Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett Class Starts Tonight!
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Coming Up
- Deepening Divine Audacity with Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett – 7 p.m. Tonight via Zoom. Register here.
- Contemplative Prayer with Judie Nemeth – 12:15 p.m. Thursday via Zoom
- Tai Chi with Katie Cook – 4 p.m. Thursdays.
- Violet Flame – 7 p.m. Thursdays via Zoom. All are welcome.
- Sunday Meditation – 10:15-10:40 a.m. Sundays in the Chapel. Come early! Space limited.
- Sunday Service, 11 a.m. May 7- “Effective Prayer” with Rev. Richard Bunch. Join us in person or online via our website or Facebook page.
- Akashic Records Meditation – 7 p.m. (new time) Monday, May 8 in the Sanctuary
- Unity Yoga with Katie Cook – 4 p.m. Tuesdays in the Great Room
Details below.
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Rev. Richard Bunch,
Transitional Senior Minister
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The Power of Effective Prayer
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The Velveteen Rabbit was an outstanding presentation of intra-generational performers who captured the audience by sharing a message that we need to honor today. Loyalty and love provide each of us with the ability to recognize the “I Am” in each other as we continue to grow and live in the human condition.
This week we begin to understand the power of effective prayer and recognize we pray without ceasing. All our thoughts are prayers. Our negative thoughts, our positive thoughts, our fears, and our powers are supported through prayer. Awareness about the power of prayer, managing our prayer life, and focusing on creating a positive, practical, progressive prayer life is foundational to supporting our spiritual growth. Through affirmative thinking, we create new avenues for living life with intention, integrity, and unconditional love.
As we form a search team, I will ask them to create a congregational prayer that will attract the perfect Senior Minister as your leader. Centered in prayer we will affirm the skills and qualities of the individual who will lead you in your next phase of the dynamic ministry you are. Working together we can set the stage for your next minister.
Pray without ceasing for the Search Team and your Board of Directors to be open to Spirit to guide us in the selection of the right and perfect minister for Unity Renaissance. I know Spirit has already selected the right person. As we connect with Spirit, we will attract to us and discover the right minister.
In light and love,
Richard
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Last Sunday’s message,
in case you missed it:
“The Velveteen Rabbit“
With The Unity Reader’s Theater
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Deepening Divine Audacity with Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett – Zoom Only
Begins 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 for three weeks
Longing for spiritual integrity? Wanna dance with your spiritual capacities? Yearning to more authentically embody your divine identity? Meet with Rev. Linda for a series of promising light-hearted as well as deep-diving inquiries. Get ready to squirm your way toward renewed resolve to be the light of the world. Topics include but will not be limited to the Spiritual Paradox, the Polarity Prance, The Art of Beholding, Vision and Revision, Visceral Negation, and what to do when “IT” isn’t happening. This class is via Zoom only. $25 per class or $60 for all three classes.
Content is based upon Linda Martella-Whitsett’s books:
How to Pray Without Talking to God: Moment by Moment, Choice by Choice
Divine Audacity: Dare to be the Light of the World
This Life is Yours: Discover Your Power, Claim Your Wholeness, and Heal Your Life
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Akashic Records with Kathy Lamm
7 p.m. (new time) Monday, May 8
This is a group for anyone interested in accessing the ancient knowledge of the Akashic Records. Through accessing the Akashic records, you have the ability to heal your soul. Release old teachings, karmic agreements, fear and blockages that keep you from living life to your fullest potential. You have the ability to manifest your desired future and live your true life’s purpose. Guided deep trance meditations. These workshops are hands on, they involve exercises to develop your psychic skills and is suitable for anyone who has an interest or has always been curious about developing their psychic abilities. Beginners and intermediate levels welcome. Love Offering. Door close exactly at 7 p.m. and no one will be admitted late.
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Sunday, May 21 after the Sunday Service
The means to realizing infinite spiritual supply cannot include erasing the dark side. Instead, we need approaches that change our experience by changing our relationship to the challenging parts of life as well as the broken places in our lives. This workshop explores the means available to us that allow us to find wholeness through and within difficulties. Register Here!
