NOTE: Special events and special announcements are highlighted in yellow.  

THIS WEEK AT UNITY, DECEMBER 4-7

WEDNESDAY
- 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 at richard.everts@comcast.net.

- 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Unity Grief Support Group facilitated by Rev. Inge Tarantola meets in the Garden Room. Confidentiality observed. For more information, contact Rev. Inge Tarantola at 541-968-5540 or ingetarantola@gmail.com.

–  New Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. – Chanting & Meditation in the sanctuary. Join Jon West, Stephen Parsons, 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.

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.

- 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Parents Empowered by Connecting group. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Garden Room. For more information, contact Amanda Hadd at 541-999-6673 or Alice Sparks at 541-729-3817.

- 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.

SATURDAY
– 10:30 a.m.-Noon – Sacred Women’s Circle in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. Join Alison Cantril & Géna Duel in the upstairs Fillmore for a time of meditation, connection, and doing a fun project that incorporates the theme for December’s gathering which is Finding & Expressing Our Spiritual Gifts. 

THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Born in Us: The Christ Consciousness: Part 2” with Jon West, focusing on time-tested daily practices for every seeker of higher awareness.

- 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.

- 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Unity Environmental Action Team (EAT) meets in the Garden Room on the second Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Betsy Priddle at heavenstobetsy74@gmail.com or Donna O’Neil at yogawithdonna@gmail.com. Bring your clean and sorted plastics to the Garden Room at 11:45 on the second Sunday of the month. More info. below on this under Volunteer Opportunities.

NEXT WEEK, DECEMBER 9-14

MONDAY
- 4:00-5:30 p.m. – Christmas Choir Practice in the Sanctuary. If you would like to be a part of the choir, contact Mo Robeson at 541-520-8489. Come and share your voice!

TUESDAY
- 7:00 p.m. – The December 10th Behind the Lens film is From Here to Eternity, directed by Fred Zinnemann, followed by a Q&A session with Tom Blank. Registration forms in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $30 for series or $5 per time.

WEDNESDAY
- 7:00 p.m. – Christmas Singalong . Come and join our music team and choir in the sanctuary for this delightfully fun event. You may also join us on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/unityofthevalley.

THURSDAY
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. – Therapeutic Touch in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. The NW Therapeutic Touch Institute is offering Therapeutic Touch (TT) sessions for those who have taken the classes, those interested in TT, and for those who would simply like to experience a calming, healing TT session. For more information, contact Bev Forster, RN, QTTT, at 541-520-9358.

NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “The Gift of Peace” with Rev. Sherry Lady. Our Christmas Choir will be performing during the service.

UPCOMING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 – (5:00 p.m.) – Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service  in the sanctuary. Join us on this holy night for inspiring music, prayer, and universal wisdom. Nursery care available for infants to 4 years old. (Please dress warmly as we will be ventilating fresh air.) You can also watch the livestream at www.facebook.com/unityofthevalley.

Our December Bulletin can be found at http://unityofthevalley.org/Dec2024/December2024.pdf.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS

POTS OF SOUP: Each Sunday we serve 2-3 pots of soup. We are looking for 1 person who can bring a pot of soup on a Sunday. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall if you can help out.

CHRISTMAS EVE USHERS:  We are looking for two more Ushers for our 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting service. If you are available to help, please contact Géna at unityval@riousa.com or 541-345-9913, ext. 11.

BOARD TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER: Our Unity Board Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for our Board of Trustees. We have two open seats. We also have a seat open for someone willing to serve as an Alternate (willing to step in if a Trustee doesn't complete their full term). If you are interested in being of service to our spiritual community in this way, please contact Jon West at jwest97405@gmail.com.

PLASTICS RECYCLING ONGOING OPPORTUNITY: Every Second Sunday, join the EAT team to recycle your plastics! You can recycle a lot more this way, as our local waste haulers don't take much plastic recycling. But they do take #2 jugs and bottles that are larger than a tennis ball. So, separate your clean plastic containers into bags for #2 tubs (and bottles smaller than a tennis ball), #4 and #5 plastics and their lids (All lids must be separate). Bring your clean and sorted plastics to the Garden Room at 11:45 on the second Sunday of the month. We can help you help the environment by recycling them! Clean them well and save them up for us! Important: Do not drop off your items.

A NOTE FROM YOUR
UNITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & MINISTERIAL TEAM

Please join us this holy Christmas by celebrating our spiritual community with a special gift of love. For a variety of reasons, we do not anticipate being able to balance our budget this year. Our estimated shortfall is $20,000 out of our budget of $245,000. Beginning December 1st, we will have a table in the foyer with an assortment of delightful tree ornaments. Select your favorite one, and let your heart guide you as you place a donation of any amount in an envelope with your name on it. If you choose to increase your Simple Giving amount, write down that pledge in the envelope. On December 22, we will have a drawing with our donors’ names in a box and gift someone with a lovely appreciation Christmas basket.

UNITY COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS/OPPORTUNITIES

Our December Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at http://unityofthevalley.org/Dec2024/December2024.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.