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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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UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, November 10, 2024
"Actualizing the Fundamental Point:
The deep wisdom of Zen Master Dogen"
11am, Rev. Paul John Roach, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, November 17, 2024
"Living Humbly and Harmoniously"
11am, Dr. Nancy Little, LPC, 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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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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About Rev. Paul John:
Paul John Roach is a native of Wales, UK.
A graduate of Jesus College, Oxford University, Paul has BA and MA degrees in English and a postgraduate degree in Education from the University of Wales. Paul was ordained at Unity Ministerial School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1988.
Paul served as the Senior Minister at Unity of Fort Worth from 1988 until retiring in 2018. He has also served the Unity movement on several boards and teams including the board of Unity World Headquarters.
Paul hosted a podcast entitled World Spirituality, with Rev. Paul John Roach for 14 years, interviewing spiritual leaders and authors from around the world. The podcasts are archived on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple.
Paul is the author of the award winning book Unity and World Religions which focuses on the perennial philosophy within all spiritual traditions. He has written a number of articles for Unity Magazine and other publications. He is currently working on his second book about his journey to India in 1976.
Paul has traveled extensively throughout the world including extended stays in India and Nepal. His interests include writing, poetry, ecological social action, birding, bicycling, walking, hiking, and gardening. Paul believes joy, laughter, and gratitude are essential qualities on the spiritual path.
Paul was married to Davis Hoffman-Roach from 1978 until her death in 2003. They have one daughter, Miriam. Paul married Wendy Vann in 2006. She is a retired builder, artist, and sailor, and active in service to the local community. Wendy has one daughter, Nataleigh. Together they have four grandchildren.
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Sunday, November 18, 2024
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"Living Humbly and Harmoniously"
Dr. Nancy Little, LPC
Licensed Unity Teacher
Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
What’s stirring in you during this season of gratitude? How do you count your blessings amid commotion and confusion? Where can you incorporate spiritual practices in your everyday life considering the numerous changes taking place around you?
Join Dr. Nancy Little, LUT, on Sunday, November 17, to explore the value of gratitude, humility, and heightened awareness of “the good” flowing in and through your experiences. Nancy will guide you through a look at these topics from a Unity metaphysical perspective, through the lens of varied philosophers, and through Scripture. You will have “takeaways” to support your spiritual well-being in invaluable ways!
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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.
This Sunday, November 10th, we will meet in the sanctuary 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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In a way, Unity of Arlington is back to "square one"
The Board is pleased to announce that we have brought back Square as an option for your giving convenience. In the sanctuary the old iPads have been retired and in their place is the new POS Square register. We have also added a link to Square on our website.
Now, with three apps (Square, Tithe.ly, and PayPal) available, we believe you will be able to determine which is best for you. We do think you should know, however, that of the three, PayPal has the highest fees with no option to cover the fee and no option for you to designate the purpose of your donation. Both Square and Tithe.ly give you the ability to designate. All three do accommodate setting up regular, recurring donations.
You can click on any donate button on the unityofarlington.org website or use the following direct link:
https://bit.ly/3YBBUit
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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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Hagar’s Heart works to provide self-care support and well-being to survivors of domestic violence.
Our volunteers are empathetic, non-judgmental, and care about the lives of others. Some are survivors of domestic violence; others just want to be part of a strong community. All care about the lives of others.
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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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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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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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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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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
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What Unity Teaches--Positive Thinking
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Trust the Larger Hope
by Allan Hamilton, M.D.
Hope unites communities and drives social change. It is the force of collective action and belief that makes a better world a possibility. Hope encourages empathy and compassion and helps us see potential in others. Hope may not be tangible, but it is always palpable. Hope is the essential ingredient that can spell the difference between giving up and giving in or pressing on and standing up. Hope is the agent that shapes our goals and aspirations while simultaneously shielding them from despair. Hope is the workhorse of the best of civilization.
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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 Square, Tithe.ly or PayPal!
Give online by clicking here: Donate
From there you can either
Click on the Square icon to be taken directly to the UofA Square contributions page
OR
Click on PayPal to be taken directly to the UofA PayPal contributions page.
Another option:
Choose Text-to-Give through Tithe.ly by texting the word GIVE (with no quotes) to 844-363-7894 and follow the prompts on your phone.
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Give using the Tithely Mobile App, just download the GREEN Tithe.ly app (not the blue one) from your app store.
Lastly, mail your check through USPS to Unity of Arlington, 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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