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February 2016
Sunday Services
9:00 am & 11:00 am
See pg 4 for details
Upcoming Events
A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Sunday, February 14th
New Member Orientation
Thursday, February 25th
WELCOME TO UNITY
At Unity, everyone is recognized as a true spiritual being,
awakening to the truth that sets them free. We strive to present
a positive, practical and progressive approach to Christianity.
If you have been searching for a love-focused place of worship
that embraces all people and honors all spiritual paths, Unity
could be your answer. Perhaps here you will find what so many
others have – the feeling that you’ve come home.
Rev. Howard Caesar, Diane Caesar
Senior Minister
This Month at Unity
Each Sunday
Worship Service
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
Youth & Family Ministry (pg 7)
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Education Building
Oneness Blessings
Following each service
Sanctuary Balcony
Bible Study Topic:
“The Lord’s Prayer”
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Welcome Center
A Course in Miracles
10:05 am - 10:50 am | Annex 105
Weekly
Noon Meditation
Weekdays, 12:00 pm
Chapel
Oneness Blessings
Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Wallet Hall
see pgs 4-5 for
complete schedule
Spirit Inspired Book Club
Vow Renewal Ceremony
February 2nd, 12:00 pm
February 3rd, 5:30 pm
Bookstore
February 14th, 12:30 pm
Pyramid
Intro to Unity
50+ Gang
February 4th and 18th, 10:30 am
Welcome Center
February 14th, 12:30 pm
Welcome Center
Wisdom of Gandhi Classes
Radical Forgiveness Ceremony
February 7th, 1:30 pm
Pyramid
Young Adults Sacred Circle
February 7th, 12:30 pm
Welcome Center
AniMeals Pet Food Drive
February 7th – 24th
Immediately Following Services
Courtyard & Pyramid Lobby
Latinas Unidas
February 9th, 6:00 pm
Wallet Hall
Accessing Your Authentic Self
February 10th, 5:30 pm
Bookstore
Landscape Workday
February 13th, 8:30 am
Sanctuary Drive-Through
Reiki Circle
February 14th and 21st, 1:00 pm
Chapel
Alleviating Stress with Essential Oils
February 17th, 5:30 pm
Bookstore
Awake Now Happening
February 18th, 7:00 pm
Pyramid
Oneness Meditation
February 21st, 12:30 pm
Pyramid
Meditative Coloring
February 24th, 5:30 pm
Bookstore
New Member Orientation
February 25th, 7:00 pm
Pyramid
Couples Café
February 28th, 12:30 pm
Welcome Center
February 13th, 11:00 am
Chapel
Evening Meditation
Wednesday, 6:30 pm
Chapel
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Pyramid
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, 7:00 pm
Pyramid
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Childcare - Reservation Required:
visit www.UnityHouston.org/Childcare
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with Rev. Howard Caesar
Sundays, 9:00 am & 11:00 am, Sanctuary
WEDNIGHT
Live
Wednesdays • 7:00 pm • Pyramid
Wednesday Night Live is our
energized, yet laid back midweek
spiritual pick-me-up. The service
is relaxed and informal, powerful
and inspiring. The music is always
uplifting and the message is
relevant and grounded in the
timeless spiritual principles that
we teach in Unity.
Sundays, 9:00 am & 11:00 am, Sanctuary
SUNDAY SERVICE
Rev. Howard Caesar
Be inspired at one of our
wonderful Sunday Services led
by Rev. Howard Caesar, Senior
Minister. Rev. Caesar’s messages
have helped many find deeper
spiritual meaning in their lives
while experiencing happier, more
productive ways of living.
Wednesday, February 3rd
Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett
“Divine Audacity: Dare To Be
the Light of the World”
Wednesday, February 10th
Rev. Michael Gott
“Transformational Power:
Part 1 – A Life That Works for Me”
Wednesday, February 17th
Rev. Michael Gott
“Transformational Power:
Part 2 – A World That Works for All”
Wednesday, February 24th
Reba Riley
“Everyday Courage”
SAVE THE DATE!
REV. MICHAEL GOTT
REV. SHEILA GAUTREAUX
“The Journey: A Blueprint for
Divine Potential”
Sunday, February 7th
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
“True Love”
Sunday, February 14th
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
UNITY BOOKSTORE
Books, Gifts, Music & Inspiration
CD’s of Wednesday
& Sunday Services
available in the
bookstore.
