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SEPTEMBER
The Power of Order:
The ability to organize, balance, sequence, and adjust.
"My life is balanced and in order, and all is well."
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Weekly Affirmation:
"I am open and receptive to an abundance of good,
not only for myself but for all others! "
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A Positive Path
For Spiritual Living
10:45 AM Daily Word Reading
11:00 AM Celebration Service
Rev. Anne Tabor 3525 S. Bowen Rd
Senior Minister Arlington TX 76016
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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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CURRENT EVENTS
Sunday, September 16, 2018
"That's No Problem"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
*44th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 23, 2018
"The Spiritual Neighborhood of Mister Rogers"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sunday, September 30, 2018
"Your Sacred Cow"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
* Pocket Change Sunday
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
"That's No Problem"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Join us as we celebrate Unity of Arlington's 44th birthday and Rev. Anne's third anniversary! Rev. Anne will be joined by a very special guest to explore the infamous day when it all began. Hint: it involves a former president of the United States. It's true! Unity of Arlington and Richard M. Nixon have something big in common! You don't want to miss this inspiring commemoration of our history together which will surely have you reviving the motto, "That's no problem."
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
"The Spiritual Neighborhood of Mister Rogers"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
In a time when the world will benefit most from a loving reminder about what's really important in life, the legacy of Fred Rogers' television series leaves behind 30 years of spiritual lessons that we can all practice. The fact that so many still hold deep heartfelt memories of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" is a testimony to the universal ideas shared in its message. The world that Fred Rogers talked about is one in which the greatest thing we can ever do is to help somebody know that they're loved and capable of loving. Join Rev. Anne for this high-spirited and soulful romp through the divine teachings of the wonderfully talented Mister Rogers!
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Lana Schramm - President
Dennis Persons - Vice President
Dwain May - Treasurer
Barbara Fleming - Secretary
Rebecca Ratliff - Member
Mary Margaret Peppeard - Member
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We Are A Tithing Spiritual Community!
In July Unity of Arlington tithed a total of 10% to:
- Unity Worldwide Ministries
- Silent Unity
- Unity South Central Region
For more information about Unity Worldwide Headquarters, click here .
For more information about Silent Unity, click here .
For more information about Unity South Central Region, click here.
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Treasurer's Report Year to Date as of 9/5/18
Gross Revenue $154,910.33
Net Income $4,431.33
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Volunteer Opportunities and Services
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Unity World Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event with the theme, Courage to Heal. Our affirmation is:
You are invited to be a part of our Prayer Vigil here at Unity of Arlington by holding sacred space in the sanctuary during World Day of Prayer. Time slots are available in half hour increments from 12noon to 6p.m.
To sign-up, please connect with Lana Schramm or NaOra Horton on Sundays between August 26th and September 9th.
For more details about other events being celebrated at Unity Village for World Day of Prayer go to: www.unity.org/wdop.
Please note: many of these events are offered via live stream and being broadcast around the world!
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| Unity World Day of Prayer 2018 Meditation |
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 Unity of Arlington is Celebrating our 44th Anniversary!
On August 9, 1974, Marie Loynachan and her husband, Keith, started a book study group that evolved into Unity of Arlington. Marie had the support and encouragement of her mentor, Rev. Dr. Donald Curtis, from Unity of Dallas. She says he never let her doubt that she was on the right path and through the years her perseverance, her early morning prayers of affirmation, and her continued greetings each week at the front doors of our church mean that, 44 years later, we have much to celebrate! And we will do so by gathering together after our service on Sunday morning, September 16, in the Garden Lane Center. We will also be celebrating Rev. Anne Tabor's third anniversary at Unity of Arlington!
