Wednesday May 30 — Drumming Circle ~ "Drumming and Dancing Your Prayers" — 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Please join your commUnity on Wednesday, May 30th for an evening of playing the language of rhythm! Our drumming circle promotes healing of the soul and a deep sense of connection as we communicate our joy and love for one another through our drums. No experience is necessary, and there are always extra drums. Not a drummer, but like to dance?? This service would be perfect for all of you who "Dance Your Prayers"! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve Listug or Pamella Cavanna.
Thursday, May 31 — Love Language Workshop — 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Getting the Love You Want and Wanting the Love You Get. If I’m so loved, why don’t I feel it? Learn why you may not be feeling the love from those around you – and yes, they are sending it to you! Join in an evening of discovering your pathway to feeling loved. In this workshop, you will identify your “loving style” and how it can transform your relationships. Together, we will realize new ways of feeling and expressing the abundant love that is around us. Workshop with Rev. Bill Englehart and Rev. Karen Epps in the Hamilton Community Center just across the street from Unity In Marin. Based on the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Get your copy in the UIM Bookstore today! $20 suggested love offering. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Friday, June 1 — Transformative Cinema: "Wake Up" — 7:30 p.m.
Unity Inspirational Film and post film discussion with Cassandra Vieten, Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. 7:00pm Doors open, 7:30 Film followed by discussion with Cassandra Vieten. The documentary Wake Up follows the fascinating story of an average guy named Jonas who inexplicably developed the ability to access other dimensions. Wake Up is a call to consciousness for everyone who sees it; an invitation to accept that there is more to life than meets the eye. Tickets: Advance: $12; Door $16. Purchase Tickets at http://wakeupunity.eventbrite.com/. UIM Sanctuary doors open at 7p.m.
Sunday, June 3 – July 1 — Metaphysical Bible Interpretation: Hebrew Scriptures — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-taught by Rev. Medora and Kris Bowman-Kreuzer, Licensed Unity Teacher, in Unity Hall. Please join us as we explore together the metaphysical meaning of bible stories like Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Our chief aim is that each of us develops the knowledge and skill to interpret scripture, and learn to apply these teachings to our lives. The class is designed around lecture, discussion, and interactive metaphysical interpretation. Please sign-up in the Courtyard. This class is offered for SEE Credit, but is appropriate for all levels of scholarship. Suggested Love Offering is $20. For more information see Rev. Medora.
Sunday, June 3 — Integral Spirituality: Expanding the Arc of your Devotion — 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Within each of us are four native perspectives or primary ways through which we experience the world. Although our life journey is multidimensional and multifaceted we tend to orient or give devotion to one perspective thereby living a fraction of our full humanity. But what if we were to expand the arc of our devotion? Based on Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, this workshop explores these native perspectives and enables us to access a more expansive way of living. Facilitated by Rev. Karen Epps in the Power Squadron just across the street from Unity In Marin. Suggested Love Offering $20.
Saturday, June 9 — Readers' Theatre Auditions — 10 a.m.
Release that performer within you and join in the fun of show-biz! Five short comedies with several roles for both men and women. Line learning optional. Rehearsals every Saturday morning until the Sunday afternoon performance on July 22. For any additional questions, call director Ann Armour at 461-0477. Meets in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, June 9 — Unity In Marin Dance — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Another fabulous dance! Join us for a fun glimpse into the future with your best friends at Unity In Marin! Theme: 2012: Dancing Into the Light. Feel free to dress up in your future-wear as we dance in cosmic light to the tunes of DJ Jeff! Open to all! Only $10 donation. Sponsored by Unity In Marin Singles.
Sunday June 10 — Family Brunch — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please bring a dish to share. We will be celebrating the change from Pat Palmer's leadership as Director of Youth and Family Ministry, and introducing Angela Dunz our interim Director during Pat's sabbatical. Info: uimfamilyministry@earthlink.net
Sunday, June 10 — Terry Cole Whittaker Event —1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Terry Cole Whittaker’s prime assumption is that each of us is born with limitless potential. With her speaking and leadership experience, Dr. Terry empowers each of us to be victorious in our lives through her dynamic presentation, humor and results producing how-to knowledge and techniques. Dr. Terry is a spiritual researcher, New York Times best-selling author, and teacher of Eastern Mysticism, Metaphyics, Spiritual Healing and Spiritual Economics. She is also an Emmy Award winning television producer and minister. Her latest book is “Live Your Bliss ~ Practices that Produce Happiness and Prosperity.”
Saturday, June 15 —Cabaret Evening with Musaic — 8:00 p.m.
Musaic is returning to UIM for a POPS! concert. This is entirely popular music with a combination of their usual a cappella ensemble songs + accompanied solos and duets. Songs include a Billy Joel set, Girl from Ipanema, Mood Indigo, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Java Jive, and show tunes from Stephen Sondheim, barbershop tunes from The Music Man, etc. POPS! is great way to kick-off your summer – bring a picnic dinner (with maybe a little wine?) for yourself and your friends - come early at 6:30. Tickets: $20 at door or online at www.musaicsf.org/concerts.
Sunday, June 17 — Fatherhood: A Mystic Journey — both services
Author Mike Robbins makes a return visit to Unity in Marin to discuss the spiritual significance of fatherhood on Father’s Day. His talk focuses on making peace with our own fathers, appreciating them, and also honoring the fathers within us and around us. Mike, the father of two young girls himself, will share some of the lessons he learned from his own late father, from his journey of fathering his girls, and from the principles he teaches in his books and workshops. This heartwarming and down to earth talk is a great way to start your Father’s Day!
Keep your stuff circulating! Go to www.unityinmarin.org and click on Community Circulation to see what’s circulating in our community. Advertise a room for rent, jobs available, free furniture, what you need, what you have to release. All items welcome. To post, contact LKI Coordinator Gail Brown at 415-453-6571 or email gailnloutoo@sbcglobal.net.
Tune in to Unity Online Radio. Janice Campbell, LUT, has a weekly Receive Your Life radio show on Unity Online Radio. Call 1-888-558-6489 for free coaching and lively interaction. Go to www.unity.fm at 9:00am to listen live on Thursdays.
The Charitable Contributions Committee is looking for one member. We are especially interested in applicants who have been actively involved in Unity programs and are aligned with Unity principles. The committee meets four times a year to consider applications from non-profits for modest grants. Please send a letter indicating your interest and note any experience and/or skills that you would bring to the committee; include your reasons for wanting to serve at this time. Email by June 10, to Sue Silkworth, Chair, at Susilk@msn.com.
Events Production (Education Ministry) Seeks to Build A Team of Volunteers for Special Events: A true abundance of exciting special events are coming our way, and we're building a team of volunteers to staff these spectacular offerings! But we need your help! Consider contributing service during these events -- and have fun doing it! Tasks include ticket sales at the door, escorting guest speakers here at UIM, staffing a table to sell guests' books/CDs/DVDs, and a variety of similar small tasks that combine for successful events. To volunteer: contact Mattie Vaughn at (415) 419-7363 or mattievaughn@hotmail.com, or sign the sheet at the sign-ups table in the Courtyard after services. Joining this events team will definitely to support our community as well as your own efforts to CONNECT, SERVE and GROW!