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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
New Five-Part Sunday Series: Unity in a Nutshell 2024
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Unity in a Nutshell #2:
Imago Dei: “Copy That!”
11am Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Unity in a Nutshell #3:
“Put On Your Thinking Cap”
11am Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Unity in a Nutshell #4:
“An Unshakable Foundation”
11am Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Unity in a Nutshell #5:
"Good Trouble"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
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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Unity in a Nutshell #2:
Imago Dei: “Copy That!”
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Unity Principle #2: Human beings have a spark of divinity within them, the Christ Spirit within. Their very essence is of God, and therefore they are also inherently good.
According to Scripture we are created in the image of God. It’s called "Imago Dei.” But here’s the kicker—despite having this spark of divinity within us, we humans can be quite a handful!
In our second spiritual principle, we’re going to roll up our sleeves and dig deep into what it means to have the Christ Spirit dwell within us.
So, if you’ve ever wondered why we don’t always sparkle with our divine potential, join Rev. Anne as she continues her five-part Sunday Message Series, “Unity in a Nutshell 2024,” and we explore how we are each a unique expression of God within the grand tapestry of creation.
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Suggested reading: The Five Principles by Ellen Debenport
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Unity in a Nutshell #3:
"Put On Your Thinking Cap"
11am, Rev. Anne Tabor
Sanctuary & Livestream
Unity Principle #3: Human beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking. Everything in the manifest realm has its beginning in thought.
In our third spiritual principle, we dive into the fascinating Law of Mind Action—which reminds us that our experiences are like masterpieces crafted by the creative power of our thoughts. We say, “Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind.”
In simpler terms, what we focus on tends to grow and flourish in our lives. So, your life might feel like a beautiful garden or a wild jungle!
Here’s an exciting piece of the puzzle: the Law of Mind Action isn’t some abstract concept. It’s the remote control to your universe.
Join Rev. Anne as she continues her five-part Sunday Message Series, “Unity in a Nutshell 2024.” There’s a reason why this principle is called The Granddaddy of All Laws. So don’t miss out!
Suggested reading: The Five Principles by Ellen Debenport
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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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SpiritGroups Winter 2024
All Groups Will Be Offered in Person and Via Zoom if Needed
SpiritGroups are Unity of Arlington's small group ministry. SpiritGroups can help you grow in your faith and spiritual practice. They provide an opportunity for you to engage with others in a deeper way.
Members of the group proactively support and care for each other.
SpiritGroups also can help you gain practical insights affecting every area of your life and have fun along the way.
Sign up for SpiritGroups begins Sunday, February 4, 2023. Details about each group and how to sign up will be in next week's newsletter and on the Unity of Arlington website. Sessions begin the week of February 18, 2024.
For more information contact Glenda Thompson, at (817) 584-3106 or email her at: glenda.thompson74@att.net.
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Our UofA Board of Trustees has postponed
the potluck scheduled for January 28th
We will still have Fellowship Sunday!
A rescheduled date will be posted in an upcoming newsletter.
For more information, please contact Catherine Smith: catsmith143@gmail.com.
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Lent Begins February 14th
Lent is the perfect time to release habits that do not serve us so we can experience the glorious transformation of Easter!
The new Lenten booklet, 40 Days: Let Go, Let God, offers encouragement and practical suggestions to abandon negative thinking and embrace your unlimited good. It includes:
- A stirring article from Rev. Teresa Burton, editor of Daily Word®
- Daily messages about letting go of a particular habit or thought and what to focus on instead
- Sunday essays exploring how Jesus let go of human limitations to live from divine consciousness
From time to time, it’s common for us to feel stuck in patterns that do not serve us. 40 Days: Let Go, Let God will help you move forward in the season ahead and beyond.
Request your copy in time to receive it before Lent begins on February 14.
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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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Become A
Friend to Friend Volunteer
The Friend to Friend program is designed to help combat the loneliness and isolation of our homebound clients. Volunteers are encouraged to build friendships with lonely clients by making weekly in-home visits. Many of our clients have no visitors except for the person who delivers their meal each day. These individuals have been productive members of society for many years and have interesting stories and experiences to share with anyone who will take the time to listen
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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 Service
"What Does God Do All Day"
Rev. Anne Tabor
January 21, 2024
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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 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!
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January 4
January 9
January 10
January 14
January 20
January 23
January 25
January 31
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Sarah Starkey
Jerry Rawlinson
Maxine Owen
Doug Riggs
Dennis Harris
Steve Morris
Nancy May
Charmaine Clay
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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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Treasurer's Report as of 12/31/2023
Monthly Income Budget: $22,419.00
November 2023 Income: $12,715.99
YTD Gross Revenue: $302,061.07
Net Operating Income (12/31/2023): $20,178.76
For more information, please contact Brenda Snay Matthew at: bsnay@snayconsulting.com
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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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