Mark your calendar for these
upcoming Unity events:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm: Work evening in preparation for our in-person service on April 25, 2021. Please come help us make our home shine - we are asking members to come to help ready the Church. Please join us for fun, community, and a collaboration of making our space ready.
Sunday, April 25, 201 at 10 am: In-person service at Unity of the Black Hills and celebration of Judy Frie who is recognized as recipient of the Spirit of Volunteerism Award by the Helpline Center and Unity of the Black Hills for extraordinary service during COVID. Judy has made and given away over 1500 face masks; organized and delivered food for 763 meals for families in need; answered the Unity of the Black Hills phone, and organized the readers of the Daily Word each Sunday. We are so grateful for her. Please join us in celebrating Judy and being back in our home.
Thursday, April 22, 2021: Dr. Jim Gardiner, neuropsychologist, will do a class, Attention and Concentration -- a great class to help us be more present. This class will explain the process of being present to the current moment and how to develop habits of attention. Dr. Gardiner's classes are always fun and informative.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7 pm: Unity of the Clack Hills Women's Circle: "What does mothering mean to you?”
June 13, 2021 at 12 pm: The Board of Directors is planning an in-person social gathering in the Old Storybook Island Park. Volunteers are needed to help plan and facilitate. The theme will be a celebration of our community and an opportunity to meet people who have joined us during our Zoom period. Please contact Judee Oldham if you can help.
Unity of the Black Hills
Women's Circle
May 4, 2021 at 7 pm
Unity of the Black Hills Zoom
We will be discussing "What does mothering mean to you?”
The Women's Circle is based on confidentiality, love, support and honoring the wisdom in each of us to know the answers to our questions.
2021 Annual Congregational Meeting Committees
Fun and Recreation: Karen and Susan
Outreach: Cindy, Taffy, and Stephanie
Food acquisition and distribution: Judy and Kathy
Hosting zoom for events: Jim F. and Jackie
Thank you for all you bring to Unity of the Black Hills. Please contact any committee member if you would like to help with any of the above projects.
Unity Online Bulletin
Unity Black Hills Zoom services will be open at 9:30 am to give people a chance to see each other and chat. The service will begin at 10:00 am – at which time your microphone will be muted by our co-host. Muting your device and sitting during the service helps us keep the reverence desired. To get to the service you can just click on this link. Install Zoom if asked, it may take a minute.
During the Zoom service, there may be information given that can be accessed through the chat button at the bottom of your screen.
There are two icons at the bottom left of your screen. You may have to move the cursor down to see them. One is a picture of a microphone, and the other a video camera. If they have a red line through them, they are not active. If you click each one, you should get audio and picture.Thank you for attending our service!
Sunday Service - April 11, 2021
Music Leader: Sue
Music – Sue – “It’s a Special Day”
Welcome and Opening Prayer – Speaker Rev. Taffy Tucker
Special Music – Sue and Leonard – “Imagine” by John Lennon
Offertory & Announcements – Speaker Rev. Taffy Tucker “We are a thriving, vibrant and inclusive community that embraces and supports people on their spiritual journey, through prayer, shared inspiration and education. We affirm this together now and give thanks.” Song – All (led by Sue) – “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Prayer for Protection – Speaker Rev. Taffy Tucker
Prayer for Protection The Light of God surrounds us, The Love of god enfolds us, The Power of God protects us, The Presence of God watches over us Wherever we are, God is And All is Well!
Song Lyrics - April 11, 2021
It’s a Special Day
1. Something is occurring: Something new is stirring,
Something of the spirit Blesses me today.
Energies are swarming, totally transforming;
Something of the Spirit Blesses me today.
Refrain: It’s a special Day! It’s a special day!
I can feel it deeply in a special way.
It’s a special day! It’s a special day!
I can feel it deeply in a special way.
2. Knowledge is provided: I am being guided;
Something of the Spirit Blesses me with light.
I have perfect leading To the good I’m needing;
Something of the Spirit Blesses me with good.
3. I accept my blessing; through it I’m expressing
Something of the spirit Gloriously good.
Every trouble ceases; All my joy increases;
Something of the Spirit Blesses me with good.
Let’s Be (from the hymnal)
Let’s be what we’re made to be;
Isn’t this our destiny?
Let’s get started now today,
Upward on our way.
Let’s be what we really are,
Seek and find our inner star.
Let’s go forward in the light,
faces shining bright. **Light of God, unlimited are we,
Let us prove the Truth that sets us free
Let’s accept our highest good,
Knowing we are understood.
Now the good in all we see.
Let’s don’t wait, let’s be!
(Repeat from **)
Our Thoughts Are Prayers
Our thoughts are prayers
And we are always praying.
Our thoughts are prayers,
Be careful what you’re saying.
Seek a higher consciousness,
A state of peacefulness,
And know that God is always there,
And every thought becomes a prayer.
Please consider buying a subscription to Daily Word. Since we cannot give out copies at church during this time, we encourage you to subscribe. It is a great spiritual resource and way to stay connected.
We have added a new email address for anyone to get further information about Unity. UnityBHinfo@gmail.com Your comments, questions or suggestions are welcome!
To donate to Unity of the Black Hills on-line click HERE or mail your check to 3645 Sturgis Road, Suite 400, Rapid City, SD 57702.
Unity of the Black Hills Board Members
President - Joe Lowe
Board Member - Karen Christoffersen-Sutton Board Member - Jim Frie Board Member - Judee Oldham Board Member - Joan Gibson (email the board at lowej4252@gmail.com)
