May 2021

COU.FYI free of judgment, full of love

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GREETINGS COU

FRIENDS, As we enter May, spring is in full bloom and is calling each of us to grow in new ways too! In conversations with people in and out of our spiritual community, I recognize that some people are feeling overwhelmed with the expanding freedoms to reengage in life after a year of staying home. Even a simple invitation to go out to lunch can feel daunting! As we continue our series, Adventure in Resilience, this month, I invite you to tap into your inherent spiritual powers to support, guide, and enliven the ways you are engaging in life. Call upon your powers of faith and wisdom to guide your ability to say “Yes.” Activate your power of strength and will to give you the courage and perseverance to step out in new ways. Engage your powers of imagination and understanding to discover creative solutions to any obstacles. Expand your powers of love and zeal to enthusiastically attract the perfect circumstances and people to you. Use your powers of release and power to get clear about what to let go of and

what you want to welcome. Tap into the power of life and order to find the perfect vitality and sequence to manifest all that you desire. I invite you to listen for the ways that Spirit is calling you to reengage with your spiritual community and plan to join us on Sunday, May 23rd for an outdoor cookout and volunteer fair after the service. In the spirit of growth and positive change, every Sunday in May we are experimenting with a new way to interact with you during services. At the end of each message, I will take a few minutes to answer any questions that may arise listening to the message. Perhaps you’d like more clarity or don’t understand a term I’ve used – just ask! Those who are watching virtually can type your question in the chat box. Those in person can simply raise their hand. I am excited to see how this unfolds! With love and blessings,

Rev Linda

OUR MISSION

We inspire spiritual growth through

prayer, education, and sacred service.

OUR VISION

Centered in God, we envision a world free of judgment and filled with love.

OUR CORE VALUES

Spirit-led, Service, Inclusive,

Joy, and Prosperous

WHO WE ARE AT COU

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Resilience:

Love & Imagination

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Wisdom & Will

Resilience:

Order & Release

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Resilience:

Zeal & Life

Come tap into your inherent spiritual capabilities to create the rich, meaningful life you were born to lead each Sunday, in-person or online, as we continue our series based on the book, “"Adventures in Resilience – Ignite the 12 Powers in You to Create a Radiant Life" by Rev. Sharon Connors. We'll take a fresh look at these classic Unity teachings and ex-plore how we can use these gifts and abilities in our daily lives. Then on Sunday, May 30 Rev. Linda’s talk, “Let Freedom Ring,” will be in honor of Memorial Day.

SUNDAYS | 10:30 AM

FACEBOOK LIVE YOUTUBE LIVE COU APP

THE BOOK CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 22 | 10AM

Come join us online as we discuss Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose. Are you ready to change your life? In Eckhart Tolle's ground-breaking book, he gives you the spiritual framework to:

Understand yourself better Manage, manifest and achieve your goals Reach your full potential Channel conflict into something positive Change negative habits Live in the moment

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THURSDAY, MAY 6

The National Day of Prayer in May was established in 1952. Always on the first Thursday in May, this year it falls on May 6th. We are encouraged to hold in the light families, education, media and entertainment, government, all spiritual beliefs, first responders, and busi-ness. As we embrace these areas, we also affirm healing for our communities, our country, all coun-tries, all people, and for the planet.

For the month of May we are changing the normal Friday Fellowship & Fun from the third Friday to the third Sunday. We’re taking a break from games and are ready to

enjoy some in-person visiting, fellowship and good food at Rio Mambo in Colleyville. We will be trying to get on the patio.

RSVP by May 12th to Barbara Luders Text: 682-208-9334 or email: b.luders@yahoo.com

Rio Mambo, 5150 Highway 121, Colleyville, TX 76034

Remember, there is a 40% off sale right now on all plaques for the Tree of Life. With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, coming up, this is a great way to remember someone you love in a unique, permanent way. All Tree of Life purchases benefit the Building Fund, so it’s a win/win. See Mary for more information.

