Last Month at Unity of Eau Claire!!!
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Rev. Sandra McKinney sharing her Christmas message and leading the sing along silent night! |
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About Us
Sunday Service: 10:00am
Zoom and Facebook Live Stream Only
1808 Folsom Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 836-0010
General Email:
Timothy Haukeness
Administrative Coordinator
Office Hours (Subject to Change)
Mon-Thurs: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Silent Unity Dial A Prayer:
24-Hour Prayer Vigil
1-800-NOW-PRAY
1/800-669-7729
Unity Village, MO
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Sue Carlson,
President
Eileen Potocnik,
Vice-President
Jacquie Staebell, Secretary
Rob Harrington,
Member
Elizabeth Jacobs,
Alternate
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From the President of the Board of Trustees
Thank you members and friends who have generously donated your time, talents and treasures for the benefit of Unity of Eau Claire in 2020. We have faced a year of many changes, challenges and blessings. Our love for each other and for our beloved Unity has triumphed. The ability of our community to stay connected through it all is commendable. I thank the members of our Board of Trustees, our Administrative Coordinator, all the Team Leaders and all members who have served on teams and volunteered. Thank you all who have participated in classes, fundraisers, events, and worship services. We have not allowed this pandemic to stop us from moving forward, living our Unity Principles.
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The Interview Team has met 3 times now and a 4th meeting will be happening just about the time you read this! We are continuing with the extensive work that the Ministerial Recruit Team has done to prepare Unity of Eau Claire for a new minister. We had a general discussion regarding the need for a new minister to meet the changing spiritual needs of our current membership and the community in general. We also discussed the idea that if we hope to expand our ministry to more members and specifically to populations that are currently "missing" in our ranks, what could draw those "missing" populations in and what are some potential ways our ministry could best serve them. We had a productive conversation about potential interview questions that could help us learn more in depth information about who our candidates are.
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You may not be aware, but the board follows Unity principles by tithing your giving each quarter. In the forth quarter the Board of Trustees gave three tithes out into the community. The tithes went to Feed My People, Family Promise and to the Eau Claire School District for the coats for the homeless kids. Each organization got $465.00 to help families in the community. Doesn't it feel good to make a difference!
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Sunday Talk Titles
For the month of January our services will be live at the Unity of Eau Claire, with a limited worship team. We are also having Facebook Live streaming through our Facebook page. The service will also be streaming on Zoom. Check "This week at Unity" for more information, if you are not getting this information email [email protected]
01/03 10am
Rev. Scott Daniels
Worship Leader: Howie Nelsen
Special Music: Christine Fink
White Stone Ceremony
Birthday Sunday
01/10 10am
Rev. Sandra McKinney
"THE POWER OF RECEIVING"
Worship Leader: Mari Jackson
Special Music: Peter Phippen and Victoria Shoemaker
01/17 10am
Lou Longmire
"DREAM"
Worship Leader: Timothy Haukeness
Special Music: Therese Schutte
01/24 10am
Lou Longmire
"ONENESS"
Worship Leader: Sandi Anderson
Special Music: Fred Hable
01/31 10am
Rev. Sandra McKinney
"CONNECTING THE DOTS"
Worship Leader: Mari Jackson
Special Music: TBD
Burning Bowl
JOIN THE UNITY COMMUNITY ON ZOOM BEFORE AND AFTER THE SERVICE TO CONNECT!
If you need to help set up Facebook, Zoom meeting or Facebook Live Stream, call Timothy at 715-533-3260.
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Ongoing Classes & Events
All events receive a love offering unless otherwise noted. Group/class dates can change, please watch for notices.
MONDAYS
9:30-10:45am Yoga
with Kathy Boone (on hold)
TUESDAYS
10:00-1:30am Book of Love and Forgiveness (Weekly Zoom Book Study)
7:30-8:30pm S.A. 12-Step (on hold)
WEDNESDAYS
10:30am to noon Wednesday Coffee Talk (Zoom) (See login info below)
4:45-6:45pm Board of Trustee Meeting (01/13/2021)
6:00-8:00pm Interview Team (Zoom) (01/06/2021)
THURSDAYS
9:30-10:45am Yoga with Kathy Boone (on hold)
FRIDAYS
1:00-3:00pm Agenda Setting Meeting (01/08/2021) (Zoom)
7:00-8:30pm Power of Now (Zoom)
SUNDAYS
10:00-11:00am Sunday Service (Zoom and Facebook Live with limited worship team)
11:15am Annual Meeting (01/17/2021)
Children's programs and childcare are cancelled at this time for the safety of the child.
Updates of worship details will be in This Week at Unity to be added to the list, email
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SAVE THE DATE
for the annual meeting after the service on
Sunday January 17, 2021.
Part of the agenda is celebrating the last year, approve to the 2021 budget, vote in the new board members and address concerns of the members.
