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Unity On The River News
September 17th, 2021
14 Cedar St., Suite 203
Amesbury, MA 01913
978-834-7830
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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
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IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER |
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- Mission and Vision Ballot Results!
- Updated September Speaker Calendar
- In-Person Service With Amy Joslin, LUT
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IN-PERSON and Zoom Hybrid Sunday Service at the Ahavas Achim Synagogue
September 12th, 2021 -- 10am ET
"Think Of A Merry Little Thought and Have Faith That You Can Fly!"
With Amy Joslin, LUT
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About The Service
"Inspired by my recent trip to Disney World, this talk Is about how our spiritual powers of imagination and faith work together. It's also about how our differences can be an asset,and something to celebrate. When we work together we can create magic."
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featuring music by
Meg Rayne * Brian Doser * Keith Bickford * Cherie Gaudet * Kristine Malpica * 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
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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: "Effective July 30: The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Fully vaccinated (as well as unvaccinated) individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own home) if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is an unvaccinated adult." On Sundays we will observe these following rules:
- We recommend that both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated, at risk people wear masks
- Social distancing of 6 feet encouraged
- Please ask if a hand shake or hug is welcome before touching
Parking can be found at the nearby Cushing Park and on-street parking is also permitted without restriction.
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Attending In-Person Services Safely |
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If you are concerned about being in close physical proximity during in-person services, bring a green, yellow, or red badge or name-tag to wear that signifies your specific comfort level with contact using the system above. |
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ZOOM HOSPITALITY
Connect live with other members of our spiritual community
Every Sunday at 11 AM (ET) or around 15 minutes after that day's service.
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.
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UNITY ON THE RIVER SUNDAY SERMONS PODCAST
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Unity Eastern Region Fall Conference |
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The Eastern Region Board of Trustees and Conference Planning Team invite you to the Second Virtual and Best Ever 2021 Eastern Region Fall Conference! See the the full conference schedule on the Unity Eastern Region Website.
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September 26th - October 1st, 2021
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Peaceful Passing and Openhearted Events and Discussions About Dealing With Death and Grief
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Did you know there is a "death positive" movement?
There are a growing number of people who are making it easier to talk about death, dying, and grief and who are encouraging others to release fear through education, inspiration, and community.
That is one of the many reasons Unity created the booklet, Peaceful Passing, and an accompanying resource web page to offer spiritual guidance and support during the end of life. It's something we will all face.
Upcoming Events That Feature the Peaceful Passing Booklet
The Beautiful Dying Expo.
Unity will be participating in an upcoming online event called The Beautiful Dying Expo. We will be featuring three of our Outreach booklets: one for caregivers, another for grief, and Peaceful Passing, reaching a whole new audience!
November 12th-14th
Experience a Death Café
Join Unity ministers and end-of-life specialist, Barbara Karnes RN, for an open discussion online about death.
September 18th, October 19th, or November 20th
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Our 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.
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Mission and Vision Ballot Results! |
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Our Mission and Vision ballot results are in and due to a large majority of votes we will be keeping our original Mission and Vision statements! |
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Updated September Guest Speaker Calendar |
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Our September Guest Speaker calendar is featured above and more information on each individual speaker can be found on the Guest Speakers page on our website.
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Mission and Vision Ballots Have Been Sent Out! |
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We have mailed out the Mission and Vision ballots to our active members and all votes are due by September 10th. Be sure to include your name as well as a return address. If you are an active UOTR member and have not yet received a ballot please call the office at 978-834-7830.
Below is the entire agenda leading up to the final decision on our new mission and vision statements:
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Jul 18, 2021 - 1st Vision and Mission Meeting (2 hours): developed 9 versions of mission and vision statements
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Aug 9, 2021 - 2nd Vision and Mission Meeting 2, (2 hours), narrowed down to 2 versions and submitted these to B.O.T for review and input
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Aug 19, 2021 - Returned to committee for review
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Aug 20, 2021 - Send out web, social media, newsletter, and text notifications of status and timeline. Community invited to vote on Ballot to select from the 2 versions, electronically or via telephone, or mail.
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Aug 30, 2021 - Mail out letters/ballots to current member list, publish Ballot choices on online media. Questions and concerns will be forwarded to Tom Baldwin, committee chair.
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Sep 15, 2021 - Electronic ballots and mail in ballots due
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Sep 17, 2021 - Announce winning version via web, social, text, and newsletter
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Spirit Groups Starting Again in October |
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Spirit Groups will be beginning October 3rd through November 7th using Mendhi Audlin's book "What If It All Goes Right: Creating a New World of Peace, Prosperity and Possibility." Right now we are looking for those who are willing to host groups either in their homes or virtually. Group sign-ups will occur from September 19th-26th. To sign up or if you have any questions reach out to Amy Joslin at [email protected], [email protected], or 617-901-0316. |
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As we make progress in rebuilding after the impacts of COVID-19, we are delegating the work to four separate committees. These include:
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The Mission & Vision Committee - For reformulating our church's mission & vision
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The New Property Committee - For finding a new permanent property
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The Minister Search Committee - For searching for a new minister
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The BOT Nominating Committee - For nominating and vetting new board members
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The By-Law Committee - For updating the by-laws
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Sequential Committee Timeline
Rather than being attempted all at once, the goals of the The Mission & Vision, The New Property, and the The Minister Search Committees must be completed in progressive stages since each hinges on the prior's successful achievement. Below is the outline of the timeline by which these goals must be completed:
- Create Mission and Vision statements (community core values) Martha Creek advisor
- Property search - a building to support and serve our core values (value within our resource budget)
- Minister search - a minister aligned with our core values (financial resources monitored closely)
The objectives of our other two committees, Bylaws Revisal and BOT Nominating, may be carried out independently of this plan. The objective for the former is as follows:
- To review and revise the bylaws, then present them at a Community Meeting for approval
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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 at 978-834-7830 or reply to this email.
You can also find links to local organizations dedicated to supplying such help on the "Helpful Links" page on our website.
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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
Silent Unity: Call 816-969-2000 to pray with someone at any time.
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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. |
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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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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
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The Unity Business Alliance (TUBA)
Wednesdays 8-9am via Zoom. Support and networking for heart-centered small business owners and practitioners.
Open house Wednesday, September 8th!
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What’s Good About Today
(Alcoholics Anonymous)
Mon-Sun | 7:00-8:15am
Zoom Id 886 756 436
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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.
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