TREE OF LIFE – BUY A PLAQUE NOW

METAMORPHOSIS Spring brings visions of new beginnings. Easter is celebrated, new plants are starting to bud and grow, insects and animals are birthing, and our church is beginning a new cycle. We are begin-ning to enjoy opening our church for in-person services, while continuing the broadcasts online. This is a new way of doing services for our church and many other organizations. We have new hope for progressing through the year that the virus will be declining every week and our enjoyment of gathering continues to grow. One of the ways of change at our church is at the last board meeting we voted unanimously to spend $5,300 to get new cameras up and running in the sanctuary. These cameras are the new digital technology that we have dis-cussed at the Town Hall meetings. These are needed to get a quality pic-ture for the streaming services that are reaching out in our community.

We have all grown accustomed to going about our day in a new way. This new path seemed strange at first, but continued until it became the way we do our daily routines. Incorporated into these new rou-tines was a new way of "going to church." We are grateful that we could attend church and continue with our routine of gathering with like minds. We could gather in zoom classes, which is a blessing that we enjoyed! We will still have a few adjustments as we continue with this period of time in our lives. We are grateful that our church is able to upgrade our technology to continue to grow on the internet and reach people all over the world. This will help our church grow in ways we could not have imagined just one year ago. We are reaching people in many other states and possibly other countries, that traditionally we could not have reached.

We are grateful that our ability to grow has occurred at this time. Our church has undergone a change that is like a caterpillar changing into a butterfly. We are still in met-amorphosis, but we are ready to emerge and enjoy our new life with wings that enable us to fly. We still have a few changes that need to occur with the technology at our church, but we will be checking out each stage and completing, with your help, each step together. We will emerge with a new pres-ence in the universe just as Jesus emerged from the tomb and arose to his spiritual potential. As we reach our potential, who knows how far we can go? Blessings Phyllis Lantvit Board of Directors

Join Rhonda Lightfoot at the COU Campus

as she leads a guided meditation and discussion group on the 2nd Mondays at

7pm beginning Monday, May 10.

Meet in the sanctuary. Feel free to bring a blanket or

cushion. There will be an opportunity to journal, so bring

something to write on or in.

We'll provide: hand sanitizer, gloves & masks.

Masks are encouraged but not mandatory

as long as distancing is maintained. With Rhonda's willingness to facilitate, we're blessed to have this opportunity to be with our spiritual family in a safe setting.

WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSE S simply click the box below to be re-directed to that class

classes are on Zoom and only available during the times specified

ADULT SUNDAY

SCHOOL

SUNDAYS

1 2:00 PM

Want to discuss the Sunday morning talk in more de-tail? Join us each week on Zoom as we dive a little

deeper together. Each class is self-contained.

METAPHYSICAL

BIBLE S TUDY

TUESDAYS

11:30 AM

Join us each week on Zoom as we refocus our attention on the good that God is making available

to us now. Each class is self-contained.

COMPASSIONATE

COMMUNICATION

GROUP

TUESDAYS

6 :30 PM

Hosted by Michelle Accardo

Come practice Nonviolent Communication with others. You will have an opportunity to receive empathy and get clear on feelings, needs and

making doable requests.

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HAVE YOU BEEN CRAVING SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH YOUR CHURCH BUDDIES? NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! COME ONE, COME ALL, TO THE OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER FAIR! The good times begin after service on May 23rd, so mark the date and be sure to be here for our first

post-covid social activity!’

