Spiritual Exploration of Privilege, Racism, and Allyship – 4 Week Zoom Class

June 25, 2020 by admin

Spiritual Exploration of Privilege, Racism, and Allyship

Sponsored by: Unity Center for Spiritual Growth
Teacher: Rev Dr Ryan G Polly

As spiritual people we have an obligation to lead with love. Over the past few weeks, we have watched the world respond to the murder of George Floyd. We may have participated in protests or started reading a book on anti-racism, yet, we know we could be doing more. When we become faced with our own privilege it can feel paralyzing as we try to discern what is our work to do and how we can move toward being an ally versus a savior.

During this 4-week course, you will explore systemic racism and examine your role in both participating in it and dismantling it. You will take a deep dive into your own bias and privilege and you will walk away with action steps to truly show up as not only an ally but as someone who is anti-racist. We will also explore ways that Unity, as a community, can respond.

When: (4) Thursday nights starting July 2 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Where: Virtual using ZOOM… Registration Required

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Bio: Rev. Ryan G. Polly, PhD is a recognized thought leader, educator and author with over 20 years professional experience in organizational and leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and college-level teaching.

Personal triumphs in the face of adversity have provided Ryan with unique insight into the complexity of the human experience. It is these experiences that Ryan draws upon to inspire people to move through challenges and achieve genuine transformation. Modeling vulnerability and perpetual growth, he connects with participants by sharing stories of failure, resilience, and victory. Ryan’s contagious passion for positive transformation leaves people feeling empowered to employ tools and techniques in their personal and professional lives for lasting impact.

Ryan serves as the head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. In addition, he serves as the Director for the Emergence Leadership Academy at One Spirit Learning Alliance and Interfaith Seminary.

Ryan is an ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual minister. He holds a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies, and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education. He has numerous certifications relating to leadership, organizational development, and Diversity & Inclusion. He has been recognized for his leadership contributions with a “Rising Star” award (2018 Vermont Business Magazine), and a Champion in Workplace Learning & Organizational Development award (Vermont Association for Talent Development, 2015). In addition, he developed a globally recognized leadership development program called Compass. (2017, HR.Com).

Spiritual Book Study: “Anatomy of the Spirit” by Caroline Myss

May 6, 2020 by admin

10-Week Zoom Book Study:

Thursdays, May 21st – July 23rd
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Anatomy of the Spirit

The Seven Stages of Power and Healing

By: Caroline Myss

Most medical doctors when treating a patient focus solely on the physical anatomy, biology, and genetics of an individual when formulating a treatment plan. In Anatomy of the Spirit, Caroline Myss, medical intuitive and spiritual teacher, draws on the wisdom of the Christian, Hindu, and Kabbalah traditions to explain how stress, the physiological belief system, and the emotional well-being of an individual impacts his/her/their health.

Additionally, Myss discusses in detail the seven energy centers, Chakras, of the human energy system and the corresponding organs in relationship to the anatomy of one’s emotional and spiritual state of being. The seven sacred truths of the chakra system are presented along with reflective questions for one to discern the health of his/her/their energy system that when balanced leads to personal and spiritual empowerment.

These truths are:
• The First Chakra: Tribal Power
• The Second Chakra: The Power of Relationships
• The Third Chakra: Personal Power
• The Fourth Chakra: Emotional Power
• The Fifth Chakra: The Power of Will
• The Sixth Chakra: The Power of the Mind
• The Seventh Chakra: Our Spiritual Connector

If you are interested in participating in this virtual class, please register below to receive a Zoom link that will be sent to you prior to the first class.

PURCHASE your copy of the book HERE

Facilitator: Rev. Angela Denton MA; P.D MFT
Required Text: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
Personal Investment: Based on a love offering system of giving.

Mindfulness Meditation – via Zoom

January 3, 2020 by admin

First Saturdays of the Month
10 am – 11:30 am

Wednesdays
1 pm – 2:30 pm

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If we find ourselves distracted or uneasy, we can practice mindful breathing, walking and meditation to help center and return to ourselves in the present moment. Through the practice of mindfulness, we can increase our ease and happiness every day.

Practice includes guided sitting meditation, walking meditation and optional sharing.

All are welcome, no experience necessary.
We welcome anyone who is interested in joining us!

To get the link to join the class, please register below. If you are already getting emails from us regarding mindfulness classes, there is NO need to register.

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“Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. To be mindful is to be truly alive, present and at one with those around you and with what you are doing” – Thich Nhat Hanh