October 2020 The Monthly Newsletter of Unity in the Olympics

In Unison In Unison The Beauty of Us by Timothy West

As we move through the changes that have occurred over the past few months I have come to realize that WE, as Unity in the Olympics, have been gifted by some amazing people on this journey to higher consciousness. This really is a beautiful community of like-minded people. We are so blessed. I say this as I see this as I am in awe with gratitude in all that I have experienced in the Unity Movement. It really has been a beautiful journey. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and "I behold that Christ in You!" The very last statement in our Unity Blessing is, "We behold the Christ in you!" Did you realize that when we say this blessing, that it is applicable to ALL of US? I see this in each and every one of us and I am grateful for all that We are. This month we carry on with the theme 20/20 Vision with the affirmation of Beauty—Nature’s beauty reflects my own true nature. As a CommUnity we proclaim, "Nature's beauty reflects Our true nature." Kelly Isola says this in her article, "Looking Clearly at Beauty," on unity.org:

If I look closely at a tree, my “eyes” see dead twigs, broken leaves, and knotty bark, just like the scars on my body. What “I” see is the tree standing tall in all its glory and splendor while witnessing the perfect rhythm of imperfect beauty. We’re all familiar with the phrase “beauty is in the eye of beholder,” so am I looking with my “eye” or with my “I”? When I look with my “I,” beauty is everything, it is all. It’s not what I see with the judgments of my eyes or what you say is beautiful; it’s about remembering there exists that untouched place of grace, the heart of wholeness in all life. It is this exquisite innocence that saves us, unites us, heals us, empowers us, nourishes us, and makes us beautiful. The tree would not be the tree without all its elements. The universe knows nothing else than how to make beauty, and my work is to remember I am a part of that universe. My story in all its glory and all its depravity is a seedling of the great universal story.

Read more at https://www.unity.org/resources/articles/looking-clearly-beauty

What stories do you have that tell of the beauty of Us?

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Furry, Furry Four-Legged Friends by Duane Morris

Our own Reverend Emeritus, Donna Little, has so often introduced herself in her bio with the fact that she lives in Sequim with her furry four-leggeds. And forgive me for not remembering all their names, but, I do remember Rosie trotting around the sanctuary with Rev Donna on one of her regular days of presence in our UitO home. Constantly at Donna’s side, Rosie was a faithful companion and seemed to be interested in everything.

If by chance you do not have a four-legged pet, or a two-legged pet for that matter, I want to share a bit about my two furry four-legged friends, Tiggie and Kozmo.

Thanks to Peninsula Friends of Animals they both came into my life on the same day 3 years ago.

Being 6 weeks old and ready for adoption I found Tiggie climbing around in a small cage by herself, literally hanging by claws from a swinging rod. It was love at first sight. She is a tortoiseshell feline, slinky, totally independent, outside she would be a huntress, inside she is a climber. I had intended to name her Tortie but because she looked and felt like a tiger so her name became Tiggie. She is amazingly playful – but only on her terms. She absolutely loves chasing the laser light beam (yes a true hunter) and if you shine the light up on a wall she can leap about…wait let me go measure… 4 feet 4 inches from a running start. Amazing. Friends who visit all have a hilarious time watching her run down the hallway and spring.

Kozmo got his name because he is black, almost solidly, except for small white hairs sporadically located in his fur, instantly reminding me of looking up into a dark starry night and seeing little pin pricks of light. He is not fast,

not a hunter, loves to eat (he’ll eat whatever Tiggie leaves behind), is at my feet constantly and is a natural lap cat. He endeared me with always rub-bing his head on the top of my bare feet-yes, ticklish. A lover and a con-stant friend. He was shy at first, I don’t remember seeing him for about two days at first…but his food was gone. Both he and Tiggie are found now at the foot of my chair during meditation.

What have I learned from Kozmo and Tiggie? Take plenty of naps. Exercise your independence. Don’t worry if you change your mind instantly. Go with the flow. Be loyal. Have fun. Love unconditionally.

During this Covid-19 crisis a furry four-legged friend can be just the partner that teaches you enthusiasm, love, and gratitude.

(Check out P.F.O.A. Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pfoasafehaven/)

“With all that is going on right now, please check your mail box and email regularly for any communication updates pertaining

to the status of our Unity community. I will be sending out information as soon as it becomes available.”

