minister’s message: in may, our study topic is...

Minister’s Message:

In May, our study topic is Music . . . music and what is not? Is music a single sound or a cacophony of instrumental voices working together? And – what IS music and what is not? The earth sings with a seeming limitless number of voices — and we hear the music of the melody to the core of our Soul.

So — what does music have to do with our spiritual experience, any-way? Everything!

Music gives us goose bumps, makes us cry, makes us dance and “soothes the savage beast” in us. It can be used to rev us up for work or exer-cise, and also used to lull us into a deep slumber. And it can affect our health. Some researchers believe music can even alter the structure of the brain.

Johns Sebastian Bach said “The aim and final end of all music should

be none other than the glory of God

and the refreshment of the soul.”

In the month of May, we’ll explore

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I once watched a two-year-old little girl who was deaf place her hands on a speaker box and dance to the vibra-tion she felt through her hands. She had been deaf since birth and was barely old enough to talk. Her mother explained that she had taught her daughter to place her hands on the speaker, but her child’s body danced spontaneously, with no prompting whatsoever. It was remarkable to see her sway rhythmically — and caused me to explore the vibrational world of music in an all-new way, a way that extends beyond the ears. How does music affect us? Science tells us that emotionally, biologically, intellectually, and spiritually, music affects change in every level of our being. What part of your body reacts to the various sounds and vibrations of different instruments, and what hap-pens as a result of an unexpected mu-sical encounter? The answer is a bit

different for each person. How does cul-ture and envi-ronment influ-ence the music we love? Peo-ple from differ-ent cultures ap-preciate different kinds of music. Traveling through India, Mark and I listened to singers whose voices were so trilly and unusual that, after a while, it was too much for us — but the locals LOVED it! Age is also a factor. Rap music wears me out — but I know younger people for whom it is a “first choice.” My parents did not always care for my rock music and even though the music of my childhood plays on the “oldies” chan-nels now — I still love it! The subject of music is so wide and diverse! How do we define what is

Rev. Ahriana

MAY 2013

Photo by Renee Sokoloff

A Job Well Done

Board president Derek Reed presents gifts of appreciation to Byron

Johnson and Fran Gimbel as they step down from the board.

May Special Music

(11 am Service)

May 5 — Doris & Lee Reis

(Native American Drum) &

Connie Castro

May 12—Special musical

presentation & Connie Castro

May 19—Pikes Peak Threshold

Singers with a special song

by the Unity Women's Group

to open the 11 am service

May 26—Special musical

presentation & Unity Music

Team

“A Spiritual Community”

The 2013 Study Theme is: “Creating Sacred Moments”

Being Part of the Circle

Unity in the Rockies Staff

Rev. Ahriana Platten, Minister

[email protected] ——–—

Connie (Nelson) Castro, Director of Music

Michelle Kerno, Office Manager

Nancy Bernard, Bookkeeper

Ken Sapp, Youth & Children’s Ministry Dir.

Linda Anthony, Licensed Unity Teacher

John & Brenda Rogers, Bookstore Managers

Laura Allen, Prayer Chaplain Coordinator

Renee Sokoloff, Events Coordinator

Chuck Russell, Facilities Coordinator

Unity in the Rockies “A Spiritual Community.”

Phone: 719-471-4556

Fax: 719-471-7993

www.unityrockies.org

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Board of Trustees Derek Reed, President

Phyllis George, Vice President Dennis Gibson, Secretary Laurel Rogers, Treasurer Rick Rogers & Loni

McMichael, Members at Large

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Our Core Values

Celebrating life, experiencing God, heal-ing through love . . . We demonstrate these values and find peace through: Sharing our lives, Honoring the individual, Creating a loving environment, Supporting each other, Forgiving, Growing together, Letting go with grace, Respecting the sacredness of all life, Being the Christ Realizing the Divine.

Our Mission Statement

“We are an inclusive spiritual commu-nity, where we recognize and express our Oneness with our Creator and all creation.”

Our Vision Statement

Unity Church in the Rockies, grounded in meditation, prayer, and healing, celebrating the Christ spirit within all people, and with a thriving spirit of community and oneness, shall be a leading spiritual light throughout Colorado Springs and the World.

