WEEKLY UPDATE January 28, 2025 | |
When the world feels cold, I bring sunshine and warmth by sharing the joy that lives in my heart.
It’s natural, of course, to wish the world felt like a kind and welcoming place all the time. But when that comforting, reassuring feeling is hard to come by, I don’t despair. Instead, I look within and find my joy. This feeling is part of my divine identity and is always part of me. Like sunshine obscured by thick clouds, joy is present beyond sadness, discord, and worry.
I share my joy generously. Mine is the smile that brightens another’s day and the kindness that restores optimism. Mine is the light that dispels darkness. My joy is for everyone.
"For you shall go out in joy and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." - Isaiah 55:12
"Joy", Daily Word, January 13, 2024, www.unity.org
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Unity Williamsburg Spiritual Center offers a
safe and sacred place for study, participation, fellowship,
support, and transformation as we awaken to
the joy of living!
We invite you to join us in 2025!
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Unity Williamsburg Spiritual Center is a diverse, open and affirming community that embraces all people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, ethnicity, age or physical or mental ability - without intent or attempt to convert.
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Learn More about Unity...
Interested in more information about Unity? Who are we and where did we come from? Click on these links to inform and empower you! www.unity.org and www.truthunity.net. Blessings!
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Inclement Weather Notices
Virginia weather is a roller coaster ride and there may be times when services need to be cancelled for the safety of our congregation and speakers. Cancellation notices will be sent out via a Constant Contact email and posted to Facebook. We will also update the message on the UWSC voicemail to let callers know when services will be cancelled.
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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, January 29
Yoga Class with Jamie Fitzwater
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 30
The Way of Mastery Book Study (Zoom)
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 1
Imbolc Celtic Celebration
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meditation Class with Darrell Key
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2
Dr. Yemaja Jubilee, Guest Speaker
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1st Sunday Potluck Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5
Yoga Class with Jamie Fitzwater
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 6
Loving Kindness Meditation Class
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
Unity 5 Step Prayer Workshop (Zoom)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meditation Class with Darrell Key
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 9
Guest Speaker
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 12
Yoga Class with Jamie Fitzwater
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 13
Loving Kindness Meditation Class
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 15
Meditation Class with Darrell Key
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CANCELLED
Sunday, February 16
Canda Lambert, Spiritual Leader
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Board Meeting
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18
HU - The Sound of Soul
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CANCELLED
Wednesday, February 19
Yoga Class with Jamie Fitzwater
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 20
Loving Kindness Meditation Class
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 22
Healing Sound Bath with Canda Lambert
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meditation Class with Darrell Key
1:00 - *1:40 p.m. (*Time Change)
Sunday, February 23
Carylanne Steinberg, Guest Speaker
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 26
Yoga Class with Jamie Fitzwater
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27
Loving Kindness Meditation Class
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Way of Mastery Book Study (Zoom)
7:00 p.m.
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This Sunday, Dr. Yemaja Jubilee will be our guest speaker. An internationally praised Life Coach, poet, author, songwriter, media personality, and inspirational speaker, Yemaja Jubilee is devoted to spreading her message of love and inclusivity with everyone she encounters. She embraces every moment of her life and embodies the belief that each day is a great day to be alive, which are common threads in her beautiful tapestry of work. Be sure to join us this Sunday to hear her inspiring and joyous message!
Platform Assistant: Lynda Birckhead
Chaplain: Jane Siegel
Greeter: Jane Siegel
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The spiritual law of giving and receiving brings abundant blessings. Spirit reveals to me the ways that I can give and be of service. If I desire to experience more love in my life, I give love. If peace is what I seek, I offer peace.
Spirit opens my mind and heart to both give and receive. With gratitude I receive abundant blessings. There is a dynamic exchange that occurs when I allow others to share with me. I am abundantly blessed when I participate in the flow of energy in the Universe.
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Unity Williamsburg Spiritual Center graciously accepts love offerings during Sunday Services and special events, online through paypal.me/UnityWilliamsburg, Zeffy, and by check, mailed to 624 Queens Creek Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185 | |
Message from the Board
Thank you to all who were able to stay for our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday! Because there were no votes to be taken at this meeting, we did not need to establish quorum and used this time as a recap of 2024 and preview of 2025. We acknowledged the labor of love that UWSC is and a great big THANK YOU to the many, many helping hands that go into the regular care of our building and grounds as well as the administrative duties including scheduling of speakers, weekly communications and preparing for Sunday services. While we are thankful to have Canda as our Spiritual Leader, these helping hands are still very much vital in the year ahead to since she will be focused on spiritual leadership.
