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Current Mailing Address:
Unity Church of Clearwater
PO Box 4681
Clearwater, FL 33758 |
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WINGS Book Study Group (Zoom): Tue, 12:00 PM
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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Hurricane Assistance - Ways to Get & Give Help
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In addition to prayer, here are some ways to help and get help.
Get help
Give help Register for volunteer opportunities through the following organizations: Donate money to these local and state organizations: Donate cleaning supplies and safety gear at these locations of home-building nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside: |
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WE CAME THROUGH THE STORM TOGETHER |
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Dear Unity Family,
We
have come through the storm! Many have come through with fairly light
damage to fencing or trees, and most seem to have gone without
electricity and internet for a few days, sometimes longer. Discovery
Academy just got its internet and a/c, and welcomes us to return to
in-person services on the campus this Sunday, October 20. Please let us
know how you made it through the storm! We are standing by!
Here
is a very meaningful quote posted on Facebook by our dear Music Team Guitar Player
and Master Audio Engineer (among other things), Mike Abdishi. You will love it, too!
"Always look at your BLESSINGS.
Yes,
I have lost a majority of my beloved trees. Perhaps now, there will be
some sunshine coming through to grow some things I could not before.
Last night's rising full moon was still breathtaking in spite of a lot
of the now-missing moon shadows. My family, my house, my shop, and all
of my guitars survived.
Others are not so lucky. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Be kind. Be safe. Help where you can."
What a beautiful message. We continue to look for blessings, even through many changes, and we help each other through.
Lovingly, Leddy & Russ
*The full moon pic was taken by Lydia Muar
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This Sunday: Leddy Hammock - Hold On
And We Remember Alan Haynes
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Inspired by lyrics to “What I Hold Onto” - by Sue Riley and Melinda Wood Allen
With the hard-earned wisdom I have now,
I wouldn’t do again what my old self would allow.
What I hold onto ... wouldn’t let me be free ....
Now I see, I’m getting closer to a new, more peaceful me.
I’m holding onto what I want to keep. I feel lighter, I sleep better;
it’s love that’s holding me.... My new religion is live and let be.
What I hold onto holds onto me. Now I can stand back and see
– the past is the past, but the future’s up to me. What I hold onto holds on to me....” |
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| Alan Ross Haynes (pictured above) is lovingly remembered as a former member of
UCC's Music Team (guitar and vocals), volunteer landscaper, and
President of our Board of Directors. Though he had moved to North
Carolina with his wife, Anna (Leddy had performed their wedding ceremony
years ago), the couple stayed in touch with this ministry, often
joining our services by livestream. Last Sunday, the family asked that
he be remembered in our worship service, which was presented by Zoom and
song sung by Alan, with harmonies from members of our Music Team,
including Rev. Sue Riley. The family held a cell phone close to Alan's
ear and he listened to the entire service and smiled. A little later on
Sunday, he made peaceful transition, with dear ones all around him.
Alan is forever connected to our Unity circle. |
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Last Sunday's Shining Words:
“Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Mt. 5:14-16).
All we can do is love one another and that will be enough. This is how peace on earth begins. |
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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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Share a Ride with Unity Folks
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If you would like to share transportation to and from Unity Church on Sunday (whether as a driver or a passenger), please email to let us know and we will try to connect you with others in your immediate neighborhood. Sometimes folks who live nearby might share a cab or Uber with you.
info@unityofclearwater.org
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WINGS Book Study Group with The Rev Cynthia Mackey
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Tuesdays
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 will be studying the classic Unity text, What Are You?, by Imelda Octavia Shanklin.
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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Tuesdays
1:30 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
PRAYER ..."is communion with God.... This communion is an attitude of mind and heart that lifts the individual into a wonderful sense of oneness with God, who is Spirit, the Source of every good and perfect thing..." (Myrtle Fillmore's Healing Letters).
We invite you to join us for a half hour of contemplative guided prayer time. The service is live streamed to our Facebook page so no need to log in to Zoom. You will not be on camera and can use this quiet time to observe or just listen to this peaceful meditation. Prayer brings beautiful changes. |
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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 |
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Thursdays
3:00 PM Zoom Class will recess Oct 3 & 10 for the Jewish holidays
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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Blessings Chanting at Dhamma Wheel
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Sundays
6:30-7:30 PM In Person and on Zoom
Buddhist
chants are among the noble blessings in our world. Monks have
continuously recited these blessing chantings for over 2,600 years. By
listening you can gain concentration, wellness and peace. The monks
will recite these chants 4 times a week to bless you and your loved
ones. You can send your loved ones names with the monks if you wish to
share blessings with them.
The chants are in Pali which was the Buddha's language.
To Join: Meeting ID: 867 3280 0873 Passcode: 4SukiHothu
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About Unity's Winged Globe
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We're checking mail every day, so checks sent through the mail are fine, as are checks sent from your bank's online bill pay.
Your gifts to Unity Church of Clearwater are tax deductible as allowed
by law. Our life-affirming work is supported by the loving and generous
offerings of friends like you. Please give as your grateful spirit
leads you. You can also support Unity Church of Clearwater by leaving a
legacy of prayer and hope in your will or estate plan. Right now,
right where you are, you are blessing this ministry through your loving
thoughts and you, also, are blessed.
If you feel led you might consider setting up an automatic recurring donation. This can be done through your bank's bill pay or on the Church's donation form.
We've also been asked about the processing fees the church has to pay when the online form is used. The fees are a small percentage (3-4%) of the total donation, however there is an option to cover fees that you may select if you feel so inclined. Every little bit helps and we're grateful if you decide to turn that option on.
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Donate by Text! It's Super Easy!
Text "Give" (without quotes) to 833-679-1105 and follow the prompts.
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"The thing to bear in mind is to take with you and hold on to all that you gain on the mountain top of prayer, and not let go of it when you meet the thoughts and states of mind on the material plane that need to be spiritualized. In other words, maintain your spiritual poise and control when you meet adverse thoughts.... We make conscious union in the silence with the all-providing Mind, lifting our thoughts to its standard of Truth and holding them in this Truth as we go about our own particular duties of living" ("Going into the Silence" from Myrtle Fillmore's Healing Letters, 1936). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I HOLD ON TO ALL THAT I GAIN ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP OF PRAYER AND I DO NOT LET GO OF IT."
THANK YOU, GOD! |
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