Rev Jill Carey
Mother's Day Service
“A Blessing from the Divine Feminine”
It is not possible for us the comprehend all the “faces” of God while we are in human form. However, we do experience many facets of the Divine, one of them being the nurturing, protecting nature that we often find reflected in the natural world. Today we focus on the feminine aspect of God---the one we have experienced in quiet moments of reflection and in those who have sheltered and encouraged us in our lives.
Music with Gail Gonzales, Curtis Brengle, Jeff Stocki, and Scott Wade
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Upcoming Wednesday Class! | |
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JUNE WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS IS COMING!
“Atlas of the Heart” by Brené Brown is available on Amazon. (Link for the study guide will be provided.)
This class will be limited to 12-15 participants only, in a “round-table” format that facilitates a deeper discussion. Led by Rev Jill Carey. Stay tuned for more details!
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Coming Soon - Burgers & Boogie Get-Together!
Hello Beloved Congregants!
This is a new place to find out about upcoming opportunities to get connected and be involved with our awesome community.
We’re excited about the upcoming Burgers & Boogie Get-Together Saturday, June 25th. We will need volunteers to help with set-up, decorations, food prep, and clean up. Help out if you can, but definitely come and have fun with us!
Calling all parents! We need your help once a month in YFM rooms. Please email Evy with Sundays that you are available to help. yfm@unityofwimberley.com
Also, Sharon Criswell is looking for a volunteer to help in the Bookstore, so she can enjoy the occasional Sunday off. Please contact me at volunteer@unityofwimberley.com to sign up for these and other volunteer service opportunities.
In Love & Joy, Aida Pierson
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Wise Women
SAVE THE DATE!
Wise Women meets Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. – noon. Bring your own brunch for a time of socializing and intimate, lively conversation.
Here is the topic for your consideration: What is the biggest change you have experienced personally in the last two years? All women are welcomed!
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Sunday, May 15th
Join Rev Marygrace Sorensen
“Abundance Abounds”
This Sunday, we’ll explore how abundance abounds in our lives. We’ll look at what Charles Fillmore, Unity’s co-founder, says about Abundance, as well as ways to recognize the abundant bountiful activity of Spirit. We hope you’ll join us as we delve into the abundance of our lives.
Music with Innerstate One:
Elton Witt, Jeff Stocki, and Scot Byrd and Curtis Brengle on Piano
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Men's Group Happenings... | |
Men’s Breakfast:
Saturday, May 7th, 9:30 am at church
Men’s Night Out:
Thursday, May 26th, 5:15
Shady Llama
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A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with DISCOMFORT…
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships,
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with ANGER…
At injustice, oppression and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.
May God bless you with TEARS…
To shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them
And to turn their pain into JOY.
And may God bless you with enough FOOLISHNESS…
To believe that you can make a difference in this world.
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My friends,
This is what we’re all about, isn’t it? This beautiful benediction contains the paradox of living a human and divine existence, as well as giving a call to social action wherever we are led. I plan to live in these words as often as I can in the days ahead---will you join me?
And let me wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, all the nurturing ones (regardless of gender)!
Much love and many blessings,
Rev Jill
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I am grateful for:
- My life, family, farm, friends and especially the grandchildren and Unity Church and the cookies!
- My mental health!
- Grace and forgiveness
- Living in this beautiful community
- All of my blessings -- children, boyfriend, parents, friends, family, church family. I am constantly reminded of God's grace
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All that I have received - my parents, my husband, my beautiful daughter and all of the kindnesses that I have received
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Youth and Family Ministries | |
We are so excited to be back on the hill with the youth of Unity of Wimberley! We had so much fun celebrating Easter, and we look forward to Mother's Day this coming Sunday.
For the rest of May we will be discussing our beautiful planet Earth and ways we can make a difference. We hope to see you on the Hill!
In Love and Light
Evy Grant Wilkinson
Youth & Family Ministry Directory
yfm@unityofwimberley.com
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Courtney Honor's Nepal Journey So Far!
We made it! We’re in Nepal. Noah and I, along with one of our best friends, Joey, got accepted to the All Hands and Hearts Nepal program to help build a health post in Dudhauli.
We flew into Kathmandu and spent a few days exploring and shopping in preparation for our journey down south. We then took a quite eventful 11 hour bus ride with 25 other volunteers to our base that we will call home for the next month.
Thank you so much to everyone who has helped me make this happen. I will hopefully be posting more often now that we are settled and will share photos of Dudhauli and the worksite soon.
I am also currently working on a fundraising page so that you are able to directly donate to this organization and help support these beautiful communities they work with. The link will be in my next post!
#allhandsandhearts #volunteering #adventure #newtrails #dalbaati #buffalo
#bamboo #ricefields #mangojuice #coldshowers #grownupcamp
www.allhandsandhearts.org
Click here for more pictures from Ms Courney
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April Tithes
Our church is a tithing church and we give each month to where our hearts are led.
Every month we give to the following organizations to support our Unity message: Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity South Central Region, YFM Support, Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute and Unity Worldwide Headquarters.
During the Covid pandemic we have supported our local community by giving to the Barnabas Connection, Amigos de Jesus and the Crisis Bread Basket.
This month we have supported humanitarian efforts in Ukraine by giving to UNICEF Children of Ukraine and the Leleka Foundation,
Please know that your tithes reach out to embrace the good in this world.
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Ways to Donate to Unity of Wimberley | |
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We wish you all a Happy Birthday!
Marianne Calvanese
David DiTraglia
Susan Drews
Wynn Everhard
John Falcon
Barbara Fordwood
Roberto Guerra
Kit Holmes
Jason Jones
Jane Knaus
Rodger Marion
Llea McCarn
Scott Price
Chip Slade
Elton Witt
Let us know if your name is missing! We don't want to leave anyone out!
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Midday Reflections with Rev Jill Carey
Join Rev Jill on Facebook Live Thursdays 1 pm
for reflections, readings, and meditations.
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