Wednesday, February 22 — Emerging Leaders ~ Keeping a True Lent — 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.
A very special Ash Wednesday service will be led by Rev. Medora Gordon and UIM's Emerging Leaders. Please join us as we are guided and inspired in the uniquely Unity way of observing Lent.
Sunday, February 19 — In the UIM Bookstore…
Final Day: Bookstore Sale! Celebrate the month of LOVE: 10%-30% off books on our Valentine's display. Audio sale: recorded books, lectures, music and movies at close-out prices. Includes Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, Depak Chopra, Joel Goldsmith, Abraham-Hicks, Eric Butterworth, ACIM, and other favorites. Cassettes: 50 cents.
Sunday, February 19 — Volunteer Sacred Service Fete — 1:30 p.m.
Those who reserved a seat, please join us in the Sanctuary for the UIM Sacred Service Fete. We are so pleased to celebrate your wonderful contributions to our thriving spiritual community.
Wednesday, February 22 — Emerging Leaders ~ Keeping a True Lent — 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.
A very special Ash Wednesday service will be led by Rev. Medora Gordon and UIM's Emerging Leaders. Please join us as we are guided and inspired in the uniquely Unity way of observing Lent.
Sunday, February 26 — UIM Annual Meeting — 1:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for the UIM Annual Meeting. This is our annual opportunity to gather together as a family to get ready for the year ahead. Please plan on attending the annual meeting that will start shortly after the second service in the Sanctuary. A light lunch will be served.
Wednesday, February 29 — Rev. Bill’s Healing Group — 12 p.m.
This group meets every other Wednesday for sharing. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and meet in Unity Hall.
Wednesday, February 29 — Drumming — 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Please take this fifth Wednesday opportunity to join other Unity In Marin drummers to drum your prayers, drum your joy, drum your love.This service is facilitated by Steve Listug.
Friday, March 2 — First Friday Speaker Series — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Angeles Arrien is coming to speak at Unity In Marin as part of our First Friday Speakers Series. The event is sponsored by the Education Ministry. Please buy your tickets on the UIM website for $25 each. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. See the last page of this news and events for more information.
Sunday, March 4 - April 1 — Metaphysics 2.2 — 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you are interested in learning about and applying Unity truth principles to your life, then join us for Metaphysics 2.2, taught by Janice Campbell, LUT. The theme for the 5-week SEE Credit class is Proving the Truth That You Know. We meet at the Power Squadron across the street from Unity on Sundays. All are welcome. No prior Metaphysics classes required
Sunday, March 4 — Book Signing Party — 12:45 p.m.
Join the Tribal Elders and Vince DeMaio as he reads from his third book of poetry. From a place of deep wisdom, a sense of adventure and love of all things beautiful, comes Vinces newest book Et Cetera. For those of you who have enjoyed Vince’s two previous books of poetry, you know the lively sense of humor, and enormous expression of love that is voiced by our 94-year-
old poetry master, Vince DeMaio. A light lunch will be served, with a suggested donation of $5 - $10. Hope to see everyone out to honor Vince.
Sunday, March 4 and March 11 — Prayer as Living Presence — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You are invited to a prayer circle which meets in the Meditation Chapel.
We will explore how the Divine Presence is active and at work in our daily lives through the power of prayer. Unity teaches affirmative prayer which guides our way as we learn to “pray constantly” and open to the amazing power of the Spirit within. Our experience will include the prayer model used by our Unity Prayer Chaplains, contemplative prayer with nature, praying for others and body prayer. Bring your open hearts as we find deep joy and companionship with the Divine and other spiritual companions on the journey. Rev. Jeanne Sutter, former Pastoral Care Minister, Prayer Ministry Director, and Unity Chaplain, facilitates this experience.
Monday, March 5 – April 23 — Unleash the Genius from Within — 7:15 p.m.