713.782.8320
Tue 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Thur 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Closed Mon and Fri
SPIRIT INSPIRED BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 2nd | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 3rd | 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Join us for a lively discussion of this month’s
featured book, “Divine Audacity” by Linda
Martella-Whitsett.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 10th, Accessing Your
Authentic Self | 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Wednesday, February 17th, Alleviating Stress
with Essential Oils | 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Wednesday, February 24th, Meditative Coloring
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
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Upcoming Events
February 2016
The Journey Begins… The Radical
Forgiveness Ceremony
Unity in the Community
AniMeals Pet Food Drive
Sunday, February 7th
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Pyramid
Cost: $20 Suggested Love Offering
Sundays & Wednesdays, February 7th – 24th
Following Worship Services
Sanctuary Courtyard & Pyramid Lobby
Based on 'Radical Forgiveness: Making
Room for the Miracle’ by Colin Tipping, Rev. Sheila Gautreaux,
Certified RF Coach and Teacher, will lead you through this circle
ceremony that is based on similar ceremonies of indigenous
people. Come walk the circle and begin your journey to breaking
the chains that bind you.
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Sunday, February 14th
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Pyramid
This is a great Unity tradition! Rev. Michael
Gott will lead couples in a heartwarming
ceremony of commitment and love.
This is open to all committed couples in our community
New Member Orientation
Thursday, February 25th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Pyramid
Ready to become a member of Unity
of Houston? Join us for our next New
Member Orientation, followed by New
Member Sunday, February 28th. Sign up at the New Member
Registration table in the East Sanctuary Lobby February
7th, 14th & 21st. You may also call the church office at
713.782.4050 or stop by the information center on Sundays.
Upcoming Speakers
Join Unity in Community in an effort to
help Interfaith Ministries by donating to AniMeals on Wheels.
This program was founded so that senior recipients of the
Meals on Wheels would not feel compelled to share their
limited food with their four-legged friends. Bring your pet
food donations to the Sanctuary courtyard on Sundays and
Pyramid lobby on Wednesdays from February 7th - 24th.
Awake Now Happening
Thursday, February 18th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Pyramid
Cost: $10 Gratitude Gift
Come experience an opportunity to
connect to your community, express
your gifts and share your wisdom in a co-creative climate
in which we thrive using music, movement and meditation.
Come as you are or as you want to be! Children are
welcome to participate.
Association for Global New
Thought (AGNT)
"New Thoughts: Creating a World
that Works Through Everyone"
Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm
Sanctuary
Attend this special WNL event and learn
from leading ministers in the New Thought movement Dr.
David Alexander, Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, D.D., Rev.
Wendy Craig-Purcell, Rev. Dr. Kenn Gordon, Rev. Temple
Hayes, Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones, and Dr. Roger Teel.
A Weekend with John Bradshaw: Recovering Your Innocence
Friday Lecture, March 18th | 7:30 pm | Pyramid | Lecture $25
Saturday Workshop, March 19th | 10:00 am | Pyramid | Workshop $70, 2 Day Event Ticket $90
John Bradshaw will present concrete, specific ways to Reclaim Your Inner Child who is innocent,
pure, and “child-like.” We encourage you to join him on this odyssey. Tickets are available for
purchase in the Bookstore and on-line.
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Childcare - Reservation Required: visit www.UnityHouston.org/childcare
DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU
Facilitator: Frances Becke Huffman, LUT
Mondays, January 25th – February 22nd
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Welcome Center
This course is a spiritual, metaphysical study
of the teachings of Jesus. It is based on Eric
Butterworth’s renowned book, Discover the Power
Within You. Available for SEE Credit.
ECONOMIA ESPIRITUAL
Facilitator: Dr. Mirna Chavez, MD
Thursdays, March 3rd – March 31st (skip March 17th)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Chapel
MEDITACION COMO PRACTICA DE ORACION
Economia Espiritual ha inspirado a miles para
alcanzar la prosperidad y experimentar la verdadera
abundancia. Butterworth menciona que la prosperidad no tiene
nada que ver con las fluctuaciones economicas del mundo sino
con la creencia que tenemos acerca de nosotros mismos.
Facilitator: Dr. Mirna Chavez, MD
Thursdays, January 28th – February 11th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Chapel
IN THE BEGINNING IS YOUR WORD
El autor Eric Butterworth nos esplica la creciente
necesidad de comprension acerca la funcion
y la natualeza de oracion. Afirma que nuestro
concepto fundamental de Dios tiene que cambiar
antes de que podamos experimentar la verdadera
conexion con lo divino.
