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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April 15, 2021
To: <<First Name>>
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Table of Contents
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Membership Matters
Tidbits You Will Find Handy
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Convention Delegate Letters Are Due by May 30, 2021. Our virtual 2021 Unity convention is June 14–17. The business meeting will be held over two days, Wednesday and Thursday, June 16–17. Elections will be held on Wednesday. Non-Unity-minister (lay) voting delegates need to have their delegate letters in by May 30, 2021. No late entries will be accepted. We need to verify all delegates before the virtual convention in order to be able to give you access to online voting. Read the details about lay delegate letter requirements. We look forward to you joining us and your Unity colleagues!
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Changes to The Path Coming May 1. We will be shifting to a twice-a-month schedule for The Path starting on May 1, 2021. The issue on the first Thursday of the month will include the sections Membership Matters, Education, Leadership Development, and Unity Urban Ministerial School. The issue on the third Thursday of the month will include the sections Membership Matters, Connect, and Unity World Headquarters. Contact Bernadette Swanson if you have any questions.
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Apply for Audio Video Sub-Grant. Unity Worldwide Ministries, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, is offering a few matching grants to ministries ready to expand their reach in sharing the practical, positive message of Unity. Learn more about our Audio Video Sub-Grant and apply by June 30, 2021, to be considered.
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Education
Educating Unity Leaders in Spiritual Principles
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Unity Canada’s SEE Intensive. Do you need Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) classes for your continued spiritual growth? Unity Canada has you covered! Check out the SEE classes they have scheduled for April 19–23, 2021. Register now! For more information, contact Wendy Karr, LUT, adult education coordinator, at unitycanada.adulted@gmail.com.
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Leadership Development
Training Unity Leaders in Effective Leadership
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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.
Upcoming Registration Deadlines
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- Dance of Triangles. Date: May 3–24, 2021, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration closes: April 29, 2021.
- Three Phases of Ministry. Date: May 6–20, 2021, 2-4 p.m. Registration closes: April 29, 2021.
- LGBTQ+ Allyship for Faith Leaders. Date: May 12, 2021, 4-5:30 p.m. Registration closes: May 10, 2021.
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Connect
Providing Resources and Opportunities for Unity Leaders
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Transitions
Grace Gray Sidovar, LUT, 97, made her peaceful transition on April 1, 2021, April Fools' Day. She is the mother of Rev. Marygrace Sorensen. Grace served in many spiritual communities including Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, and Mississippi. Her family is sure she is laughing and saying, "Ha, ha! I'm not really gone! I have eternal life! I am infinite Grace." We are grateful to her many years of devoted service and hold her family in our prayers for comfort. Grace taught her last SEE class at age 85!
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Open Positions
Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity Village, Missouri, has several open positions:
Unity of Auburn, California, is seeking to hire a full-time minister.
Unity Spiritual Center in the Rockies, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is looking for a full-time minister.
Unity Church of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking to hire a full-time minister.
Unity Church of Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking to hire a part-time youth and family ministry director.
Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village, Missouri, has two openings:
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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 Diane Pletcher.
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Earth Day Tip. As spring bursts forth and we approach Earth Day, April 22, we are reminded to reflect, be grateful for, and explore more ways to protect and honor our Earth Mother. The growing Rights of Nature movement, which includes faith communities, gives legal rights to ecosystems and honors the importance of maintaining the connectedness of all life. Visit the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights to learn more. Submitted by Martha Powers, EarthCare Team leader for Unity on Cape Cod, Hyannis, Massachusetts.
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Unity World Headquarters
at Unity Village
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Liberating Your Divine Identity, April 29, 2021, at 7 p.m. (CT). Please invite your LGBTQIA+ community to a live, online event featuring Revs. Ken Daigle, Juan del Hierro, DeeAnn Morency, Crystal Muldrow, and Evin Wilkins. They will lead an interactive exploration into the rich, complex intersection of queer identity and spirituality. To create a safe environment, the event is open only to those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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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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Congratulations, Rev. Kathy! On Friday, April 23, 2021, at 6:35 p.m. (ET), Kathy Beasley will be installed as a Centers for Spiritual Living minister. As a UUMS graduate, Kathy is the first from our school to be licensed in both Unity and Centers for Spiritual Living. UUMS graduate Rev. Valarie Parson will deliver the message, and Rev. Ron Fox will serve as the presiding CSL installation minister. Please join Kathy’s celebration at zoom.us/j/3956029278.
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And More Congratulations! The UUMS family and Unity Worldwide Ministries congratulate Jeff Berry, Micah LaGrave, Claudia Olmos, Mary Patton, and Helen Wright for their acceptance onto the UWM Ordination Path. During their progress interviews during the week of March 15, 2021, they showed grace, proficiency, and their commitment to becoming lights in the Unity ministry. We love and support you on your path!
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