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Fourth Quarter 2018

Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center

350 N. Orchard Avenue • Vacaville, CA 95688 • (707) 447-0521 • www.unityvacaville.org

A Blessing in My Eyes

To see a World in a Grain of Sand – And Heaven in a Wild Flower,

Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand and Eternity in an hour. (William Blake)

If the only prayer you said was thank you –

That would be enough.

(Meister Eckhart)

Many years and many beaches ago, I had my dog with me and I was on my way to watch the sun set at Fort

Desoto Beach, a relatively wild and undeveloped beach on the Gulf Coast. As I drove, lines from a song – actually, a

hymn – kept running through my mind. This particular segment had been stuck in my head for well over a week. I

had given up fighting the rhythmic repetition of the words, and allowed the lyrics to become my mantra:

May the words of my mouth

And the meditations of my heart

Be pleasing to you, Oh God. . . .

I want to be a blessing in your eyes. . . .

I want to be a blessing in your eyes.

(Lyrics by Shane Barnard, adapted from Psalm 19)

My dog and I walked the coastal path that edged the beach, and I watched as an amazing sunset emerged over

the horizon – filling the sky, reflecting on the water. And in my head the mantra continued, “I want to be a blessing in

your eyes. . . ” It was probably the most spectacular sunset I have ever seen – and I have seen many. I was in awe.

And still, the mantra in my head continued, “I want to be a blessing in your eyes. . . ” . The setting sun was

increasingly more and more amazing. The beauty of the water and the sky was alive and I felt like the energy of the

setting sun was filling me – moving through me. I felt transfixed and wanted to stay right there forever – just taking in

the miracle before my eyes.

With perfect timing, my dog chose that moment to yank on her leash so powerfully that it spun me around –

leaving me with my back to the water. I was a hair trigger away from being angry, but quickly realized I was facing a

reflection of the sunset in the clouds that was even more beautiful than the one over the water. In the midst of all of

that, the mantra in my head continued, “I want to be a blessing in your eyes. . . ” In an instant, something in me

dissolved, maybe ‘chemicalized.’ It was like a beauty overdose, and it left me in a subtle, but very powerful way

permanently changed. In that moment, I knew with profound clarity that I had been walking my spiritual path

backwards. I did not need to try to be a blessing in God’s eyes. I needed to allow God to be a blessing in my eyes –

and to simply say ‘thank you.’

It is not mine to yearn to be a blessing in God’s eyes. I am God’s creation and God has already seen me as

“good.” If you doubt me, check out the book of Genesis. In Genesis, God kept looking at his/her creations and

knowing that it was all good. My job, my spiritual path, is to look upon God’s creation and know that it is good. My

path is to allow God – and the infinite expressions of God – to be a blessing in my eyes. If I am to know God, I need

my spiritual path to lead me to see God as an ever unfolding blessing. I need to see all of God in the same way I was

seeing the sunset. My path is to see God as a blessing and to be grateful.

May God be a blessing in my eyes.

May God be a blessing in your eyes.

Thank you, God. And so it is.

Rev. Dalia

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Fourth Quarter 2018

Mondays

Yoga—5:00 p.m. lead by Rose Sales

Drumming Circle - 7:00 p.m. - Second Monday of the month - Facilitated

by Sage Trucano

CoDA Meeting—6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays

FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) - 7:00 p.m. - Call

(707) 333-9991 for more information

Wednesdays

A Course in Miracles-5:30 p.m.

Tai Chi Chuan - 5:30 p.m. - 6 week session begins the first Wednesday

of odd months - Facilitated by Paul Whitney, open to all levels.

Silent Meditation—6:30 p.m.

Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays

Men of Unity Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. - Second and Fourth Thursday of the

month - Held at a variety of local restaurants

Reiki - 6:30 p.m. - Second Thursday - Facilitated by Patricia Ahlquist

Women of Unity Potluck Luncheon - 12:00 p.m. - Third Thursday of

the month

Board of Trustees Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Third Thursday of the month Media and Marketing Meeting (M&M) to be announced Fridays Prayers for the World, First Friday at 5:00 p.m.

‘4th Friday Feed’ - Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church,

12:00-7:00 p.m. - Fourth Friday of the Month - Visit out website to sign-up

to help

Pranic Healing - 6:00 p.m. - First Friday of the Month

Sundays

Coffee House Service - 8:00 a.m.

Worship Celebration - 10:00 a.m.

Ongoing Classes and Activities . . .

Tai Chi Chuan Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Paul Whitney

6-week session - Open to all levels

Class provided on a Love Offering basis

4th Friday Feed

Community Kitchen at

Epiphany Episcopal Church

12:00-7:00 p.m.