BACKGROUND OF NEW THOUGHT
Facilitator: Alyce Coffey, LUT
Saturdays, January 30th - February 27th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Welcome Center
This course provides the student with an-entry level
exposure to the ideas, beliefs, and philosophies of the
main “Architects” of this body of thought. Available
for SEE Credit.
KEEP A TRUE LENT
Facilitator: France Huffman, LUT
Tuesdays, March 1st – March 22nd
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Welcome Center
Facilitator: Donna Fisher
Mondays, March 7th – March 28th
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Welcome Center
In this class you may be surprised to discover some
commonly used words that self-sabotage and are
ineffective in being true to who you are. Discover how to
declutter your mind by tossing away low-energy words that
drain your energy and block you well-deserved success and
happiness. Learn how to clean out your "mental computer"
and choose words that are life affirming and express your
Spiritual Truth.
CREATING LOVE
Facilitator: Dr. Randall Brelsford
Tuesdays, March 22nd – April 12th
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Chapel
Based on John Bradshaw’s work, this interactive
course will provide tools to erase negative patterns
and create new, positive relationships with God,
family and friends, and ourselves.
Unity believes that we can best keep Lent by
denying ourselves not "things" but negative thoughts
and feelings. Through prayer and study, we can
contemplate the resurrection experience and practice
its principles in our lives. Charles Fillmore’s "Keep a True
Lent" includes a daily practice to help each student make the best
use of this period of self-reflection and prayer and guides them
toward a spiritual awakening and resurrection of their own.
HATHA YOGA
TOASTMASTERS
ESL CLASS
Grace Hall
with M.T. Mazzarella
Grace Hall
Annex 105
with Aileen Sanchez
Mondays, 7:30 pm
Learn how to apply
spiritual principles in your
daily life. All you need
is an open heart and an
accepting mind.
Monday-Saturday
9:15 - 10:30 am
Children welcome.
Call 713.781.4621 for
more details.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Gain confidence, build
self-esteem, and learn
how to communicate
effectively.
Contact David Pazda
at 713.253.4442.
English as a Second Language
Mondays & Thursdays
7:00 pm
Beginner and
Intermediate students
welcome.
Childcare - Reservation Required: visit www.UnityHouston.org/childcare
ONGOING CLASSES
A COURSE IN MIRACLES
Grace Hall
with Jerry Stefaniak
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays,
6:15 – 7:15 pm
GREAT CLASSES
SPIRITUAL EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
All Unity classes are open to everyone! Some classes are available for optional Spiritual Education & Enrichment
(S.E.E.) credit towards becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher. To see if a class is available for credit, please check the
class description online at www.unityhouston.org. If you are interested in becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher, contact
Rev. Jeanmarie Eck at jeck@unityhouston.org for more information.
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UNITY CHOIR
with Rev. Michael Gott
Thursdays, Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm | Pyramid
The Unity Choir is a great place to get connected! Just bring
your heart and soul and be ready to sing the light of God!
Open to all levels of talent. For details contact Rev. Michael
Gott at mgott@UnityHouston.org.
WOMEN OF UNITY
LATINAS UNIDAS
9 de Febrero, “Vivir sin Miedos - Atrevete a comenzar de
Nuevo”, 6:00 pm | Wallet Hall
Basado en el libro de Sergio Fernández "Vivir Sin miedos
- Atrévete a comenzar de nuevo" compartiremos las
preguntas el plantea en su libro y que nos aportara su visión
sobre el mundo, para ayudarnos a vivir una vida plena y con
sentido, una vida significativa, una vida sin miedo.
with Diane Caesar & Roberta Wright
LGBT
SAVE THE DATE!
March 5th, Women’s Breakfast “Ignite Your Life”
9:00 am | Pyramid
Together let’s create the vision of the life you would love to
be living. Then we will test that creation with 5 questions
and begin taking the first steps to achieve that “dream life”.
Tickets are available for purchase in the Bookstore and online. Purchase by midnight, March 3rd. For more information,
contact Diane Caesar at dcaesar@UnityHouston.org or call
the church office at 713.782.4050.
50+ GANG
with Rev. Farolyn Mann
February 4th and 18th, Meeting & Game Day,
10:30 am | Welcome Center
Young at heart individuals meet twice a month for a potluck
luncheon and Game Day. For details, contact Rev. Farolyn Mann
at fmann@UnityHouston.org.
