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News from Unity of Arlington
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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Unity of Arlington
3525 S. Bowen Road
Arlington, TX 76016
817-467-5151
unityofarlington.org
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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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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 3, 2024
turn your clocks back
one hour Saturday night
before you go to bed
(unless you want to be an hour early to church Sunday morning!)
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UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, November 3, 2024
"Deconstructing Sunday Service"
11am, Steven D. Morris, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, November 10, 2024
"Actualizing the Fundamental Point:
The deep wisdom of Zen Master Dogen"
11am, Rev. Paul John Roach, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
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Joe Rogers will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our livestream broadcast this Sunday at 10:45am, CT!
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"Deconstructing Sunday Service"
11am, Steven D. Morris
Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
People come to church for a variety of reasons. To connect with God.
To hear a good message, the music, fellowship, all of that and more.
I’ll share my thoughts about ways to get the most of our Sunday Services.
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About Steve:
STEVEN D. MORRIS is the Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington. Check out his weekly Facebook Live, Theatre Arlington’s Theatre Thursdays at 1:00pm.
Steve has his Masters in Theatre.
Steve was named an Arlington High School Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021 and The Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Award from the Texas, Oklahoma Region in 2024.
Steve was the Director of Theatre at Lamar High School for 27 years and when he retired the school’s auditorium was named for him.
Steve is very active with his church Unity of Arlington. He is a Platform Leader and led a spirit group and theatre ministry for several years.
Community service has been important to Steve for most of his adult life. He prepared and served dinner to the residents of Samaritan House (homeless people living with HIV) once a month for 20 years. He has also volunteered with Arlington Animal Services and The Arlington Life Shelter.
Steve is blessed by great love in his life.
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Sunday, November 10, 2024
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"Actualizing the Fundamental Point:
The deep wisdom of Zen Master Dogen"
11am, Rev. Paul John Roach
Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
Life is simpler and more magnificent than we often realize. In a world of distraction and confusion we will learn to experience that simplicity.
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Opportunities and Upcoming Events
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As you may know, we recently met with the individual SpiritGroups for input about our ministry, who we want to be, and what qualities we most desire in our next minister.
Next Sunday, November 10th, we will meet to share the results of those discussions and allow for input from others in our community.
Please plan on joining us. We will begin right after church. Light snacks will be provided.
Thanks,
Steven D. Morris
Chair - Search and Find Committee
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Join us for coffee and lite bites before Sunday Service. Drop by the Administration Building between 10:00 and 10:45am and meet other folks, connect, and enjoy a cup of coffee. We look forward to seeing you there!
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And by the way...
Bring out your hidden barista! – volunteer to help with set up and refreshments at our new Common Grounds gatherings. Contact Julie Strittmatter 469-569-0446 westjulianam@gmail.com to find out more.
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Greeters Needed!
Remember how it felt the first time you walked through the doors of Unity of Arlington? How nice it was to have someone smile, say "Hi," and welcome you into the sanctuary? It’s time to give some of that warm feeling back by volunteering to be a greeter and help make everyone who comes through our doors feel loved and welcome. Talk to Marion Tudor at church, call her at 817-929-3724, or email her at granny0497@gmail.com to sign up.
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Youth & Family Ministry
We look forward to seeing you!
YFM Director:
Ana Coca: 972-742-0109
For more info about our Youth Program, visit our YFM page:
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Unity of Arlington received a lovely congratulatory letter noting our 50th Anniversary from Unity Worldwide Ministries. Click HERE to read it.
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Dance Fitness!
Dance Fitness is low-impact aerobic exercise class with a variety of music including Latin, contemporary and oldies. The 45-minute class is led by Tana Monaco, who has over 10 years of teaching experience in aerobic dancing, Zumba and group fitness. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in the Garden Lane Center.
Contact Tana at: (505) 690-4332
Email: tana.monaco@gmail.com
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Tuesday Book Study
Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 3pm, Zoom
Join Rev. Gloria Cox's book-study group
to read and discuss Hell in the Hallway, Light at the Door: How to Move Gracefully Through Change into Renewed and Abundant Life, by Ellen Debenport, Unity Minister.
Please contact Rev. Gloria with any questions. Reserve your place in the class and get the Zoom link by calling her at: 817-472-5655
Click here to purchase Hell in the Hallway... 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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Administrative Office Hours
Mondays and Thursdays
10:00am-4:00pm
In addition, Linda Newberry, our office administrator, works from home on Wednesdays. She can be reached via email: admin@unityofarlington.org
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Little Free Library
Please support our connection with our community through our Little Free Library by bringing book donations (teen, fiction, non-fiction, spiritual, self help). Children's books are especially needed. Donation area available Sundays.
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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
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Last week's Service:
"Sizzle with Zeal!"
Dr. Tracy Brown, RScP
Guest Speaker
Sunday,
October 27, 2024
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Two-Minute Transformative Meditation from Silent Unity
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Three Things Tarrant County Voters Need to Know for the Nov. 5 Election
For all Tarrant County polling stations, voters can access accommodations and wait times information. Here are three things voters should keep in mind as they prepare to cast their ballots.
- Voting wait times are online
- Voters may use interpreters at the polls
- Curbside voting is available at polling locations
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HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
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November 05
November 11
November 12
November 17
November 21
November 25
November 30
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Cynthia Lang
Anyda Smid
Keith Loynachan
Marty Carter
Marie Loynachan
Rev. Anne Tabor
Marlene Hutchison
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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 September, Unity of Arlington tithed 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Unity of the Blue Ridge (Hurricane Relief)
- World Central Kitchen (for Ukraine)
- World Central Kitchen (for Mideast:Gaza/Israel)
- World Central Kitchen (for Hurricane Helene relief)
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Unity of the Blue Ridge, click here.
For more information on World Central Kitchen, click here.
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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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Unity of Arlington
2024 Board of Trustees
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