2007 to the dismay of his many fans and his saga touched off an international media storm. He has also toured Europe, performing in castles, cultural centers and as a busker in the walking streets of Scandinavia.

 

Advance tickets are $25 from www.UnityPT.org or call 360 385-6519. Admission at the door is $30. The Unity Center is located at 3918 San Juan Ave. (across the street from Blue Heron Middle School)

 

For more information, please contact: 360 301 4451 or harp@olympus.net 

 

calendar of events

A Course of Love Small Study Circles Come to the initial meeting on Earth Day, April 22nd at 3pm, where we will sign up for groups based on times or location.

This gives you plenty of time to order the book in hard cover or paperback ahead of time. Rev. Pam will have a packet for each group with instructions. Folks are also encouraged to meet in one another's homes.



Bahai's of Jefferson County meet on the 3rd Mondays at UNITY. All are welcome to join them for Devotions, Music & Prayers for World Peace. noon till 1pm.


Kirtan  April 26 2-4 pm @ Unity. All welcome to sing and chant the names of the Divine with the Shanti Salish Band.

"Kirtan helps the mind become quiet, and when the mind quiets, we can begin to perceive the mystical things, the sacred experiences,  that are around us always. In the silence between the songs, when the song stops, you can feel something. And that something is you. There is no greater experience than the experience of one's Self. And that vibration is always within you, that vibration is you. That's the beauty of any chant experience-with little or no effort we can experience and enjoy the vibrations of peace, energy, healing and inspiration that are always within us."  Kamini Natarajan


Science of Mind group meets in the Prayer Chapel every Friday at 10:30 am, Call Steve Potts 360-359-0854 for info.


Sound Bath    April dates below on flyer.

Michelle Edwards will bring her beautiful Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls for an hour session of sound and healing. Enjoy the frequencies as you raise yours. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable: a pillow, yoga mat, blanket, eye pillow, water


Tap into Wellness, Monthly EFT Circle every 2nd Monday of the month 5:15-6:15 pm meets in the Hearty Room at Unity. Join Suzanne DeMasso for a fast and effective self-help tool. see the Flyer below.


Unity Creative Spirits Circle meets every Thursday from noon till 2pm. No sign-up needed, just drop in!! Bring a bag lunch or shared snack item and let the Fun Begin!!...come one, come all!

The vision is to meet, celebrating creative energy of all kinds...either working on something of your own and/or creating (or helping to create) something that can be offered in Unity's gift shop as well as during one of our many fundraisers...

ideas/suggestions welcome!

We will start with Paper Crafting: Collage, Postcards, Bookmarks, and Gratitude/God Jars. Suzanne M. DeMasso 360-774-0618 smdemasso@gmail.com


Unity MEN's Breakfast Group meets on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9am. Call Karl Ayres 360-305-4152 or email dieshankarl@gmail.com


Yogananda Meditation meets Mondays at 4 PM - UNITY's Hearth Room. Call Michael at 360-390-8630. They begin with 1/2 hour of Kirtan Chanting.


Yoga with Terry in the Hearth Room every Tues/Thurs at 9:30 am, and Mon & Fri. at 8 am.  Email Terry telwag@me.com for more info



Yoga with Shannon in the Hearth Room every Mon, Wed & Fri at 10-11:15 10-11:15 am and 11:30-12:30 on Thurs.  Email Shannon shannonsays88@gmail.com


Join us in our Sanctuary or on Zoom

April 20th, 2025

Transforming Love - Easter Sunday Communion Ritual



Pamela Douglas-Smith, Minister

Clara Frederickson, Music Director

Ron & Kelly Brietzke, Music Team

David Goldsmith, Worship Leader


Zoom Meeting ID: 886 2841 3809 Passcode: 021236

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88628413809?pwd=NVRtUVFuWXlpWjI2Z3I2ejA4QUhZQT09

Zoom Link


Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center

3918 San Juan Avenue, PO Box 1853

Port Townsend, WA 98368

360-385-6519



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