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The Board of Trustees voted to keep the building closed through January. The state rating for Eau Claire County COVID-19 Activity Level is 'Very High' with no significant change in trajectory. We, Unity, have been careful to keep our members safe and healthy and will continue on this path. The Sunday team is doing a great job providing us with virtual services. (Tip: Sue suggests, for those of you who are having a difficult time with your audio during services I would suggest trying an alternate device. The audio is very quiet with my laptop but with using my new tablet I get great audio sound with Facebook live streaming.) Other ways we are staying connected are through our Prayer Partners making calls to all members who wish to receive them and two separate opportunities each week to connect with each other during Zoom Chats; Wednesday and Sunday mornings. If anyone has other ways we can all stay connected, contact either Timothy or any Board member. On Sunday, January 17th we are having our annual meeting following service. Please plan on attending via Zoom. An Agenda for the meeting will be sent out via email (snail mail to those without email) prior to January 17th.
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Below are the three new board members. We are blessed to have them service us the next few years.
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How to connect with this wonderful community with zoom? Join the Wednesday morning coffee talk (see below) or join in before and after the worship service on Zoom for community connection.
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Is Automatic Giving for you?
Unity of Eau Claire is pleased to offer you this option for Automatic Giving. Now you can have your gift deducted automatically from your checking or savings account, twice per month, on the 10th and 24th. Your ongoing support is deeply appreciated.
Benefits of the Automatic Giving:
- Saves time - fewer checks to write
- Ensures regular financial support to Unity Christ Center - even if you're on vacation or out of town.
- Easy to sign up for, easy to cancel.
All you have to do is click the link below, print the form and drop it off at the office. Forms will be available in the back of the church also.
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Unity of Eau Claire is looking for suggestions to add a new tag line. Our old tagline is Unity Christ Center: "An Accepting Spiritual Community". One suggestion is Unity of Eau Claire "A Positive Path for Spiritual Living". What is yours? Please email your suggestion to Timothy at
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You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Wednesday Coffee Talk
Host: Jeannine Colburn
Time: 10:30 AM Wednesdays
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 9528 8507
Passcode: 553433
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The Power for January is "FATIH"
Believe, trust, and allow your faith to grow
Affirmation: Faith blesses my day and paves my way.
Faith: The ability to believe, intuit, and perceive.
The disciple Peter represents faith in things spiritual, faith in God.
The corresponding color is royal blue, and the location is the base of the brain.
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Eric Schansberg memorial has been started at Unity of Eau Claire to replace our music and microphone stands. Please mail your contribution to Unity of Eau Claire % Eric Fund 1808 Folsom Street Eau Claire, WI 54703. Name plates will be made on the the new equipment in Eric's honor. Thanks
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Because our Guest Musicians are so integral to our service, we are asking members to become a SPONSOR of their favorite one(s) by donating a stipend. They already receive from Unity of Eau Claire $25 special music fee. Sponsors would reimburse musicians with cash or a personal check. Questions: email Jacquie at [email protected]
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1) Looking for a "wardrobe" type cabinet for the children's toys. The size of the space is 6 feet wide and 6-7 feet high.
The goal is to make sure the toys stay clean and it will help the meeting room to be more generic looking for groups and weddings.
2) Sue is looking for used jewelry (even if not in good shape or broken) to re-purpose or sell, with proceeds going to the general fund. Drop off in the office in a package marked 'Sue Carlson' thanks.
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The Prayer Team is available when you have a request!
Do not be afraid to reach out for support. Call the office at 715-836-0010 or Timothy's cellular phone 715-533-3260 if you have an immediate need. Also, send us an email prayer request at [email protected]. Remember THE UNITY OF EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY IS HERE FOR YOU!
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Unity Gift & Book Store
Bookstore closed at this time.
Unique gifts can be found in our Gift & Bookstore.
Used books for purchase are located on the bookshelves in the foyer.
Come check us out.
- Books by Unity based authors and others
- Gifts for all occasions
- Jewelry designed and crafted locally
- Used books for a nominal cost
Thanks you for your purchases and your donations of used books.
All sales help to support the monetary needs of Unity of Eau Claire.
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Unity Serving Locally & Globally
Unity Living Vision #4: We envision our innate desire to give to the larger community by living Unity principles through loving service.
 JONAH
"A grassroots organization, comprised primarily of diverse faith communities, seeks to bring people in the Chippewa Valley into relationships and empower one another to build a healthier and fairer community for us all."
Unity's liaisons to JONAH is Larry Metzenbauer and Dean Schmitz
For more information on how to get involved with JONAH, contact
Community Table We serve our community by volunteering our time and contributions to the Community Table.
The following dates are when Unity of Eau Claire will be serving at the Community Table. Please join us. Sign up sheet will be available weeks before we are serving.
Time of volunteering is 9:30 am to 2:00pm on the following Saturdays,
2021 Dates will be posted shortly.
Unity's liaison to Community Table is Howie Nelsen at 715-833-9729 or [email protected]. Visit thecommunitytable.org for more information.
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