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Newsletter March April 2016

Greetings!

I am so proud of our Unity community! As I write this, I’ve just experienced switching our

Sunday service from the sanctuary to Fellowship Hall because of the cold temperatures, and I am

once again grateful and full of wonder at the way you all step up! It seems that all we need to do is

put the thought out there, and someone steps up to make it happen. THANK YOU! We were able

to have our service, and we were able to participate in welcoming and blessing a new life—that of

Rev. Stephanie’s granddaughter, Cassie. I am so pleased that we were a part of that

beautiful blessing.

And speaking of putting thoughts into action: at the beginning of the year Rita Behofcist created a

list of possible activities we could do together as a community (we published that

list in the January/February newsletter). Helen King looked at it and envisioned a

spring fair which incorporates a number of the list’s activities and raises money to

pay for our heating repairs. And Helen put that thought out there! Many of you

jumped at the chance to participate, and Julie Metzger volunteered to coordinate.

The fair is coming together. Watch for updates and ways to help. In the words of a

contemporary philosopher, “I love it when a plan comes together!”

We also have a spring book study in the works, monthly game nights and monthly

movie nights. There are many ways to participate in our Unity community.

We welcome five new members to our Unity community: Gerry Bush, Sheila Hall, Keven Kadel,

Amy Langer, and Hal Winters completed the new member class conducted by Dr. Darla Henry

and were welcomed into membership on February 21.

A snowfall can be beautiful and can give us an unexpected day or two to sit still and contemplate.

However, I have to admit to being excited that spring is nearly here. (Phil did predict an early

spring!) I’m eager to see the grass again and begin searching in the garden for the sprouts of

daffodils. Enjoy every day. Be grateful for all the blessings we each

have in our lives. You are some of mine!

Blessings!

Mary

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March - Will

March 6 -- Dr. Dar la Henry – The Spiritual Ability of Will

From Willing and Able to Unwilling and Unable

“He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it” (Mt. 10:39). This enigmatic statement refers to a form of giving up or losing one’s personal life and the finding and living from the life of the Christ within, which is the universal life—the life abundant. We cannot be transformed simply through will power, yet we must be willing to allow transformation to occur. How will we use our spiritual ability of will? March 13 – Sharon Hillman – The Spiritual Ability of Will: Choice (Daylight Savings -- Set Clock Ahead)

Confusion to Clarity When we are discontented it gives rise to confusion and doubt concerning our life, and we begin seeking relief so that we may feel better. Our discontent may cause us to make hasty decisions for fulfillment. When we choose to “spiritually” activate our will from wisdom, discernment and intuition, our choices lead us to a path of fulfillment. March 20 – Rev Ann Marie Acacio – The Spiritual Ability of Will: Commitment

Entering Through the Narrow Gate “The author defines the ‘narrow gate’ as selective attention, which is the result of making a commitment. Together we will experience this next step in harnessing our spiritual power, through the lens of Palm Sunday!”

March 27 – Rev Stephanie Seigh – The Spiritual Ability of Will: Willingness

Taking Jesus Off the Cross

A very special Easter Sunday, as we “take Jesus off the cross” and celebrate the power of resurrection in our own lives. Are we willing to take Jesus off the cross and take his teachings into our hearts? “The symbolic language of the crucifixion is the death of the old paradigm; resurrection is a leap into a whole new way of thinking.” --Deepak Chopra Jesus is the supreme example of being willing to be an instrument of peace. ************************************************************************************

++ Divine audacity is bold spiritual living, living under the radical premise that I AM divine. My nature

is one with the divine nature of GOD. I am able to boldly express the highest spiritual principles in the

middle of everyday situations. I am courageously responsive. I am fearlessly self reflective and self

corrective. I am intentional in large and small aims. I valiantly champion the goodness within myself

and within each person I encounter. I hold myself accountable for thoughts, words, and actions that are

not in integrity with my Divine Identity. I dare to ignore the way things are and what cannot be done,

bringing about the seemingly impossible. (continued on next page)

The theme for 2016 is the 12 powers as explained in the book Divine Audacity by Linda Martella-Whitsett++

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APRIL – IMAGINATION

April 3 - Dr. Darla Henry – The Spiritual Ability of Imagination

Reality of just a Figment of Your Imagination?

