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Welcome to Unity of Traverse City's E-Vision!
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Our e-Vision is a weekly update of all of the wonderful celebration services, activities, and events upcoming at our spiritual community. We are a thriving spirit-centered community and welcome everyone to join us. At Unity of Traverse City, you are invited to nurture your spirit, deepen your relationship with God, and be in fellowship and heartfelt connection with like-minded people.
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Looking Ahead to Sunday...
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'Creating Meaning in our Lives'
with Rev. Eileen Stulak
Each of us wants the experiences of our lives to have meaning. To begin this new month of March, we’ll spend time with how we can center our awareness on our abilities to make and keep a commitment, along with accessing and sharing our gifts. We’ll see how our focus becomes much clearer when we view our lives and their meaning through our spiritual lens.
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Sunday's Activities & Events
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The winter/spring membership pathway program at Unity has begun. The next offering of the two prerequisite classes will be:
Unity Basics on Sunday March 5.
UTC and You on Sunday March 26.
Both classes will be held in the prayer room beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Please sign up for the class on the registration sheet in the church hallway or contact the church office at 231-938-9587.
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Our 2017/18 Board of Trustees will be officially installed during the service at 10:30 a.m.
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Upcoming Activities & Events
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Everyone is invited to a vegan potluck on the second Wednesday of each month at Unity of TC. The host group, Traverse City Vegans, began at Unity of Traverse City in 2010, with a series of discussions on this peaceful, healthy lifestyle as espoused by Will Tuttle, author of 'World Peace Diet'. They have held regular meetings and potlucks since then, which are always open to everyone - vegans, non-vegans, and the just-curious. Please come share a meal, join the conversation, and ask questions. They are happy to answer if they can.
The next potluck is on Wednesday, March 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Spring Basket Silent Auction FUN-draiser!
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It's that time of the year that we think of Spring. Our spiritual community will once again join together this year in offering a fun and creative Spring Basket Silent Auction FUN-draiser.
Put on your creative thinking caps and consider putting together a basket to auction. Baskets can be based on themes; can be reflective of a volunteer team on which you serve; or just be a potpourri of goodies. Whether you create a basket as a group or individually, all will be welcome!
Information about the fundraiser, including tax donation forms, can be found on the hallway table at the church.
You may bring in your basket during office hours, Tues-Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning March 7 and no later than Sunday, March 12, 2017. We will be accepting bids until Sunday, April 2, 2017. If you have any questions please contact Yvonne Trudell at kaitlyn48169@yahoo.com.
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Celebration Service Music
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Our music team often receives requests inquiring about the music offered during our Sunday services. This new feature will provide you with all of the special music to be offered during the month. All of these songs are likely available for purchase and download at the individual artists' websites.
March 5
'I Am as God Created Me' by Robert Anderson
'Sitting on a Gold Mine' by Daniel Nahmod
March 12
'I Will Carry On' by Daniel Nahmod
'Traveling at the Speed of Life' by Jana Stanfield
March 19
'Twice as Good' by Sara Grove
'Ready for the Sun' by Jana Stanfield
March 26
'That's Who I Am' by Anji Kat
'Keep my Faith' by Claudia Carawan
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Youth and Family Ministry News
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Youth and Family Ministry Class Schedule
March 2017
Nursery - Available from 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Elementary (3 years old) through 5th grade
March 5 through March 26
Kat Brown and/or Ruth Hallett
Join us on Sunday mornings as we come together to build loving relationships with each other. We will learn various ways that can help us to remember that God is good all time. And of course as always, lots of laughter and fun! All children are always welcome.
The ministry theme for March is Meaningful Work and Lives, which focuses on letting go of self- doubt and 'suppose to'.
Uniteens (Junior High) and Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity - High School):
Teens are imaginative, inquisitive, curious, energetic, and hungry to understand life, relationships and the future!
Five highly motivated teachers, who think teens rock, are ready to meet that challenge of demonstrating how teens can take Unity principles into their everyday lives.
The program encourages exploration of spiritual concepts in relationship to life issues through productive conversations, art, projects, and other experiences agreed upon during group participation. In addition to special topics, specifically of interest to teens, the program incorporates ideas from the minister’s Sunday lessons.
Please invite any teens you know to try a Sunday morning Uniteen and Youth of Unity (Y.OU.) Adventures of the Mind and Spirit with one of our great Teen Team Teachers which include Kim Morse, David Ginsberg, Jerry Rahn, Michael Robold, and Libby Robold.
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The Gathering
'The Gathering' is a part of our Small Group Ministry that meets once a month to discuss books and/or topics of a spiritual nature. Everyone is welcome to participate at any time.
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'The Gathering' has begun discussions pertaining to 'The Quest', by Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla. A companion workbook, 'Adventures on The Quest', is also being utilized by the group.
The next meeting will be Thursday March 9, in the fellowship hall at 7:00 p.m. It is not required to have attended prior meetings. Everyone is always welcome!
Future meeting times will be included in the Sunday bulletin, this weekly e-news and/or online at www.unitytraversecity.org. If you have any questions please contact Amy Kroll at k2.kroll@gmail.com or call/text 231-883-8835.
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'$35K for our 35th'
Mortgage Payoff Campaign
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We are very excited about our Mortgage Payoff Campaign! To date we have received through commitment cards and individual contributions an amount of $39,964. Our deep gratitude and appreciation to everyone for holding this campaign in their prayers and supporting it financially as you are able.