Sacred Servant of the Month By Ann Liciani

Almost four years ago, Kathie Fallon was looking for help in plan-ning the women's retreat. I had never even been to a retreat, but my sister Lin and I signed up, thinking we might write a memo or two. Little did we know what Kathie had in store for us! That first year the three of us planned the entire retreat, with Noreen and Christina handling the spiritual journey and Sunday service. We value the friendship we gained working with Kathie, and learning about how our spiritual community works, from knowing how far ahead and what the deadlines are, to scheduling meeting rooms. But most of all, I am grateful that Kathie knew what she was doing and kept the retreat going because the actual experience was like nothing I'd been involved in before. We learned about ourselves and Unity, had great fun, and met many new friends. And to think, I might've missed the whole thing if not for that spur-of-the-moment decision!

Since then more and more women

have become involved each year in

the planning team, which represents

about 25% of the attendees. It's a

fabulous collaborative team experi-

ence filled with love, brainstorming

and creative ideas. The involvement

of the team has taken down the levels of

Susan

This Month we would like to honor Susan Quilleash for her Sacred Ser-vice. She is on the Usher team, the Plat-form Assistant team, the Library team and she is also the team leader of the Unity History team. Susan we bless you and thank you for all of your sacred service to Unity in the Rockies and want you to know that you are truly appreciated. The History team could use another volunteer. If you are interested in vol-unteering, contact Susan at 271-5822.

stress and upped the energy! Each year we start with an idea that blos-soms into a fully integrated event. There's no better way to get to know the wonderful women of Unity in the Rockies. I am in awe of the lovely spirit of my teammates, whom you may already know from their dedicated involvement throughout our spiritual community. The bonds cre-ated within the planning circle and at the retreat itself, create a foundational group of dedicated volunteers and spiritual family members, sustained by the retreat and nurtured by our group involvement both here and at the Women's Potlucks. You will see our members involved in all aspects of church business as we are energized and sustained by each other and this event. It's a fabulous way to get to know new people and it's a great way to stay in contact and connected to the community on an ongoing basis. Women, if you haven't gone, please sign up soon. Our theme this year is "If I Were Brave." We'd love to see you there. Or join us in the planning circle for an even more satisfying ex-perience. To all the other supportive members of our community, we are humbly and genuinely grateful for all of your support over the years. The 2013 retreat will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Septem-ber 20, 21 and 22.

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It’s Free money for Unity in the Rockies

Getting to Know Renee Sokoloff

By Cathie Hartman

Where did you grow up and what

brought you to Colorado Springs? I grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico after having moved there when I was eight years old. I stayed in Los Ala-mos until I was ready to leave for col-lege in Washington State. When I was a child we would always come to Colorado Springs for vacations and so when I graduated from Eastern Wash-ington University near Spokane, Washington I wanted to live in the place that gave me such good child-hood memories. What brought you to Unity and

how long have you been attending?

Back in November 2011 my friend and co-worker at Citadel Broadcasting was the first person to introduce me to the Law of Attraction and she told me that Unity in the Rockies was a great place to learn and practice this method of positive thinking.

What type of work do you do? I am a photographer and graphic designer. I have been doing this work for over ten years and started my company, Renee Sokoloff Photography & Design at the same time that I started going to Unity. I am also a partner and founder of The Red Cache International, a fine art, photography, book and design service website.

UITR she is on the Cleaning team and the Photography team. What was the nicest compliment you ever received? The nicest compliment I have ever received was from Byron at Unity, he said that I had the brightest aura he had ever seen, which made me feel very good about my spirit. Is there anything else you would like to share with your church fam-ily? I feel very blessed to have found such wonderful people at Unity in the Rockies and to have made such good friends. I really feel at home here and since I have become the new Events Coordinator I feel even more con-nected to this community.

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Ministers Message— (Continued from page 1)

God and music. We’ll explore differ-ent kinds of instruments and consider how we use music to create harmony and Oneness in the world we share. We’ll deepen our spiritual experience by awakening our awareness of the music around us and bring what is in the background to the forefront of our lives - and we’ll learn about how the science of music and our sense of the spiritual are dovetailing. I can't wait! I look forward to sharing sacred space with you!

Blessings, Rev. Ahriana

Everyone Wins at this Recent Y.O.U. Luncheon Fundraiser

Photos by Renee Sokoloff

Congregant waiting to fill their plates with deli-

cious food.

The Y.O.U. team is serving up their delicious lunch

to raise money for their rally’s.

