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News from Unity of Arlington
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Vision:
Knowing we are One, we celebrate peace,
compassion, and equality for all.
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Mission:
We empower people to live thriving spiritual lives.
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UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, December 31, 2023
“Burning Bowl Service”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, January 7, 2024
“White Stone Ceremony”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, January 14, 2024
“We Are a Part of It All”
11am, Rev. Kit Holmes, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
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In-person:
- "Love your neighbor." We invite you to watch online if you're not feeling well and stay home if you've been exposed to COVID.
- Please be mindful and respectful of people's comfort level with regard to physical space and contact.
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Wishing you great health and great wealth in 2024!
Happy New Year!
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Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our livestream this Sunday at 10:45am, CT!
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
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“Burning Bowl Service”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, are you ready to shed the old and welcome the new? Our Burning Bowl service is your invitation to have a transformative and soul-nourishing experience to pave the way into the year ahead.
The Burning Bowl is a profoundly liberating spiritual practice that empowers you to release anything, no matter how big or small, that no longer aligns with your highest good. This sacred Unity tradition offers you a unique opportunity to free yourself from limiting beliefs, enabling you to clear a path towards a brighter future with new and exciting ways to embrace your Divine Potential.
Join us on the last Sunday of the year, and the very last day of this chapter in 2023, as Rev. Anne guides us through this powerful service. It’s no wonder this cherished Unity tradition is so beloved by our community! Make sure to mark your calendar and join us!
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Guest Artist
Cornell Kinderknecht
World Flutes Virtuoso
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“White Stone Ceremony”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Join us for a truly inspiring White Stone Ceremony as Rev. Anne leads us in this beloved Unity tradition! This is your special moment to tune into the still small voice of Spirit allowing you to discern your unique guidance for the New Year ahead and beyond.
During this sacred service, you will be given a Jerusalem White Prayer Stone upon which you will write your new spiritual name—a profound act that sets the stage for a spiritually enriched and joyous 2024! This is a deeply moving experience.
As we draw from the words of Revelation 2:17, “Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches,” we wholeheartedly invite you to heed the inner call of Spirit. Join us for this transformative service and let the White Stone Ceremony introduce you to a New Year of clarity and spiritual enlightenment!
Special music by Rev. Kit Holmes.
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“We Are a Part of It All”
11am, Rev. Kit Holmes, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
We’ve released the old beliefs that no longer serve us and we’ve engraved our White Stones with our new names. So, what’s next? How do we stay in the mystical momentum of our divine evolution when things get messy?
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Unity of Arlington
2023 Board of Trustees
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Opportunities and Upcoming Events
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Book Study – The Simple Truth – Part 4
Thursdays, January 25th – February 29th
7pm – 8:30pm, CT, on Zoom
Rev. Anne Tabor
Join Rev. Anne for Part 4 of this six-week book study based on the Unity classic, The Simple Truth: Making Sense of God, Life & Other Stuff by Mary-Alice and Richard Jafolla.
*Registration is now open. Please see details below.
In this course, you will learn a concise, basic understanding of Unity metaphysics in a user-friendly and humorous way. It is perfect for new Truth students or anyone who wants to reflect on Unity spiritual principles.
The Simple Truth includes twenty-four short, stimulating chapters that offer explanations of fundamental spiritual subjects such as the nature of God, spirit, soul, and body; God's laws of cause and effect, of love, and of prosperity; heaven and hell; Jesus, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit; the creating power of thoughts and words; prayer and meditation; faith, gratitude, and forgiveness.
This book study is for you if you are ready to engage and participate fully in a practical, inspirational, and fun way to create a better spiritual life.
In Part 4, we will cover these six chapters—one chapter per session:
19 – Don’t Sweat It—Forget It
20 – Being Grateful
21 – I Am Prosperous
22 – Love Holds the World Together
23 – What Is This Thing Called Faith?
24 – Why Am I Here?
Online Course: $90 (for all 6 classes!)
We’re on Zoom so you can participate from anywhere!
