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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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Construction continues to move steadily forward as crews prepare the next phase of our foundation work.
The footings currently being constructed are substantially larger than the ones that were poured a little over a week ago, both in size and in the amount of reinforcing steel they require. As you can see from the photo above, these footings are quite large and involve an intricate network of reinforcing rebar designed to provide the strength needed to support key portions of the building. Because of their size and complexity, they are taking additional time to prepare for concrete placement. We are hopeful that these footings will be ready for concrete by the end of the week, although, as always, weather conditions will play a role in the schedule.
At the same time, crews continue installing the large underground stormwater piping system that will handle runoff from both the building and the surrounding property. These pipes extend along the entire east and west sides of the building and represent another important piece of the infrastructure that will serve our campus for many years to come.
While the visible changes from week to week may seem smaller right now, significant progress is taking place below ground. Every piece of rebar that is tied, every footing that is prepared, and every pipe that is installed brings us one step closer to seeing the walls of our new church home begin to rise.
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: Nancy Peterson - Our Call to Radical Hospitality |
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Highlights:
Inspired by lyrics to “I’ll Meet You where You Are” by Melinda Wood Allen & David Roth:
When days are not okay, we won’t pretend.
If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.
We have come all this way together and we’ll keep growing together.
If God had hands, there’d only be one on your shoulder.
If God could speak, the words would bless everything you do.
Whatever has happened has come to pass. We’ll meet together in a higher place. |
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| Nancy was raised in Maine and was a long-time resident of Greater Boston. (Lifelong suffering Red Sox fan.) Relocating to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2015, she oversaw her mother’s care for five years and lived the Alzheimer’s “long goodbye” experienced by patients and caregivers. This time was pivotal to her unfolding path to ministry. She interned as a hospital chaplain in Spring of 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Nancy was ordained a Unity Minister on June 1, 2026 following 3.5 years of study. |
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Thanks for Paying Us a Visit, Faith!! |
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We had a great time this past Sunday with Faith Rivera!
Faith Rivera's message to UCC is:
"Mahalo to the whole team at Unity of Clearwater! Love you guys!
Holding highest & best for the church! I see you thriving & joyful!
Take good care of you 'til next time!"
Faith, you're always welcome at UCC!!! |
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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:
"For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery…. For you were called for freedom…." (Galatians 5:1, 13)
I’m the one who’s walked. Now I’ll run, then fly! Now I’m free. So, you’re free. We are free! |
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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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Don't Miss Faith Rivera! In Orlando this Coming Saturday July 11
Click the Flyer Below for More Info!! |
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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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"Blessing for a Church"
"This is God's house.
May we who come here not only find out about God, but find God.
May there be beauty in this place, but especially may it be a place
where men and women become aware of the beauty in themselves….
May whoever serves here serve pleasantly. May everyone come into this house in expectation and go with thanksgiving, and ...
go feeling blessed. May this be such a house that Jesus Christ --
or any stranger, even one of the least -- would feel in it that he [or she] was with friends. Amen."
--James Dillet Freeman
To Bless the Space Between us.
"May you be mindful of the eternal space
Which holds the temporal landscapes of your life.
May the ripples of your heart
Always move outward with a clear frequency.
May you sense the quiet, subtle neighborhood
Of the invisible world that surrounds you..."
--John O'Donohue |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"GOD NOW REVEALS THE WAY FOR ME TO CLAIM MY FREEDOM."
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