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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.
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Table of Contents
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Membership Matters
Tidbits You Will Find Handy
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Welcome Video from Rev. Shad. Our new executive director, Rev. Shad Groverland, introduces himself and shares his vision for Unity Worldwide Ministries and our movement. Thanks for accepting the position and guiding us ahead, Shad! We are grateful that you are here, and we look forward to working with you.
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2021 Virtual Convention: We Rise Above. Our convention theme for the virtual 2021 Unity People’s Convention is We Rise Above: Embodying Spirit and Principle. 2020 has turned out to be a challenging year, and we are looking for ways to stay grounded in Principle. We are now calling for workshop proposals to be submitted by November 25, 2020. Please draft up to a 250-word proposal and up to a 150-word bio before you submit your proposal. We look forward to connecting with you through the “ethers,” as Charles Fillmore would say.
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2021 Convention Award Nominations. Now is the time to consider whom you would like to nominate for our awards at the 2021 Unity People’s Convention: the Myrtle Fillmore Award, Charles Fillmore Award, and Light of God Expressing Award. Fill out the award nomination form and email to CChristy@unity.org, or mail to Unity Worldwide Ministries, Attn: Cathy Christy, 400 Unity Circle North, Suite A, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. Please submit your nominations by December 3, 2020.
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Loaves & Fishes Fund Update. The Board of Trustees has updated the requirements of the Loaves & Fishes Fund. This is a short-term fund focused on supporting ministries through the pandemic. The board revisions open the fund to more ministries. It has removed the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) limitation. Ministries that have received PPP funds are now able to apply for a Loaves & Fishes grant. In addition, your ministry may receive more than one $2,000 grant per year. Read the updated policy and apply now. We are happy to assist you with these grants!
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Education
Educating Unity Leaders in Spiritual Principles
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The Power of Wonder: Building Your Dreams with Rev. Ev Godina. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel that true spiritual awakening is just out of reach? Remember when your imagination seemed unlimited? Imagine a life that reflects your innate attributes, as you did when you were a child. Reclaim power and wonder, explore the unlimited within your dreams, express your best intelligence, and fulfill your best life. Register now for this live session, which will be held November 19, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT).
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Leadership Development
Training Unity Leaders in Effective Leadership
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Dance of Triangles. We all dance with emotional triangles on a regular basis. They are a common pattern in the fabric of relationships. You may have attempted to deal with this by telling people not to triangulate. However, it seems they don’t listen, the pattern continues, and things become more and more entangled. This webinar will be held on four Tuesdays, November 24–December 15, 2020, 2-4 p.m. (CT). Register by November 20, 2020, through UWSI. Five CEUs are available.
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Webinar: What’s It Got to Do With Me? Suicide is a problem worldwide. As spiritual leaders, we are uniquely situated to have an impact on reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and assisting those contemplating suicide or affected by suicide. Attendees will learn from Rev. Randie Jacobs simple approaches that they and their spiritual communities can implement. This webinar will be on November 19, 2020, from 1:30-3 p.m. (CT). Register by November 17, 2020. 1.5 CEUs are available.
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Integrity and Values for Life, Ministry, and Teaching. Integrity is an essential quality in all walks of life, but it is especially important for credentialed leaders. In this webinar, we'll discuss how to create ethical standards to ensure you do the right thing, regardless of the circumstances. Register by January 10, 2021, for this webinar on January 12, 2021. This is eligible for ethics/boundaries CEUs.
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Keep It Simple, Keep It Bold, Keep It Inclusive: Welcoming Young Adults Into Your Ministry. This three-part series will reveal ways to welcome and engage young adults as active members in your ministry. Learn how to build an intergenerational community, and create spiritual support for teens and young adults. This webinar will be held on Wednesdays, January 20, 27, and February 3, 2021. Register through UWSI by January 14, 2021. Five CEUs are available.
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Connecting Through Virtual and Hybrid Experiences. In a time of uncertainty and Zoom fatigue, it is essential that we explore new ways to engage our children, teens, and families. Let’s go beyond the synchronous “live” session and move into creating interactive, virtual experiences that can be done anytime and anywhere. Register by January 19, 2021, for this webinar on January 21. Two CEUs are available.
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Effective Mentoring. Research has revealed that mentoring is an effective way to help people become more successful in their field of work. This course is intended for field ministers interested in mentoring ministerial students, peers, or others. Special emphasis is placed on ways to help mentees develop their skills related to ministry operations, and their emotional and spiritual intelligence. This webinar is held on five Thursdays, January 21 through February 18, 2021. Register by January 14 through UWSI. Five CEUs are available.
