Unity On The River News
June 18th, 2021

14 Cedar St., Suite 203
Amesbury, MA 01913
978-834-7830
Our Vision
Awakened To, and Transformed by, Divine Love, we are an
Expanding, Compassionate, Inclusive Beacon of Light

Our Mission
Transforming Lives and Inspiring People to
Make a Positive Difference in our World

IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER
  • Sunday Service With Amy Joslin, LUT
  • About Our In-Person Services
  • New Events!

IN-PERSON Sunday Service at the Ahavas Achim Synagogue

June 20, 2021 -- 10am ET


"Hide It Under a Bushel? No!"

With Amy Joslin, LUT
About The Service

"How often do we let outer circumstances, or our own inner dialogue dim the light when we are created to SHINE? Let's change that! "Hide It Under a Bushel No!" Is about powerfully choosing to say "no" to anything that dims our light so that we can say "yes" to living our Divine nature. Join Amy Joslin, LUT for a fun interact service. It is time to SHINE our LIGHT!"
featuring music by

Meg Rayne * Brian Doser * Keith Bickford
Kristine Malpica * Cherie Gaudet * John Hyde *
and the UOTR Choir


Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442394798
  • Meeting ID: 884 4239 4798
  • Passcode: Unity2020

To join by phone call 646-558-8656
  • Meeting ID: 884 4239 4798
  • Passcode: 666630740


Watch on Zoom, our website, or our YouTube channel


About Our In-Person Services

From the month of June onwards we will be holding in-person services every Sunday at the Ahavas Achim Synagogue in Newburyport 53 1/2 Washington St, Newburyport, MA 01950 at 10 AM (ET). Each service will be a hybrid event with the option to attend over Zoom for those who are unable to gather in-person. Those who just want to Zoom in to services can continue to use the Zoom link located near the bottom of this page. 
 
COVID-19 REGULATIONS - Because we will be gathering in person we all must abide by the regulations in effect for COVID-19. The MA DPH says that: "The Department of Public Health issued a public health advisory effective May 29 that advises all unvaccinated residents to continue to wear masks in indoor settings and when they can't socially distance." On Sundays we will observe these following rules: 

  1. If unvaccinated, you must wear a mask indoors.
  2. There will be absolutely no shaming of people wearing masks.
  3. Anyone desiring a hug, must ask permission first.

Parking can be found at the nearby Cushing Park and on-street parking is also permitted without restriction.
ZOOM HOSPITALITY

Connect live with other members of our spiritual community

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/696054975
  • Meeting ID: 696 054 975 
  • Passcode: Unity2020

To join by phone call 646-558-8656
  • Meeting ID: 696 054 975 
  • Passcode: 666630740

Prayer Chaplains are available for one-on-one prayer in a private break-out room during Zoom Hospitality.
UNITY ON THE RIVER SUNDAY SERMONS PODCAST
Listen to Sunday talks anytime on your smartphone by subscribing to Unity On The River Sunday Sermons podcast on your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and more.
EVENTS & CLASSES
ReOpening, ReOpening, Oh My! A Special 21st Century Ministry Enhancement Session
June 26th from 10 AM-11:30 AM

Join Unity Eastern Region virtually to share success stories and questions about what is ours to do in this future ministry creation and work together to share best practices. Congregants are encouraged to join in! 
Youth & Family Ministry Webinar – Reach & Relate
July 14th from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

This virtual webinar, offered by Unity Eastern Region will explore a compiled list of "Yeah's & Nah's" to "Reach & Relate" to ensure a space in our younger generation's lives and the ministry's future.
IYOU Event 2021: Of Stories & Stars
July 15th-18th

The International Youth of Unity’s 2021 virtual event possesses this purpose statement: "To understand that we are all radiant beings of light with a place in the universe and, just like the stars in the sky, our inner light shines so brightly that we can easily navigate our way and help guide others, and we can look to the story of our past and the stories of others for guidance." The event is open to both youth and adults who have attended the IYOU Event Sacred Safety online training or watched the recording of the training. 
MINISTRY NEWS
Our new and temporary administrative office is located at
14 Cedar St., Suite 203, Amesbury, MA 01913

Visit us Tue-Thur 11am-4pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Call 978-834-7830 to schedule a visit and please wear a mask.
Please do not drop by without an appointment to ensure social distancing.
Evening appointments also available on request.

Would you like to be part of the team that helps find & select out new church home?
Email the Board and let them know - [email protected]
Thank You From The UOTR Social Justice Team
The book collection is now over. It was very successful and the UOTR Social Justice Team were able to distribute over 600 books to children in need. Thank you so much for your donations!
We Need New Board Members

To facilitate a seamless continuation of operations, our previous treasurer Stan Wrobel has assumed to role and duties of Operations Director. We thank Stan for his service as Board Treasurer. In addition to his departure, some board members will be finishing up their terms, which means that we will have three open positions on the Board. If you would like to serve UOTR in a more meaningful way please email the board as soon as possible [email protected]
UOTR Prayer Chaplain Team Support

Would You Like a Prayer Chaplain Call?

The Unity On The River Prayer Chaplain Team would like to pray with you. If you would like a Prayer Chaplain to call and pray with you, please fill out the following form.

UOTR confidential prayer line: 978-834-7830 x 211

Prayer Request: [email protected]

Silent Unity: Call 816-969-2000 to pray with someone at any time.
Do you need help during this time? Food? Help with groceries or transportation? Do you know someone who needs help?

Please Let Us Know. We Want To Help!

Call the office 978-834-7830 or reply to this email.
WAYS TO GIVE
Text GIVE to 833-702-4337. You will be prompted to complete a one-time account set-up. After that, all you'll need to do donate is text an amount to 833-702-4337. Works with both Apple & Google Pay. Try it today! And thanks for choosing to invest in your spiritual community.
DONATE WITH VENMO

UOTR Is now on Venmo. You can donate by downloading the Venmo app, opening your smartphone's camera and focusing it on the QR code to the left, then following the link that appears at the bottom of your camera's screen to UOTR's Venmo profile to donate.
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ONGOING GROUPS
UOTR Men’s Group
Saturday Mornings 7:30 AM - 9:00AM

https://zoom.us/j/632945092?pwd=MG5sMHU2WnNrM2VQQ0k2UzY2czNMQT09

Meeting ID 632 945 092 || Password 958682
The Unity Business Alliance (TUBA)

Wednesdays 8-9am via Zoom.
All are invited to experience our spiritually based heart-centered networking. For more information or to sign up to attend a meeting contact [email protected].
A Course in Miracles

Sundays at 11:45am - 1:30pm via Zoom
with Chris Casanovas & Nancy Fitzgerald
Email [email protected] for Zoom link.
What’s Good About Today
(Alcoholics Anonymous)

Mon-Sun | 7:00-8:15am
Zoom Id 886 756 436
Weather Related Cancellations  
Check for cancellation notices on UOTR Facebook and website or call the church for an automated message. We will update WCVB TV and WBZ TV when possible.