Fourth Friday of the Month

We invite you to join us in this important community outreach

and help feed the homeless and hungry

Visit www.unityvacaville.net click on the Ministries tab

then‘4th Friday Feed’ to sign-up to volunteer

Reiki Gathering 6:30 p.m. on the Second

Thursday of the Month

Facilitated by Patricia Ahlquist

Reiki Practitioners are invited to attend this gathering

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that

also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is

based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us

and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low,

then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we

are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Pranic Healing® Clinic

6:00 p.m. on the First

Friday of the Month

Facilitated by Lilia Afshary

Pranic Healing® is a simple yet powerful and effective system of no-

touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principles that

the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to

heal itself and that the healing process is accelerated by increasing

this life force that is readily available from the sun, air and ground

to address physical and emotional imbalances.

Drumming Circle 7:00 p.m. on the Second

Monday of the Month

Facilitated by Sage Trucano

Drumming has been used for healing, ceremony/

prayer and communion with the Divine Creator

and each other for centuries. Join us in celebra-

tion, prayer and healing using sound and the beat of the mother drum

which is the beating of our hearts.

Bring your own rattles and drums or use the many we have to share.

Dance, sing, rattle, drum or just listen to the healing beats.

No experience is necessary - All are invited to attend

A Love Offering will be taken

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Join the Men of Unity for Breakfast!

The Men of Unity meet at 8:30 a.m.

on the Second and Fourth Thursday

of the month at various local eateries.

Contact Bob Panzer for information

Join the Women of Unity for Lunch!

The Women of Unity meet at 12:00 p.m. on the Third

Thursday of the month in Unity Hall

Women of all ages are invited to attend

Bring your lunch or a dish to share

Fourth Quarter 2018

Upcoming Classes and Activities . . .

Ongoing Classes and Activities . . .

Yoga

Mondays

5:30 p.m.

Facilitated by

Rose Lovell-Sale

707-888-5013

Men of

Meetings are at 8:30 a.m.

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month

Check Calendar for Locations

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Quarterly Church

Workday

Saturday,

November 3rd

8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Lunch Provided

Come for a minute

come for the day.

Everyone Welcome

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Special Events . . .

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The Walk to End Alzheimer's

8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27th

Suisun Harbor

A new volunteer team has formed: Unity in the Community

The Unity in the Community Social Action Committee was formed recently to share ways that Unity of the

Valley Spiritual Center can participate in meaningful social programs and activities, and become even more

active in serving the needs of our own community.

Unity is already involved in

1. tithes to local nonprofit organizations

2. The annual Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer’s

3. The Epiphany Episcopal Community Meal program

4. The annual Lagoon Valley litter cleanup

5. Recycling bottles, cans and e-waste

Voter registration

The Committee is currently looking for other ways to honor the diversity in our community. Anyone is wel-

come to join the Committee and voice those “inner desires.” Contact Bob Panzer or Gretchen Harper for more

information.

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Christmas Eve

Candle Light Service

Monday

December 24th

7:00 p.m.

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Third Quarter 2018

Celebrating our oneness ~ Honoring our diversity

Unity of the Valley is dedicated to the Belief in God as universal Spirit

Our purpose is to provide opportunities for each individual to express their inner Christ Spirit

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Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Dalia Adams

Board of Trustees:

Sandy Tosti, President

John Working, Vice President

Gloria Johnson, Secretary

Brenda Brown, Treasurer

Elliott Williams Bob Panzer Carl Debevec

Pat Kalk Michelle Dickey

Licensed Unity Teachers:

Carol Sublett

Center Manager/Newsletter: Teresa Wilkinson

Prayer Chaplains:

Donavan Ahlquist Patricia Ahlquist Brenda Bentley

Rod Misegades Kathy Rybicki Rowland Spayth

Warren Spayth Teresa Wilkinson

Church Directory . . .

Prayer Chaplains are available for prayer support, home or

hospital visits, and listening when you need someone. Prayer

Chaplains are available after church on Sunday or may be

reached by calling the church office (Mailbox #6).

Prayer requests are read in strictest confidentiality, placed in

our prayer chest, then sent to Silent Unity where they are held

in prayer for 30 days.

CDs of the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration are available

for $5.00 in the Bookstore following the service. CDs of past

Sunday service messages are also available.

Lending Library: If you need a book for a class or for your

personal spiritual enrichment they can be checked out from our

lending library. The library is available on Sundays before and

after the service and during normal business hours Monday-

Thursday.

Did you Know? . . . Bookstore: The Bookstore is available Wednesday - Friday

during normal office hours and Sundays before and after

the 10 a.m. service.

You can support Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center by

making a donation through our website: We are able to

accept one-time donations or recurring donations made with

any major credit card or PayPal. For more information, visit

this page on our website:

www.unityvacaville.org/tp40/Application.asp?app=Donate&I

D=238362

You can put your tithe and Love Offerings on your credit

card: Complete the donation form in the Sunday service bul-

letin and place in the offering.

You can support Unity of the Valley by shopping at Amza-

on.com: To start shopping visit our website or go to

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0123547

Youth Education Team:

Carrie Lucas—Youth Ed Director

SEE Education Director: Carol Sublett, LUT

Music Ministry Narayan and Janet Baltzo

Sound Technicians: Kathleen McIntyre

Paul Whitney

Don Wilkinson

Bookstore: Carol Sublett

Facility Maintenance Coordinator: Don Wilkinson

Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Dickey

Volunteer Coordinator: Warren Spayth

UNITY PRINCIPLES God is good and everywhere present.