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7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 24 for five Wednesdays
Lisa Smith, a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, will guide a 5-week book study on Positive Intelligence (or “PQ”) to share this work that has created life-changing impact in her and her clients’ lives. PQ is a groundbreaking system to build mental fitness for greater resilience, performance, relationships, health, and happiness. By strengthening the 3 Core PQ Muscles, you learn to tap into more of your Spiritual potential to recover faster and easier from life’s setbacks and challenges. Registration coming Soon.
Ticket Price $20.00 per class/$80 for all 5 classes. No one turned away. Register here.
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Transition Update
We, here at Unity Renaissance, are embarking on an exciting adventure! That
adventure began this past Sunday after the service with a successful Focused Ministry Workshop. Many thanks to our transitional minister Rev. Richard Bunch for his wonderful facilitation of the survey discussion which will guide us as we continue to fulfill our mission and vision. For those congregants who have not yet submitted their survey responses, the surveys will be collected by the end of service on Sunday, May 7th.
Also, a giant kudos to our fantastic Hospitality Team for organizing all the food gifts for our fellowship prior to the workshop (and of course, the clean-up after). More tables and chairs to accommodate our large group were added. What a great community we have created!
Applications are still available from our website for those member congregants who wish to be considered for the Ministerial Search Committee. The applications will also be available at the church during normal business hours. You can also download it here. The final day to return the search team applications is Monday, May 15th either in person to a member of the Ministerial Search Team or electronically to Unityrentransition@gmail.com.
The applications will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees and the final selection will be announced by May 25th. The short first meeting of the selected team will take place prior to the normal Sunday Service on May 28st at 10:00 a.m. The general agenda going forward and the proposed dates of subsequent meetings will be discussed. The Board envisions a diverse and eclectic group of individuals as members of the Ministerial Search Team who will represent our current congregation. Please consider the value of your input to the team. We sincerely look forward to hearing from you!
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May Diaper Drive: No Child Wet Behind!
May 1-29, 2023
In honor of Mother’s Day, Community Outreach is collecting diapers for those in need during the month of May. Food stamps do not cover diapers, most day care providers require disposable diapers, and the cost of laundry is expensive too. Some families are re-using diapers or leaving a child in wet diapers for longer than is healthy or sanitary. Please help if you can; even opened packages are accepted, and all sizes – especially sizes 4 to 6 – are needed. Adult diapers are also accepted. There will be a collection box in the Narthex from May 1st – 29th. Distribution is managed by the Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank.
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Unity Renaissance Boutique Art Gallery presents:
“When Magic Happens”
May – June 2023
Introducing Susan is easiest using her own Artist Statement:
When Magic Happens
I look around and see the world sometimes as small parts and other times as a whole vista. Taking a tiny segment and making it large, I can create an impactful abstract that tells a story; a large vista can calm or excite the emotions.
My camera gathers the subject matter and the magic begins. Images may be merged and layered to create a reverie of dreams. Turquoise, a dominant color in most of my work, can be bright or barely there, creating bold or dreamy moods. And when the “painting” is complete, my words become the poetry that accompanies my art. Step in and look around.
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Susan Werby, Photographic Artist and Writer, resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Using her innovative techniques, fine art that often looks like paintings is created. Susan’s prose and poetry, inspired by her art, always accompanies the art. Each artwork is numbered in a Limited Edition series of only 10.
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Please submit news of your celebrations, milestones, needs, or challenges to Rev. Ann (revann@unityren.org) or Ellysia Flores (ellysia@unityren.org). Note: Items included only if the person involved (where possible) has given their permission.
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We are so excited to announce that Laura Davis has joined the admin team here at Unity Renaissance. She will be assisting with Marketing and Creative Assets. She is looking to expand our class offerings and help create more activities for all members of the UR family! She will be part-time but her impact will be impactful! Welcome aboard, Laura!
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Please join us in sending prayers and healing energy to Joe, father of beloved Unity Renaissance member Karen Sheppard. Joe fell and broke his hip. His surgery was successful. We affirm that you are restored and revitalized, dear Joe, and pray for strength, comfort, wisdom, and assurance for both you and Karen.
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Join Our “Virtual Family” Watching
Unity Renaissance Live at 11 a.m. Sundays
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Unity Renaissance (757) 420-5280
1120 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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