…And God created the world…What lies beneath those “somethings” imagined or created by our mind?

Are they real or ‘just figments’? What is the level of consciousness, sense of awakening that lies be-

neath the surface towards the urge to activate the intentions of our imagining? “Seek ye first….”

April 10 - Sharon Hillman – The Spiritual Ability of Imagination: Conception

Believe, Perceive, Conceive

We are all of the One Mind, the highest source. Believing this source is the highest intelligence, we are blessed with the power of imagination to conceive and create. "The character of the consciousness deter-mines the quality of its imaginings."

April 17 – Rev Keven Kadel – The Spiritual Ability of Imagination: Vision

Catch Your Vision Asleep or awake, your imagination is part of your stream of thought. The spiritual sojourner strives to direct the power of imagination toward the most positive and constructive side of life. It is high spiritual practice to catch a vision by merging the power of your imagination with Living Spirit’s expansive posi-tive possibilities. April 24 -- Rev Ann Marie Acacio -- The Spiritual Ability of Imagination: Embodiment

The Pinnacle of Creation! "Was Jesus' life purpose any different from ours? What would our lives be like as we audaciously em-

body our vision for our lives? This is our next spiritual practice.

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++(continuation of quote from Divine Audicity)

I suspend belief in the limitations that seem inherent in human existence to stretch beyond my known

capacity. I disregard appearances to hold a vision of what can be so steadily that it must manifest. I over-

look history, deriving my sense of direction instead from the source of life, love, and wisdom. I am not

crushed by the weight of my commitments, rather, I passionately fulfill my sense of purpose. I uphold the

world, all beings, and all intentions in the light of magnificent possibilities. I lift up rather than tear down.

I believe in the inherent goodness of all people.

The theme for 2016 is the 12 powers as explained in the book Divine Audacity by Martella-Whitsett

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Mar. 6 Jonathan Frazier

Mar. 13 Kate McCutchan

Mar. 20 Jamie Womack

Mar. 27 Unity Choir

Apr. 3 Kevin Neidig

Apr 10 Genesis Lorraine

Apr. 17 Unity Choir

Apr. 24 Seasons

Kate

McCutchan

Music Director

Carol Smith

We are so happy to have our regulars with us, as well as a new voice! Jonathan brings his amazing flutes; Kate brings her beautiful voice; Jamie and her guitar will delight us once more, and we welcome back the Unity Community Choir to uplift our hearts on Easter morning. In April we also have Kevin and his nimble fingers joining us for his wondrous solo performance (he's the other half of Voxology), Seasons brings the harp and dulcimer to our stage, and we welcome a new voice on piano/guitar; Genesis Lorraine, a singer/songwriter/teacher of exceptional talent.

Unity Community Choir begins rehearsals on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome to join us.

The Drum Circle has been cancelled for March, since Easter falls on our regular date. We will resume the Drum Circle on the last Sunday of the month, April 24, at noon in the sanctuary. All are welcome; we have plenty of instruments. Come and help us keep the beat going.

Communication team

We are entering into a partnership with Unity Worldwide Ministries to update our website to make it more interactive. We would like to form a Communications team to guide that effort.

The team would begin with about 5 members, and its focus will be on the website. Lois Batcheler and Mary Callaghan will lead the team initially. After the website is established, the team will broaden its scope to include other forms of communication. If you have exper-

tise you can share, or if you’re interested in learning and contributing, please contact Mary or Lois. All ages are welcome.

