A Spiritual Community
Full conference – $257
Individual sessions – $47
Valarie Kaur’s session – $57
Registration is open!
Registration and More Information: https://www.unityeasternregion.org/fallconference-2021/
** All events will be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube **
World Day of Prayer 2020 event will be online only. Start by following Unity on Facebook and YouTube. All World Day of Prayer 2020 events will be broadcast live. Watch for notifications when events start on Facebook to comment and share prayer.
“Fear is faith turned inside out. Fear is having faith in certain images created by the mind rather than having faith in the creative power of the mind itself.”
—Rev. Robert Brumet
On World Day of Prayer 2020, we join our minds, hearts, and spirits together guided by the affirmation:
You can register for the whole conference or select a workshop or 2, or 3…
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE?
The cost for total access to the conference is $247. Access to individual sessions may be purchased at $47 per session.
WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE FOR THE CONFERENCE?
Registration for the conference will close on September 28, 2020.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY OF THE CONFERENCE?
Refunds will be available until September 28, 2020. Please note that a 3.5% handling fee will be assessed on all refunds.
NEED ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE?
Download an Application for a Partial Conference Scholarship.
CentraState Medical Center is hosting COVID-19 vaccination walk-in events for ages 16+. No registration is required. First doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be given at these events only. No second doses will be provided on these dates. Please visit centrastate.com/forms to print and complete paperwork prior to arrival.
The date of your second dose will be three weeks after your first dose. The exact date will be provided to you at your first dose walk-in event. Please plan to arrive for your second dose at the same time you arrived for your first dose.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Clicking on the above link will provide you with a list of FREE COVID-19 testing sites in Monmouth County for Jan-Feb 2021.
For State-wide testing sites, CLICK HERE
Learn More about New Jersey’s plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccines
Mindfulness
Mindful.org – mindfulness activities and resources
Yoga for Beginners – 20 minute at home yoga workout for beginners
Relief from anxiety, stress, and energetic imbalance – 15 Minute Meditation
www.calm.com – website for meditation and mindfulness
Grounding Techniques – refocus your mind on the positive instead of stress and anxiety
Mindfulness Apps
Insight timer App – free guided meditations
Headspace app – meditation so you stress less
Wellness Activities
National Museum of Natural History – take a virtual tour of a museum
Coursera – take a free and exciting class on a variety of fun topics through Coursera
Goodreads – occupy your mind with a new book or book club
Puzzles & Coloring – occupy your mind with a challenging puzzle or elaborate coloring exercise
Physical Fitness Activities
Get Outside! – go for a walk, jog, bike ride, or shoot some hoops while maintaining social distancing guidelines
Home Work-Ins – free workouts that you can do in your home courtesy of Planet Fitness
Fiton – free app for exercise that is easy and fun all ages and abilities
Mayo Clinic – exercise to manage stress
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, NJ’s Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI) has created a “New Jersey Resource Guide” to provide DMI partners and the public with links to relevant resources for a variety of topics including:
If you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions such as sadness, depression, anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-572-7233
Child Abuse Hotline – 1-877-652-2818
NJ Dept. of Children & Families Parent Helpline – 1-800-843-5437
Hotlines and Helplines for Kids – (click here)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
1-855-654-6735. Need someone to talk to? We are here to help. Specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling and support 24 hours a day, 7 day per week.
Crisis counselors are available to residents experiencing stress or anxiety via phone Monday – Friday from 9am – 8pm at 732-845-2070.
NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
Guidance for parents and families with resources for students who are struggling to cope with anxiety and stress as a result of COVID-19.
First Responders and Essential Personnel are eligible for emergency child care at the Freehold YMCA – Cost: $60 per day, per child https://ymcanj.org/essential-childcare
FULFILL (Foodbank) – If you or anyone you know needs assistance, text “FINDFOOD” to 888-918-2729 to locate a food pantry near you. The Fulfill Center (fulfillnj.org) on Route 66 in Neptune had boxes of food located at the entrance for anyone needing it. No forms to fill out…no identification required…just go and pick one up.
In Need of Food or Financial Assistance, you may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and/or General Assistance (GA): https://www.njhelps.org
Assistance with Applying for food stamps, utility assistance, health insurance, etc (Monmouth and Ocean County)
COVID-19 Emergency Funds (Monmouth County)
Groceries and Ready Meals available through Lunch Break, 121 James Parker Blvd, Red Bank
If You Need a Meal – JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank and Toms River is offering free take out meals during specific times throughout the week (depending upon supply) – Click Here for schedule and details.
Monmouth County Agencies Helping Distribute Food to Those in Need:
> Friends of the Bayshore
Phone #: (732) 320-2441 or (908) 992-9714
> RAINE Foundation Phone #: (732) 865-3555
> Boys and Girls Club, Red Bank (Meals available M-F)
Monmouth County Food Pantries and other Food Resources CLICK HERE
Ocean County Food Pantries CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to go through a screening process to see if you are eligible for NJ housing assistance programs.
