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“God is your inexhausti- ble and ready supply. Out of Him all good flows, in Him all good exists. This law of infinite abun- dance is not a cold, life- less metaphysical concept, but a living reality that you can experience.” Patterns for Self- Unfoldment , by Randolph and Leddy Schme- lig Are you ready to experience a won- derful new adventure in faith? Let me tell you a story: Once upon a time there lived a woman with two small children. She was entirely on her own with no support from anyone other than that she could create for herself. She had been raised by parents who used words like “poor” or “impoverished” to describe their financial life. “Money does not grow on trees” was used commonly. “You have to work hard for anything you want” was an- other. There was a definite poverty con- sciousness pervading her growing up years. During a very low ebb in this woman’s life, with two children to support, no visible means of income, no prospects, and abso- lutely no money, she found her way into a New Thought church. She came looking for answers. Why had her life turned out this way? What could she do to make it better. How could she help her children thrive? After several months of attending each Sunday, she was moved to enroll in a class in prosperity consciousness the church was of- fering. It was free and although by this time she had found a job, she could not have af- forded class fees. One of the requirements for the stu- dents attending this class was tithing. The minister leading the class let it be known that any tithes were 100% refundable if the class was not effective in making her life better. She decided to give it a try, although did not feel that she could give the whole tithe. Weeks went by and she attended the class faithfully. She did the work that was required of her, spent time volunteering at the church on Sundays, and tithed proba- bly only about 1% of her meager income. By the 8th week of the class, amazing things began to happen. She found out about and was offered a new, higher paying job which also suited her interests much bet- ter. One of the challenges she had been dealing with was a rocky relationship with her eldest daughter. She found that the rela- tionship had begun to improve as she learned tools through the class in how to deal with life more effectively. A new and much nicer place to live found her through friends she had made in the class. Life was really beginning to look up. And it just continued to get better and better. Can you guess who this woman is? This first prosperity class was the beginning of my journey into practical spirituality. Since becoming a minister, I have taught this class (the 4T class) over ten times and am so excited to be offering it again beginning September 10th. It worked for me and it will work for you. I am such a fan of Stret- ton Smith’s 4T program and am thrilled that it now has a new and exciting format which still includes the prayer groups that were so powerful in my spiritual awakening. I have lived out of poverty consciousness and I have lived in prosperity consciousness and I am not just talking about prosperity in Glad Tidings UNITY CHAPEL & PEACE GARDEN September-October 2014

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Page 1: UNITY CHAPEL & PEACE GARDEN Glad Tidings September …€¦ · Glad Tidings Page 2 the financial sense. I am talking about abun-dance in all forms. The four areas of my life, Health,

“God is your inexhausti-

ble and ready supply.

Out of Him all good flows,

in Him all good exists.

This law of infinite abun-

dance is not a cold, life-

less metaphysical concept, but a living reality

that you can experience.” Patterns for Self-

Unfoldment, by Randolph and Leddy Schme-

lig

Are you ready to experience a won-

derful new adventure in faith? Let me tell

you a story:

Once upon a time there lived a woman

with two small children. She was entirely on

her own with no support from anyone other

than that she could create for herself. She

had been raised by parents who used words

like “poor” or “impoverished” to describe

their financial life. “Money does not grow

on trees” was used commonly. “You have to

work hard for anything you want” was an-

other. There was a definite poverty con-

sciousness pervading her growing up years.

During a very low ebb in this woman’s

life, with two children to support, no visible

means of income, no prospects, and abso-

lutely no money, she found her way into a

New Thought church.

She came looking for answers. Why

had her life turned out this way? What could

she do to make it better. How could she help

her children thrive?

After several months of attending each

Sunday, she was moved to enroll in a class in

prosperity consciousness the church was of-

fering. It was free and although by this time

she had found a job, she could not have af-

forded class fees.

One of the requirements for the stu-

dents attending this class was tithing. The

minister leading the class let it be known that

any tithes were 100% refundable if the class

was not effective in making her life better.

She decided to give it a try, although did not

feel that she could give the whole tithe.