The spirit of God lives within each person, therefore, all people are inherently good.

We create our life experiences through our way of thinking.

There is power in affirmative prayer, which we believe increases our connection to God.

Knowing and understanding Unity principles is the foundation. Taking action based on the truth principles transforms our

lives and the world.

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http://www.unityvacaville.net/tp40/Application.asp?app=Donate&ID=238362

http://www.unityvacaville.net/tp40/Application.asp?app=Donate&ID=238362

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Yoga

2 FA

3 ACIM Silent Meditation Evening Service

4 Prayer Chaplain Meeting

5 Prayers for the World Pranic Healing Meditation and Clinic

6 Living Gratitude Retreat

7 Coffee With God Service Morning Service

8 Yoga Drumming Circle

9 FA


11 Men of Unity Breakfast @ Noah’s Bagels Reiki Share

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13 Edgar Cayce on the

Mysteries of Your Mind

with Gregg Unterberger


15 Yoga

16 FA


18 Women of Unity Board of Trustees

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21 Coffee With God Service Morning Service Guest Musician Marshal McKitrick

22 Yoga

23 FA


25 Men of Unity Breakfast @ Puta Creek Café, Winters, CA

26 4th Friday Feed Community Kitchen at Epiphany

27 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Suisun Harbor


29 Yoga

30 FA

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PLEASE NOTE: Calendar is subject to change. Please check your weekly bulletins or contact the church office for more information.




2 Pranic Healing Prayers for the World

3 Quarterly Work Day


5 Yoga

6 FA

7 Tai Chi ACIM Silent Meditation Evening Service

8 Men of Unity at Denny’s in Vacaville Reiki Share

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10 Craft Fair



13 FA


15 Women of Unity Luncheon Board of Trustees Meeting

16 17 Pranic Healing Level 1 Workshop

18 Coffee With God Service Morning Service Pranic Healing Level 1 Workshop

19 Yoga

20 FA

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23 4th Friday Feed Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church

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26 Yoga

27 FA


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November, 2018

October, 2018

Schedule of On-going Classes and Activities

Mondays 5:30 p.m. Yoga by Rose Lovell-Sales 707-888-5013

Second Monday, 7:00 p.m. - Drumming Circle - Facilitated by Sage Trucano - (707) 372-3077 for information

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) - (707) 333-9991 for information

Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. ACIM facilitated by Rev. Dalia Adams

Wednesday, 6:30-6:55 p.m. - A Time of Silent Meditation

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Evening Service

Second and Fourth Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - Men of Unity Breakfast

Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Reiki - Facilitated by Patricia Ahlquist

Third Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - Women of Unity Potluck Luncheon

Third Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Board of Trustees Meeting

First Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - Pranic Healing - Facilitated by Lilia Afshary - (707) 761-3868 for information

Fourth Fridays, 12:00-7:00 p.m. - Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church - sign-up to help on our website

Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - Coffee House Service in Unity Hall

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Celebration

Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center 350 N. Orchard Avenue Vacaville, CA 95688

(707) 447-0521

[email protected] www.unityvacaville.org

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1 Holiday Soiree


3 Yoga

4 FA


6 Prayer Chaplain Meetings


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9 Coffee With God Service Morning Service Guest Musician Andoni Panici


11 FA

12 ACIM Tai Chi Silent Meditation Evening Service

13 Men of Unity Breakfast @ Bud’s Pub and Grill in Dixon Reiki Share

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16 Coffee With God Service Morning Service Dolce Cantus

17 Yoga

18 FA



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23 Coffee With God Service Morning Service 30 Coffee with God Service Morning Service

24 Candlelight Service 31 New Years Eve

25 FA


27 Men of Unity Breakfast @ Benicia Grill II , Fairfield

28 4th Friday Feed Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church

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Schedule of On-going Classes and Activities

Mondays 5:30 p.m. Yoga by Rose Lovell-Sales 707-888-5013

Second Monday, 7:00 p.m. - Drumming Circle - Facilitated by Sage Trucano - (707) 372-3077 for information

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) - (707) 333-9991 for information

Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. ACIM facilitated by Rev. Dalia Adams

Wednesday, 6:30-6:55 p.m. - A Time of Silent Meditation

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Evening Service

Second and Fourth Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - Men of Unity Breakfast

Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Reiki - Facilitated by Patricia Ahlquist

Third Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - Women of Unity Potluck Luncheon

Third Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Board of Trustees Meeting

First Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - Pranic Healing - Facilitated by Lilia Afshary - (707) 761-3868 for information

Fourth Fridays, 12:00-7:00 p.m. - Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church - sign-up to help on our website

Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - Coffee House Service in Unity Hall

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Celebration


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7 Yoga

8 FA


10 Men of Unity Breakfast Reiki Share

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15 FA



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21 Yoga

22 FA


24 Men of Unity Breakfast

25 4th Friday Feed Community Kitchen at Epiphany

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28 Yoga

29 FA


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