Need Help Paying Home Energy Bills – The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program.
Need Help Paying the Rent or Mortgage – The State Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance grants. To get more information and determine your eligibility.
Residential Mortgage Relief for COVID-19
Free NJ Foreclosure, Pre-Foreclosure and Rental Counseling – https://njhousing.gov/foreclosure/
> Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know – Click for Fact Sheet with links for Renters
> Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need to Know – Click for Fact Sheet with links for Homeowners
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has guidance for individuals and families caring for people with developmental disabilities:
https://nj.gov/humanservices/coronavirus.html
You could have COVID-19 and not even know it. Find out if you have COVID-19 at any of the 400+ testing sites across New Jersey.
It’s quick and easy. You don’t need insurance and free testing is available. Anyone who wants a test, can now get one.
Monmouth County Health Department COVID-19 Hotline: 732-845-2070
Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 Hotline: 732-341-9700 ext. 7411
Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7 am – 11 pm)
Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
Symptoms can appear between 2-14 days after exposure, though some people may not have any symptoms while still being contagious. It’s also important to consider whether you’ve been in contact with an infected person, as well as any symptoms you may be experiencing. If you believe you’ve been infected and you are not in immediate danger, you should contact your doctor by phone. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911, and notify the dispatch personnel that you may have COVID-19. CDC – what to do if you are sick
The Diabetes Foundation has opened a hotline for individuals living with all types of diabetes to receive a free Backup Emergency Kits. Anyone needing an emergency backup kit can apply to receive one by visiting the Diabetes Foundation website or calling 973-849-5234.
Our state has an online application and screening tool that can be used for many of the basic services designed to help those struggling to make ends meet. Learn about NJHelps.
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. You can still get our help by using our online services or calling us. SSA – Coronavirus Information
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19-related office closures. We will not suspend or discontinue benefits because our offices are closed to the public for in-person service. Read the fraud advisory.
Unemployment insurance has been extended to include bigger unemployment checks and also expanded for multiple groups previously ineligible for unemployment assistance including, gig-works and freelancers, self-employed workers, people seeking part-time work, workers who can’t reach their place of work, and those who don’t have sufficient work history to previously qualify.
Importantly, this bill also now allows workers who have quit their job as a “direct result of Covid-19” to qualify for unemployment, this situation would not normally qualify.
Unemployment insurance will also be provided to those laid off by their employer, furloughed workers, and employees working reduced hours due to Covid-19. If you receive workers’ compensation you will also qualify for a check.
U.S. residents will receive the Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2,400 for married filing jointly if they are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a work eligible Social Security number with adjusted gross income up to:
Taxpayers will receive a reduced payment if their AGI is between:
The amount of the reduced payment will be based upon the taxpayers specific adjusted gross income.
Eligible retirees and recipients of Social Security, Railroad Retirement, disability or veterans’ benefits as well as taxpayers who do not make enough money to normally have to file a tax return will receive a payment. This also includes those who have no income, as well as those whose income comes entirely from certain benefit programs, such as Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Retirees who receive either Social Security retirement or Railroad Retirement benefits will also receive payments automatically.
If you don’t file taxes, use the “Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info Here” application to provide simple information so you can get your payment.
You should use this application if:
Or
If you receive these benefits, we already have your information and you will receive $1,200. Do not use this application if you receive:
Special note: People in these groups who have qualifying children under age 17 can use this application to claim the $500 payment per child.
All federal loan student payments will be suspended through September 30th, 2020. This means anyone with a federal student loan will have the option of pausing their federal student loans without any penalties or late fees. This does not include private student loans or FFEL Loans.
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.
Hello My Fellow Congregants,
As I was thinking about what we are all going through right now with all the COVID-19 restrictions and not being with each other, an old Simon and Garfunkel song sprang into my head, Bridge over Troubled Water. That’s what Unity by the Shore is to me, a bridge over troubled water, not through or across but over it.
More than ever we need to come together as a community as we experience troubled waters. For the first 2 months of the year, our expenses exceeded our income by $4,400. We had our first online service this past Sunday and had well over 30 people join us. Many of you generously made an online offerings, and I thank you. I invite all those who are able to provide your monetary contributions to support the financial stability of Unity by the Shore to do so. While there are some reductions in our expenses by doing services and classes online, it’s not a significant amount. Also, while we are practicing social distancing it’s very difficult for us to do fundraisers. We are still looking at ways to do them , so stay tuned.
In the meantime, please remember to help us so that we may help you. It’s very easy to do an online tithe by going to:
You can do a one time tithe or make them recurring. If you are like me and want to write a check, you can send it to:
Unity By The Shore
3508 Asbury Ave.
Neptune, NJ 07753
By the way, I’m not being old school with writing a check, it’s my way of doing conscious giving to what I want to continue to flourish.
Remember, that bridge over troubled water is a bridge. There’s a safe spot at the other end. Let’s meet there very soon.
Blessings,
Charlie Kirlew
Board of Trustees Treasurer
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