Weeks went by and she attended the

class faithfully. She did the work that was

required of her, spent time volunteering at

the church on Sundays, and tithed — proba-

bly only about 1% of her meager income.

By the 8th week of the class, amazing

things began to happen. She found out

about and was offered a new, higher paying

job which also suited her interests much bet-

ter. One of the challenges she had been

dealing with was a rocky relationship with

her eldest daughter. She found that the rela-

tionship had begun to improve as she

learned tools through the class in how to deal

with life more effectively. A new and much

nicer place to live found her through friends

she had made in the class. Life was really

beginning to look up. And it just continued

to get better and better.

Can you guess who this woman is?

This first prosperity class was the beginning

of my journey into practical spirituality.

Since becoming a minister, I have taught this

class (the 4T class) over ten times and am so

excited to be offering it again beginning

September 10th. It worked for me and it

will work for you. I am such a fan of Stret-

ton Smith’s 4T program and am thrilled that it

now has a new and exciting format which still

includes the prayer groups that were so

powerful in my spiritual awakening. I have

lived out of poverty consciousness and I have

lived in prosperity consciousness — and I

am not just talking about prosperity in

Glad Tidings

UNITY CHAPEL & PEACE GARDEN

September-October 2014

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the financial sense. I am talking about abun-

dance in all forms. The four areas of my life,

Health, Relationships, Creative Expression

and Finances, were all helped by this class.

Having experienced both poverty and pros-

perity, it was a no brainer for me to choose

the latter.

One of the most effective tools that is

part of this wonderful course is the tool of group prayer. Mastermind Groups are

formed at the second class and those in your

group are your prayer partners for the

length of the class. Many powerful experi-

ences have resulted from these prayers.

“Where two or more are gathered…” has

been proven again and again.

I have seen people in these classes

find their perfect jobs. I have seen new and

blessed relationships being transformed. I

have seen people restored to physical health

and well-being.

Registration is going on now. There

will be an introductory meeting after the ser-

vice on Sunday, September 7th at which time

any questions can be answered.

One of the reasons I enrolled so many

years ago was because I was assured that if

the program didn’t work for me (assuming,

of course, that I did all the work) that 100% of

the money tithed would be returned to me.

As an aside, in the 25 years that I have

been a minister, only twice have students

asked for their money back and I have facili-

tated this class for hundreds of students.

It works! The workbooks and CDs are

$55.00 which is not refundable. They are

yours to keep so that you can re-use them

again and again.

Blessings,

Rev. Donna

THE 4T PROSPERITY PROGRAM

Beginning Wednesday, September 10th at

10 am and again at 7:00 pm in the Manse, this

amazingly effective 12 week program will be

presented by Rev. Donna Lind. This is a

new updated program for the 21st Century,

so even if you have

done the 4T in the

past, you will love

the changes. This is

a course in prosper-

ity transformation.

The 4T program is

a course in com-

mitment. The stu-

dent who partici-

pates in this course can expect a renewal of

mind and a changed and uplifted conscious-

ness that expresses in the manifest realm.

Thousands of students in other churches and

spiritual organizations can attest that this pro-

gram is life changing and there is a 100%

money back guarantee!

SUNDAY LESSONS

THE TRUE NATURE OF ABUNDANCE* September 7 Gateway to Abundance: Gratitude September 14 Say “Yes” to Living Fully September 21 Demonstrating Your Higher Power September 28 Burying Your Monkey Mind *Reference: “You and Money: Would it be all right with you if life got easier” by Maria Nemeth, PhD.

GATHERING THE HARVEST October 5 Tilling the Field October 12 Planting the Seeds October 19 Watering with Care October 26 Gathering God’s Good.

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JOIN THE SOUPSTONES

TEAM

The first Tuesday in August, Kimerly

Black, Lou LaFave, Irene Aguilar, Ruth

Lightner, Rev. Leora Nash and Pat Nihart

served the people of Valley Restart a deli-

cious Chicken Enchilada casserole, salad

and dessert. You are invited to join this

wonderful outreach ministry of Unity

Chapel. Remember, it is the first Tuesday

of each month. Contact Kimerly to sign up.