The Hospitality Team has been meeting to plan this special event and invites you to mark your calendar to join us in sharing laughter, memories, and good food! A sign up sheet will soon be in the foyer so you may indicate which dishes you would like to bring to the festivities (finger foods such as assorted trays of vegetables or cheese, sandwiches, salads, chips and dip, cookies, etc. will all be welcome!). Light beverages will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Animal Blessing
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
10-12pm
The Blessing of Animals is a service offered in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. This year, a tent will be set up and our Animal Blessing will take place on the wonderful grounds of Unity of Arlington. All are invited to bring their pets to be blessed. To ensure safety, we ask that you have your pet on a leash or in a carrier so that all get along peacefully. We also bless pictures of your pets for those who have transitioned or are not able to attend.
Spread the word and invite friends and neighbors to bring their pets, too! Love offerings appreciated.
Additional Info:
As a memento, all pets will receive a "Certificate of Blessing."
There will be informal pet photography during the event.
We will also accept items to be donated to Arlington Animal Shelter. A drop area will be designated for toys, cat food (pate only for the kittens), distilled white vinegar, non-clumping cat litter, Windex & paper towels, chlorine bleach, pump garden sprayers, quart size zip lock baggies, and gently used blankets and towels.
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Arlington Animal Services is in serious need of newspapers for use at the shelters. Please bring your clean newspapers to the Unity of Arlington Sanctuary. Our Daily Paws Animal Ministry volunteers will take them to Arlington Animal Services. We are grateful for your assistance for our animal friends.
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CREATE * INNOVATE * CULTIVATE
Connect, grow and celebrate with us at our 2018 Leadership Conference!
Quick Links
- CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Register online now for the conference.
- HOTEL RESERVATION: Reserve now at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin Northwest Arboretum to get the special conference rate.
- FULL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Download the printable conference schedule (PDF file).
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 Radiant Sounds...
Come sing with the choir for the Christmas season! We have just begun our new music for Christmas. This is the perfect time to join in the fun! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm.
Remember, you should be able to carry a tune but you do not need to read music. Come join the fun and celebration!
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Books Needed
for Young Readers
We are fortunate that we receive a steady supply of literature for adults for the Little Free Library, but rarely do we receive books for some of the more voracious readers in the community...children. Most of us remember with fondness a special book from our youth that opened our minds and hearts to new ideas and understanding. Do you, or perhaps someone you know, have children's books available for donation? Please see what you might be able to share and drop them off at the Administration Building.
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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 understanding 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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Youth & Family Ministry
YFM classes meet in the Administration building, next to the Sanctuary, during the 11am Sunday Celebration Service. All children up to 14 years old must be signed in by an adult. Our classes begin at 11:00 am, but children may arrive as early as 10:30 am. The Youth & Family Ministry at Unity of Arlington includes interactive educational programs for youth ages 4-18, as well as, a
Nursery for infants and toddlers. We believe in learning through fun!
Unikids (pre-k, age 4 through 5th grade)
Children meet each Sunday morning during the 11:00 am service to explore spiritual truths through a Living Curriculum specifically designed to introduce them to the Unity Principles through interactive, fun activities, and meet their individual learning needs.
Uniteens (6th through 8 grade)
Our Uniteen group meets each Sunday to explore spiritual truths and how these truths relate to their personal lives. This is a safe place for youth in their preteen years (middle school) to connect with others and explore what they believe. Our Uniteens attend weekend Unitreats for fellowship, lots of fun, and a chance to share their ideas and experiences with other Uniteens in the region.
Y.O.U. - Youth of Unity (9th through 12th grade)
Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) is an active teen ministry for high school students.
Teens gather on Sunday to explore and discover spiritual truths and learn how these truths relate to their lives. Our teens have the opportunity to attend weekend regional rallies for fellowship and sharing their ideas and experiences with other teens in the region.
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 Tuesday Book Studies 1:30pm
Join us for our book-study group
on Tuesdays in the
Garden Lane Center.
We are currently studying
"The Twelve Powers of Man"
by Charles Fillmore.