Please note: Taking Part 1, 2, or 3 is not a prerequisite for Part 4. However, you do need to read chapters 1 thru 18 in the book
*Registering and paying for the course is a two-step process.
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*STEP 1: TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION FOR THE SIX-WEEK COURSE CLICK BELOW
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*STEP 2: TO PAY FOR THE SIX-WEEK COURSE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW, SELECT "OTHER AMOUNT" AND INPUT $90
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You can find the book through many online outlets such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books, eBay, or the Unity Store.
*If you need help to register, please connect with Linda Newberry in the church office. Email: admin@unityofarlington.org Phone: 817/465-5151
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Kit Holmes' masterful songwriting and performance chops shine in this intimate solo acoustic show. It's just Kit, her voice and a baby grand piano!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the incredible range of Kit Holmes' musical talents. This is where you get to hear the songs that "don't get played in church" and the stories behind them! This very special, not-to-be-missed performance showcases Kit's original genre-blending blues, folk, pop, jazz and comedic cabaret tunes.
Just getting to know Kit's music? Visit www.kitholmesinc.com to listen!
SEATING is LIMITED to 25 guests
RSVP required to reserve your seats and get the address of the venue.
NOTE: One person per RSVP - in other words, you can't reserve 2 or more seats in one RSVP. So SORRY!!! (It's an EventBrite "thing" for this type of event).
Tickets: Suggested donation $20 - more if you can, less if you can't!
DETAILS ABOUT THE VENUE / SHOW:
- BYOB and snacks (bring some to share!)
- DOORS open at 6:30pm - grab a seat, mix and mingle
- Concert at 7:00pm
- Casual attire - you do you!
- Kit's music and merch (including the awesome 2024 collaborative Fine Art Wall Calendar, "As You Are You Are Enough") will be available for purchase
- This is an intimate, acoustic house concert (not a house party). You're here for the music!
See you there!!
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Unity of Arlington Has an Opening
For a New Music Director
As many of you know, our beloved Mike Garvey, our Music Director, will be stepping down in late January to move to Colorado. This has created an opening for a new Music Director.
This is a paid, part-time position, reporting to Reverend Anne.
Our new Music Director loves the universal power music has to positively impact people’s lives, has a big heart for “doing church” as a worship leader, and has the creative vision to skillfully manage our music department and coordinate our tech team.
Having an understanding of our Unity spiritual principles, our new Music Director is called to practice these teachings through the sacred service of continuing to co-create a fun and fabulous music program here at Unity of Arlington!
For more details about the job description, please email your resume to admin@unityofarling.org with Music Director Position in the subject line and a cover letter stating your interest.
Thank you for holding the prayerful vision with us that the right and perfect Music Director is coming forth with ease, grace, and enthusiasm! 🎶
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The Synergy of Kwanzaa and Unity Teachings
by Emanuel Walker
In a world often marked by diversity and cultural richness, there exists an array of traditions and movements that celebrate unity, spirituality, and personal empowerment. Among these, Kwanzaa and the Unity teachings stand out as powerful examples, each with a set of principles and beliefs. While they have distinct origins and contexts, these two traditions share remarkable commonalities in their principles and philosophies, providing valuable insights into how unity, empowerment, and spirituality can be celebrated and practiced in our lives.
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Home Visits to Combat Isolation and Loneliness
You can enhance someone’s life by simply being a friend to an elderly or disabled person who may have no visitors. Through our Friend to Friend program, you can develop a friendship with a homebound client who may have no other visitors. Best of all, you can do this on your own timeline. CLICK HERE to learn more about our Friend to Friend program or
contact Judy Bell at
Judith.Bell@mealsonwheels.org or 817-258-6426.
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Youth & Family Ministry
Bring your kids and invite them to bring a friend!
We look forward to seeing you!