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't

about pity, it is about love. Charity and love

are the same -- with charity you give love, so

don't just give money but reach out your hand

instead.” ― Mother Teresa

RECOVERING

We are pleased to let you know

that Peggy is at home and recov-

ering. Please call to arrange visits

with her directly at 652-9716. She

would love to see you. Perhaps

bring a deck of cards or some-

thing to play. She claims to be

bored!

21st Annual

World Day of Prayer

On September 11, 2014, our

Unity Chapel in Hemet will

join our prayers with the

global Unity community as

we observe Unity’s World

Day of Prayer. World Day of

Prayer gives us an opportu-

nity to come together in celebration of our

oneness with God, with each other, and with

our world. Through prayer we foster peace

and wholeness in our community and in our

individual lives.

The theme for this year is “We Are the

Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine!”

This year, for the first time, we will symbol-

ize the power of our united prayers by ask-

ing people everywhere to light a virtual can-

dle at www.worlddayofprayer.org. These

candles will be displayed as points of light

on a global map. This virtual candlelighting

will continue through September 11th. A

twenty-four hour prayer vigil will begin at

Unity Village on the evening of Wednesday,

September 10, and continue through Thurs-

day, September 11. Unity invites people of

all faiths to join in this sacred prayer activ-

ity. Names can be submitted for prayer

online at www.worlddayofprayer.org.

Here at our church, our dedicated chaplains

will keep the chapel open all day Septem-

ber 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for drop-in

prayers. Prayer list forms will be available

for you to facilitate your listing of your

prayer requests.

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Wednesday Meditation/Oneness Blessing

Awaken to our truth of Oneness with God

and all creation.

6-7pm

Blessing givers:

Lucinda Moss, Virginia Gerber, and Elea-

nore Ruise

We are often asked: "What exactly is a Bless-

ing Giver and what do you go through to be-

come one?" I'd like to shed some light on the

preparation involved in becoming a Deeksha

Blessing Giver.

The course taken in order to become a Deek-

sha Blessing Giver, also know as the Oneness

Awakening Course, is typically taught over two

full days, or approximately 18 hours. It is de-

signed to help a person move beyond the

limitations and structures of the mind. When

we are identified with the mind-- we filter our

experience through our past conditioning--

we are in fact not living, but merely existing,

merely surviving. When we live within the

structures of the mind, life isn't unfolding in a

fresh way but mostly we are running mental

programs that greatly color our perception of

life. The purpose of life is simply to live-- to

experience reality as it truly is-- this is a very

natural joyous state where the senses are

alive, the heart is open, and you experience

the Oneness in everything around you.

The course content employs the various

teachings and processes that the Trainer was

taught from the Oneness University and also

through their own personal life experience. I

became a Oneness Trainer after traveling to

Oneness University in India in September,

2013 to attend a 10 day course. The Blessing

Giver course is not so much a course that con-

veys information or that helps you work on

yourself, as much as it a vehicle through

which you are shown directly what life is like

outside the realm of the mind-- the vast peace,

stillness, and love that is revealed through di-

rect experiences. Through these direct experi-

ences, inner

conflict is diminished, mind chatter is re-

duced, and significant movement is made to-

wards the healing of relationships with par-

ents, partners and children. Deep-seated

emotional charges are released, many that

have been in place since childhood. The par-

ticipant is also guided through meditation

practices that help open, balance and clear

the chakras (energy centers), clear the nadis

(energy channels) and helps activate the Kun-

dalini energy which is instrumental in leading

us to higher states of consciousness.