As an update, the ministry has made additional payments to the mortgage principle totaling $28,950. Our current balance on the mortgage is approximately $18,189. The ministry anticipates making continual additional payments to the principle throughout this year.
We encourage everyone to use the special blue offering envelopes when making a payment towards your commitment and/or simply making a periodic financial donation in support of the mortgage campaign.
If you are still contemplating making a commitment, packets of information are available on the table in the hallway at the church.
Again, we thank you for your prayers and your generosity. We look forward to celebrating the retirement of our mortgage with you as we celebrate our 35th anniversary in January 2018.
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Scrip Fundraiser Specials and Update
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Our Scrip fundraising program in 2016 was a wonderful success! We are continuing the program in 2017 with a net income goal of $2,500.
There are over 600 participating vendors in the program from whom gift cards can be purchased. Not only can you use them for personal purchases, they also make great birthday presents, anniversary gifts, etc. Click here for a full listing of participating vendors and the rebates they offer. Scroll to the bottom of the Scrip page and click on Retailer List under Quick Links.
Unity of Traverse City net fundraising income to date: $324.00
The budgeted income to date: $416.00
We appreciate your participation in the program and your generosity in supporting this significant fundraiser for the ministry.We thank you for your continued participation and support. |
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Reaching Into the Community
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With this E-news, we are introducing a new feature that we are calling 'Reaching Into the Community'. The impetus behind this was a desire to seek out opportunities to be in service in the greater Traverse City community.
Congregant Brenda Bartz recalled hearing this call during her participation in our 2014 fall study groups. Her idea and invitation is the first of what we hope to be many opportunities offered to our spiritual family for consideration. Here is Brenda's story and request:
In 2014 our fall study groups were encouraged to seek out community service opportunities. Being newly retired, this was already on my list. I felt drawn to the homeless population after connecting with several homeless on a walk with my dogs Toby and Jordy behind Oryana's Market.
I contacted the case manager at Dann's House. The residents there deal with chronic alcohol use and homelessness. My background in health care gave me a leg up. Each of the men in the house have unique histories. I search for the Christ in each of them.
Since I started with Dann's House 2 years ago, Jill Zofia and Tim Sciba have joined as volunteers. I am now on the Board of Directors and would like to ask if you might consider volunteering. If so, you may contact me at bb141953@gmail.com
Dann's House is an opportunity to serve a very vulnerable population. Mother Theresa said "seek to see the Christ in each face."
Thank you very much, Brenda Bartz
We would love to hear from you of other service opportunities that speak to you and that you wish to share with others, you can send them to the attention of Jessica Merwin at info@unitytraversecity.org.
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At Unity of Traverse City, our volunteer teams are 'Unity in Action'. We are currently enrolling volunteers for the teams listed below. If you are interested, please contact the team leader(s) and they would be happy to welcome you into service!
We have immediate opportunities to serve on our Sunday Service Teams
Volunteer on our host/hostess or usher/greeter teams.
Contact Leslie Ginsberg at leslieginsberg66@gmail.com
Youth & Family Ministry
Volunteer to watch our youngest in the nursery, and/or
teach our elementary children or teenage youth.
Contact Kat Brown at katskiddykorner@gmail.com.
Music Team
Singers, instrumentalists, librarian roles are available.
Contact Carol Purcell at carolsgroove@yahoo.com.
Screens Team
Volunteer to operate our new sanctuary screens during the service. Training will be provided for anyone who would be willing to help. Thanks to our wireless system, you can do this from your seat in the sanctuary!
Contact Rev. Eileen at reveileen@unitytraversecity.org
Photography Team
We are currently enrolling those who would be willing to serve as a photographer at various church services and/or events. If you are interested please contact Jessica Merwin in the church office at 231-938-9587 or info@unitytraversecity.org.
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Tuesdays, AA / Al-Anon / Alateen meetings at 7:00 p.m.
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Audio Podcasts now available on our website!
Missed a lesson because you were out of town? Wish you could hear an inspirational message? Now you can with our audio podcasts of the Sunday services! Just go to our website, www.unitytraversecity.org and click on 'Media Resources', and choose 'Audio Podcast' or click here.
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Unity of Traverse City Prayer Requests
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Prayer is the foundation of our ministry, and we believe in the power of prayer to expand and transform our minds and cultivate our relationship with God. We believe prayer aligns us with God and allows us to be inwardly guided to all that is good.
Unity of Traverse City provides prayer support and comfort through a number of forums. All prayer requests and support are considered sacred and are held in the strictest confidentiality.
Prayer Chaplains
Our Prayer Chaplains are available to pray with you after our worship services. You can also call 231-938-9587, and press 5# to leave a request to have a Prayer Chaplain call to pray with you. Click here to read more about our Prayer Chaplains and how you can become part of this loving spiritual group.
Requests for Prayer
You can submit a prayer request for our Prayer Team to hold in prayer for the next 30 days. Simply complete the Prayer Request Form online or pick up a request form at the church and drop it in the Prayer Box that is located in our lobby area. After 30 days, your prayer request will be forwarded to Silent Unity to be held in prayer for an additional 30 days.
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3600 Five Mile Road Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: 231.938.9587
email: info@unitytraversecity.org
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