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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 (resumes Oct 13) 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 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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The construction team is pressing ahead this week, making the most of the workable conditions and working to regain some of the time lost during our unusually wet stretch. Fill dirt is being placed inside the building footprint in lifts, with each layer compacted and density tested before the next is added, steadily bringing more of the building up to slab grade.
At the same time, we’re beginning to see the next phase of work overlap with the earthwork. The plumbing contractor is confirmed for Wednesday to begin installing underground piping in the areas that are ready, and we’re coordinating the masonry crew’s return to “tooth in” the remaining leave-outs in the stem walls—the openings that provided equipment access during the fill operation.
With more rain possible later in the week, the team is taking full advantage of the workable days we have and coordinating the different trades as closely as possible. The goal is to keep things moving wherever we can and regain some of the time we’ve lost along the way.
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: Leddy Hammock - Instrument of Peace |
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Highlights:
Inspired by lyrics by Gary Lynn Floyd to "Make Me an Instrument"
Make me an instrument of peace.
Where there is hatred, I will love. Where there is sadness, I will bring joy. Where there is darkness, I'll shine!
May I not so much seek to be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love, for in giving, I receive.
I am an instrument of peace.
*Leddy and Cynthia Mackey after this past Sunday service. |
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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:
"I know well the plans I have in mind for you … to give you a future of hope" (Jeremiah 29: 11-12).
I can just let go, for God knows. |
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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 Class Resumes October 13 |
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Tuesdays (Resumes Oct 13) 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 resume on Tue, Oct 13 with an in depth study of Eric Butterworth's New Thought classic, Discover the Power within You.
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 |
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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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Pinellas Coalition for Human Rights Meeting
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Saturday, Oct 3
2:00-3:00 PM UU Clearwater 2470 Nursery Rd
The following is a public service announcement shared with our community.
Ways to support the democratic process in our nation:
Check on the status of your voter registration.
Call your Senator. Email your representative.
Find a group. Participate in an event. Vote early.
Millions of people are coming together to send a clear message:
in America, we have no kings.
Power does not belong to billionaires,
strongmen, or politicians
who believe they are above accountability.
Power belongs to the people, but only if we use it. |
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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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| From the Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon St. Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), Italian founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans)
"Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, all praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings.... Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour, of You Most High, he bears the likeness. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and fair and stormy, all weather’s moods, by which You cherish all that You have made. Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water, so useful, humble, precious and pure. Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised be You my Lord through our Sister, Mother Earth who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs. Praise be You my Lord through those who grant pardon for love of You.... Blessed are those who endure in peace …." |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE."
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