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Save the date! The Annual Summit will be January 31–February 1, 2023. Sign up for the Sunday Message if a local speaker isn't available. Spiritual Direction and Integral Ministry cohorts and SpiritGroups are forming now. UWSI has a new scholarship application.
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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.
Purpose: Develop, equip, and support Unity leaders and communities to grow in innovative, sustainable, and cutting-edge ways.

August 4, 2022
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Membership Matters
Education
Leadership Development
UUMS
Helpful Information

Membership Matters

Tidbits You Will Find Handy

Save the Date! Annual Summit 2023. Our next Annual Summit will be held Tuesday, January 31, and Wednesday, February 1, 2023. It will be a virtual event. If you would like to join us onsite at Unity Village, Missouri, you are welcome. More details will be shared as they are confirmed.
UWM Sunday Message. We are pleased to support our ministries with the UWM Sunday Message project and have been busy filming transformative Unity talks. Ministries who are in between ministers, or whose minister is unable to speak on a given Sunday, will be able to play a powerful talk for their congregations. If this project would support your ministry, register on the unityworldwide.media site using the name of your MINISTRY in order to be approved for access. Instructions on downloading videos for use in your ministry will be emailed. Questions? Contact Paul Wiltz, Monday–Thursday.
Sunday Daily Word® Graphics Ending. The availability of the Daily Word Sunday graphics will stop at the end of August. Our media site has hundreds of images for you to choose from for your social media needs in both English and Spanish. Please take advantage of these free resources. Select items or bundles for the Shop. There is no fee when you check out.
Participate in your future by enrolling in the Unity Worldwide Ministries Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan today! Saving through your employer retirement plan is one of the simplest ways to pursue the future you imagine. Enroll today to start taking advantage of tax savings and other important benefits. Click here for more information. It's easy to enroll. Call 1-866-467-7756 to request an Enrollment form.
Len Young Passed. Dr. Leonard Young, Parliamentarian for UWM for 25 years, passed on July 20, 2022. Most of us saw Len at the annual business meeting at convention where he wrangled Unity leaders into a semblance of order—no small task! Len also assisted our field ministries and worked with our UWM Board and our Bylaws Team. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to his family are sent with gratitude for his generous life of service.

Education

Educating Unity Leaders in Spiritual Principles

Integral Ministry Cohort Forming. UWSI is accepting applications for the second cohort of the Integral Ministry Certificate Program, beginning September 10, 2022. This program will equip ministry leaders and individuals with an understanding of ministry as a living system and the capacity to facilitate an integral approach to cultural evolution. To learn more and apply, visit Integral Ministry on the Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute website.
New UWSI Scholarship Application. A new scholarship application is being offered starting this fall. The scholarship is needs-based, and available to all learning paths. The scholarship application can be found here. For a full academic year scholarship, the deadline to turn in your application is August 8. For a single term scholarship, the deadline is 1 month before a given program's term begins. Please send all inquiries and turn in applications for scholarships to our Education Assistant Erin Morse. 
New SEE Schedule. A new Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) plan will go into effect starting this fall! Please visit our UWSI homepage for the new schedule of classes. Classes and the terms in which they will be held are listed under “Important News” on the homepage.
Spiritual Direction Cohort Forming. UWSI is excited to launch our second cohort for the Spiritual Direction Certification Program this fall. If you are called to work with others as they navigate the terrain of spiritual congruence in their lives, this contemplative program may be for you. Scholarships are available! See more information on our website or reach out to Spiritual Direction Program Coordinator Joni Lorraine
Unity SpiritGroups Are Here! If you are interested in reimagining and redesigning fellowship for your ministries, you might be interested in Unity SpiritGroups: Fellowship Reimagined. Because of so much interest, we have extended enrollments for the inaugural cohort until August 22, 2022. If interested in enrolling, please contact Indira HuertaVisit our website for more information about Unity SpiritGroups.
Unity SpiritGroups Huddles and Coaching Calls. If you currently have Unity SpiritGroups in your ministries or have in the past and would like to be included in Unity SpiritGroups Weekly Huddles and Monthly Coaching Calls, please send an email to Indira Huerta with your name, email address, and phone number. These will begin on August 22, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (CT) and will be recorded. Any questions, please email Indira or call 816-434-6872.

Leadership Development

Training Unity Leaders in Effective Leadership

Webinars and Trainings. Please visit our Trainings webpage for a complete list of offerings, descriptions, deadlines, and registration information. All times listed are Central Time, unless otherwise noted. Most are available for CEUs. Please remember to track your CEUs and confirm them on your credentialed leader annual report.

Upcoming Registration Deadlines
  • The Power of Focused Ministry. Dates: August 20 and 27; September 3, 17, and 24; October 4 and 24, 2022, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Diversity & Inclusivity: Seeking a New Lens. Date: August 23, 2022, 1-3 p.m. Registration closes: August 21, 2022.
  • Leading & Guiding a YFM Program. Live Session Dates: August 31, September 7 and 14, 2022, 3-4:30 p.m. Registration closes: August 25, 2022.
  • Leadership Embodiment: Being the Leader You Are Here to Be. Date: September 8, 2022, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration closes: September 6, 2022.
  • Decision Making. Date: September 13, 2022, 1-2:30 p.m. Registration closes: September 11, 2022.
  • UWM Overview. Live Session Dates: Tuesdays, October 4–November 15, 2022, 2-4 p.m. Registration closes: September 29, 2022.
  • Bringing Wholeness to Your Community. Date: September 27, 2022, 1:30-3 p.m. Registration closes: September 25, 2022.
  • Taking Spiritual Action for Reproductive Rights. Date: October 11, 2022, 1:30-3 p.m. Registration closes: October 9, 2022.
  • Youth Ministry Leaders' Summit. Dates: November 1-2, 2022, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration closes: October 27, 2022.
Let's Talk and Learn Together! Join us via our monthly Connection Space calls. Visit the webpage for more information and for the link.
 
  • Second Tuesday: Spiritual Direction, 7-8 p.m. (CT)
  • First Thursday: Evolving Member Ministry, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (CT)
  • Second Thursday: Alternative Ministry, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (CT); Spiritual Direction, 7-8 p.m. (CT)
  • Third Thursday: Future Unity Ministry Pioneers, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (CT)

Unity Urban Ministerial School

Focusing on Urban Ministerial Skills

Thank you. In June 2022, Rev. Vernelle Nelson stepped down from her four-year presidency of the Unity Urban Ministerial School Alumni Association (UUMSAA) Board. She will continue serving as a faculty member of the school and on the curriculum committee. On August 1, Rev. Vernelle will begin as the minister of record at Unity Church of Melbourne, Florida. We are grateful for your help in making UUMSAA a viable and vibrant part of UUMS, Rev. Vernelle.
New Course. Womanist Theology (HI1038), taught by Rev. Tawnicia Rowan, will be offered during the fall term beginning August 10, 2022, and ending October 18, 2022. Womanist Theology is a methodological approach to theology which centers on the experience and perspectives of Black women, particularly African American women. To register for this 20-hour course, go to uums.org. Click on “Academics” then follow the link to “Registration.” The course is available for CEUs or audit. For information, please contact revkaren@uums.org.

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