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Vision: A world powerfully transformed through the growing movement of shared spiritual awakening.
Mission: Advancing the movement of spiritual awakening and transformation
through Unity, a positive path for spiritual living.
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Table of Contents
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Membership Matters
Tidbits You Will Find Handy
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Show Your Spiritual Leaders Some Love! Everyone is doing life differently than they were three months ago. Today, we think about our ministry leaders who overnight had to learn to do church differently. To an outsider, it might look like it’s easier and more efficient, as most of it happens at home. Instead, the workload has actually increased and so have the congregational needs. If you are a congregant or board member in a Unity center, maybe you can give a little extra love to your spiritual leader. They won’t tell you, but they need it. Read more.
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New Board of Trustees Officers. The following changes have occurred with officer positions on the UWM Board of Trustees: John McMahon has moved into the Board Chair position, Sharon Ketchum has moved up into the First Vice-Chair position, Doris Hoskins was elected to the Second Vice-Chair position, Valerie Mansfield has replaced Richard Bunch as Treasurer, Shad Groverland remains Secretary of the board, and Tim Lytle was elected to a second four-year term on the board. Toni Fish and Richard Bunch are continuing to serve on the board at this time even though their terms have expired.
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New Operations Director Hired. From Interim CEO Rev. Patricia T. Bass: "I am thrilled to share that Connie Savage is joining the leadership team of Unity Worldwide Ministries as operations director on July 21, 2020. Connie will oversee the administration, finance, technology, human resources, and operational functions at UWM’s central office. She will also liaise to our contract CFO firm, e2E. Connie is a CPA and earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri. Most recently, Connie served as chief operating officer for Tortoise Capital Advisors, Leawood, Kansas." Read more.
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Education
Educating Unity Leaders in Spiritual Principles
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SEE Week on Zoom. Unity on the Space Coast, Titusville, Florida, is offering a week of Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) classes, July 20–24, 2020. All classes are live on Zoom and taught by ministers. Check out more information and the class schedule. Register on the ministry website. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Roxanne Graves.
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Leadership Development
Training Unity Leaders in Effective Leadership
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Webinar: Boundaries. Do you struggle with setting personal boundaries? Is there someone in your life that you have difficulty maintaining a healthy relationship with? Are you interested in creating healthy professional boundaries within your ministry? This webinar explores the importance of boundaries in building healthy and empowering relationships, supports participants in standing up for their needs, and builds skills in developing boundaries that help you show up authentically in the work of ministry. This webinar will be held August 6, 2020, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (CT), and qualifies for ethics credit. Register by August 4, 2020.
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Webinar: The Power of Showing Up. We’ve all heard the phrase “suit up and show up.” What is the meaning of this, and why is it important? The suit we put on depends on our ability to practice self-care, become resourced, and navigate the energy we expend as leaders. This webinar, facilitated by Karen Starz, will be held on July 14, 2020, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (CT), and is available for ethics credit. Register by July 12, 2020.
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Upcoming Trainings. Please check our trainings webpage to see a full listing and detailed descriptions of all the webinars, trainings, and workshops we offer.
- The Misplaced Generation: Bringing Home Our Young Adults, facilitated by Rev. Ytonna Dyess Finnegan, Miranda Baker, and Rev. Linda McLeod, September 9, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. (CT), 1.5 CEUs.
- Indie Publishing for Ministers, facilitated by Rev. Eileen Patra, September 17, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. (CT), 1.5 CEUs.
- Creating a Culture of Accountability, facilitated by Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster, September 15–29, 2020, 6-8 p.m. (CT), ethics credit or 5 CEUs.
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Seminario Web: Tapping para Cuidado Personal and Amor a Uno Mismo. Facilitado por la Rev. Elizabeth Longo. Si tu corazón anhela libertad, paz y una mayor sensación de bienestar, este taller es para ti. Descubre lo que está vivo, inmutable y lo que desea reconocimiento mientras liberas tu mente de su propio poder. Nos centraremos en la conciencia abierta, liberaremos los pensamientos de auto sabotaje y aprenderemos el arte de cuidado personal y amor a uno mismo. Aprenderás técnicas poderosas para accesar el poder de tu corazón, despejar la mente y encontrar estabilidad y paz en medio de los tiempos más desafiantes. 4 de Agosto, 2020 de 3-4:30 p.m. Hora Central. Registro cierra el 2 de Agosto, 2020, (CT). No se aceptan inscripciones tardias. (1.5 CEC)
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Seminario Web: Diversidad e Inclusión en Acción. Martes 18 de Agosto, 2020, 3-4:30 p.m. Hora Central. Facilitado por la Rev. Elizabeth Longo. En este seminario web, profundizaremos en la comprensión de lo que hace a una comunidad diversa en la que todos se sienten bienvenidos. Registro abierto hasta el Domingo 16 de Agosto, 2020, 11:45 p.m. (CT). No se aceptan inscripciones tardías. (Crédito de inclusión y diversidad)
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Five Basic Unity Principles Cards. These products are perfect for welcome packets, giveaways at youth and adult classes, and gifts. The adult-worded card is sized for wallets. The children’s bookmark also has the "Prayer for Protection" on the back.