Jane Siegel shared that there is a new Suggestion Box located on the table in the front of the Sanctuary near the Prayer Box. There is also a Virtual Suggestion Box that can be accessed here. We will also be bringing back the Angel Board for congregation members to donate toward specific needs of UWSC that arise - Stay tuned for more details on that. Jane also shared that there are volunteer opportunities on the Marketing Committee and Prosperity Committee. Anyone interested can send and email to Jane or the UWSC admin mailbox.
Jude Eastman shared information about the upcoming Unity Prayer Workshop and explained that this was an important stepping stone for anyone contemplating becoming a future Prayer Chaplain. She explained that there is a detailed description of prayer chaplain duties on handouts available by the Prayer Box on the table in the front of the Sanctuary. Jude also schedules Greeters and Platform Assistants and always welcomes new volunteers to help with those roles. Please email Jude directly with any questions about these opportunities.
Finally, we are building a rotating roster of volunteers (like Greeters and Platform Assistants) to supervise activities for kids in the Fellowship Hall and/or outside (weather permitting) during Sunday Service. This will be available for kids that aren't comfortable sitting through a Sunday Service and will give their adults a chance for much needed, uninterrupted spiritual nourishment. Additionally, we are brainstorming bringing a Metaphysical Health and Healing Fair to UWSC in the Fall. Anyone interested in either of the opportunities, please contact me (Amy)!
Blessings, love & light,
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Amy Shao, President
Jane Siegel, Vice President
Lynda Birckhead, Secretary
Johan Wagner, Treasurer
Jude Eastman, Member at Large
Teo Feliciano, Member at Large
(*To email a board member, click on their name above.)
Next Board Meeting will be February 16.
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We were blessed with two organizing angels last Friday! Peggi and Pam sorted, organized and cleaned up our administrative office and the results were incredible. Files, office supplies, binders, and historical records had been piled on every available inch of space after the "great flood" of 2023. Our angels went through all the clutter, arranged our regularly used items for easy access, filled plastic tubs for storage and labeled them all, making our workspace cleaner, more functional, and welcoming. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Online Book Study: Way of Mastery
The Way of Mastery is a series of 3 books of channeled messages by Jeshua ben Joseph (Jesus) thru Jon Marc Hammer (Jayem) during the years from 1994-1997. As defined by the Shanti Christo Foundation, “The 35 lessons in these books are a pathway to forgiveness, self-love and the acceptance of the perfection of each moment and are designed to return the mind to holiness – wholeness. Jeshua speaks to every aspect of living in the world as Christ.”
Come and join a monthly zoom group for the Way of Mastery Book 2 (Way of Transformation) every 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm EST.
Invitations are open to all who may enjoy continuing to join in discussing and applying these Christ Consciousness teachings in daily life. Reading of the chapter to be discussed is the only appreciated guideline to joining the group.
Please email Kathleen Kopec (kkopec111@gmail.com) to be included in receiving the zoom link. Questions also welcome if you'd like more information.
Our first zoom meeting will be on January 30th at 7pm EST for WOM BK2 Lesson 13: You Are Unlimited Spirit.
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What an opportunity for our congregation! You guys have expressed interest in learning how to pray the Unity way. On Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., Rev. Ginny Roll and Rev. Ann DeMichael, will share a workshop on affirmative prayer. Both bring their expertise as Unity Worldwide Prayer Chaplain trainers and Ministers so this is a great opportunity to learn more about the power of prayer.
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NEW GROUP - 8 Weeks of Loving Kindness Meditation
Every Thursday night at 6:30 in February & March.
Space is limited! Sign up today.
Deepen your capacity for loving-friendliness through meditation, journaling, and conversation. The weekly guided meditations are led by 8 world class teachers and scientists including Sharon Salzburg, Dr. Richard Davidson, Tara Brach, Joseph Goldstein, and others.
We’ll gather each Thursday to participate in a guided meditation, journal silently, and discuss with one-another. Strengthen your loving-kindness muscles in community. Registration is required, so please sign up today to save your seat at the table. Click on this link to register: https://www.flippedchurch.com/metta/join
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Please visit our new Facebook home here or search @unitywilliamsburgspiritualcenter. We will be posting the Daily Word, affirmations, meditations, inspirational music and sermon spotlights daily. We will also post information about upcoming services and special events.
Our Sunday Services will be broadcast via Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Please "Like" the posts and share content from the page to improve our online visibility. If you have suggestions from content, please contact Amy Shao or Jude Eastman.
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Zeffy is a fee-free donation portal specifically for non-profits. This means 100% of your love offering comes to UWSC. There will be cards with the scannable QR codes in the Sanctuary on Sunday like the one pictured. By scanning the QR code, you are taken to a donation page where you can choose a one time or recurring donation and amount. You do not need to create an account. Once you submit your donation, you will receive an immediate "Thank You" email with a downloadable tax-deductible donation receipt for your records.
So give it a try and let the Board know what you think!
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