The two day process culminates in a special

sacred ceremony where the participant re-

ceives initiation as a Oneness Blessing

(Deeksha) Giver. Most importantly through

this amazing process, the giver becomes very

aware they, individually are NOT doing any-

thing other than allowing the Divine to help

mankind. We have learned through this two

day process to empty ourselves in a way that

allows for the transfer of Divine energies to

flow through us directly into the recipient. The

Deeksha blessing unfolds differently in every

individual as it depends on what the receiver

is most in need of at the time. It is a personal,

intimate interaction between them and their

concept of the Divine. We have all been awed

by recipients sharing stories of visions, in-

sights, energy and grace that they have re-

ceived after only one Deeksha blessing.

I will be conducting Oneness Awakening

Courses from time to time, if interested please

let me know. I could also direct you to a

nearby course. In the meantime, please visit

our Wednesday night meditation to experi-

ence a sense of deep relaxation and a transfer

of Divine energy that supports an Awakening

into the Oneness of ALL there Is.

Virginia Gerber

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Matters of the Heart

“Each man/woman has his/her

own gift from God.”

1 Corinthians 7:7

You are the gift of Presence,

presenting in heart and spirit!

We are an open door, open

heart, bring a friend!

Matters of the Heart gathers alternate Thursday

mornings from

10:00 to 11:30 am in the Manse.

Themes & Dates for September and October

gatherings:

September 4th: What Is Your Storyteller Doing?

We Yield to the Love of God (2 articles)

September 18th: Happiness As A Concept

Thursday, October

October 2nd: A Twelve Power Meditation

(relating to the Twelve Powers of Man)

October 16th: The Moses Code

October 30th: Beauty of Mathematics – Recov-

ery Is Letting God

Reading material provided; confidential set-

ting; love offering appreciated.

We welcome you into the sacred circle of loving

hearts!

Rev. Leora Nash, Facilitator

(h) 658-4918 or (c) 212-1451

Volunteers Needed

Are you looking for a way to be of

service? Unity has many minis-

tries that may fit your interests.

Here are a few ministries that we

could use your help with.

Membership

Hospitality

Youth Ministry

Special Events

For more information please call the office.

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD I am very excited to announce

that the 12th season of Play

With Your Food Productions

will whisk us away to London,

to the infamous apartment at

221B Baker Street. The game is

afoot this October as Play With Your Food Pro-

ductions Presents “Sherlock Holmes.” This pro-

duction is full of adventure, mystery, and plenty

of laughs. We have assembled a top-notch cast

and all of us at Play With Your Food are ex-

tremely excited about our upcoming 12th sea-

son. Performance dates are October 10, 11, 17

and 18 at 6:30 and October 12 and 19 at 1:30

pm. Tickets are officially on sale……. NOW.

Menu options for the evening include Salmon

with a Mango Chili Lime Salsa, Chicken Mar-

sala, and Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Noo-

dles. A vegetarian option is available upon re-

quest. Performances will be held in our normal

location at 140 N. Buena Vista St. in Hemet,

92543. Ticket prices are $40 for individual tick-

ets and $35 for groups of 8 or more. Please call

(951)663-8491 for reservations. For more infor-

mation, please visit playwithyourfood-

hemet.com.

This performance is rated “G” and is fun for

everyone! Thank you all so much for your con-

tinued support! 951-663-8491

Unity Chapel receives $5.00 from each

ticket sold.

Join your Unity friends opening night!

We have reserved a table for 8 on open-

ing night Friday, October 10th. If you

would like to sit with friends from Unity

and save $5.00 on your ticket price

please call the office and reserve your

spot at our table.

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SEPTEMBER IS

MEMBERSHIP

MONTH

The Membership Team, headed by Glenda Al-

len will be taking applications for new and re-

newing members.

If you attend Unity Chapel and feel that you

would like to take the next step in your spiritual

journey, make sure you speak with Glenda or

one of the team members.

A table will be set up in the hall during this

month with information about joining. The Ser-

vice Ministry opportunities will also be avail-

able to you.

Why Join or Why Re-Join?

Membership signifies a desire to make a

deeper commitment to this ministry on two lev-

els.

The first level is your own spiritual de-

velopment. Participation in this community

allows you to evolve intentionally as a spiritual

person. You have no doubt found support in

living a principle-centered and God-guided

life. By “God-guided” we mean cultivating the

quiet mind that responds to the Universal Wis-

dom implanted inside you. You grow in faith,

trust, confidence and courage.