Mar. 6 Jonathan Frazier

Mar. 13 Kate McCutchan

Mar. 20 Jamie Womack

Mar. 27 Unity Choir

Apr. 3 Kevin Neidig

Apr 10 Genesis Lorraine

Apr. 17 Unity Choir

Apr. 24 Seasons

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Most of the events we have at Unity go quite smoothly. Rooms are decorated, supplies are

always there, problems are taken care of and we assume this will continue. However, these

things do not occur or happen automatically. There are many members and friends who spend hours

creating this smoothness and fixing our problems. Here is a list of some of these folks:

Marie Clark: Marie does the seasonal decorations we see in Fellowship Hall. Every season there are

beautiful table decorations as well as arrangements on the fireplace mantel and window sills, creating a

festive and inviting atmosphere for our gatherings. Marie also organized the storage room, the garage,

and the storage area in the church. This is an on-going job, as new “contributions” seem to appear

frequently in these areas. Marie needs help in this organization. If you are willing to do this, please con-

tact her.

Susan Savko: In addition to being a platform chair, Susan is the one who provides the supplies for the

Fellowship Hall kitchen. She goes several places to purchase all the paper-ware, utensils, coffee supplies

and various other things that are there when we need them. Susan has been doing this for several years.

Barbara Beam: Barbara organizes the library along with her team of Allison Heiser and Liz Chronister.

The three of them have listed all the material and organized it into an efficient check out and check in

system. They have also organized and work on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. What was once a

hodgepodge of papers is now an easy to read space organized according to categories.

Snow shovelers: Barbara Beam is one of the first arrivers when we have snow and ice on our property.

She and her husband Rich live near the church, so they are able to arrive soon after any weather condi-

tions that need attention. We contract for snow plow removal around the main areas of our property, but

there are many places that need to be shoveled by hand and salted. Arlene Taylor, Rita Behofcist and

Barb and Rich Beam can be counted on to be there when needed. There are others who also step in to

help at various times. You may want to consider being one of those. Contact Barbara Beam if you are

willing to help with snow removal.

Richard Ward, Rich Wille, Todd Wrightstone, Joe Bedard, Sam Wille and Hal Winters have done many

maintenance fixes around the property. Several of them also replaced the deck on the back of Fellowship

Hall.

Bob McGinnis, Barbara Nelson, and Joe Bedard paid to have the parking lot patched.

I’m sure there are many others who have taken on a task that few of us even think about. Perhaps we

can all be more aware of the people who serve us and give a big “Thank You” to them. You may also

think about what you can contribute to our Unity

Family. The next time you see something that needs

taken care of, add your name to this list of volunteers.

Thank you

to the many who work behind the scenes

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Our community has been planning a fund raiser, the proceeds from which will go

directly for the repair of our HVAC system. The goal is ambitious – that all goods

and services be donated from within the Unity Community. The event is the inspi-

ration of Helen King, Julie Metzer is the Chairperson.

Here is a partial list of the exciting things you will find:.

Raffle chaired by Joan Zurcher: includes a $500 gift certificate for the

Bewitched and BEDazzled Bed and Breakfast in Rehobeth Beach and a Lot-

tery Tree that includes chances for $1000/week for life, $100K, $90K, etc.

Silent Auction chaired by Leah Magestro: items will include

landscaping, pet sitting services, and personal healings and

consultations.

Crafts and Vintage Items chaired by Cecilia Ash: hand crafted jewelry

and paintings.

Flower Shop chaired by Diana Graham: plants, flower baskets

and repotting.

Sweets chaired by Karen Yandrick: a variety of baked goods including

cookies, pies, cakes and cobblers.

Lunch chaired by Gerry Bush: soup and more.

Health Services chaired by Fran Gresson: healing sessions, consultations, massages, etc.

Flyers/Posters by Helen Szollosy

Treasurer: Yvonne Troy

Scheduler: Susan Savko

Event Set up: Ellen and Hal Winters

Chairpersons and volunteers are needed for Soup Sales, Advertising, and

Event Clean Up. Consider volunteering your time or contributing an item to sell or auction. Additional

ideas are welcome.

We are truly blessed to have a community rich with talents and special gifts that are ready to be shared.

Please let your family, friends and neighbors know that this is an event not to be missed! We will provide

flyers, advertise in community newspapers and spread the message via Facebook.

