Unity in the Pines 

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Continuing To Learn    By Reverend Liz Petipren  

Not all of us are involved with children and the back-to-school event, but how could we not notice the profusion of school supplies that seem to be for sale everywhere? As I looked at one of the colorful displays, it almost made me want to go back to school again! But then, I thought, maybe we’ve never left school – we certainly are never beyond our learning years. As adults, we continue our education in our classroom of life. 

Unity’s way has always emphasized education. Each one of us has the right to question and examine our beliefs. It is good for all of us to be informed and to look at alternatives to the concepts we may be holding that are no longer useful. 

We are by nature, curious people that has led us to discover new places, new friends and fresh new ideas. For many people, including myself, that curiosity led us to Unity where we are encouraged to explore. For those who wish to continue seeking, there is a whole new world of self-awareness awaiting us.  

These new ideas include learning about a loving Creator who does not condemn us but always loves us. The seeker learns that we have been created good and each of us has the spark of Divinity within. We also discover in this classroom of life that by changing our thinking, we can change our lives. Each of us is on an incredible, never ending journey of spiritual evolution – maybe that’s why we call ourselves Unity “Truth students.”  We are continually learning and open to new ideas. 

Throughout all of our classes, our purpose is to help and inspire so that each of us can be everything that we are meant to be. Self-discovery is truly an exciting process, and August seems to mark a new beginning in renewing our personal growth. So let’s begin right now – think of Your Self as a possibility. You are far from finished. There is much to learn about your personal power and about making your dreams a reality. 

In August we celebrate our God-given Power of Will, our time of summer fun is rapidly coming to an end. So now is the time to being willing to get involved again and perhaps find your place on one of the committees or to join a group or a class. With our children coming together again, there is a growing need for assistance in our soon to begin again Sunday school classes held during our worship service. The success of our children’s spiritual experience depends almost entirely on the personal involvement of each and every parent. But for those of you who have no children in the program, we welcome your participation as well. In the world that grows ever more impersonal, it’s important that we give ourselves and our children the opportunities to experience a spiritual family. Let’s do this together – a blessing awaits us all. 

Notes from the President 

Estelle Freeman 

When I was young girl (many, many years ago) I often heard the saying “A rose by any other name is still a rose”.  As a teenager I came to know that GOD by any other name is still GOD.  It is this knowledge that makes me gravitate to people who recognize the GOD of many names who lives within each of us.  The loving, compassionate, always giving, forgiving GOD. GOD who walks beside us as a companion, walks before us as a leader, and lifts us up when we fall, holds us close when we are filled with sorrow, and laughs with us when we are joy-filled. GOD, who loves us unconditionally.  

I came to Unity in the Pines to be with others who recognize, embrace and love the GOD of many names.  Thank you for sharing you with me. 

On October 16^th we will celebrate the 50^th birthday of Unity in the Pines.  We need many hands to make our “HARVEST THE SPIRIT OF UNITY” day a joy-filled event.  We plan to have activities for children of all ages…things to eat, things to buy, things to do, things to remember…happy things.  Please offer to be a part of our planning committee.  You can call me at 968-4123 or sign up at Unity. 

I look forward to  being with you.      

Remember who You Truly Are 

The Wise Women’s Wonderment Group 

A NEW INNOVATIVE COLLECTIVE of  DIVINE WOMEN 

will be meeting 

At 

Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, west of Haverhill- east of Jog 

On 

AUGUST19th at 7:00 p.m. (7:00 – 9:00) 

Feel the Connection as we Co-create a New Interactive  

Up-Beat Women’s group 

The Wise Women’s Wonderment Group 

A Space to Play 

A Space to Learn 

A space to Grow 

A space to Be 

Guest Speaker Isolde Boutwell 

An amazing healer 

Learn how to be a healthier you through Prevention and healing 

Light refreshments will be served 

Cost $10.00 suggested donation 

RSVP s would be greatly appreciated; email or call the hahalady@aol.com , 478-8380 

FYI: Janet personally knows her and has experienced her abilities and knowledge 

SERVICES FOR AUGUST, 2010 

Sunday  

August - 01 …… Rev. Liz Petipren 

“The Haves and the Have Not’s” 

Music: Anneliesa Trethewey & David Lucey 

Sunday - Pot Luck 

August – 08 …… Rev. Liz Petipren 

“Just Be Yourself” 

Music: Betty Ferrell  

Sunday  

August – 15 …… Rev. Taylor Stevens 

“Blessed Assumption”  

Music: Anneliesa Trethewey & David Lucey 

Sunday 

August – 22 ……Rev. Tim Sodergren 

“To Be Announced”  

Music: Kalimba  

Sunday 

August – 29…Rev. Louise Morley 

“Power of Prayer” 

Music: Kalimba 

Wednesday Evenings: 

Book Study on the “In the Flow of Life” 

6:30 PM – Facilitated by Rev. Liz Petipren 

August Birthdays 

08/10 – Joan Voss 

08/27 – Kristine Baker 

Life is a flowing experience, and within every person is an inlet that may become an outlet to all there is in God.

The inlet and outlet of the infinite flow of God are within you.  

With extraordinary clarity, Eric Butterworth reveals life transforming spiritual principles to keep you  

In the Flow  

Join Rev. Liz Petipren every Wednesday evening in the month of August, 2010 (08/04 – 08/25) at 6:30 PM in the book room for this exciting book study and review. “In the Flow of Life” calls you to live from the exhilarating and empowering realization that you are the expression of God flowing forth into our world. Living in the flow of God will change your life forever! All that is required is the cost of the book, $10.00. 

Blessing for a Church 

James Dillet Freeman 

This is God’s house. 

May we come here not only to find out about God, but find God. 

May there be beauty in this place, but especially  

May it be a place where men and women  

Become aware of the beauty in themselves. 

May this be a place of worship.  

May this be a place of instruction.  

May this be a place of singing. May this be a place of prayer. 

But for us who worship and take instruction and sing and play,  

May this always be a place of inner stillness, where we may listen and hear when God speaks. 

May whoever ministers here, minister in love. 

May whoever teaches here teach truth. 

May whoever serves here serve pleasantly. 

May everyone come into this house in expectation  

and go with thanksgiving, and 

May anyone who comes needing help go feeling blest. 

May this be such a house that Jesus Christ - or any stranger, even one of the least –  

Would feel in it that He was with friends. 

Amen 

From: 

Music of the Soul: 

Treasured Poems from Unity