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Current Mailing Address:
Unity Church of Clearwater
PO Box 4681
Clearwater, FL 33758 |
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WINGS Book Study (Zoom): Tue, 12:00 PM (In Recess) Wednesday Prayer/Meditation Service (Live Stream): 7:00 PM Table Talk Thursday (Zoom): Thur, 12:00 PM
Bible Study (Zoom): Thur, 3:00 PM |
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Sunday Service: 11:00 AM (DAS & Live Streamed) |
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Our Sunday Services Are Hosted by: Discovery Academy of Science (Our Former Sanctuary)
11:00 AM 2433 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, 33764 (map)
We Are So Grateful! |
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Upcoming Interfaith Gathering All Are Welcome & Encouraged to Attend Come Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Us! |
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This Sunday!
December 21 @ 5:30 PM
Temple B'nai Israel
1685 South Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33764
It's the Interfaith Gathering to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Labyrinth Walk, Drum Circle, Hot Chocolate, Cider, Roasted Marshmallows & Smores at the Fire Pit and more!
Unity is providing warm apple cider and cups, but we'd love for y'all to bring cookies!
Note from Rabbi Michael Birnholz:
"Dear Belcher Road Interfaith friends,
In the wake of the awful attack on a Jewish community function at the start of Chanukah in Australia, we are going to shift the Light Labyrinth. Instead of being on our front yard near Belcher, we are going to set it up inside our social hall. We will keep the drum circle and social time in our courtyard with additional security from Largo Police. This will move the program inside our facility and be more secure. I hope these arrangements will make everyone feel safe and not dissuade participation. I'm looking forward to our gathering."
Rabbi Michael Birnholz
Note from Leddy:
This feels important that we stand with our friends who have been so kind to us, and attend the Light Labyrinth if we can Sunday evening anytime between 5 and 7 pm, even for just a little while. Darkness cannot drive away darkness; only Light can do that.
Love and peace to all!
Leddy
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We spoke with our structural engineer today and he has signed off on the steel supplier's shop drawings. We're waiting for confirmation from our contractor, Bill Botelho, but the engineer believes that the supplier reached out to Bill to talk about a production and delivery schedule.
We remain very grateful for the steadfast faith of all those whose gifts of
love and substance sustain our Church during this time of transition.
We are very glad to welcome old friends and new friends on Sundays on our
home campus. Watch this space as we give thanks together that God is clearing the way for us to go forward.
Our
beautiful new Church Home is being built for us in wisdom, love, and
divine timing and we are ready to receive it!
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This Sunday: Dell deChant - Light of the World |
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Highlights:
From lyrics to “One Light” by Roger Tonhave:
We search for a light that will help us know that peace will grow.
We are one Light, shining together, one Light, held high and bright -- one Light, whenever we gather, one people, one union, one Light.
One by one, each candle is lit, igniting a heavenly light…. a moment of peace like a prayer.
We are one Light, shining together, one Light, held high and bright,
one Light, whenever we gather, one people, one union, one Light.
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Dell deChant is the Convener of the University of South Florida Urban Food
Sovereignty Group. He recently retired as a Master Instructor in the
Department of Religious Studies who had served at USF since 1986. The
author of three books, over 30 articles in professional publications,
and chapters in twelve books, deChant's specialization is religion and
contemporary cultures. His current research focuses on religious,
literary, and ecological expressions of Agrarianism as they manifest in
American popular culture. Dell is Chair of the Environmental Committee
of the City of New Port Richey, the Convener of the USF Urban Food
Sovereignty Group, a founding member of the Food Policy Council of Pasco
Country, a member of the Florida Food Policy Council and the Board of
Directors of Ecology Florida.
A favorite Truth Teacher at Unity
Church of Clearwater, Dell was ordained at UCC by the Association of
Unity Churches in 1989 and served with excellence on the UCC Ministry
Team for nearly 20 years. |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“This will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger” (Lk. 2:12).
Make of my heart a stable, Lord, glowing for miles in the darkness, so Love will find its way there. |
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When You Can't Be with Us in Person....
Watch on Sunday & Wednesday (click image below) **No Facebook Account Needed to Tune In!**
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If You Missed the Service on Sunday....
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WINGS Book Study Group with The Rev Cynthia Mackey In Recess Until January 6 |
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Tuesdays (in recess) 12:00 PM Zoom
WINGS is our daytime Truth Book Study Group and is led by our UCC Minister of Education, The Reverend Cynthia Mackey.