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AmazonSmile
Please remember that you can have .5% of each purchase you make through Amazon allocated to Unity of Arlington by going to smile.amazon.com and choosing Unity Church of Arlington as your designated charity. After doing the process the first time, you simply need to go to smile.amazon.com to shop, or use this link:
AmazonSmile
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Community Partners Program
Don't forget when shopping at Kroger or Tom Thumb (Safeway/Randalls) you could be sending money to Unity of Arlington! All you have to do is enroll your loyalty card in the Community Partners Program on their websites. The Kroger code for Unity of Arlington is 91007. The Tom Thumb (Safeway/Randalls) is 4261.
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Archived Messages
Have you missed any of our messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! All messages and
meditations are archived on our website,
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Lost & Found
Have you lost your backpack, glasses, jacket or favorite cup? Swing by the Administration Building and check out the Lost & Found box. There are all kinds of neat items in there and some of them may belong to you!
On Sunday, August 26th, a silver men's ring was found in the Pocket Change Sunday container.
If this belongs to you, please stop by the Administration Building to pick it up.
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Silent Unity - uPray App
Download the free mobile prayer app from Silent Unity. Available for Apple and Android.
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 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
September 5 - Lee Holden
September 7 - Maria Amaro
September 7 - Marge Larson
September 7 - Marion Tudor
September 15 - Juanita O'Neal
September 16 - Rebecca Ratliff
September 18 - Patrick Jordan
September 18 - Lynn Ries
September 21 - Debbie Bostick
September 24 - Mallie Townsend
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
If you don't see your birthday on here, please let us know
and we'll add it to our list!
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"We are a strong, loving community,
celebrating our wholeness and embracing our journey."
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DONATE TODAY!
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization supported by your tax-deductible donations.
We are grateful for all support, and are faithful that the Universe is prosperous!
Thank you, God!
Click the image to make a donation!
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Find the Right Class for You!
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GROUPS
What's Happening at Unity of Arlington
Join our ongoing classes! Check out these classes and MORE on our Calendar!
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MONDAY:
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Healing Touch
1st Three Mondays of the Month
Call Rev. Marti Alley for
Appointments: 817-975-9467
$20 Suggested Love Offering
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GLC
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TUESDAY:
| 6:30-8 pm |
Illuminations Theatre Group Rehearsal
Ongoing, as needed. Contact Steve Morris at 817-937-4660 for more information. |
SANCT
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A Course In Miracles |
GLC
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| 1:30 pm |
Book Study
The Twelve Powers of Man
by Charles Fillmore
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WEDNESDAY:
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Radiant Sounds Choir Rehearsal |
SANCT
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To read today's DAILY WORD , click the link below:
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UNITY'S FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES
There is only one Presence and one Power in the Universe and in my life,
God the Good.
Human beings have a spark of divinity within them, the Christ spirit within.
Their essence is of God, and therefore they are also inherently good.
Human beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking.
Everything in the manifest realm has its beginning in thought.
Prayer is creative thinking that heightens the connection with God Mind and therefore brings forth wisdom, healing, prosperity, and everything good.
Knowing and understanding the laws of life, also called Truth, are not enough.
A person must live the truth he or she knows.
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CORE VALUES
Spirit-Led:
Centered in the awareness of God's presence, we turn within for divine guidance in all we do.
Love:
Love is our True Nature. We express the harmonizing power of love to
see good everywhere and in everybody. Love binds together the whole
human family.
Diversity:
We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. In a spirit of Unity,
we embrace each person as an expression of God grounded in truth and love.
Connection:
We live, love, and laugh from our Oneness with God. We honor our inter-connectedness with each other, with all life, and the earth.
Abundance:
God is our Infinite Source of Good. We gratefully demonstrate prosperity in all areas of our lives. We wisely use our wealth of resources to serve our spiritual community and the world.
Service:
We cultivate enlightened leadership by practicing the teachings of Jesus the Christ through sacred service. It is a blessing to serve locally and globally.
Integrity:
We consciously choose to practice living our Core Values and Unity Principles rather than simply professing them. We choose to communicate from the heart with authenticity and deliver on our commitments with reliability.
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