From the President. Marilyn Holloway, President Board of Directors

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1 From the President Dear Congregants, Farmers and gardeners the world over know that the health and abundance of this year's harvest depends to a great extent on the work that has been done to tend and enrich the soil. Tending the soil involves many steps plowing, disking, fertilizing, seeding, watering. Sometimes a field is planted with a cover crop and left for a whole season. Some cover crops will choke out weeds, others add valuable nitrogen, and all of them, when plowed back into the land, add bio-mass, which aerates and enriches the soil inviting in worms and all the micro-organisms that make for a healthy environment in which plants can flourish. It seems to me that the past few months have been something like that. We have decided on the qualities we wish to see in our new minister akin to looking through the seed catalogs and deciding what veggies and flowers we want to grow. We have cleared the ground, working on ourselves through processes like The I of the Storm recognizing that the nasty weeds we encounter are not against us, but have something to tell us about the quality of our soil, the elements that may be lacking and what minerals may be needed to bring us back into a happy PH balance. We have done more work through The Q Process plowing deeper to break up old, deep hard pan. We have planted our cover crop of positive thoughts and actions, have waited for it to mature and then plowed it back in to enrich and enliven our soil. Now we are finally ready to take the next steps in our transition process. Right at this moment, as I write, I remember the delight I have always felt when looking at a freshly plowed and disked field. I feel a sense of satisfaction, of work well done, even though there is yet more work to do. And this is where I sense we are as a congregation, we are clear, fresh and ready to welcome our new minister whoever she or he may be. Someone who is already out there, waiting to be planted in our fertile soil. Our Minister Packet is on its way to Unity Worldwide Ministries and soon we will be looking through resumes... more work to do, but the harvest is in sight. We are ready! When Rev. Denese joins us again in September, we will be working on our Mission, Vision and Core Values. These are our statements of who we are, what we strive for and what we ll refer back to in everything we do. Please join us on Saturday, September 8 th from 9:30am 3:30pm (lunch provided). You re voice is important for the future of our center. With appreciation for all that you do and all that you are, We are called by a loving God to claim our divinity; to honor each person as God s beloved; to grow in spiritual understanding; and to transform our world through service. Together, we create a community that reflects God s love. Unity Spiritual Life Center is a community that love is building. Our mission is to experience God s love, to express God s love, and to be God s love in action. Marilyn Holloway, President Board of Directors

2 Transforming lives through spiritual growth A Course in Miracles - Text Study Every Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:30pm (please be on time, so we can start on time) The ONENESS BLESSING is offered here at USLC! Sunday morning downstairs in the library from 9:45 to 10:15 am. All are welcome to receive the blessing. Unity Spiritual Life Center 401 S. 8th Avenue -Yakima WA Dial-A-Blessing: Website: UnityYakima.org Minister@UnityYakimaMail.org Office: Chris@UnityYakimaMail.org Come check out the Imagineers We want to hear your ideas! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 4:30 5:30pm, we will gather to listen, discuss, and brainstorm ideas people have for our spiritual community. Do you have ideas for a fundraiser, decorations that might really add to our décor, ideas about the website or newsletter, a different way of distributing information, or something else entirely? We want to hear it! Any and all ideas are welcome! All ideas will be documented, discussed and either tabled for further discussion or we ll implement the first step. You don t have to join the group, but you may want to come often to hear the ideas being brought up. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 11th at 4:30pm. Sunday Celebration - 10:30am Office hours - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Minister...Coming Soon! Music Director..Sylvia Holtman Adm. Assistant.Chris Roybal Newsletter...Chris Roybal Board of Directors Lori Fisk-Moss Patrick Graham Marilyn Holloway Marilyn Freed Sharon Hamson Susan Martin Youth Education Teachers: Chaundra Ambrose Teens Dawn Fulton Children This class meets every Wednesday from 10:45-noon. Beforehand, from 10:20-10:45am, there is quiet meditation with music in the sanctuary. Starting in September: Fearless Living ~by Rhonda Britten DRUMMING CIRCLE! On a summer break - see you in the Fall! Support Groups that meet at Unity Alcoholics Anonymous: "The Early Birds Everyday - 6:30am, Sisters in Sobriety closed women's group - Thursdays - 6:00pm and The Grapevine closed women's group - Fridays - 12:00pm Al-Anon: Steps to Recovery Every Wednesday 5:30pm

3 10:30 am Another month of great guest speakers thanks to our Speaker Team!! Guest Speaker: Rev. Evin Wilkins No matter how many degrees we have or the type of education we have received, there are some things that only life can teach us; lessons that we can only learn in the school of life. We must first become still and then realize that we have choices, choices in the way we see things, the way we react to things, the way our future unfolds, and the way we allow our circumstances to define both our lives and ourselves. It's called, "Life University" and I invite you to grab your pen and paper, and a front row seat. Guest Speaker: Rev. Denese Schellink Ideas: Basic to Unity s teachings is that the Christ in Jesus exists as a potential calling to be awakened and developed in each of us. Jesus initiated a movement to transform human nature and the world through the shared spiritual awakening of human beings. (the Kingdom of God/ Heaven is within/amongst us and is a future we are called to create for humanity). This transformation of humanity is a movement and everyone who is awake to their own Christ nature knows in their heart how crucial and how promising this movement is to humanity. Are you ready to take your place within fulfilling the Mission? Guest Speaker: Marilyn Freed Gratitude is often considered as one of the steps to use when we are studying prosperity. But lets take a deeper look and see how it can transform our self-esteem, our relationships, and yes, our very lives. Guest Speaker: Music Ministry Music, singing, clapping & fun! Don t miss it! Guest Speaker: Prayer Ministry Come join us for a fun and spiritually juicy event!! The Prayer Team is planning a prayerful and fun Lesson (and Workshop after service) that will aid one in losing oneself in the present moment, dissolving into the joy of Oneness.