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Connect
Providing Resources and Opportunities for Unity Leaders
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Transitions
Rev. Karl Aull (ordained 1999) made his transition on June 27, 2020. He served ministries in Sacramento and San Francisco, California; Nashville, Tennessee; and Vero Beach, Florida. We are still gathering information at this time. Thank you, Karl, for sharing your gentle wisdom and your smile.
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Clarification: We received word that Sr. Rev. Agbai Okpa Agwu of Nigeria made his transition on May 27, 2020, not May 20, as had been previously reported. He is survived by his wife, Unity minister Nene Agbai O. Agwu. Our apologies to his family.
Changes
Rev. Judith Elia’s last day at Unity of the Keys Spiritual Center, Key West, Florida, will be July 31, 2020.
Rev. Jim Ernstsen has been hired as the new minister of Unity Spiritual Center of Central Minnesota, Sartell, Minnesota, starting on August 6, 2020.
Unity of Independence, Missouri, announces a number of changes: Rev. Tom Thorpe is retiring on July 31, 2020. (See more information below.) Rev. Lesley Miller, who has been serving as a volunteer associate minister since 2016, is releasing that position on July 31, 2020. Revs. Warren Teachout and David Adams are the new ministers, starting on August 1, 2020.
Open Positions
Unity Christian Church of Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a part-time minister.
Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity Village, Missouri, has an opening for an executive director. Please apply by July 20, 2020.
Celebrations
Rev. Denise Yeargin retired on June 21, 2020, from Unity of Music City, Old Hickory, Tennessee. She started her career there as a licensed teacher/spiritual leader before attending the Field Licensing Program and becoming ordained in 2009. Congratulations, Denise! May you enjoy a relaxing, joy-filled retirement.
Rev. Tom Thorpe (ordained 1986) is retiring as senior minister of Unity of Independence, Missouri, on July 31, 2020. Tom has also served ministries in Sedalia, Missouri; Sacramento, California; and Leavenworth, Kansas. He worked at the Association of Unity Churches, Unity School for Religious Studies, Unity Institute®, and the Silent Unity® prayer ministry. He is the 2014 recipient of the Charles Fillmore Award. Thank you, Tom, for your dedication to Unity teachings and for expressing your joy while sharing your wisdom and guidance. Enjoy your retirement! (Read more.)
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 A listing of all current openings for ministers and ministry personnel can be found at UnityWorldwideMinistries.org/openings. No login is needed. Send questions/comments about ministry employment to Carrie Kenyon or Diane Pletcher. Ministry staffing, status changes, and transitions are available online.
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UWM Virtual Awards Ceremony. Join us on July 30, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. (CT), for a virtual celebration honoring individuals who have made a lasting and ongoing contribution to the Unity movement. These individuals’ lives exemplify qualities that are an inspiration to all. This year’s recipients are: Rev. Dr. Jane Simmons, the Light of God Expressing in Unity Award; Rev. Christopher H. Jackson, the Charles Fillmore Award; Rev. Xiomara J. Malagon, the Myrtle Fillmore Award; and Rev. Sandra Campbell, the Ruth M. Mosley Award for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Ministry. Congratulations to all! We will post the link information on our UWM Facebook page and the awards webpage when we have it set up.
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Unity World Headquarters
at Unity Village
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Introducing a New Look for the 12 Powers. Featuring 48 full-color, tarot-size cards with art by Tracie Loux, the Rise Into Your Power card deck offers a fresh take on accessing the Unity 12 powers in your daily practice. Use the inspiration cards’ definitions, affirmations, empowering statements, and reflection questions for workshops and beyond.
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Unity Magazine Resources for Ministries. Here’s a look at the July/August 2020 “Conscious Community Issue” of Unity Magazine®. This issue is full of conversations you can present to your ministry on community, race, and the pandemic. Subscribe now (only $21.99 for the year). Already a subscriber? You get the digital edition for free.
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 Don’t Forget! Be sure you are signed up to receive Postcards from the Village. The monthly email is packed with updates for Unity ministers and LUTs, from the Unity World Headquarters Executive Team. Request Postcards from the Village for complete and timely updates: postcards@unityonline.org.
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