A spiritual awakening can show up in

many ways: as a healthier relationship, greater

expression of your creativity, a deeper sense of

love and belonging, more balance, stability

and harmony, thus a vital, fulfilled and pur-

poseful life.

Second, you are intentionally contrib-

uting to our community vision which is sim-

ply to remember the divine within ourselves

and others.

We are doing something great for the

world that none of us can do alone! You have

become part of a community of caring people

that heals lives, achieves dreams and empow-

ers others like yourself. We look forward to

welcoming you again as an active member of

our Unity family.

Unity offers a new way of thinking and

a new way of being. It is a way that is full of

hope, love, peace, abundance, healing and joy.

It is a way of oneness that allows people to truly

see one another as brothers and sisters.

Unity honors the universal truths in all

religions and respects each individual’s right to

choose a spiritual path.

We will examine our sacred responsibil-

ity, individually and collectively, to make a

positive difference through personal example

and active service in our churches, our commu-

nities and our world.

Those new members who have applied

for membership and have taken the Founda-

tions Class will be received into the Unity Fam-

ily on Sunday, October 5th.

Note: If you are a current member of Unity

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FOUNDATIONS OF UNITY

A class for anyone interested

in the Unity Way of Life

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

CLASS?

1. All newcomers to Unity who

are thinking about becoming

a member of Unity Chapel.

2. Those who are members but

would like to know more

about Unity’s history.

3. Board members and those in

significant leadership roles in

the church.

4. All other interested persons.

IN OTHER WORDS: Everyone!

WHEN AND WHERE?

Week One:

Sunday, September 21 at noon.

Week Two:

Sunday, September 28 at noon.

Week Three:

Sunday, October 5 at noon.

All Classes will be held in the

Hall.

New members will be installed

during the Sunday service on

October 12th, 2014.

WEEK ONE: How did Unity be-

gin and what do we believe?

This hour session will deal with

the founders of the Unity Move-

ment, Charles and Myrtle Fill-

more and what transpired in their

lives to give them the energy and

clarity it took to begin their work.

Topics will include the begin-

nings of Silent Unity, the publish-

ing work and Unity School of

Christianity.

WEEK TWO: The Five Princi-

ples and how to use them in our

lives.

There are five basic Unity teach-

ings:

1. God is good and everywhere

present.

2. The spirit of God lives within

each person, therefore, all

people are inherently good.

3. We create our life experi-

ences through our way of

thinking.

4. There is power in affirmative

prayer, which we believe in-

creases our connection to

God.

5. Knowledge of these spiritual

principles is not enough. We

must live them.

WEEK THREE: Is it for me?

Rosemary Fillmore Rhea, the

great-granddaughter of Charles

and Myrtle Fillmore wrote:

“What is Unity? Unity is a family

of loved ones drawn together by

their mutual belief in an idea. The

idea that holds us is that of a good

and all-powerful God whose love

indwells us and gives us every-

thing we need to live happy,

healthy, productive lives. This

idea and the people who believe it

have created incredible blessings

of positive thought and prayer for

our world. Our history is filled

with stories of answered prayer,

prosperity demonstrations, mira-

cles of healing and peace. Our

future holds no less, for as each of

us unfolds as God’s beloved ex-

pression, our individual spiritual

growth speeds the spiritual devel-

opment of our world.”

Unity offers a new way of think-

ing, a new way of being. It is a

way full of hope, love, peace,

abundance, healing and joy. It is

a way full of oneness that allows

people truly to see one another

as brothers and sisters.

Unity honors the universal truths

in all religions and respects each

individual’s right to choose a

spiritual path.

This week we will examine our

sacred responsibility, individu-

ally and collectively, to make a

positive difference through per-

sonal example and active service

in our churches, our communities

and our world.

UNITY CHAPEL Five basic ideas make up our beliefs:

God is absolute good, every-

where present.

