THIS WEEK AT UNITY, SEPTEMBER 17-20

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 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.

THIS SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 21

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “Last Song” with guest speaker and international singer/songwriter Daniel Nahmod. See concert info. below under 12:30 p.m. 

- 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.

- 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Empathetic Presence & Nonviolent Communication (NVC) 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.

- 12:30 p.m. – Daniel Nahmod Concert. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music that will soothe your soul and fill your heart with joy. Suggested donation $15. No one turned away.

NEXT WEEK, SEPTEMBER 22-27

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.

- 5:00 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 The September 23rd Behind the Lens Seminar film is Bigger Than Life, directed by Nicholas Ray, followed by a Q&A session with Tom Blank. Cost is $30 for series or $5 per time. Be sure to pick up a registration form in the Fellowship Hall. New series starts October 14th!

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.

FRIDAY
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Instrumental Inner Listening Practice. Join Jerry Green in the Sanctuary. Come and tune into Spirit with your own instrument, voice, and movement, or sit in silent stillness. Free. Meets on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month.

NEXT SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28

- 10:30 a.m. Livestream & In-Person Service – “We Are the Ancestors” with Unity’s Elder Council.

UPCOMING

Wednesdays, October 15-November 12 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) – Living Unity Principles with Jon West. This is our introductory course for newcomers and those who would like to go deeper than we can do on a Sunday. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall or email Géna at unityval@riousa.com. Congregants who attend this class will be eligible for voting membership in our spiritual community.

Friday, October 10 (7:30 p.m.) – Andrei Andreev Concert at Unity. Tickets: $24.50/$27 at Tsunami Books - www.tsunamibooks.org.

Saturday, October 12 (7:30 p.m.) - Jeffrey Martin with guest Anna Tivel at Unity. Tickets: $27.50/$30 at Tsunami Books - www.tsunamibooks.org.

Thursday, October 30 (7:30 p.m.) Jai Uttal hour and a half of deep sonic restorative mantra & Kirtan at Unity. Tickets: $40/$50 at Tsunami Books Tsunami Books - www.tsunamibooks.org.

Friday, October 31 (5:30-7:00 p.m.) – Youth & Family Ministry Halloween with Unity. Light Dinner from 5:30-6:00 p.m., and 6:00-6:50 p.m. we have games, craft activities, gift items for purchase, and a hallway of hoor for adults & teens, a Day of the Dead presentation with live music and crafts followed at 7:00 p.m. with a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. Admission is on a love-offering basis

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS

VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH Youth & Family Ministry Halloween with Unity. We could use help in a variety of areas. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or contact Alice Sparks at 541-729-3817.

POTS OF SOUP: On Sunday, October 12 we return to serving soup. Each Sunday we serve 2-3 pots of soup. We are looking for 1-2 person(s) who can bring a pot of soup on a Sunday. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall if you can help out.

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 September Bulletin has been posted. You can check it out at http://unityofthevalley.org/Sep2025/Sept2025.pdf. The October 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.
Unitweens (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.

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