The meaning we typically ascribe to the word “original” is unique or one of a kind. In his book, Living Originally, Robert Brumet, states, “To live originally is to live consciously from the ever present origin of life; it is to live from the very source of all that is. This ever present origin is centered within each of us.” To live originally means to allow your Authentic Self, your Divine Nature, to be in the driver seat of your lives – to inform every choice you make.

Most people live from their conditioned identity, the personality self, which has been formed by the familiar, cultural and societal beliefs that they have been domesticated to believe about themselves. When the personality self is in the driver seat of your lives,
you seek approval, security, and happiness in the world – in your work, relationships, and in accumulating material possessions, etc.

By participating in this book study, you will discover that most of our perceived problems stem not from the world, but from a false sense of self. Living originally is the art of knowing the truth about who you are. Using the book’s 10 spiritual practices, you can rediscover your origin–your True Self. As you master the practices, you will be transformed from a false sense of self, defined by your needs and the strategies to fulfill them, into a higher consciousness. As you live from the truth of who you are, everything in your world naturally falls into harmony.

The Ten Spiritual Practices:
* Radical Self Awareness
* Deep Self-Acceptance
* Infinite Forgiveness
* Universal Benevolence
* Compassionate Communication
* Everything is my Teacher
* Dancing with Chaos
* Death is my Advisor
* Living in the Heart of Desire
* I am the Author of my Life

One of the practices will be explored each month of the series. Classes will meet 3 times a month. The first class of each practice will be a discussion and reflection of the practice with the other 2 monthly classes being a check-in and the engagement of the practice.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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Schedule for November of 2020 through February of 2021

Day Time: Thursdays 1-3 pm (practice classes will be an hour to an hour and a half)

November: 12th & 19th
December: 3rd, 10th, & 17th
January: 7th, 14th, & 21st
February: 4th, 11th, & 18th

Evening: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm (practice classes will be an hour to an hour and a half)

November: 17th & 24th
December: 8th,15th, & 22nd
January: 12th, 19th, & 26th
February: 9th, 16th, & 23rd

The remaining schedule will be distributed to participants in February.

Facilitated by: Rev. Angela Denton MA; P.D. MFT; LUT
Personal Investment: Love Offering
Required Book: Living Originally ~ Robert Brumet

Registration Required
Zoom Links will be sent out prior to class.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Due to COVID-19, ALL Spiritual Book Study offerings will be conducted
via ZOOM Webinar until further notice.

Registration for this class is CLOSED.
Participants are being notified directly by Rev. Angela of the ZOOM link.

8-Week Book Study offered at 2 different times:

Thursdays, February 13th – April 9th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, February 18th – April 14th 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Unity by the Shore
3508 Asbury Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753

The Untethered Soul

Living from a Place of Surrender in 2020

By: Michael Singer

Did you ever have the desire to take a vacation from yourself?  I mean to get away from your fearful, anxious, obsessive, angry, and/or critical thoughts and ways of being.  If you answered yes to my query, you are not alone.

According to Michael Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, “There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind – you are the one who hears it.” This may seem confusing.  What Singer is trying to convey is that we must learn to distinguish our core Divine Essence, Wise One within, from our conditioned personality self that each one of us have adopted in order to survive everyday living.

Distinguishing the voice of our personality from our Wise Observer and Knower is one of the many concepts that will be discussed. 

Other pivotal concepts that will be explored are:

• Freedom from Struggle
• Clarity and Calm
• Harmony in Relationships
• Spontaneous Joy
• Creative Inspiration
• Energetic Renewal

This class will require participants to read chapters in between classes.

Facilitator: Rev. Angela Denton MA; P.D. MFT
Required Text: Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Fee: Love Offering

Thursday Book Study: 1 – 3 p.m.
September 19, 2019 – December 19, 2019

Unity by the Shore
3508 Asbury Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753

NO CLASS: December 5th and December 12th

We live in a world of impermanence, therefore change is evitable. Each season gives way to another, the economy rises and falls, babies arrive into this world every day, and throughout our lives people we have been in relationship with leave us either through death or by the parting of ways. Many of us experience turmoil, conflict, and suffering as we are confronted with change or the behavior of people and circumstances of events that are not to our liking.

In the book, Everything is Here to Help Us, Matthew Khan professes that instead of resisting change and challenging experiences to embrace them. Welcome them as opportunities to awaken, heal, and live a life of meaning and purpose and in turn to advance the awakening and transformation of others.

Participants of the book study will explore the following concepts and tools.

• Discovering the first step in finding inner peace
• Reclaiming the passion, joy, and inspiration of your true innocent nature
• Exploring the essential role of surrender throughout the spiritual journey
• Unraveling the patterns of ego with compassion and ease
• Mastering the vital skill of conscious communication to uplift every relationship and encounter
• Reuniting the mind and heart as a doorway into greater spiritual evolution

Facilitated by:  Rev. Angela Denton MA; P.D. MFT
Required Book: Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution That Begins with You by Matt Kahn
Fee: Love Offering

Thursday Book Study: 1 – 3 p.m.
May 16, 2019 – August 1, 2019

Unity by the Shore
3508 Asbury Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

LEARN TO ENJOY DEEP PEACE & JOY THROUGH THE ART OF MINDFULNESS

In life, many of us worry about and chase after new goals. We desire fulfillment, to be happy and live in peace. Little do we realize that we are already fulfilled, happy and in peace.

From this book, you’ll discover:

• How mindfulness can help us to manage negative feelings like anger, sorrow, and grief.
• How to bring peace and happiness to ourselves and others
• Techniques for cultivating awareness and mindfulness
• How to live mindfully enjoying fulfillment, happiness, and peace

Facilitated by: Rev. Angela Denton
Fee: Love Offering
Text: Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh