Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Volume 35 Number 3
Sept./Oct. 2012
New members were inducted into the church at the Sunday service on July 15, 2012. From left to right are, Carola Van Dusen, George Slootsky, Angela Stewart, Linda B. Sherman, Patrice Devincentis, and Paula Benanti. Rev. Joanne Murphy officiated.
Dear Friends,
he year of 2012 is soon coming to an end. Chaos is prevalent, and some say it is to be the end of the World. Others say it is the end of the World as we knew it. What do we here at UCBTS believe? We affirm and see the potential of a peaceful world right here, right now. Jesus said the Kingdom of God is at hand. That was 2,000 years ago and many are still waiting for that to comepraying and waiting for that Kingdom to appear! Rev. Joanne M. Murphy As Unity students walking the spiritual path, we know it is up to us to create that change we want to see. If we yearn for peace in the world, WE NEED TO BE THAT PEACE; if we want love, WE MUST BE THAT LOVE; if we want Joy, WE NEED TO BE THAT JOY. In the World we see anger and judgment with both sides accusing each other. Its that Im Right, Youre Wrong consciousness. But they are just stories made up in ones mind, based on individual opinion. However, in Unity we practice Spiritual Principles, Laws of the Universe. Refer to our third principle which reminds us that we create our worldHuman Beings create their experiences by the activity of their thinking. Everything in the manifest world has its beginnings in thoughts. So, together, let us create a New World with the intention to refrain from making judgments about the duality in the outer world of Im right, youre wrong. We can change the world together by resolving I AM NOT GOING TO HOLD THOSE THOUGHTS. IM DONE WITH THAT! Individually we ask am I going to add to the anger, judgment and righteousness or wake up to the Truth that I am already in the Kingdom of God right here and now? The Truth is that LIFE IS ALWAYS FOLDING AND UNFOLDING in Its Perfect way. It is that Kingdom of God is at hand that Jesus told us of! In Unity we know that thoughts held in mind produce after their kindand you and I get to choose what to hold in our mind. Together, as One, we make our intention to live from Divine Mind, listening through prayer and meditation to that still, small voice. And, then, we will experience that New World!
June 2012
$ $
NEW CLASS
Thursdays, October 11, - November 15, 2012 l:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Lessons in TruTh
By Emily Cady
ONGOING CLASSES/GROUPS
siLenT uniTY heALinG PrAYer serViCe Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. This is a special time of prayer and silent meditation participated in by thousands around the world, using the Silent Unity Prayer Service. If you are interested in changing your consciousness rapidly and gracefully, please try to attend or make an effort to take time apart at your home or office and join in this dynamic thought process with the multitudes around the globe. GoLDsMiTh AnD oTher MYsTiCs - Thursdays, 7-9
p.m. Led by James Wilson. The group is currently reading and discussing Seek Ye First, by Joel Goldsmith.
he Unity CD is coming close to completion, and we are inviting you to submit artwork for our CD cover. All entries must be received by October 1st. Our donor will choose the winner, and that persons art will grace the cover of our CD. You do not have to be a church member to submit; we welcome all entries. Multiple entries from one person are allowed. The title of the CD is Share the Dream. - The themes of the songs include: - Envisioning a world of peace, healing and love - Taking this vision and translating it into action, to make a difference in our lives and the lives of those around us - Having faith through challenging times - Sharing love with the world - The divine light of God within each of us Artwork must be in the shape of a CD cover, which is basically square. We can shrink the image, as long as the proportions are correct. Photographs, drawings, paintings, collages, computer generated graphics will all be accepted. Entries will be accepted at the church at the following times: Wednesday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 (please call ahead 732-9183395) and Sunday mornings. If possible, please deliver submissions by hand rather than mailing. Any digital files may be submitted on a CD. Contact Laura DuBois on email at: ladubois@gmail.com or 732-687-3571 for more information. Thank you!
MinDFuLness BY The shore - Second and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month at 7:00-9:00 p.m.
"Meditation is to be aware of what is going on: in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world." - Thich Nhat Hanh. There are various forms of meditation in this tradition, such as sitting, walking, eating and mindful reading and discussing. As a practice of awareness in sitting meditation, one stops, is still, calming the mind and body. From a quiet, still place one can gain insight into a deeper understanding of patterns of thinking and feeling which affect our life. With some practice, this can lead to a growing capacity to be present to oneself and to the world. We are fortunate to meet with a community of friends who support each other toward a greater sense of peace and well-being. We welcome anyone who is interested in joining us. The contact person is Judy Weaver, jsweave9@aol.com.
