THIS WEEK AT UNITY, JUNE 25-28

WEDNESDAY
- 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Journey of the Soul. Join Kaiven in the Garden Room on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month for a small group meeting where we share our light, life, and love on our spiritual journey. For more info., contact Kaiven at 541-933-2588.

- 2:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom – Community Connect moderated by Rev. Dick Everts. This is a one hour, drop in, chatting session for discussing topics of spiritual interest, personal growth, etc. There is a new topic each Wednesday. To take part, send an email request to Rev. Dick - richard.everts@comcast.net.

THURSDAY
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Unity’s Elder Council meets in the upstairs Fillmore Room. If you are 60 or older and would like to explore the journey and wisdom of elderhood, please join us. For more information, contact Julia Linebarger-Taylor at jlinebargertaylor@yahoo.com or 541-968-5896.

- 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Passage Meditation in the Fillmore Wing. This group practices “Passage Meditation” as taught by Eknath Easwaran. For more information, contact Laurie Cracraft at 541-554-5434.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY (YFM) Yard, Plant & Tree Sale. Join Alice and the YFM team outside of Unity and take a look at what treasure might be awaiting you. There’s still time to donate items. Contact Alice at 541-729-3817 to make arrangements. All proceeds go to help with camps and supplies for the Youth & Family program.

THIS SUNDAY – JUNE 29

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Nurturing Our Inner Wildness" with guest speaker Tom Titus.

- After the service – Healing Prayer Circle meets. We offer focused healing prayer upon request. If you or a loved one need prayer support, please contact Julia Linebarger-Taylor at 541-968-5896.

- 12:15-1:00 p.m. – Youth Choir meets in the Sanctuary. Ages 6-18 years. Led by our wonderful Music Director, Laura DuBois.

NEXT WEEK, JUNE 30 - JULY 5

TUESDAY

- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Unity Hang Out. Bring yourself, a friend, a snack, and come and hang out at Unity on Tuesdays with Alice and Shawn. Coffee provided. For more information, contact Alice Sparks at 541-729-3817.

- 7:00 p.m. – The July 1st Behind the Lens film is The Ladykillers, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, followed by a Q&A session with Tom Blank. Registration forms in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $30 for series (12 movies) or $5 per time. New series to begin July 22nd.

- 7:00-9:00 p.m. – Open Men’s Circle in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. The Men’s Circle is a safe container where a man can openly and authentically share about his life, with the support and in the company of other men. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Raymond Albano at 541-285-3943 / ralbano.tmlp@gmail.com or Jim Drews at 541-731-8492 / drewsjim@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY
 - 7:00-8:00 p.m. – Chanting & Meditation in the sanctuary. Join Jon West and Donna O'Neil on the first Wednesday of each month and open to the Infinite Spirit within through the timeless practice of chanting our way into deep meditation. For more info., contact Jon West at 541-683-7664 or jwest97405@gmail.com.

FRIDAY
The Church Office is closed for the Independence Holiday.

NEXT SUNDAY – JULY 6

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – Our July theme of Soul Strength: Finding Peace in the Midst of Life’s Challenges starts off with the question “Is There a Kind of Faith I Can Rely On? A Metaphysical Perspective” with Jon West.

- After the service – First-Sunday Potluck. Join us in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a main dish or salad, and invite your friends and family! Unity will provide coffee, tea, and dessert.

UPCOMING

Saturday, July 12 (3:00-5:00 p.m.) – Neurographic Fun Day at Rev. Inge’s home. We will have a neurographic art project, croquet, meditation, walking the labyrinth, and more. Snacks provided. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall. (Direction to Inge’s will be provided by July 10th.)

Sunday, July 20 (after the service) – Ice Cream Social. Join us for ice cream, chit chat, celebration, and fun!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS

SUMMER SALADS SIGN UPS: July, August, and September we need two people on each Sunday to bring a BIG salad (except on 1st Sunday Potluck). Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall to help out. We are looking forward to lots of fresh fruits and vegies this season!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We are looking for volunteers to help make prayer shawls either by knitting or crocheting that are then given away to people in our community who are going through a difficult time. No experience necessary. To become part of the team, contact Rev. Inge at 541-968-5540 or ingetarantola@gmail.com. 

COMMUNITY PLASTICS COLLECTION COMES TO AN END: Thank you Unity of the Vally for your dedicated commitment to keep plastic out of the landfill! We have collected approximately 20 pounds of plastic on each of our Sunday recycling days. Sadly, due to a new state mandate, the Community Plastics Collection Program is coming to an end. Sunday, June 8th was the last plastics collection by the Environmental Action Team and our community plastics recycler, Diana. The EA team will be providing updated information to the congregation regarding what items will be accepted in curbside recycling. Stay tuned.

UNITY COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS/OPPORTUNITIES

Our June Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at http://unityofthevalley.org/June2025/June2025.pdf. The July Bulletin will be posted soon.

The Youth & Family Ministry Winter 2025 Newsletter can be found at http://unityofthevalley.org/Feb2025/YFMnewsletter2025.pdf.

UNITY FOOD DRIVE – Please help us to fill the food barrel in the foyer with shelf-stable food (i.e., canned or no refrigeration needed) for Food For Lane County. Together, We Are Making a Difference!

SUNDAY GATHERING & NEWS FOR YOUTH

Nursery (Infant-4 years old) Nursery care is offered during the service in the Harmony Room.

Unikids (4 years old-2nd Grade) meet on Sundays in the Garden Room 10:20-11:25 a.m.

Galileans (Grades 3- 5) meet on Sundays from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m. in the Rainbow Room.

Uniteens (Grades 6-8) meet in the upstairs Treehouse room from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m.

Unity Teen Group (Grades 9-12). meet on Sundays from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m. in the Treehouse room.