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Building Teams, Embodying Oneness. Healthy, coherent teamwork is an essential component for ministry success—and a powerful way to embody the first Unity principle. This training utilizes intentional processes to build effective teams, develop practices that support collaboration and creative thinking, and create a unified approach to leadership and decision making. This four-part series will be held on Tuesdays in February 2021. Register through UWSI by January 28, 2021. Five CEUs are available.
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YFM Virtual Adventures Holiday Lessons. As we move more fully into these virtual times, we have the opportunity to create interactive, online experiences for our children. The lessons are not dependent upon connecting through a live, Zoom-like session, but rather are designed to be enjoyed at any time from any place Wi-Fi is available. The children can move through the experiences on their own, as well as explore them with their parents/guardians. Just click the images and the adventure begins! See more general YFM virtual lessons.
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EarthCare Musing. From Mike McCord, EarthCare ministry team chair, “As we enter this next chapter of America, let us remember that that we all are one and share a sacred bond with all of creation. The trees we see and touch may not talk to us in an audible voice, but we learn from them about the importance of being flexible and yielding to winds of change. Let’s join as one, open our hearts, and connect ourselves to the journey ahead.” Visit the EarthCare webpage for resources to support you on the journey.
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Connect
Providing Resources and Opportunities for Unity Leaders
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Transitions
Rev. Ross N. Tucker (ordained 1977) made his transition on October 26, 2020. He served ministries in Illinois and Florida, as well as served on various ministry teams for UWM. Ross also taught at Unity School for Religious Studies at Unity Village, Missouri. Condolences may be sent to Ross’ family via his son Ross C. Tucker. We are thankful that the Unity teachings were so precious to Ross, and that he loved to share them with congregants and students.
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Rev. John McLaughlin (ordained 1997) made his transition on November 1, 2020. He co-ministered with his wife, Rev. Lauren McLaughlin, in Independence, Missouri, and Port Richey, Florida, and spoke after retirement at churches throughout Florida. John requested no memorial. As an energy management specialist, John worked successfully for over 20 years with the energies of NLP, EFT, and Psych-K. He created Meet Your EFT Buddy and the DVD series Mind Is Your Own Business. He enjoyed assisting ministers in board training, mediation, and contract negotiation. Thank you, John!
Rev. Dr. Ruth M. Mosley (ordained 1966), founder of West Side Unity Church, Detroit, Michigan, and Unity Urban Ministerial School (UUMS), made her transition on November 8, 2020, in Memphis, Tennessee. We join with all in the Unity movement to add our prayers of gratitude for Rev. Ruth’s commitment and passion for spreading the Unity message of practical Christianity into every neighborhood. Thank you, Rev. Ruth, for a job well-done! Read more, including memorial details.
Changes
Rev. Ray Nelson (ordained 2011) will be the new minister at Unity in the Heart of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota, starting November 1, 2020.
Celebrations
Unity Church of the Hills (UCOH) in Austin, Texas, celebrates their 25th anniversary on November 12, 2020! UCOH is currently in search of a new senior minister. Anniversary events include a walking tour of the campus, a virtual concert, an Anniversary Sunday with Rev. Ron Scott, and a Market Day. Despite the pandemic, Unity Church of the Hills continues to be a “community of love and acceptance where lives are transformed.
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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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Unity World Headquarters
at Unity Village
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New from Unity Books. Even if you have every book by Charles Fillmore, you will want the newly revised edition of The Essential Charles Fillmore. Rev. James Gaither, Th.D., has written new commentary and streamlined each Fillmore excerpt, making an excellent reference book and, even better, a collection of Fillmore’s greatest teachings to inspire you all over again. To order the book, call Wholesale Accounts at 816-251-3571 or email wholesaleaccts@unityonline.org.
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 Do You Get These Updates? UWH has two insider emails, just for you. Postcards from the Village is video news and resources for Unity ministers and LUTs, direct from our executive team. New Products from Unity Books delivers you first looks at our new spiritual products, books, and specials.
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Unity Urban Ministerial School
Focusing on Urban Ministerial Skills
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It’s L&O Time! UUMS is calling for ordained Unity ministers to serve on the Licensing and Ordination review teams during the week of November 16, 2020. Specific dates and times will be based on the number of students and ministers participating. Reviews will be conducted on Zoom. Eligible ministers must have at least three years of ministry experience post-ordination and be current with their CEUs through UWM. If interested, contact Rev. Carolyne Jeane Rhodes at revcarolyne@uums.org.
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Did You Know? The newly-selected executive director of UWM, Shad Groverland, graduated from UUMS! Graduating in 2015, he was ordained in 2016. Rev. Shad served Unity of Las Vegas, Nevada, for five years and began a co-ministry at Unity of Boulder, Colorado, with his sister and father in 2018. Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. Shad had a 25-year career in sound production and management. Congratulations, Rev. Shad, from the UUMS staff, students, and alumni!
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