Renee

Tell us a little about your family.

My father still lives in Los Alamos with his wife Helen and my sister Patricia lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Noel and five year old daughter, Giaya. What are your hobbies and what

do you like to do for fun? Fortunately for me, my work is my play. I love to go on long drives and hikes and take as many pictures as possible. I am always looking for new places to travel and have adventures. What volunteering do you do and

what do you like about it? At the moment I am volunteering for Cause 4 the Paws, a non-profit that helps local animal rescues raise money through music festivals. I love working with this company because of the people I work with and the animals I help. At

Upcoming Events

Uncovering Past Life Times

BACK BY REQUEST! Come relax, discover and explore past-life recall. Barbara Stafford, a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist, will gently help you uncover, with relaxation hypnosis, past lifetimes. In an open discussion class setting, we will examine hypnosis, past-life theories and regression experiences while keeping an open mind to learn, grow and develop your own enlightenment. Then she will guide you on your tranquil journey into your subconscious to explore past lives. Cost: $25. For more information contact Barbara Stafford 719-238-5945 or [email protected]

Saturday, May 11th at 10 am to 1 pm in the Sanctuary

Sufi Circle of Remembrance

Join Sufi teachers Habiba and Mahmud Kabir from Boulder for an afternoon of Divine Remembrance in commu-nity. Teachers in the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Order, they will introduce you to a variety of Islamic practices and lead us in the invocation of the Divine Names — often referred to as dhikr. In English, dhikr means “Divine Remembrance” and the chanting practice stands in the center of Sufi practices. Christina Ahlen will be lending some background of how the Sufi practices and theology can powerfully inform our understanding — and first and foremost experience — of Unity. Please bring a dish of finger food to share. Love offerings are graciously accepted to pay for travel expenses.

Saturday, May 18, 4 to 8 pm in Fellowship Hall

Sound Healing & Sacred Chants with Music Concert

Dr. M. Hari Haran will chant with participants of the concert for 30 minutes and I will sing for another 60 minutes various Indian raga’s for experience leading to cure for various ailments such as diabe-tes, blood pressure, pain and stress, depression and heart condition and for chakra balancing. For more information call (347) 237-6866, or online at www.indianmusictherapy.org. Cost is $35.

Sunday, May 26th at 1 to 5 pm in the Sanctuary

Vedic Astrology Birth Chart Reading Sessions

Dr. M. Hari Haran will have private individual sessions with people on prior appointments and discuss and suggest remedies relating to health, family, career, jobs, relationships and other issues and provide a copy of the chart in PDF format. The person can video or audio record sessions and the person need to provide only the date of birth, time and place.

Barbara

Hello Beloved Friends! The bookstore is bursting with beautiful things. We hope you'll come in and take a look at the new jewelry line, Let Love Out, which features an inter-locking infinity sign to remind us all of the good within and without. We continue to carry peace jewelry made from disarmed nuclear weapons, and we have a special lot of goods from India, donated by one of our members--silk scarves and yoga clothing and other things. Remember, we're always happy to special order. Come in and visit with us soon! With love and light, your bookstore staff.

Bookstore News

Monthly Board Meeting

Open Board Meeting. If you have anything to add to the agenda for this meeting please send it to: [email protected] by May 6th for consideration.

Thursday, May 16th, 8:30 to 10:30 am In Fellowship Hall

Shirley Goodnest A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some indepen-

dence but yet know that he was safe. So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably would-n't notice her.

She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed. The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out

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Hari

Ongoing Events

Reiki Sessions Offered

If you don’t know what Reiki is, or if you have never had

a Reiki treatment, you are missing out. Reiki is the Japanese

word which means "Universal Life Energy.” That is the en-

ergy that permeates all that is—including us. We use this

energy for healing and growth. All you have to do is to be

open to receive this energy that the Reiki Practitioners of

Unity are offering.

Here's how it works, each table will have four Reiki prac-

titioners per table for each client. So the treatment will only

take 15 to 20 minutes each. This way we can treat three cli-

ents an hour.

There is a appointment sheet with appointment cards on

the bulletin board in the foyer. Sign up for the time that’s

best for you. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks. If

you have any questions please call Berti Greene 578-9742.

Suggested love offering is $10 (If you can’t afford it, please

talk to Berti, because she doesn’t want anyone not to get

treatments who want to have one). All of the money will go

directly to Unity.