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Birthday Blessings
SEPT Debra LaRusso William Guzzy Phyllis Quinn Drusilla Cromer Lucille Donahue Patricia Dunkin Gayle Hammond Wendy Bartel Marian McKillop 9/1 9/11 9/12 9/15 9/19 9/19 9/22 9/24 9/30 OCT Beth Robinson Paula Benanti Deborah Bartok Ann Dungan Maisch Rachel Ercolino 10/9 10/12 10/16 10/19 10/20
By Flo Higgins
achael Fredericks found Unity by the Shore just two short years ago and has already become a wonder woman in this community. She took on the role of fund raising chairwoman and hasnt stopped since. She explains her devotion to Unity saying, I am very grateful for the lifestyle offered at Unity. I love the light, love and joy, which inspires me through my week. Her first venture into fund raising here was when she and her husband Ken produced a successful Spaghetti Dinner. Then it was the 50/50 Raffle, which raised more than $8,000, the most ever, half of which went to the church. She is now involved in producing the Butterfly Release scheduled for Saturday, September 15 at Sunset Park, Asbury Park. As if that were not enough she and Ken are planning to serve a Love Offering Brunch on the fourth Sunday of every month after church. We know people love having food and a social time to be together after church, so we will provide it, she said. Rachael brings a spiritual philosophy to her Unity volunteer service when she explains, It isnt so much about raising the money, its about bringing more people into Unity and sharing our love and joy of life with them. Rachael originally found Unity when she and her mother went church hunting on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. She was 17 at the time and they found a Unity Church on the Cape. She explained that when she moved to this area she went on the Internet and found three Unity churches in New Jersey. Since she and her husband were living in Keyport with their four cats and a dog, the closest was Unity by the Shore. So she came to church and has been coming back ever since. She said, It was so friendly, I was greeted with hugs and love. It was wonderful. Rev. Joanne lives what she teaches. I love her, she said. I was looking for spiritual guidance other than from a book. I wanted to connect with loving people, with real people other than those I meet during the week in my career. People of the same mind. I found these people here at Unity by the Shore. Rachael has been a Program Manager at Public Service, Electric and Gas (PSE&G), managing energy efficiency programs and in the energy efficiency business for 12 years. She loves the fact she has been doing something which is good for everyone, helping others save money and energy and impacting our world by reducing our carbon footprint."
September 2012
Sunday
Healing Prayer Circle Sunday, Sept 9, 12:30- 1:30 p.m.
10:30 Service & Childrens Church
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Saturday
Butterfly Release Saturday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. Sunset Park, Asbury Park
12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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HEALING CIRCLE 10:30 Service & Childrens Church 112:30 Healing Circle
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7-9 Mindfulness Practice
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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World Day of Prayer 7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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BUTTERFLY RELEASE 3 p.m. Sunset Park, Asbury Park
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SHARE SUNDAY 10:30 Service & Childrens Church
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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Board Meeting
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10:30 Service & Childrens Church
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7-9 Mindfulness Practice
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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10:30 Service & Childrens Church - Speaker Joseph Koebel
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October 2012
Sunday
12:oo p.m. Blessing of the Animals
10:30 Service & Childrens Church
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
Thursday
1-3 Lessons in Truth 7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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7-9 Mindfulness Practice
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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1-3 Lessons in Truth 7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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12:00 p.m. Blessing of the Animals
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10:30 Service & Youth Choir 12:30-1:30 Healing Prayer Circle
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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1-3 Lessons in Truth 7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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10:30 Service & Childrens Church
SHARE SUNDAY
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7-9 Mindfulness Practice
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service Board Meeting
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1-3 Lessons in Truth 7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics
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10:30 Service & Youth Choir Church
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12:00 Silent Unity Prayer Service
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Healing Prayer Circle Sunday, October 14 12:30- 1:30 P.M.
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Phyllis Quinn
610-470-4938
Gweneboop@aol.com
Counseling available by appointment, on a love offering basis, with Rev. Joanne M. Murphy Please call 732-363-1710
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