Due to the large number of items and services, advanced orders for many things such as soups, baked

goods and healing sessions will begin late February/early March. Look for an announcement in the Sun-

day bulletin with exact dates.

Please contact event chairperson Julie Metzger at 717-645-3717 or jometzger@verizon.net with questions or suggestions.

Spring Fair—April 30 and May 1

Bed and breakfast

Flower shop

Jewelry and crafts

Baked goods

Soup and lunch

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A big welcome to our five new members who joined our Unity family on February 21, 2016. Pictured are Gerry Bush, Sheila Hall, Hal Winters. Not in picture: Amy Langer and Rev. Keven Kadel. Dr. Darla Henry led a new members workshop for those interested in joining the church or just wanting to review their knowledge of Unity teachings. Above: Darla is welcoming the new members..

Looking Ahead:

Game nights on Fridays March 11 and April 8.

March 13 Daylight savings time begins. Set you clock 1

hour ahead

Movie night Saturday, March 19

Spring Fair April 30 and May 1: Be sure you don’t miss

this big event!

We must live purpose-

fully from within

instead of accidently

from without.

(Send in your favorite quote for a

future edition of the newsletter Send

to Unity Office and state that it is for

the newsletter).

Favorite Quote:

To Soar

A will in me won’t settle for

Less than the more I ought to be.

I feel it strain against the tug

of the tether, hug of the downward rein.

Each particle throughout my whole

being, body and soul, feels the mystic pull

To be more than I have dreamed I might

be, child of light and the Most High

By James Dillet

Freeman

(Unity’s Poet

Laureate)

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

3 4 5

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Service 10:00

Dr. Darla Henry

Music

Jonathan Frazier

Leadership

Council

11:45 Sanc.

7 8 9

Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

10 11

Game night

All Welcome

6:00 FH

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Service 10:00

Sharon Hillman

Music

Kate McCutchan

Healing Circle

EB

14 15 16

Board Meeting

10:00 am BR

Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

17 18 19

Movie night

5:30 FH

“Inside Out”

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Service:10:00

Rev. Ann Marie

Acacio

Music

Jamie Womack

21 22 23

Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

24 25 26

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Easter

Service 10:00

Rev. Stephanie

Seigh

Music

Unity Choir

28 29 30

Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

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March 2016

KEY RWE - Ralph Waldo Emerson Room

Sanc - sanctuary EH - Ernest Holmes Room

BR - Board Room FH - Fellowship Hall

BS - book store EB Eric Butterworth Room

**** Sunday March 13: Day-

light Savings Time begins. Set

your clock 1 hour ahead!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

3

Service 10:00

Dr. Darla Henry

music

Kevin Neidig

Leadership Council

11:45 Sanc

4 5 6 Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

7 8

Game night

All Welcome

6:00 FH

9

10

Service 10:00

Sharon Hillman

music

Genesis Lorraine

Healing Circle EB

11 12 13 Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

14 15 16

17

Service 10:00

Rev. Charles Lee

music

Unity Choir

18 19 20

Board

Meeting

10:00 am BR

Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

21 22 23

24

Service 10:00

Rev. Ann Marie

Acacio

music

Seasons

25 26 27 Choir practice

7:00 Sanc.

28 29 30

Spring

Fair

April 2016

Book groups will be starting in March for discussions on the book Divine Audacity by

Linda Martella-Whitsett. There will be two groups: one on Thursday evening and one on

Wednesday morning. Call the office for more information or to sign up for one of these

groups. You can also find information on these groups on the credenza in the foyer.

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Purpose Statement:

Unity of Harrisburg is dedicated to

transforming lives by making the

teachings of Jesus Christ practical

and relevant to everyday life.

Prayer, meditation, love and

individual responsibility are

emphasized as the way to express

spiritual maturity within each

individual as well as within

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Mary Callaghan—President

Lois Batcheler—Vice President

Rick Hoover—Secretary

Rita Behofcist—Treasurer

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Scott Cooper—Trustee

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0ffice Secretary

Kate McCutchan

Music Director

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