So give your self a gift and sign up for a treatment.

Saturday, May 25, 2 to 4 pm in Fellowship Hall

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Edgar Cayce Study Group

Sylvia Strickland facilitates a weekly study group focused

on the teachings and works of Edgar Cayce. This is an ongo-

ing study group that meets weekly. Newcomers are welcome

to attend any of the sessions. Donations accepted and given

to Unity in the Rockies.

Ongoing on Thursdays 7 pm in Fillmore Center

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Dances of Universal Peace

Movement and chanting from many different religious and

spiritual practices are offered. From the beginning of time

sacred movement, song and story have brought people to-

gether at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as

part of everyday life and life passages, and in daily renewal

and meditation. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of

this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. The movements are

simple, easy to learn and can bring calmness, connection and

joy into our everyday lives.

Friday, May 10th, 7 to 9 pm in Fellowship Hall.

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Deeksha Blessing

Now is the time to give yourself a gift of Oneness. Create

a space in your mind to experience your own Essence, the

Oneness with all, with the God you are within. The Oneness

Blessing or Deeksha is a neurological, electrical intelligent

energy that is passed on through a brief hands on transmis-

sion. Once we have the constant mind chatter muted, we are

in touch with our Higher Selves, our God Self. This is where

healing begins. This is where we can contribute to changing

the negative vibrations which are threatening our world…and it feels good. Offered on a love offering basis. If you have questions please contact Berti at 578-9742, or at www.deekshalady.com.com. Suggested love offering is $10.

(If you can’t afford it, please talk to Berti).

Sunday, May 19, 1:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

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AA Support Group Meetings This support group uses AA principles and provide a com-munity atmosphere.

Ongoing on Mondays 7 to 8 pm, in Fellowship Hall.

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Course in Miracles Discussion Group This ongoing weekly group comes together to study “A Course in Miracles” and share how it is working in their lives.

Ongoing on Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9:15 pm in

Fellowship Hall.

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Silent Meditation A weekly silent meditation. No music will be played and no guidance given. A bell will ring to begin and end the meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more infor-mation, contact Donella at 632-9843.

Wednesdays, Ongoing, 12 to 1 pm in the Sanctuary � � � �

Y.O.U. Fundraiser Brunch The Y.O.U. will hold their monthly fundraiser brunch in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 12 after both services. For more information contact Ken at: [email protected].

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Twelve Conditions of a Miracle Discussion Group

Join us with Todd Michael’s book in hand to begin learn-ing and feeling a new way of prayer. Please visit the book-store to purchase your copy of the book.

Sundays Ongoing, 10 :10 to 10:40 am,

in Fellowship Hall (the Library End).

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Women’s Potluck

Come and enjoy the fellowship of the wonderful women at Unity. Even if you didn't have the time to make a dish to share — come anyway! We always have plenty and would love to spend time with you!

If you have questions call Lonie McMichael 719-373-3808, or online at [email protected].

Thursday, May 30th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in

Fellowship Hall

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Unity Basics

The class continues with Session 3 on May 12 and Session 4 on May 19 at the Fillmore Center at 9 am on Sunday morn-ing with Linda Anthony, Licensed Unity Teacher. All are welcome to attend. The Session 1 and Session 2 can be made up the next time she teaches the class.

The younger age groups planted starters to be transplanted at home and in our garden behind the Fill-more Center. We will hold in mind much spring rain as we cooperate with the necessity for water restric-tions. We are entering the month of May, and the final month of our school year. Time, which was Janu-ary’s theme, is certainly in focus because it’s hard to believe another school year has ended. The summer program will begin in June and will involve combined classes, the garden and lessons from Peace University. We are holding in mind the right and perfect volunteers

Youth Minis try News

To get involved, contact Ken Sapp (719) 322-5977

or email: [email protected]

to join us in Sacred Service this sum-mer. Is that you? We are also looking for at least one YOU sponsor, maybe two. There is a special skill set which works best. The YOUers basically run their own show, with guidance but not interfer-ence from the adult sponsors. If you feel like you would like to be involved please seek out Ken Sapp and have that conversation. Upcoming dates of importance;

• May 12, Y.O.U. fundraise luncheon

• May 26, Fillmore Center closed for the holiday

• June 2, Start of our summer pro-gram, all ages

• June 11, Y.O.U. fundraiser luncheon

• June 20-23, Y.O.U. Legacy Rally, Edmond, Oklahoma

• June 30 Uniteen fundraiser As always, thank you for your on-going support and Love. We Love you, we bless you, and we truly appre-ciate you, and we behold the Christ you are. Namaste

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Welcome Back Unity welcomes back Virginia McGaughran from an extended so-journ to India. She joins two of her sons in Colorado while another son is on assignment in the Hawaiian Is-lands. We look forward to hearing some interesting stories and experi-ences that she has to share.