Every human being has a

spark of divinity, the

Christ spirit within. Our

essence is of God, and

therefore human beings

are inherently good.

We create our experiences

by the activity of our

thoughts. Everything in

our lives has its beginning

in thought.

Prayer and meditation are

important ways to

heighten our connection

with God.

Knowing and understand-

ing Unity principles is not

enough – we must also

live the truth we know.

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uPray Free mobile prayer app

Compassionate, Convenient and

Confidential

Wherever you are, whatever time, day or

night, connect to immediate prayer sup-

port with uPray from Silent Unity. Silent

Unity is as close to you as your mobile de-

vice. Our free mobile app provides quick

and easy access to:

Pray

Send your prayer request directly to us

and connect instantly with Silent Unity by

phone. From the moment your request is

received, you are enfolded in 30 days of

continuous prayer. There is also an option

available to receive a response back from

us by email.

Affirm

Life-affirming words help focus thoughts

and clear the mind. With uPray, you can

choose a positive statement to affirm your

good.

Meditate

Relax and reconnect with a short guided

meditation set to music. Silent Unity pro-

vides a new meditation each month.

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 4th, 10—11:30 am

Bring all of your furry or feathered friends

to the Chapel courtyard where Rev. Donna

will bless them. This has been an annual

event here at Unity and we will have infor-

mation about one of our local “no kill”

shelters available. Hopefully, we will also

have some shelter dogs

that you can choose

from for your own next

“best friend.” Come

one, come all. All love

offerings will be given

to the shelter. Dona-

tions of towels, kitty lit-

ter, leashes, dog food, etc. will be grate-

fully accepted.

Retired Older Men Eating Out

On the third Friday of each month the

men of Unity gather at Polly’s for break-

fast at 8:30 am. This is a wonderful time

to get to know each other better while

enjoying Polly’s delicious food.

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Dear Unity Family,

We’d like to thank you for your generosity.

You helped make it possible for us to attend

summer camp.

Each year Unity Chapel holds “kids to

camp” fundraiser potlucks and a cookie

walk at Christmas time to raise money to

help kids from our church go to Unity sum-

mer camp. The church is able to pay for half

of the summer camp fee.

There were some years when we weren’t

sure if we were going to be able to go to

camp because of financial hardships for our

family. The church helped and our mom

saved her pennies and we were able to go.

Children from 8 to 18 years old, who have

an understanding of Unity principles, and

are active in their churches are eligible to

attend. Teenagers are encouraged to attend

other events that the Southwest Region of

Unity hosts throughout the year in California

and in Arizona.

In June of each year the kids from Unity

churches in Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks,

Tustin, Hemet, Aliso Viejo, San Diego, Cali-

fornia; Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott,

Flagstaff, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada

go to the mountains in Wrightwood for a

week of summer fun and spiritual learning.

We have attended Unity summer camp for

many years. Unfortunately, we are too old

to go to kids’ camp anymore, so now we

give back to our spiritual community by vol-

unteering to be kids’ camp counselors. We

enjoy working with the kids, as our mentors

did with us when we were little. It is a lot of

work, but quite rewarding too.

The last two years, the older teenagers

(YOUers…Youth of Unity) went to summer

camp at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit, Mis-

souri. A dozen teens from our region went

to meet with about one hundred twenty

other teens from all over the United States

and even some teens from Trinidad! We

spent a week together in spiritual practice,

community service projects and having lots

of fun.

We thank each one of you, our church fam-

ily, for your continued support of the “Kids

to Camp” fundraiser program. It has been

said that the youth of Unity are our future

and we feel we are a good investment.

With much love and gratitude, big hugs and

kisses,

Corey and Cassidy Laughy

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September 9/2 Pat Ryman

9/8 Lucinda Moss

9/8 Steve Bellis

9/10 Alice Boyd

9/23 Helen Goalby

9/29 Mark Balys

October 10/2 Scotty Scott

10/8 Mildred Ball

10/15 Christine Lockmiller

10/19 Joell Woods

10/20 Kathleen Hamilton

10/26 Mitzi Carver

September/October Hospitality

Here is the hospitality schedule for the Sundays in September and October.

