THIS WEEK AT UNITY, JULY 24-27

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.

THURSDAY
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Unity’s Elder Council meets in the Garden 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.

SATURDAY
- 10:00-11-:30 a.m. via Zoom - Gong Bath Meditation Class with Sunny & Vicky Hills - Several Unity of the Valley members attend regularly, including Laura & Inge. Please Sign Up Here: https://sunnyhillsmeditation.com.

THIS SUNDAY, JULY 28

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Joy, The Divine Gift” with Rev. Inge Tarantola. Our guest musician will be Jim Scott. Jim will be supported by our Unity Choir under the direction of Mo Robeson.

- 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Healing Prayer Circle meets in the upstairs Fillmore Wing. We offer healing prayer to individuals who request it. All are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Julia Linebarger-Taylor at 541-968-5896.

- 6:00 p.m. – “The Year to Save the Earth” – A Multimedia Experience by Jim Scott.Mixing powerful songs and beautiful projected images, “The Year to Save the Earth” takes us from grieving to celebration and from protest to positive vision for the planet. Jim’s lyrical melodies and outspoken poetry celebrate what’s beautiful, amazing, and fragile about our Earth. Facing the urgency of the environmental crisis, this musical and visual experience challenges us to feel, to learn, and to act. Suggested admission donation $15-$25. No one turned away.

NEXT WEEK, JULY 29-AUGUST 3

MONDAY
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Choir Practice in the Sanctuary. If you would like to be a part of the choir, contact Mo Robeson at 541-520-8489.

TUESDAY
-7:00 p.m. – The July 30th Behind the Lens film is Strangers on a Train, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, followed by a Q&A session with Tom Blank. Cost is $30 for series or $5 per time. NEW SERIES starts August 13th. Registration forms in the Fellowship Hall.

SATURDAY
- 10:30 a.m.-Noon – Sacred Women’s Circle. Join Ani Sinclair in the upstairs Fillmore Wing for a time of connecting, meditating, and doing a fun project and ritual that incorporates the theme for August which is Sacred Life-Sacred Water.

NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “F.E.A.R.: False Evidence Appearing Real” 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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 (7:00-8:00 p.m.) – Chanting & Meditation in the sanctuary. Join Jon West and Stephen Parson 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) – Summer Congregational Picnic at Rev. Inge’s home. What to Bring: Yourself and invite your family and friends; Potluck food to share & serving utensils; Your own dishes & flatware; A lawn chair and/or blanket. We’ll have Bocci Ball and Croquet available. Directions to Inge’s will be available in the foyer on Sunday, August 11th.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 (10:30 a.m.) – Guest Musician Halie Loren will be performing at Unity’s Sunday service. We are blessed to have this internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist joining us. Please help us spread the word!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) – YFM Second Hand Sale. Do you have any items you are looking to get rid of? Donate them to YFM and help support them at the same time. Drop off of your donated items starting September 8th. Contact Alice (541-729-3817) to set up a time to drop off your donated items. We appreciate your help!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS

JULY, AUGUST, and SEPTEMBER – Summer Salads are Back! Two people are needed 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!

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY: Our youth still have quite a few 1-foot potted Douglas Fir and Incense Cedar trees needing a home. Reduced to sell: 1 for $5 or 2 for $7.50 Come and get a tree and support our youth at the same time. See Alice or call her at 541-729-3817.

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. 

UNITY COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS/OPPORTUNITIES

Our July Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at
http://unityofthevalley.org/July2024/JulyBulletin.pdf. August’s Bulletin will be posted soon.

The Youth & Family Ministry Spring Newsletter has been posted as well. You can read it at http://unityofthevalley.org/pdfs/YFMspringnewsletter2024.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.

Our curriculum teachers are on break in July and August. Although the youth (ages 4-18) are taking a break from curriculum, they will still be meeting in the Garden & Rainbow Rooms. We will do a check-in, meditation, and then we will be doing activities. (Nursery care will continue to be offered for infant-4 years old.)