- Duane

President’s Corner

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Finan¢e Report Hello to all! I am thrilled to announce that my health has improved (thanks for all the prayers!) and your Board of Trustees asked me to come back as Treasurer for another year at the August meeting. It beings joy to my heart to accept! As reported last month, your Board of Trustees requested an audit of the June Profit and Loss statements to ensure accuracy and categorization of line items. I reviewed the records and all is in order. Presented at the September 20 Board meeting, the August 2020 Profit and Loss report shows a net income of $88.97. All outstanding bills have been paid. The July tithe allocation (paid out in August) was $150 out of which we allocated $25 each to Silent Unity, Unity NW Region, Unity Worldwide Ministries, First Step, the Port Angeles Food Bank and the Sequim Food Bank. It is so wonderful to see the generous way you have continued to support Unity in the Olympics through these past months! Please keep your tithes and offerings coming in by mail or visit our website at www.unityintheolympics.org and click on the yellow “Donate” button. We appreciate each and every contribution! In love and prosperity, Kim Perkins / UITO Treasurer

Divine Love, through me,

blesses and multiplies All that I am,

All that I have, All that I give,

And all that I receive… I give in Love.

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Unity Spiritual Tool: Looking Clearly Looking clearly links the seer and the seen. We no longer separate from our environment or from ourselves. Distractions fall away, our thoughts become calmer, and we literally see with new eyes.

Through seeing clearly, we are open to a greater sense of being alive. This is what Jesus was encouraging us to do when he asked his disciples, “Stay awake, watch, and pray.”

How Do We Practice Looking Clearly?

By Rev Paul John Roach

I am a birdwatcher and love to sit in my yard or go out on walks looking for birds. When I first look, little is to be seen. But as I settle in, a stillness and attentiveness develop and I begin to notice the breeze, the movement of leaves and insects, and yes, the birds.

Looking Clearly is patient and expansive. It allows and notices. it connects us to a deeper awareness of what is in and around us.

How Do We Practice This Special Kind of Looking?

First, by being willing to be present to what is, without analysis or judgment. There is tremendous power in simply noticing.

It may sound too Zen to say look without looking. It simply means letting go of striving and searching and instead being ourselves naturally and effortlessly.

Mystic and social activist Father Richard Rohr captures this perfectly in his translation of 2 Corinthians 3:18; “Our unveiled gaze receives and reflects the brightness of God.”

Yes, our choice is to look, honestly, and without expectation, unites us with the glorious oneness of all things, and we awaken to deep peace in our souls.

See the Light, Be the Light,

Rev Donna Little

How May We Pray with You, Today? Prayer Support is always available at Unity in the Olympics � Email us at uito@olypen.com or call us at 360.457.3981 Please indicate “Prayer List” and include your name, phone number and prayer request. We will include your prayer on our list. If you would like to speak with one of our trained Prayer Chaplains, please let us know and one of us will return your call.

Prayer Chaplain’s Corner

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Home & What It Means to You . . . part 2 by Alice Alexander Our theme last month for Unity was Home and what that means to you. Part of what home means is the abundance of good food, and for the many in our country that have been laid off, they have to seek outside help to meet their basic needs.

Since the pandemic has hit our peninsula our food bank can no longer accept food donations. Therefore another means had to be found for those who want-ed to donate and those who needed emergency food now. The invention of the mini portable food pantries solved the problem.

The mini food pantries came from a grass roots movement throughout our country to help the many who were in need. Our local pantries are sponsored by Compassion Clallam County and Washington State University Clallam Co. Extension services.

The pantries have space for people to leave non- perishable food including pet food for those in need who can pick up what they need. There are people who donate on a regular basis and also those who pick up food daily. The basic idea is take what you need and give what you can.

Jan Wyman made masks to leave in the pantries until an organization donated 1,000 masks to be distributed in the pantries. Now she is planning to make children’s masks and start distributing them again.

The locations of the food pantries in Port Angeles are 4th and Cherry, 9th and E, Lutheran Church parking lot that serves the library and the church,

student housing on Park Street, and 2634 S. Francis which is near Lutheran Family Services.

The food bank is accepting cash donations and if you want to leave donations of cash or food, you may bring them to Unity Church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the hours of 10 and 2 and call Robbin, 360.457.3981, to come to the door and she will hold your donations at the church until Alice can deliver them to the pantries or the cash to the food bank.

Unity is still delivering food to TAFY at risk kids every other month on the third Saturday of the month. Our next delivery is November 21st. Check donations for the food we purchase for the kids can be mailed to Alice Alexander, 204 West 4th Street, Apt. #14, Port Angeles, WA 98362 made out to Alice and indicate TAFY on the memo line. This is a very important part of our church’s outreach program as there are between 35 and 45 kids that need our help.

Another part of the home experience is the way we feel about our church home. We have been collecting stuffed animals to be given to organizations that could give them to children who were in crisis, but since the pandemic we have to put that project on hold. We have put all the stuffed animals into plastic bags and they have been in 21 days quarantine and are now ready to be adopted.