YFM Director Co-Leaders
Ana Coca: 972/742-0109
Marty Carter: 682/266-8480
For more info about our Youth Program, visit our YFM page:
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Dance Fitness Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10am–11am, in GLC
Come experience the joy of movement, the perfect elixir for the body, mind and brain! Tana Monaco will be leading this dance exercise class with a variety of music including Latin, contemporary and oldies. She draws from her dancing avocation that includes 10+ years of teaching experience in aerobic dancing, Zumba and group fitness. She is a certified Zumba and Group Fitness Instructor.
Contact Tana at: 505-690-4332
Email: tana.monaco@gmail.com
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"Divine Audacity"
by Linda Martella-Whitsett
Book Study Group
Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 3pm, Zoom
Join Rev. Gloria Cox for the book study on Zoom. In this session, they are studying "Divine Audacity-Dare to Be the Light of the World" by Linda Martella-Whitsett.
Contact Rev. Gloria at: 817-472-5655 for more information and the Zoom link.
Click here to purchase Divine Audacity on Amazon.
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A Course in Miracles - Study Group
Fridays, 10am - 12n, in GLC
Led by June Alexander, the group begins each session with a daily devotional, studies from the text, and then uses the workbook to learn how to put what they have studied into practice.
Contact June at: 817-572-2532
Click here to purchase A Course in Miracles on Amazon.
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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
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In case you missed
last Sunday's message
"Bundle of Joy!"
Rev. Anne Tabor
December 24, 2023
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Inspiration for the New Year
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Be Prepared This
Holiday Season
Get Free At-home COVID-19 Tests
(cnet.com, Dec. 14, 2023)
As winter and the busy holiday travel and shopping season rapidly approaches, the federal government is offering another set of free rapid COVID-19 tests for households in the US. Every home is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests. If you did not already order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping.
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Archived Sunday
Messages and Meditations
Have you missed any of Rev. Anne's Sunday messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! They are archived on our website, unityofarlington.org, under the heading "Services." You can also find our Facebook Live Sunday Services archived on our Unity of Arlington Facebook page, as well as on our YouTube channel.
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Reverend Anne Tabor, M.Div., is available by appointment for spiritual counseling sessions at Unity of Arlington in a safe and supportive environment. As an ordained Unity minister, Rev. Anne, offers spiritual counseling to individuals seeking a deeper under-standing of themselves and their divine power within to solve life's challenges. Spiritual counseling can help if there is a need for inspiration, crisis support, or healing in any area of your life. Prayer and meditation are an integral part of Unity's spiritual principles, and an essential practice in realizing the answers we seek. We believe in the transformative power of affirmative prayer. You are a unique expression of God. Spiritual counseling will remind you of that!
Spiritual counseling is offered on a love offering basis. While no specific fee is expected or suggested, we do invite each person to leave a love offering. For more details, please call the church office 817-467-5151.
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CELEBRATE DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
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December 1
December 6
December 27
December 28
December 30
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Kevin Terry
Lori Foster
Mary Muessle
June Alexander
Ivo Dabelic
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
If you don't see your birthday included, please let us know and we'll add it to our list!
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WE ARE A TITHING SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY
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In November, Unity of Arlington tithed 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Silent Unity
- World Central Kitchen (for Ukraine)
- World Central Kitchen (for Mideast: Gaza/Israel)
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Silent Unity, click here.
For more information on World Central Kitchen, click here.
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Thank you for your boundless generosity and love!
❤️ 🙏 ❤️
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We are so grateful for your loving commitment to our spiritual community.
Here are ways that you can support Unity of Arlington through your tithes, donations, and love offerings. Recurring giving is a great way to donate through PayPal and Tithely!
- Give online by clicking here: Donate
- Text-to-Give through Tithely by texting the word GIVE (with no quotes) to 844-363-7894 and follow the prompts on your phone.
- Give using the Tithely Mobile App, just download the GREEN Tithely app (not the blue one) from your app store.
- USPS: mail your check to 3525 S. Bowen Road, Arlington TX 76016. Please remember to include your first and last name, your mailing address, and your cell phone number so we an allocate your contribution accurately.
Thank you, God!
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