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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, October 15, 2023
“The devil made me do it. Or did he?”
11am, Rev. Paul John Roach, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, October 22, 2023
“Is Life a Random Walk?”
11am, Rev. Lari Goold, 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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Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our livestream this Sunday at 10:45am, CT!
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"The devil made me do it. Or did he?"
11am, Rev. Paul John Roach, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
As Halloween approaches, we look at the dark side, why bad things happen to good people and whether the devil really exists.
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About Rev. Paul:
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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Guest Artist
Drenda Barnett
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“Is Life a Random Walk?”
11am, Rev. Lari Goold, Guest Speaker
Sanctuary & Livestream
Is there such a thing as “predestination”? Are we here on planet earth on assignment? Did you make a contract before you entered the womb? Do we really get to choose a life purpose? Let’s talk about why we are here and how we make a difference in the world.
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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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LUV in Action
Sign Up Sundays!
Be a LUV
(Lively Unity Volunteer)!
We are the hands and feet of God. LUV in Action is Unity of Arlington’s volunteer program where each person can be of service by signing up for volunteer opportunities at UofA – there’s a place for
everyone to participate!
On Sundays Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 there will be detailed information and sign-up sheets for LUV in Action activities. Please prayerfully consider in what ways you can Be a LUV and best share your time and talents in the following areas:
- Coming to the church grounds work day – Sat., Oct. 28 from 9am-noon. Pizza served afterwards!
- Being a Greeter at Sunday services
- Joining the Tech Team
- Participating in Outreach with Key Elementary
*Bringing teacher supplies
*Supplying chocolates and affirmations for faculty and staff
*Sharing your time on Career Day in the spring
*Being a part of ongoing support activities all during the school year
- Helping with Youth and Family Ministry as a teacher helper during Sunday Services
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If you are not able to sign up in person on Sundays but want to Be a LUV,
contact Theresa Riggs, U of A Volunteer Coordinator, for more information: 605-222-8312, theresamariewolf@yahoo.com
Photos at left and above: Affirmation posters for staff at Key Elementary School from
Unity of Arlington
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Hispanic Heritage Month
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked some of our Unity friends to answer these questions:
What family traditions from childhood do you still practice?
What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you, how do you observe it, and why is it important?
Watch their touching, sometimes funny, and inspiring answers—in English or Spanish.
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Be a LUV! Mark Your Calendars
On Saturday, October 28, from 9am-noon, we will be having a church grounds work day. Please do come and help us with our fall tidying-up. This is a wonderful way to be of service to Unity of Arlington. Many hands will make quick work and give us plenty of time to enjoy the pizza that will be served afterwards.
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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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Hagar's Heart of Arlington in Need of Supplies for "I See You" Boxes
Hagar's Heart supports survivors in domestic violence crisis and inspires them to identify how they are seen, and that they worthy and loved. The organization prepares "I See You" boxes that they give to people who need this type of inspiration. They have a wish list on Amazon identifying the items for the boxes. To support their endeavors, click the button below to access where you can order items for their "I See You" boxes.
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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
"Spiritual Lessons Learned from the Texas State Fair"
Dr. Tracy Brown
Guest Speaker
October 8, 2023
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Walk by faith not by sight...
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Have you requested your
free tests yet?
In preparation for the fall and winter respiratory virus season 2023, you can now order another round of free COVID-19 tests.
Click the button below to go to the ordering website. Each household can received four free tests. Shipping began last week.
Also, before you throw out expired tests, you can check here to see if your test expiration date has been extended.
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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 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
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October 1
October 11
October 16
October 18
October 26
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Marcia Hyer
Rhonda Triana
Kendra Dabelić
Dailah Richardson
Whitney Johnson
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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 August, Unity of Arlington tithed 10% to:
- Unity World Headquarters
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Unity South Central Region
- World Central Kitchen (for Ukraine)
- Daily Word
For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.
For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.
For more information on Unity South Central Region, click here.
For more information on World Central Kitchen, click here.
For more information on Daily Word, 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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