“Soul” Free Movie Friday Evening!
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Coming Up
- Book Study: Positive Intelligence with Lisa Smith – 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.
- Spiritual Cinema “Soul” – 7 p.m. Friday, June 16. Free.
- Sunday Meditation – 10:15-10:40 a.m. Sundays in the Chapel. Come early! Space limited.
- Sunday Service, 11 a.m. June 18- “The Father In You” with Rev. Richard Mekdeci. Join us in person or online via our website or Facebook page.
- Sisterhood Meeting, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18 – Great Room.
- Campus Closed Tuesday, June 20 for Election Day. No Yoga.
Details below.
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Rev. Richard Bunch,
Transitional Senior Minister
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Hi everybody,
It is “Pride” month.
Together we honor and celebrate each person’s right to express openly and courageously one’s sexual preference. Unity sees all people as divinely empowered through the inner Christ light to express the truth of love into the world. Love is the glue that brings two individuals together without gender being the determining factor.
“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” – Barbara Gittings
I am proud of Unity Renaissance for having a booth at two major celebrations for Pride month. We are winning “the hearts and minds of our community” as we welcome LGBTQ+ individuals as members of Unity.
Without our LGBTQ+ members, we would be missing a segment of our community who support and live Unity principles and give of their time and tithes because of the spiritual energy exhibited in our spiritual community.
It is through our hearts and minds that we are a beacon of light in Tidewater, VA. May the Christ in you reflect the Christ in every person. Our doors are open wide to each person no matter their culture, their faith, their sexual preference, or their race.
In love and light,
Richard
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Last Sunday’s message,
in case you missed it:
“The Void – Hell in the Hallway“
With Rev. Richard Bunch
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Spiritual Cinema is back!
7 p.m. Friday June 16 watch “Soul“
in Meyer Hall!
All are welcome! Free Admission, Free popcorn, and discussion to follow the film. The first film in our Summer series is Soul!
What makes you…YOU? Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions. Rated PG.
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Yoga/Tai Chi Potluck Dinner
5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Get ready to stir up some good vibes and good food at our upcoming Yoga/Tai Chi Potluck Dinner! On Thursday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m., we’re inviting you to join us for a night of relaxation, rejuvenation, and delicious eats.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a Tai Chi enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a peaceful evening with like-minded individuals. Unwind from your daily routine and stretch your way into the weekend with us.
Don’t miss out on this chance to nourish your body and mind. Reach out to Katie Cook to RSVP and we will see you there!
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“The Gift of Intuition” Workshop with Carylanne
1 p.m. Sunday, June 25
In this workshop, you will gain new wisdom, insight, and practices to support you to access your gifts of intuition, trust and follow it and gain knowledge about how your intuition expresses itself uniquely to you. Following your intuition supports you to live more fully in your relationship with God /Spirit. Allowing you to co-create, materialize and manifest your dreams and highest potential.
Join us to participate in fun interactive and hands-on exercises to access, follow, trust, and possibly deepen your intuitive gifts.
The workshop includes a special guided meditation and Raffle giveaway.
Please bring a pen, journal, or notebook, an open heart, a curious spirit, and an open mind.
I look forward to our time together, Carylanne
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Expressive Arts Workshop
11 a.m. Monday, June 26
With the beauty of love comes the inevitability of loss: loss of a loved one, loss of health, loss of a job, loss of stability. Through simple art activities, writing, music, and meditation, we will explore the experience of loving someone or something intensely and how we can still hold sacred heart space during and after the occurrence of loss.
Using low-skill immersive art, writing, and visualization activities, we will explore who we really are and how we can safely express ourselves with healthy boundaries, communication, and self-compassion. $30 per person (all supplies provided).
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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.
Ticket Price $20.00 per class/$80 for all 5 classes. No one turned away. Register here.
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The Shining Souls Youth Choir Enjoys Fellowship, Pizza, and Bowling!
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Our Unity Renaissance Youth choir known as The Shining Souls, enjoyed another fun-filled connective outing together on a rainy day Sunday after church with a combination pizza party and an afternoon of bowling!
* We missed our shining Souls members Sarah, Jedidiah, and Obadiah that day.
Each of our choir members works so hard throughout the year in; memorizing songs, choreography, rehearsals, and supporting one another and the best part is we support them with their presence in “shining their light” through a musical Ministry. Rev. Richard Mekdeci and Bea Clendenin are the co-directors of the youth choir.
If you have a child/children that would like to be a part of this flourishing group, please see us.
Ages- 5-18
They’re next performance will be in the ALL TOGETHER NOW -Sunday service July 30th.
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We have heard that some folks are having some technical issues with the live stream from our website. While we continue to research the issue, we would like to invite you to watch our live stream from another location on our homepage. Simply click the link on the right-hand side that says “Live Stream”. That will take you directly to the source of our Live stream, Boxcast. You can also find recordings of our past services there, too! Let us know what you think of this new way to live stream.
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Boutique Art Gallery Update
We have a 1st here @ the Boutique Art Gallery – An ART Sale!!
The Featured Area Artist – Susan Werby - has chosen to reduce the prices on select artwork through Jun 2023!!
Just in time for Father’s Day and the 30% commission will still come to Unity – Reduced prices are in “Red”.
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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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Spiritual Graffiti and BBQ Pot-Luck
3 p.m. Sunday, June 25
at the construction site of the newly built home of the Davis Family
Come join the Davis family we bless the sticks that frame their beautiful new home! Spiritual Graffiti is a form of blessings written on the framework of a home. Not spiritual? That’s ok! Feel free to draw loving art or write a loving note or affirmation. Anything from love is appreciated.
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers served, bring a side dish to share! Come spend time in communion with everyone and bring the joy, love and harmony to our home. Please RSVP to Laura at laura@unityren.org.
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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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