EVENTS
Events at Unity Village are open to the public.
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Unity World Day of Prayer, September 9 at 7 pm
Peace Pole Re-dedication September 19 at 1 pm
United Nations World Peace Day, September 20
On Thursday, September 9, 2010 thousands of people will join Silent Unity – an international, trans-denominational 24/7 prayer ministry – and Unity churches around the world for the 17th annual Unity World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “Living in the Flow” and the prayer of affirmation is “We are living expressions of Divine light flowing forth into the world.”
The evening of September 9th, Unity Church by the Shore will be holding a World Day of Prayer service from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, kicking off 11 days of “World Prayer”, culminating in recognition of World Peace Day on September 20, 2010. In honor of this, Unity Church by the Shore will be rededicating its Peace Pole after Sunday services, at 1:00 pm on September 19, 2010.
Inspirational Movies
Spiritual Cinema Series held on the 2nd Friday of Month, 7 pm
September 10: Conversations With God
This film tells the true story of author Neale Donald Walsh, who, at the lowest point in his life, asks God some very tough questions. The answers he receives from God and from himself become the foundation of an internationally-acclaimed, best selling book series that, in 2007, had sold over 7 million copies and had been translated into 34 different languages. Walsch’s inspirational journey from down and out man to spiritual messenger has changed the lives of millions worldwide. (Starring Henry Czerny)
October 8: Broken Hill
Tommy McAlpine lives on a rocky, drought-ridden sheep station in the Australian Out-back with his tough, taciturn father, a farmer and high school football coach. Tommy dreams of becoming a classical composer, but his father believes his son’s future is in the family farm. Will his father ever hear the same music that Tommy does? (Starring Luke Arnold and Timothy Hutton)
Come at 6:15 pm to enjoy fellowship before the movie . Love offering
Bring your dinner! For more information, call Verlynda Dobbs at 732-323-8698
Monthly Healing Circle
Second Sunday of each month at 12:30 P.M. at the church. Join us in community as we gather once a month to reinforce the teaching of Myrtle Fillmore (co-founder of Unity) and her practice of prayer-based healing. With meditation, prayer and healing sound vibrations of Tibetan bowls and gongs, we offer healing to ourselves, one another and the broader community/world. Unity chaplains, Reiki practitioners and energy workers circulate.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
On the Lawn of Unity Church by the Shore
Saturday, October 9, 12 noon
Every Creature is important. the love we give to a pet, and receive
from a pet, can draw us more deeply into the larger
circle of life – into the wonder of our common
relationship to our creator.
Bring your pets to enjoy the opportunity for a special
blessing. Let’s celebrate the bond of creation!
Ceremony conducted by Rev. Joanne Murphy
Introduction to Inter-Spiritual Meditation Practices
Have you ever tried to meditate and felt like it wasn’t for you? Maybe the practice was not consistent with your path!
“Whatever path your heart’s desire tells you to follow is your royal highway in this life, the route you should travel in order to reach the abode of lasting peace and happiness.” - Paramahansa Yogananda
Meeting Schedule:
October through December on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 P.M.
Description: Meditation practices from different traditions will be introduced. This will be a time of practicing the meditation and sharing our experiences.
Love Offering for Unity
For More Information Contact: Verlynda Dobbs, facilitator 732-323-8698
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“If we practice mindful living, we will know how to water the seeds of joy
and
transform the seeds of sorrow and suffering so that understanding,
compassion, and loving kindness will flower in us.” ~~~Thich Nhat Hanh