MAY BIRTHDAYS

On your birthday, may your inner joy and vibrant spirit take wing, spreading warmth, light and happiness to everyone you touch.

5/20 Joritz, Gloria 5/23 Quilleash, Susan 5/23 Harrington, Ellen 5/30 McCracken, Marie 5/31 Roy, Brook

5/14 McKee, Gary 5/15 Russell, Chuck 5/16 Brickell, Beth 5/16 Elliott, Donald 5/16 Portman, Shirley 5/19 Vobejda, Vern

5/1 Smedley, Val 5/3 Reid, Derek 5/3 Bryan, Dave 5/7 Waters, Robin 5/9 Kaufman, Cindy 5/12 Brown, Kieth

One of the perks of being a member of UITR is being recognized in the newsletter on your birthday. If you are a member and your birthday is not included on this list, please email the date to: [email protected].

A Labor of Love for

Reiki Practitioners For those of you who are not aware of it, Unity in the Rockies has a vol-unteer Reiki team.

If you don’t know what Reiki is, or if you have never

had a Reiki treat-ment, you are

missing out. Reiki is the Japa-

nese word which means

“Universal Life Energy.” That is

the energy that

permeates all that is—including us. We use this energy

for healing and growth. All you have to do is to be open to receive this en-

ergy that the Reiki Practitioners of Unity are offering. This dedicated group of practitio-ners has been coming in on the fourth Saturday of the month for the past several years to serve UITR. They do this without pay, just for the love of serving.

If you have never had a Reiki treat-ment sign-up and come and try it out. It is an amazing experience to have several practitioners working on you at the same time.

The treatments are offered for a suggested love offering of $10, but if you can’t afford to pay, talk with Berti. She doesn’t want anyone not to get a treatment because they don’t have the money. All of the money collected goes directly to UITR.

This amazing team is headed by its dedicated coordinator, Reverend Berti Green. The other present practitioners are: Beverly Michels, Cathleen O'Brien, Reverend Chrystal Torode, Cindy Wilson, Diane Bonin, Donna Dague, Gloria Kieffer, Julie Wilson, Pat Ertel, Richard Ryan, Sharon Brunink, Sylvia Strickland, and Virginia Clark.

If you are a Reiki practitioner and would like to participate, they do need more practitioners. Please call Berti at 578-9742 or 201-3490 for more information.

Berti

GREENews from your Unity GEE (Green/

Earthcare/Ecospiritual) Team

30 percent of all food in the US is thrown away. About half of the wa-ter used to produce this food also goes to waste since agriculture is the largest human use of water. The theme for this year’s WORLD ENVIRON-MENT DAY on JUNE 5, is “Think. Eat. Save.” The goal is to reduce our “FOODprint” by becoming more aware of the impact of food waste and loss across the food supply chain. How about we at Unity begin with not wasting ANY of the food people bring for fellowship?…like being sure per-ishable leftovers go home with some-one instead of getting thrown out.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 SILENT

MEDITATION

12 Noon (Sanctuary)

2 EDGAR CAYCE

STUDY GROUP

6:30 pm (Fillmore Center)

3

4

5 SUNDAY SERVICE

9 and 11am

BOOK DISC. GROUP

10 to 10:45 am (Fellowship Hall)

6 AA MEETING

7 to 8 pm (Fellowship Hall)

7 A COURSE IN

MIRACLES

7:15 pm (Fellowship Hall)

8 SILENT

MEDITATION

12 Noon (Sanctuary)

9 EDGAR CAYCE

STUDY GROUP


10 DANCES OF

UNVERSAL

PEACE


11 UNCOVERING

PAST LIFE

TIMRS

10 am to 1 pm (Fellowship Hall)

12 SUNDAY SERVICE

9 and 11am

UNITY BASICS

9 am (Fillmore Center)

