THIS WEEK AT UNITY, JULY 9-12

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 - richard.everts@comcast.net.

THURSDAY
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Unity’s Elder Council will not be meeting this week.

- 3:30-5:00 p.m. – Therapeutic Touch in the Sanctuary this month. 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.

- 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Passage Meditation – This group is not meeting this week.

SATURDAY
- 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. Contact Alice at 541-729-3817 to sign up.

THIS SUNDAY – JULY 13

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Knowing Our Source" with Rev. Inge Tarantola. When times are difficult and we feel personally challenged, what can we do to strengthen our connection to our Divine Source?

- 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.

- 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, JULY 14-19

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.

- 6:30 p.m. – Board of Trustees Meeting will be held in the Garden Room and via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend via Zoom or speak at the meeting, please contact Bonnie Paquin at 541-556-9669 or blpaquin2@gmail.com.

- 7:00 p.m. – The July 15th Behind the Lens film is To Catch a Thief, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 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
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Unity Grief Support Group facilitated by Rev. Inge Tarantola meets in the Fellowship Hall. Confidentiality observed. For more information, contact Rev. Inge Tarantola at 541-968-5540 or ingetarantola@gmail.com.

NEXT SUNDAY – JULY 20

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Life is Complicated – Or Am I Complicating Things?” with Jon West.

- After the service – Ice Cream Social. Join us for ice cream, chit chat, celebration, and fun!

- 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Empathetic Presence & Nonviolent Communication (NVC): A Monthly Primer and Practice Group with Michael Dreiling. This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. Sessions offer an overview and Q&A about NVC followed by small group sessions to practice NVC and cultivate empathetic presence. Donations welcome.

UPCOMING

Wednesday, July 23 (7:00 p.m.) – Instrumental Inner Listening. Join Jerry Green in the sanctuary for this free event to practice with voice, in movement, stillness, listen within, finding connection in the energies of shared spirit.

Saturday, July 26 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) – Makindu Vocational Program Benefit held at Rev. Inge’s home. Come and enjoy art, wine, music, and good food. Admission: $30 in advance at www.mvpmakindu.org. Funds support the Makindu Advanced Training College in Kenya, Africa. 

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 HAS COME 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 July Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at http://unityofthevalley.org/July2025/July2025.pdf.

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.