4 Join us on Sunday, September 9th as we welcome Rev. Denese Schellink, Transitional Consultant Her talk title is Pulled by a Vision, Focused on a Mission Basic to Unity s teachings is that the Christ in Jesus exists as a potential calling to be awakened and developed in each of us. Jesus initiated a movement to transform human nature and the world through the shared spiritual awakening of human beings. (the Kingdom of God/ Heaven is within/amongst us and is a future we are called to create for humanity). This transformation of humanity is a movement and everyone who is awake to their own Christ nature knows in their heart how crucial and how promising this movement is to humanity. Are you ready to take your place within fulfilling the Mission? Short Community Gathering right after service : Please join us after service for more information and to give input. *The Search Team will meet directly after. From your Prayer Ministry Team Praying Up a Storm of Love Come join us for a fun and spiritually juicy event!! The Prayer Team is planning a prayerful and fun lesson that will aid one in losing oneself in the present moment, dissolving into the joy of Oneness. We are honored to have Tom Duke (flute player) play during the meditation. After service we have a great workshop with various foods to be eaten mindfully, a 15 minute drum circle with Tom Dukes playing along (quite magical) and ending it with prayer through art.

5 Financial Report August Operational Income: $5378 Expenses: $6272 Budgeted: $9000 We gratefully share what we receive! Unity believes in the spiritual practice of tithing. As we share our income with others, we also generously receive. In August, we tithed 10% of our total income to: Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity NW Region, Silent Unity and Unity of North Kitsap, WA. Lost Tots/Lost Persons Booth at the Fair This is an annual fundraiser for the church and a community service we provide. To sign up look on the board at the church, fill out the little yellow sheet with the dates and times you d like and then fill out the Background Check form and either put in the manila envelope by the board or give to Janett Hattrup. The Unity family gets first shot at getting the schedule they want, and then it goes out to community partners who have supported the project in the past. The shifts are three hours and you get an entrance ticket to the fair for the whole day! Sept Janet: NEW MEMBERS CLASS If you have been enjoying your participation in our Unity community for a while, you may be ready to consider becoming a member. You are invited to join us for The Power of ME in Unity: Membership Has Its Privileges! This interactive class will give you a closer look at what Unity Spiritual Life Center has to offer in the way of opportunities for authentic growth, fellowship, and service. Find out more about what people are doing through Unity, here and beyond our doors. Learn more about Unity s guiding principles and Myrtle and Charles Fillmore who got the whole Unity movement started. Discover for yourself what can make membership enriching and fun for all of us! This class will be held on Monday, September 10th at 6:30pm. Patrick Graham and Susan Martin will lead this class. If you ve taken the class before, you are welcome to join us, too. INTENTION LIST Please hold the intention for the church for these items: New or like new microwave and stove. SOUND TECH MEETING You are Invited to come join the Sound Board Technician Team!!! If you re looking for a way to be of service to share your time and talent during our Sunday Service please contact Sharon Hamson or any member of the Team (Lori Fisk, Rick Welke, Anna Marie DuFault, Rob Leaming). A meeting will be held after service on September 9 th stop by if you re interested.

6 Visiting Friends Visiting Friends are a group of members from Unity who stay in touch with congregants who are not able to attend, whether it be temporarily or long term. They are not there to pray with them or to fix them, just to say hello and let them know their spiritual community is thinking of them. Aligning my mind and heart with the mind and heart of God, I center myself in Pure Being. In a state of spiritual realization, I remember I can never be broken, limited, or unworthy. Courageously, I rise into my true spiritual nature in this moment of healing. I heal the whole of me as I accept that I am brave. I am bright. I am beautiful. As I heal in body, mind, and spirit, I support healing in my family, community, the earth, and the world. Centered in Pure Being, I am a healing presence. Unity Spiritual Life Center will be collecting your list of names in the weeks before September 13. Members of the Prayer Ministry will be gathering in a circle in the sanctuary on Thursday, September 13, from Noon 2:00pm in the afternoon. We will prayerfully speak aloud the names and ask blessings on each name and then the lists will be sent to Silent Unity where they will be held in prayer for 30 more days. The sanctuary will be open during that time and everyone is invited to join us for the entire time, or even just a few minutes. Your presence will be our blessing and celebration. Unity's World Day of Prayer Join the Prayer Partners in the sanctuary on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 12:00-2:00 pm List the names of your loved ones or those you wish to be held in prayer during our World Day of Prayer. They will be sent to Silent Unity where they are held in prayer for 30 days. My Prayer List

7 Keeper of the Light SEPTEMBER AFFIRMATION: I give thanks and bless all things that are before me. What I appreciate increases. Abundance is mine. Without a minister to create a study guide, we weren t sure we could even do the Fall Small Group Study this year. Then Dionetta contacted us to see if we d be interested in a Fearless Living Book Study the Universe always takes care of us! Fearless Living is this years book for the Fall Small Group Study! Dionetta Hudzinski will facilitate two groups: Wednesday mornings 11:00am 12:00pm starting on Sept. 5th AND Tuesday evenings: 6:00 7:00pm starting on Oct 2nd. Women s Weekend at the Beach F I N A L M E E T I N G Sunday, September 2nd right after service. Please plan to attend to get the information you ll need and to pick your room.

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