YOUNG ADULTS OF UNITY
UNITY PEACEMAKERS
Facilitated by: Michael Ryan
January 12th – February 16th, “Falling Upward” Book Study,
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Chapel
Join other LGBT community members for an informal time
of discussion and spiritual deepening. Richard Rohr’s book,
Falling Upward, is not focused on LGBT issues, but rather
focuses on creating a life of greater meaning and purpose.
COUPLES IN UNITY
February 13th, Couples Valentine’s Potluck Dinner
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Private Residence
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Unity Couples Potluck
Dinner. Bring a delicious dish & your favorite drink to
share. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 11th. For more
information and address location, contact Linda Grape at
lindagrape11@gmail.com or visit the church website.
February 28th, Couples Café,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Welcome Center
The Couples Café is a great way to get connected with other
like-minded couples. Join us for coffee, cookies & conversation!
Ages 18–39, Married or Single
February 7th, Sacred Circle, 12:30 pm | Welcome Center
We are inviting all of our Young Adults (18 to 39) to our
monthly gathering for a time of fellowship and connection.
Sacred Circle is a relaxed, upbeat spiritual gathering with
music, singing bowl meditation and group discussion.
with Rev. Mindy Lawrence
February 14th and 21st, Wisdom of Gandhi Classes
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Chapel
Mahatma Gandhi was a pioneer of nonviolent social change.
Join us as we explore the amazing life of Mahatma Gandhi
and gain wisdom to actively transform your own life and
affect the worldview of others. A light vegetarian lunch
will be served. For more information, contact Rev. Mindy
Lawrence at mlawrence@UnityHouston.org.
UNITY SINGLES
February 13th, Dinner and a Movie, 5:30 pm
Epicure Café & River Oaks Theatre, 2009 West Gray Street
Join the Unity Singles for a night out on the town! We will
meet for dinner at Epicure Café, then walk next door to the
River Oaks Theatre to watch a movie.
February 27th, Singles Potluck and Karaoke, 7:00 pm
Private Residence
Join the Singles for Potluck Dinner and Karaoke Party hosted
by Richard Pickard. Bring your favorite dish and drinks to
share with everyone. For more details & address location,
please contact Richard Pickard at 281.222.0808.
SUNDAY LUNCH: Join us for lunch following the 11:00 am service.
February 7th:
February 14th:
February 21st:
February 28th:
Vietnam Coast, 2910 Hillcroft Avenue
Pappasito’s, 6445 Richmond Avenue
Luby's, 2730 Fondren Road
Fadi's, 8383 Westheimer Road
The Oneness Blessing is a direct transfer of energy which opens
the heart, quiets the mind and opens the door to higher states
of consciousness.
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Facilitated by: Deyanira González
SUNDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Following the
9:00 & 11:00 am service
Sanctuary Balcony
7:00-9:00 pm
Pyramid
5:30-6:45 pm
Wallet Hall
Contact: Janis Shanks at jshanks@UnityHouston.org
or 713.782.4050 for information.
ONENESS MEDITATION
with Rev. Howard Caesar
Sunday, February 21st
12:30 pm | Pyramid
ONENESS AWAKENING COURSE
Friday, February 5th &
Saturday, February 6th | Wallet Hall
Contact Janis Shanks at
jshanks@UnityHouston.org or visit
www.UnityHouston.org for details.
Youth &
Prayer & Spiritual
SUPPORT
FAMILY MINISTRY
Toddlers through teens explore Unity Principles at an age appropriate level
using metaphysical interpretations of the Bible and other resources. We
creatively experience these lessons through music, science, drama, arts and
games along with Prayer and Meditation. This “Living Curriculum” is designed
to provide children with a “spiritual toolbox” that they can use throughout life.
It's not your parent's Sunday school!
YOUTH MINISTRY CLASSES
Sundays, 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Education Building
Ages: 6 weeks through 18 years of age.
FEBRUARY'S THEME:
PRAYER
OPPORTUNITIES
Unity Friends: Available for one-on-one
prayer, in Spanish and English, before
and after services. Unity Friends wear
badges with purple ribbon and are
located in the Sanctuary, lobby, and
courtyard. If you want to be called
monthly, contact Rev. Farolyn Mann at
713.782.4050.
Written Prayer Request:
February 7th: “God is Love!”
AFFIRMATION: "I release what I no longer want in my life & create a new!”
BIBLE VERSE: "Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!"