BOOK DISC. GROUP


YOU FUNDRAISER

BRUNCH

After Each Service (Fellowship Hall)

13 AA MEETING


14 A COURSE IN

MIRACLES


15 SILENT

MEDITATION

12 Noon (Sanctuary)

16 BOARD

MEETING

8:30 to 10:30 am (Fellowship Hall)

EDGAR CAYCE

STUDY GROUP


17

18 CHOOSE YOUR

STRESS

WORKSHOP

10 am to 1 pm (Sanctuary)

SUFI CIRCLE OF

REMEMBERANCE


19 SUNDAY SERVICE

9 and 11am

UNITY BASICS

9 am (Fillmore Center)

BOOK DISC. GROUP


DEEKSHA

BLESSING

1:30 pm (Sanctuary)

20 AA MEETING


21 A COURSE IN

MIRACLES


22 SILENT

MEDITATION

12 Noon (Sanctuary)

23 EDGAR CAYCE

STUDY GROUP


24

25 SPITITUAL

PILGRIMAGE


REIKI

HEALING


26 SUNDAY SERVICE

9 and 11am

BOOK DISC. GROUP


SOUND HEALING

WITH MUSIC

1 to 5 pm (Sanctuary)

27 AA MEETING


VEDIC

ASTROLOGY

READINGS

10 an to 5 pm (By Appointment Only)

28 A COURSE IN

MIRACLES


29 SILENT

MEDITATION

12 Noon (Sanctuary)

30 EDGAR CAYCE

STUDY GROUP


WOMEN OF

UNITY

POTLUCK


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May 2013 Birthstone: Emerald, Flower Lily of the Valley

Armed Forces Day

For more up-

to-date infor-

mation, please

see the online

version at:

www.unity-

rockies.org.

Thought of the Month

Intense love does not

measure, it just gives.

—Mother Teresa

Memorial Day

Mother’s Day

following us?' 'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Good-nest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!' The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, an be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace. May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.

following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week. As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Fi-nally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?' Timmy nonchalantly re-plied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.' The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?' 'That's just Shirley Good-nest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.' 'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she

Prayer Vigil

Altar

This Altar was

used for the 24 Hour

Easter Prayer Vigil.

All of those who at-

tended, were encour-

aged to take a candle

from the basket and

light it from the

Christ candle.

Photos by Jeannie Bramlett

Shirley Goodnest—(Continued from page 4)

Have overdue Library Books?

Please return them so some-one else may enjoy them.

Jung Society:

“The Archetypes

of Downton Abbey”

"We tell stories because they tell us who we are.” Using Christopher Booker’s The Seven Basic Plots; Why we tell stories as our guide, we’ll ex-amine the use of archetypes in the popular PBS British television series, “Downton Abbey.” This runaway hit evokes such a strong response in viewers because of the power of key archetypes deftly woven into the script.

We’ll examine some of these arche-types and what they tell us about the characters’ unconscious, their place in history, and ourselves. Join the explo-ration and fun as some of the “characters" come on stage and reveal their inner lives. Expect to be enter-tained.

Cost is $8 for members, $12 for non-members.

Unity in the Rockies

Friday, May 17th at 7 to 9 pm

There was a little boy with large anger issues. He rampaged about his life, angry at the world, believing it meant him harm. His father observ-ing this gave his son a bag of large nails and told him that every time he felt anger he should hammer a nail in the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence but gradually the number of daily nails dwindled as he discovered it was easier to change his view than to drive those nails into that fence.

Finally the first day came when the boy didn't feel angry at all and he proudly announced this to his father. His father, in turn, suggested

that he now pull out one nail for each day he felt at peace. The days passed slowly but at last the young boy was finally able to report that all the nails were gone. The father led his son by the hand to the fence saying: "You have done well, but I want you to notice all the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. In much the same way when you express anger, it leaves a scar on you and the other person. With time, compassion, wisdom and understand-ing most wounds will heal however isn’t it so much easier not to hammer in all those nails to begin with.

A Bag of Large Nails

— Church Chuckles --- A mortal said to God, “What is a million years like to you?” God answered, “Like one second.” The mortal asked, “What’s a mil-lion dollars like to you?” “Like one penny,” God said. “Can I have a penny?” asked the

mortal. “Just a second,” God replied.

* * * * Visitors of all abominations are invited to take communion and to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee and donuts.

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