When was the last time you actualized a dream? How do we take that “a-ha” moment, that visualization, and actualize it? Class facilitators Richard Gordon and Debby Sweeny will show you how to unleash the genius from within! Come, join us in Unity Hall for this eight week class, and take that journey in a process of Master Mind collaboration. The course fee is $240; early registration is $200. There is open enrollment for the first session. Individual sessions cost $30 each. For more information call Richard Gordon at 415-269-1450. Sign up now in the courtyard or at MasterMind@UnityInMarin.org.
Wednesday, March 7 — Wednesday Inspirational Service — 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Inspirational speaker, author and singer Noah Griffin presents “Got Dreams?” Live your dreams! It’s never too late. Re-ignite the passions, which lit fires of your youthful imagination. The pilot light still burns. Be re-inspired. Find it! Noah will facilitate and sing during this service coordinated by Lisa Starbird. For more info about Noah, go to his website: www.noahgriffin.com.
Sunday, March 18 — Unity - A Way of Life Class — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you are thinking about joining Unity in Marin, want to brush up on Unity principles, or make some new friends, this is the class for you. Co-taught by Rev. Medora and teaching assistant Merrilyn Scott in Unity Hall. Sign up in the courtyard.
Sunday, April 1 — UIM Arts and Crafts Fair — 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Calling all Artists and Craftsmen: April 1, will be an opportunity to share your talents with the Unity Community. We invite you to participate in an Arts and Crafts Fair which will take place after each service. Please contact Pat Tostenson to reserve an 8 foot table for your display and find out about the table fees, which will be donated to Unity in Marin. Call 415 382 0464 or email jptostenson@gmail.com.
Friday, April 6 — Transformative Cinema Series - Films that Inspire, Inform and Connect — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Winner of the Sun Valley Spiritual Best Documentary, The Power of Forgiveness takes us from Northern Ireland to Ground Zero to the Amish countryside and Beirut. Featuring Elie Wiesel, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Moore, Marianne Williamson, and Rev. James Forbes speaking on the last 20 years’ study of the psychological, spiritual and physical effects of forgiveness. In the Sanctuary. Suggested donation $10. For more information contact Lisa Pasquinelli drlpasquinelli@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, April 24 — Santa Sabina Retreat — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Unity in Marin invites you to nurture yourself in the silence and in nature at the beautiful Santa Sabina Retreat Center in San Rafael. Bring a sack lunch or eat at the Dominican cafeteria; a journal and/or lap robe can be useful. Sign up in the Courtyard. $35.
Sunday, May 6 — Disco Dance Workshop — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Brush up on your dancing just in time for the UIM Annual Gala and Auction Benefit on Friday, May 18. Partner dance specialist Cynthia Glinka will show you the moves! If you can walk, you can dance! Become the dancer you’ve always wanted to be! During this session, you’ll learn the dynamics of social partner dancing. $20 per person. Advanced registration requested. For more information contact Cynthia at cynthia@dancewithglinka.com or call 415-485-5500.
Friday, June 15-23 Unity in Marin Vision Quest 2012
“A Journey Devoted to Personal and Community Transformation.” Join four experienced leaders for a week-long vision quest based on the Native American tradition of leaving your community to find your vision. Required attendance at four pre-trip and one post-trip meeting. Number of participants limited to 12 plus the leaders. For more information, contact Peter or Paula Abowd at 461-7942 or ccritters@comcast.net, Steve Listug at 717-3120 or splistug@aol.com, or Rita McClain at 497-2778 or rita@powerdecisions.com.
June 23 and June 25 -27 BePeace Foundations Course at Unity Walnut Creek 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — BePeace is a powerful spiritual practice to create true peace in our lives and in the world. The BePeace Foundations Course is a 32-hour experiential course in which you will learn techniques to master living and speak peacefully. You will learn to build heart/brain coherence, tap your heart guidance, connect with others through empathy and honesty, and live your life with wisdom and compassion. This 4-day course will be held at Unity Walnut Creek. Contact Sandy at 925-768-2684 for more information.