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ADULTS

Gladys Pettid 07 Sarah Gilbert 08 Ian Hennes 08 Greg Will 10 Sarah Bailey 11 Jeff Holland 12 Glenn Moore 12 Shane Sheffield 13 Michelle Redwine 15 Joe Hester 17 Elizabeth France 20 Bill Toon 20 Nick Bell 21 Kylee Hawks 21

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike & Carol Record 06 Dwayne & Arlene Taylor 12 Wes & Sharon Crowder 18 Matthew & Nicholle Sweat 22

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDS Zula Selvarajan 09 Jeremy Jones 23 Gabriel Lewis 25

WE CELEBRATE YOU

During times of stress or times of joy, the Care Team is available to pray with you and to hold your request in prayer, affirming the best possible outcome, or the deepest gratitude for and with you. Connect with us by calling, emailing, texting, or through the connection form on our website. Your prayer request will go to our prayer team as well as to Silent Unity for 30 days. It’s our privilege to pray with you!

Care Team Prayer Line:

817-251-2341

PRAYER REQUEST

INNER JOURNEY BOOKSTORE May Book Sale of the Month

“What If It All Goes Right: Creating a new world of Peace, Prosperity and Possibility” by Mindy Audlin

Visit the App Store or Google Play and search “The Church App.” Down-load the one with the gray cross and then search for Center of Unity.

OR text “CENTEROFUNITY” to 888-364-4483

The reply will include a direct link to fast track you to our content!

Save the Date Sunday, June 6 1:00 pm GET NEWS, ASK QUESTIONS, AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS! Join us on Zoom for this important and informational meeting. Zoom ID 841 881 183 49

We’re considering a revival of Artist’s Play, so if you are a creative, whether in a hands-on medium, writing, cooking, or anything else, and would be willing to facilitate a workshop, contact mary@unitychurchgrapevine.org.

Join us as this year’s recipients of the Rev. Carol Record

Scholarship are introduced. Six scholarships will be awarded, so

you won’t want to miss this annual presentation as Rev. Carol and the

Scholarship Committee welcome and present the students!

Sunday, May 16 10:30 am

1650 Hughes Road, P.O. Box 667 Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-1008 www.centerofunity.org

Our Mission: We inspire spiritual growth through

prayer, education, and sacred service.

Our Vision: Centered in God, we envision a world free

of judgment and filled with love.

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God is the Source of Center of Unity. We are lavishly prospered in all ways. Thank you, God!

March General Fund Income: $16,421

Expenses: ($22,484) Total: ($6,063)

YTD General Fund

Income: $48,748

Expenses: ($49,456)

Total: ($708)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:30 am - 11:00 am Caring Circles

2 10:00 am: Meet & Greet

10:30 am: “Resilience: Love & Imagination”

12:00 pm: Adult Sunday School

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4 11:30 am Metaphysical Bible Study 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Compassionate Communication Group

5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Caring Circles

6 National Day of Prayer

7 Office Closed

8 9:30 am - 11:00 am Caring Circles

9 10:00 am: Meet & Greet 10:30 am: “Resilience: Wisdom & Will” 12:00 pm: Adult Sunday School

10 7:00 pm Meditation & Discussion Group

11 11:30 am Metaphysical Bible Study 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Compassionate Communication Group

12 RSVP for Fellowship & Fun 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Caring Circles

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14 Office Closed

15 9:30 am - 11:00 am Caring Circles

16 10:00 am: Meet & Greet 10:30 am: “Resilience: Order & Release” Scholarships Awarded 12:00 pm: Adult Sunday School 3:00 pm: Fellowship & Fun

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18 11:30 am Metaphysical Bible Study 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Compassionate Communication Group

19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Caring Circles

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21 Office Closed

22 9:30 am - 11:00 am Caring Circles 11:00 am The Book Club

23 10:00 am: Meet & Greet 10:30 am: “Resilience: Zeal & Life” 11:45 am: Volunteer Fair 12:00 pm: Adult Sunday School

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25 11:30 am Metaphysical Bible Study 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Compassionate Communication Group

26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Caring Circles

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28 Office Closed

29 9:30 am - 11:00 am Caring Circles

30 10:00 am: Meet & Greet 10:30 am: “Gospel of Thomas” 12:00 pm: Adult Sunday School

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