BIBLE STORY: The Creation Story
CREATIVE EXPRESSION: “I Am Love” Heart shaped picture frames
February 14th: "I Am Love!"
AFFIRMATION: "I Am Love Because God Loves Me!"
BIBLE VERSE: "Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you."
BIBLE STORY: God Creates Man in His Image
CREATIVE EXPRESSION: "Me Flags and Place-mats"
February 21st: "Love Your Neighbor!"
AFFIRMATION: "God in me is love and this love expresses through me!"
BIBLE VERSE: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and all your mind, and with all your strength; and love your neighbor
as yourself."
BIBLE STORY: The Good Samaritan
CREATIVE EXPRESSION: “Cupcake Band-Aids”
February 28th: "Seeing Through the Eyes of God - What Would Love Do?"
AFFIRMATION: "I See Only Love Through the Eyes of God!"
BIBLE VERSE: "Let us not love alone in word or speech but also in deed and in truth."
CREATIVE EXPRESSION/GAME: "God Sees Love"
SAVE THE DATE!
UNITY OF HOUSTON
Summer Camp
August 1st – 5th, 2016 &
August 15th – 19th, 2016. Stay tuned for more details!
Childcare for classes and other events:
Childcare - Reservation Required: visit www.UnityHouston.org/childcare
Place your request in one of our prayer
boxes located in the Sanctuary, the
Pyramid, and Chapel.
• VOICE OF INSPIRATION:
Call 713.917.9007 24 hours a day
7 days a week to leave your prayer
request.
• SILENT UNITY:
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
at 800.669.7729.
• EMPOWERMENT PRAYER GROUPS:
Wednesday evenings, orientation at
8:00 pm in the Pyramid.
• SPIRITUAL COUNSELING/COACHING:
Ministers and counselors are
available weekdays on a love offering
basis. Available in Spanish & English.
To schedule an appointment call
713.782.4050.
Pastoral Care Services
If you or someone you know is going
through a health challenge please
contact Rev. Mindy Lawrence so that
we may call or plan a visit. Email at
mlawrence@UnityHouston.org.
We provide support through:
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Prayer
Hospital Visitation
Home Visits
Nursing Home Visits
Grief and Loss Support
Caregiver Support
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Your MINISTERS
HERE’S A THOUGHT
by Rev. Howard Caesar, Senior Minister
Rev. Michael Gott
Sr. Assoc. Minister
Choir Director
Life has its surprises, challenges, and mysteries. Here at
Unity we provide an atmosphere of love and acceptance
regardless of where a person may be in their life and what
they may be facing. Whether a person is experiencing a
high or a low, Unity seeks to support you in a personal
relationship with God, feed you positive messages of
spiritual teachings and truths, and help provide strength
and inspiration. It is always our goal that you feel better
internally for having attended our services. We behold the
Christ in you.
Love and Infinite Blessings,
Rev. Farolyn Mann
Associate Minister
Rev. Mindy Lawrence
Associate Minister
Rev. Jeanmarie Eck
Associate Minister
GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING FUNDRAISER
Donate. Recycle. Repurpose.
Wednesday, February 3rd, Pyramid Courtyard | Sunday, February 7th, Sanctuary Courtyard
Don't throw away your old clothes and shoes. Donate them for a second chance to dress
the world! This is also a great fundraising opportunity to help Unity Church earn monetary
rewards for the volume of textile items donated. Unity will be collecting clothes, shoes
linens, towels, purses, belts, toys, and household textile items. Your gently used clothes are
neatly packed and shipped to developing countries to help them meet their clothing needs.
Anything that is not shipped will be recycled and repurposed. For more information visit our
website or call the church office at 713.782.4050
www.aercycle.com
CONNECT
with Unity
Unity’s TV broadcast can be seen on the following
Networks on Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am.
Comcast - Channel 53
Digital - Channel 57
Dish Network - Channel 57
AT&T U-verse - Channel 57
Direct - Channel 57
The KUBE- Channel 55
Closed Captioned
in Spanish!
A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
2929 Unity Drive, Houston, Tx 77057
(p) 713.782.4050 | (f) 713.255.3141
www.UnityHouston.org
Email: info@UnityHouston.org
Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
As you make estate and financial plans, consider the following gifts to maximize the financial blessings you leave to both
your family and to your Unity family for tomorrow: Cash, Retirement Assets, Securities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life
Insurance, Charitable Lead Trusts, Personal Property, and Real Property. Accordingly, we will work with you and/or your
representatives to determine the best way for you to make a planned gift.