The group includes men and women and there's always great discussion!
Make new friends, share ideas and explore Unity teachings in a supportive, positive environment!
WINGS is currently enjoying an in depth study of Emmet Fox's New Thought classic, Alter Your Life.
Attending the WINGS group can earn credit toward becoming a UCC Prayer Chaplain. Please check with Cynthia for more info.
All are welcome to join in!
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EFT - Tapping Group Meeting on Mondays Until November
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Mondays
6:30 PM Zoom
What is Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT)
Your body is more powerful than you may imagine, filled with life, energy, and a compelling ability for self-healing.
Like acupuncture and acupressure, Tapping is a set of techniques that utilize the body’s energy meridian points. You can stimulate these meridian points by tapping on them with your fingertips, literally tapping into your body’s own energy and healing power.
Gather with a great group of positive and supportive folks with healing in mind!
To Join:
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Wednesday Evening Spiritual Treatment |
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Wednesdays
7:00-7:30 PM
On the first three Wednesdays of December, our prayer services will be based on the writings of Elizabeth Sand Turner in Your Hope of Glory: “In this remarkable book, Elizabeth Sand Turner presents a metaphysical study of Jesus and His teachings of The Gospels. With emphasis on the writings of Unity co-founder, Charles Fillmore, she ties together his ideas with her own, presenting an enlightening account of the life of Jesus Christ from the time of His birth …. How are we drawn to Jesus Christ? What makes us spiritual beings?”
On the last two Wednesdays of December, our holiday prayer services will be based on the writings of Myrtle Fillmore in How to Let God Help You. These special, contemplative services, led by The Rev. Dr. Leddy Hammock with music by our dear Sue Riley will be posted on FB to be accessed throughout the whole day on both Christmas Eve Day (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve Day (Dec. 31). |
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Table Talk - All are Welcome! In Recess Christmas Day & New Year's Day
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Thursdays
12:00 PM Zoom
Let's get together and chat!
Leddy hosts a weekly Zoom "Table Talk" every Thursday so we can stay in touch more regularly.
The Table Talk will last about an hour. Feel free to drop in for a few minutes or spend the whole hour with us.
To Join:
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Bible Study with Leddy & Rabbi Arthur Baseman |
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Thursdays
3:00 PM Zoom
Beginners
and longtime Bible students are enjoying this insightful class, an
excellent adventure in allegorical Bible study, team-taught by
longtime friends, retired Reform Rabbi, Arthur Baseman and our Sr.
Minister, Leddy Hammock, sharing
insights into Hebrew Studies and Unity allegorical Bible
interpretation. It's awesome to see how these paths intertwine to teach
Truth!
Walk with these two longtime friends and colleagues who
are also longtime Bible scholars through intriguing stories in the Torah
with insights from the Gospels as well.
You
can just listen or you can also ask questions and join in the
discussion during this unique, rich, and fulfilling exploration.
Bring your favorite Bible version. Be ready to expand your understanding of scripture!
All UCC classes are offered on a free will love offering basis! To Join:
Want to watch on demand?
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| Bless You Carol & Mike for All You Do for Our World! |
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| New Year Buddhist Retreat |
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Saturday, January 3
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dhamma Wheel Temple
Parking: Discovery Academy of Science
2433 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764
l Learn how to meditate or deepen your practice
l Set aside everyday stress and mental noise
l Participate in Noble Silence (maintaining quiet)
l Be mindful: focus your awareness on the present moment, in a patient and loving way
l Calmly accept your feelings and thoughts, as they occur, without judgment
l Participate in yoga with instruction by Julia and unite the body and mind
l Experience both seated and walking meditations with guidance by Bhante Dhammawansha
l Listen to Dhamma talk by Bhante Dhammawansha
l Listen to the Himalayan singing bowls played by Carol Cannon
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“Jesus proclaimed: ‘I am the light of the world’ (Jn. 8:12). ‘You are the light of the world’ (Mt. 5:14) When He spoke thus He was speaking of this inner light which gives life and intelligence to all creation…. The development of this spiritual light is the destiny of us all …. All are radiant in a certain degree with this spiritual light, but especially those who have an understanding of Spirit and its universality. We feel the light and sometimes mentally see it flashing into expression when we have a spiritual uplift gained from a new idea of Truth.” (Charles and Cora Fillmore, Teach Us to Pray). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
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LET MY LIGHT SHINE AND JOYOUSLY BEHOLD THE SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF EVERY PERSON.”
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