Alice Bretches Alexander, is one of our Unity in the Olympics' volunteers that gifts Unity in the Olympics with her time, talent and treasures.

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The Beauty of Our Community We are so blessed to have as part of our community small groups associated with serving others. When I think about the beauty of US it includes ALL that we are. Did you know that on Monday Evenings, pre-Covid-19, the building is infused with the cheers of encouragement , by the group know as T.O.P.S.?

A hands-on, pounds-off approach to weight loss® TOPS doesn't pay celebrities to endorse us, and we don't promise quick fixes or promote unrealistic images of the "perfect" body. Instead we focus on health. You only get out of TOPS what you put into it. We can't guarantee weight loss just by attending meetings, but we can offer support through each stage of the journey, including after you reach your goal weight. To find out more about their program visit https://www.tops.org/tops/TOPS/FindAMeeting.aspx Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings the building traditionally hosts Alcoholics Anonymous groups. Tuesdays and Thursdays each week are traditional meetings. The third Wednesday of the month is the district Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting which is held at Unity in the Olympics. Go to https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-aa-resources to find local resources.

Circle of Prosperity Unity in the Olympics believes in the principles engaged through the process of tithing. As many share their gifts of time, talent and treasure with us; we so too share our gifts with others. Currently Unity in the Olympics shares our financial gain with the following entities: Unity World Wide Ministries, Unity Northwest Region, Silent Unity, T.A.F.Y., Serenity House, First Step, the Sequim and Port Ange-les Food Banks, Rose House (Healthy Families of Clallam County), and Hospice of Clallam County. More information pertaining to the listed agencies may be found on the World Wide Web at: Unity World Wide Ministries https://www.unityworldwideministries.org/

Unity Northwest Region https://www.unitynwregion.org/

Silent Unity https://www.unity.org/prayer

T.A.F.Y. https://www.theanswer4youth.org/index.php

Serenity House https://www.serenityhouseclallam.org/

First Step https://firststepfamilysupportcenter.org/

Sequim Food Bank https://www.sequimfoodbank.org/

Port Angeles Food Bank https://www.portangelesfoodbank.org/

The Rose House http://www.healthyfam.org/about-hfcc/

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County https://www.vhocc.org/

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KKEEPING CLOSE IN PRAYER: DOROTHY PIERSON

Dorothy Pierson was hired to work in Silent Unity by Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, in 1938. In the 1940's she began working in ministry and for 60 years served in numerous cities around the United States. Along with her husband Rev. Phillip Pierson, Dorothy had a popular television program, The Best Is Yet to Be, which was seen on the west coast for 25 years. Dorothy's poetry has been read by millions of people. She also served as the president of the Association of Unity Churches (now called Unity Worldwide Ministries) and was the recipient of their Light of God Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Coming Home When the county reaches phase 3 of the Covid-19 re-entry program, Unity in the Olympics' Board of Trustees will revisit the topic of "Occupying the Building for Services and Activities." Part of the process in a safe and healthy return to conducting business on property is to have established precautionary guidelines for gatherings. Suggested guidelines by the State of Washington include:

1) Limiting Attendance - Encouraging High Risk and Ensuring

Unhealthy Patrons

STAY HOME

2) Addition of a Check-in/ Screening Station

* Check in to consist of health related questions and checking a patron's temperature.

3) Additional Hand Washing and Sanitizing Stations

4) Enforcing the wearing of face masks and/or shields while in the building.

5) Maintaining a distance between individuals or parties of at least 6 feet.

6) Additional cleaning and sanitizing before and after each building occupancy period.

PLEASE NOTE: THE BUILDING IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL CLALLAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MOVES INTO AT LEAST PHASE III OF

THE COVID-19 REENTRY PROCESS.

If you have a suggestion for an article or exploration for our Unity in the Olympics’ “InUnison” publication, please let us know.

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Do you have a Spiritual Gift Registry? by Tim West

It is written like a prayer. As it says in 1 Peter 4:10-12 (New International Version) 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. So what are your Spiritual Gifts? and which ones are you using?

Administration

The gift of administration is the divine strength or ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks.

Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28

Apostleship

The gift of apostleship is the divine strength or ability to pioneer new ideas, thoughts, and ministries through planting, overseeing, nourishing and training.

Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14

Craftsmanship

The gift of craftsmanship is the divine strength, perseverance and the ability to plan, build, and work with your hands in building environments to accomplish multiple tasks and triumphs.

Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3

Discernment The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood, to distinguish between right and wrong motives and the spiritual forces at work in situations.

Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6

Evangelism

The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-believers take the necessary s teps to reconnect with their true divine self.

Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14

Exhortation

The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to strengthen, comfort or urge others to action through the written or spoken word and truth.

Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25

Faith

The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God through unseen supernatural results in every arena of life.

Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11

Giving

The gift of giving is the divine strength or ability to produce wealth and to give by tithes, talents, treasures and offerings for the purpose of advancing All to a higher awareness. Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7 65

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Healing

The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical, mental and spiritual sickness.

Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28

Helps/Support The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks with the ability to often see the need before it arises.

Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28

Hospitality

The gift of hospitality is the divine strength or ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church.

Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9

Intercession

The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace, believing for profound results.

Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16

Word of Knowledge

The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to bring truth to a situation by supernatural rev-elation. This is often accompanied by a word from God.

Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3

Leadership

The gift of leadership is the divine strength or ability to influence people at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision, or idea.

Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17

Mercy

The gift of mercy is the divine strength or ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way.

Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:14

Miracles

The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction.

Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28

Pastor/Shepherd

The gift of pastor/shepherd is the divine strength or ability to care for the personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues.

John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3

Prophecy/Vision

The gift of prophecy/vision is the divine strength or ability to communicate God’s truth and heart in a way that calls people to a right relationship with God.

Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5

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The Spirit of Christmas, the new Advent booklet by the creators of the Daily Word™, is inspired by Unity poet laureate James Dillet Freeman’s beloved poem “If Every Day Were Christmas.” It reminds us that we can choose to embrace hope, faith, peace, love, and joy every day of our lives. Experience this truth with The Spirit of Christmas as you journey through Advent using the daily devotions beginning on November 29. You’ll also explore your 12 divine powers for the 12 days of Christmas leading to Epiphany. The Christmas story’s promise of infinite good and love everlasting is constantly being born in and through us. As this challenging year draws to a close, let this booklet anchor you in the season’s joy and lift your heart to share the luminous yuletide spirit—not one day but all throughout the year.

Request The Spirit of Christmas now so you will have it before Advent begins on November 29! To Request Your Copy https://www.unity.org/publications/booklets/advent-christmas-2020

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The gift of serving is the divine strength or ability to do small or great tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ.

Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14

Teaching

The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from all aspects of life bringing forth a greater understanding and insight for others.

Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14

Tongue/Interpretation The gift tongues is the divine strength or ability to pray in a heavenly language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift of tongues is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used appropriately.

Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14

Wisdom

The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circum-stances often through applying the truths of universal guidance in a practical way. Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8

All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when (1 Corinthians 12:11) Although this was extracted from lessons studied through the confirmation process as a member of my Presbyterian church, as I sit with it I see many more gifts available to me. How does this align with what we know from our studies of the 12 Powers? On TruthUnity.net hear what they have to say about Emilie Cady's approach to understanding our Gifts of God. https://www.truthunity.net/books/emilie-cady-lessons-in-truth-study-edition-10

Vision Statement “We are Spirit Expressing as Lives Transforming for Good!”

Sunday Celebration ScheduleSunday Celebration Schedule

October 4th Terry Barrett

“What is the Promise You Came Here to Keep?”

October 11th

Rev. Ellen Barron “Finding the Beauty Within”

October 18th

Rev. Donna Little “The Little Guide to Spiritual Gifts”

October 25th

Rev. Therese Lee “The Beauty of You:

Lessons from Dorothy Pierson”

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Duane Morris, President Charles Mawson, Vice President

Kim Perkins, Treasurer Jerry Austin, Trustee

Charlotte Coachman, Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Timothy West, Administrator Robbin Eaves, Administrative Assistant

LICENSED & ORDAINED

UNITY MINISTER EMERITUS

Rev. Donna Little

LICENSED UNITY TEACHER

Margaret Denstad

BUILDING CLOSEDBUILDING CLOSED Meditation 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. All Services moved to “On-Line” format.

PLEASE NOTE:

Our hours office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by phone only. The building will remain closed to the public until further notice except for essential personnel. You may reach Unity in the Olympics at 360-457-3981 or uito@olypen.com or Tim at 940-442-8381.

Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/unityofportangeles/ or watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNP-ZvkDFjrUI83uTMZsOzw . Check your email for special announcements and additional information.

Tithe support is greatly appreciated! Please mail your tithe to Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St. Port Angeles, WA 98382 or visit us online at www.unityintheolympics.org and click on

MISSION STATEMENT WE WELCOME ALL

To the Spirit Awakening within Through the Wisdom of Love, Peace and Joy.

UNITY IN THE OLYMPICS 2917 East Myrtle Street

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