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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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We don’t have a new construction photo to share this week, so we thought it was a good opportunity to bring back the rendering of our new church home. As we work through these important—but sometimes less visible—stages of construction, it’s nice to keep our eyes on where we’re headed!
Our site and utility contractor, West Coast Underground, has now completed the underground stormwater system, with the roof drain connections to be completed later. They’ll be demobilizing from the site in the coming days, making room for the next trades to move in.
We also received approval on the Proctor test for the fill dirt, confirming that the material is suitable and establishing the requirements for proper compaction. Beginning Wednesday morning, MoJo Hauling will start bringing in, placing, and compacting the fill inside the building footprint. This should bring a very noticeable change to the site as the interior of the foundation is gradually brought up to slab grade.
Even when there isn’t a dramatic change to photograph, the pieces continue to fall into place as we prepare for the next phase of our new church home.
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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 - Simple Answers |
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Highlights:
Inspired by lyrics to "A Simple Prayer" by JD Martin, Glen Roethel, and Sue Riley
This world can seem so crazy and I don’t know what to do.
Looking at your face, my friend, I guess you feel the same way, too.
All I have are questions: What is right and what is fair?
And so, we raise our voices in this simple prayer.
I’ve been running out of patience with this land I love. Help me breathe through the frustration. You know I care so much.
In this breath, in this moment, I remember what is true.
Love is the only answer. So, I share this prayer with you. |
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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:
"Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps 46:10).
This is what I know: That we are all connected, the universe reflected in each shining part. |
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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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There's Still Time to Attend the emPower Music Festival Click the Pic 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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| Pinellas Coalition for Human Rights Meeting |
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Saturday, August 22
2:00-3:30 PM UU Clearwater 2470 Nursery Rd
The
Pinellas Coalition for Human Rights and to end 287(g) , in solidarity
with “Talk to Your Sheriff”, is a local accountability campaign focused
on ending law enforcement cooperation with ICE and protecting the rights
and safety of our communities.
All interested people are welcome to attend. |
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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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"All prayers are answered by the Father. Whenever a prayer remains unanswered in the manifest realm, we can be sure that somewhere there is a closed door between us and the Giver; for every prayer of every soul represents some need that in its purified form, God is seeking to push forth into the manifest world. This loving One is ever seeking to manifest Himself through His children as health, joy, beauty, wealth …. [God] is all-knowing, all-powerful, ever present … [and] does hear and will give us the bread we crave instead of the stone that we manifest. Only those who become quiet and listen become still enough to hear the 'still small voice' that gives this assurance. Such an assurance builds and strengthens faith, and it is only those who have faith in the ability and willingness of God to answer their prayers that are capable of receiving…. It is possible for our prayers to receive an answer in the twinkling of an eye, instantaneously, a glorified manifestation that is astounding, because we have asked with a faith that has given our desire into the will of the Highest" (Frances Foulkes, Effectual Prayer). |
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OUR WEEKLY AFFIRMATION:
"I AM OPEN AND RECEPTIVE TO GOD'S PERFECT ANSWERS."
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