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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 (summer 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 (summer recess) |
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Sunday Service: 11:00 AM (DAS & Live Streamed) |
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Our Sunday Services Are Held At: Discovery Academy of Science (Our Former Sanctuary)
11:00 AM 2433 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, 33764 (map)
We Are So Grateful! |
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This week marks another significant milestone as construction continues to build momentum. On Monday, the reinforcing steel for the footings successfully passed inspection, clearing the way for the second largest foundation concrete pour of the job. The slab pour will be a bit larger. Around 4:00 AM Tuesday morning, approximately 15 concrete trucks began arriving on site to place the footings that will support the majority of the building. In addition to the footings, the crew poured the pads for the columns (pictured above) that will support the entrance to the Church.
Beginning Thursday, the masonry crew is expected to start constructing the stem wall around the entire footprint of the building. The stem wall is built on top of the footings and forms the perimeter of the foundation. It establishes the finished floor elevation, supports the exterior walls, and creates the enclosure that will eventually be filled and compacted before the concrete floor slab is poured.
Once the stem wall is complete, the masonry work will need time to cure and gain strength before the next phase can begin. After a curing period of approximately 28 days, fill dirt will be brought in and compacted inside the stem wall to bring the building up to slab grade. The site will then become even busier as the plumbing and electrical contractors install the extensive underground infrastructure that will ultimately be hidden beneath the concrete floor slab. Once that work is complete and inspections are approved, the stage will be set for one of the most significant milestones of the project—the pouring of the building's floor slab.
Interesting Fact: The main footings alone contain approximately 50,000 pounds of rebar and 640,000 pounds of concrete—more than 345 tons of structural material beneath the building. Amazing!
It's inspiring to see the foundation of our new church home becoming more visible with each passing week. Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support as we move steadily closer to opening the doors of this long-awaited new chapter in our ministry.
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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: Leddy Hammock - Courage to Begin |
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Highlights:
Lyrics to "Courage to Begin" by Roger Tomhave, Tom Kimmel & Kim-Char Meredith
From trial-and-error to error-and-trial, you’ve gotta do it with style.
You know you’re going somewhere; … it might take a while.
It is not an easy path, and it leaves a trailing mess --
So many twists and turns up the mountain of success.
When asked if my good fortune takes a special discipline,
I say, "Yes it does. It takes the courage to begin."
Oh, the courage to begin is the courage not to stop.
You got to keep on moving from the bottom to the top.
Fail early, fail often, and when you feel like giving in,
Remember how you started and the way you start again
is the courage to begin.
…Every time I start, it might fall apart.
Still, I’m on my way.
Oh, it might seem the farthest run.
But, … the first step is the hardest one.
*Leddy celebrating with this past Sunday's guest speaker, newly ordained Unity minister, The Reverend Nancy Peterson |
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Reverend Nancy asked us to include the message that her heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for all of the preparations, love and care that went into creating the memorable reception after the service.
We're all truly grateful for that delightful time of getting to sit together and share so many lovely treats in celebration of such a happy occasion!
Thanks to all who helped create that for us 😊 |
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Bring the Kids to Church Every Sunday!! |
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After a long time coming, we’ve started something new—there’s now a kids table set up in the back every Sunday!
For this season, our services are all about being together as a family while we wait for our new building and dedicated kids spaces. It’s simple, but it feels like a really meaningful step forward.
Deanna has graciously stepped up to welcome and care for our kids each week. She’ll have coloring activities available, along with a couple of iPads for them to use. Kids are also welcome to bring a tablet or phone to enjoy quietly during the service.
A big thanks to Deanna for helping make this possible! |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19).
We have come all this way together and we’ll keep growing together. |
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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 Summer Recess |
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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!
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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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
Our Wednesday evening half-hours of meditation are presented as a "Spring to Autumn Series" of Unity Prayer Services drawn from The Healing Letters of Myrtle Fillmore (1936) - Cofounder of the Unity Movement - as compiled and shared by our Senior Minister, Leddy Hammock, from extracts of letters written by Myrtle in answer to letters from those who wrote to her for spiritual guidance over decades of her leadership in Silent Unity.
Let Myrtle "speak to you" from her heart as no one else could do. |
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Table Talk - All are Welcome! |
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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 In Recess for Summer |
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Thursdays (in recess)
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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Meditation & Dhamma Talk at Dhamma Wheel
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Sundays
6:30-7:30 PM In Person and on Zoom
Looking to cultivate deep inner peace and clarity for the week ahead? Our friends at the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society invite you to their weekly Sunday evening gathering.
The session features a guided meditation period followed by a practical Dhamma talk focused on applying Buddhist wisdom to modern daily life. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or completely new to mindfulness, all are welcome to attend this evening of shared practice and community insight.
To Join: Meeting ID: 867 3280 0873 Passcode: 4SukiHothu
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"Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success"- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
"You can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will" (Stephen King).
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy" (Dale Carnegie).
"Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what" (Harper Lee). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I FIND COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE BY TAKING ACTION TO BEGIN."
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