Please refer to this announcement to see what you can bring to share on Sundays.

September 7th – Fellowship Sunday and Membership Potluck

September 14th – Salads – Pasta/Fruit/Greens/Potato

September 21st – Finger foods – Sandwiches/Fruit/Veggies/Dip

September 28th – Sweets and Treats

October 5th—Fellowship Sunday –Halloween Themed

October 12th— Soups and Salads

October 19th— Finger foods

October 26th—Sweets and Treats

Birthday Bunch Dinner

Sunday, September 28th 6:00 pm

It's Birthday Bunch Dinner time again! It

will be held September 28th at 6:00

p.m. We will be dining at the Hong Kong

restaurant in the Target shopping cen-

ter. This has become a joyful celebration

bringing 20-25 celebrants together for

good food and lots of laughter. If you've

never joined us, plan to do so now. It

doesn't have to be your birthday month, we

come together to help celebrate those who

have a birthday. Put those pots and pans

away and relax!

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Unity Golf Club

Echo Hills

September 12th

9:00 am Tee Time

$15 includes the cart and the fun!

Whether you are a golf enthusiast with years

of experience or just starting out, this is the

group to join. We play on a 9-hole course,

so we can save our energy for just having

fun. The summer season will soon be over

and we’ll all be enjoying playing in cooler

weather. Jim Roberts is the organizer of this

group.

“If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play

at it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s

golf.” – Bob Hope

SOLAR COMES TO

UNITY

It has been the vision of

Unity for many years to

bring solar to our facility. That vision

is now coming to fruition. On Septem-

ber 17th, the work will begin with

New Day Solar as project designers.

The 39 panels will be installed on the

west side roof of the Fellowship Hall.

Installation will take about 3 days.

When we are up and running we will

see out electric bills decreased by

95%. Unity will own the equipment.

The loan for this project was made by

one of our loving Unity members. The

project will pay for itself in 5 years.

Some trees will need to be removed,

but we can assure you that new, beau-

tiful trees will replace them shortly.

NEW SIGN SAYS IT ALL

This beautiful new sign that greets

every person who enters our church

and can be seen easily by those who

walk and drive by was the vision of

Jim Roberts. Jim has been invaluable

here over the last several months as

he has stepped up and helped us with

many repairs and upgrades to secure

our facility. The Unity board, staff and

all our members express our deep

gratitude to Jim for his love of Unity

and the countless hours he spends

here assisting us with whatever we

need. We are blessed!

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Minister: Rev. Donna Lind

Staff Minister: Rev. Leora Nash

Teachers: Pat Ryman, LUT, Rev. Leora Nash

Chaplains: Pat Ryman, Head Chaplain

Gloria Bruning, Virginia Gerber, Nathan

McQuown, Lucinda Moss, Patricia Nihart,

Eleanore Ruise, Ken Starks, Bonnie

Palmer, Emeritus.

Sunday School: Betty Jo Neal

Choir Director: Caesar Ricci

Musicians: Michael Edwards, Pat Shaffner,

Angela McQuown and Dave Verdugo.

Ambassadors: Lori Cavazos

Membership: Glenda Allen, Rene Allison

Outreach Team: Cookie Scott

Facilities Team: Hal Myers and Al Smith

Sunday Team Peggy McQuown

Finance Team: Mark Balys

Board of Trustees: Rev. Donna Lind, Rene Allison,

President; Mark Balys, Treasurer;

Pat McKevitt-Ryman, Vice-President;

Eleanore Ruise, Board Secretary;

Gloria Bruning, Glenda Allen, Members;

Peggy McQuown, Advisor

OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday,

9 am to 3 pm

Office Manager: Betty Jo Neal

Unity Chapel and Peace Garden

Meditation Services

Sundays at 9:30 am

Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

Sunday Celebration

Sundays at 10 am

140 North Buena Vista Street

Hemet, California 92543

(951) 658-4290

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

www.unitychapel-hemet.com