Newsletter for Friday, October 20, 2023

News from Unity of Arlington

~ October 20, 2023 ~

Rev. Anne Tabor

Senior Minister

revanneunity@aol.com

 

A Positive Path for Spiritual Living

Unity of Arlington

3525 S. Bowen Road

Arlington, TX 76016

817-467-5151

unityofarlington.org

Vision:

Knowing we are One, we celebrate peace,

compassion, and equality for all.

Mission:

We empower people to live thriving spiritual lives.

UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES

 

Sunday, October 22, 2023

“Is Life a Random Walk?”

11am, Rev. Lari Goold, Guest Speaker

Sanctuary & Livestream

 

Sunday, October 29, 2023

“The Charismatic Spell: Empowering Lives and Hearts”

11am, Michael Brundy, Guest Speaker

Sanctuary & Livestream

Join us online!

Unity of Arlington Facebook

Unity of Arlington YouTube Channel

In-person:

  • "Love your neighbor." We invite you to watch online if you're not feeling well and stay home if you've been exposed to COVID.
  • Please be mindful and respectful of people's comfort level with regard to physical space and contact.

 

 

Mike Garvey will be performing fifteen minutes of fabulous prelude music on our livestream this Sunday at 10:45am, CT!

 



Sunday, October 22, 2023

“Is Life a Random Walk?”

11am, Rev. Lari Goold, Guest Speaker

Sanctuary & Livestream

 

Is there such a thing as “predestination”? Are we here on planet earth on assignment? Did you make a contract before you entered the womb? Do we really get to choose a life purpose? Let’s talk about why we are here and how we make a difference in the world.

About Rev. Lari:

 

Rev. Lari Goold is a semi-retired minister from Centers for Spiritual Living who continues her ministry by leading a metaphysical book study group and guest speaking for New Thought communities. She loved her 50-year career as a piano teacher, her time served as Regional Youth Director for Centers for Spiritual Living and her years as a senior minister and licensed Practitioner. She has worked as the office manager for her husband’s business in Ft. Worth for over 40 years. Her four granddaughters make her world go around along with the dance of life with husband, Mike, for 60 years of marriage.

Guest Artist

 

Sheran Keyton

Sunday, October 29, 2023

“The Charismatic Spell: Empowering Lives and Hearts”

11am, Michael Brundy, Guest Speaker

Sanctuary & Livestream

 

People that have the ability to put others under their spell have charisma. Charisma is the ability to charm and inspire others, a divinely conferred power or talent. Charisma is a gift given to all but only positive, happy people accept and use this gift. 

 

When people use their gift of charisma, they can induce spells on others. Not in the sense of sorcery or magic but by the power of their attitude. Their positive attitudes can be contagious. Then they can begin to make a difference in the world and in the lives of others. 

 

Charisma is, in essence, a divine gift that can be a force for good in our world. It has the power to break down barriers, bridge divides, and bring people together. When charismatic people use their gift to inspire positive change, amazing things happen. They become catalysts for transformation, lighting the way for others to follow.



Let’s explore ways to use this charismatic spell. 

Unity of Arlington

2023 Board of Trustees

 

Catherine Smith - President (817-929-1368) - catsmith143@gmail.com

Lori Foster - Vice President (817-235-4303) - foster-lori@sbcglobal.net

Shirley Cobb - Secretary (817-475-5120) - cobbshirley@sbcglobal.net

Brenda Snay Matthew -Treasurer (214-923-9522) bsnay@snayconsulting.com

Aminia Baruti - Member (313-912-7763) - barutiimhotep@yahoo.com

Julie Strittmatter - Member (469-569-0446) - westjulianam@gmail.com

 

*If you have any questions or comments

please reach out to connect with a Board member.



YOUR COMMUNITY

Opportunities and Upcoming Events

Listening in with... Joy Harjo

Poetry's Power to Heal

by Katy Koontz

 

This spring Joy Harjo completed her three-year term as the 23rd poet laureate of the United States—the first Native American named to the position.

 

Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is descended from a Native-American leader in the Red Stick War in the early 1800s who fought against Andrew Jackson’s government troops.

 

 

She became involved in Native-American activism as a student at the University of New Mexico in the 1970s, where she discovered poetry (which, she says, chose her instead of the other way around). Now, Harjo is also a successful writer, teacher, and musician.

 

Here, she talks with Unity Magazine editor Katy Koontz about the healing energy of words—and of poetry in particular.



Click here to read the transcript of their conversation

LUV in Action

Sign Up Sundays!

Be a LUV

(Lively Unity Volunteer)!

 

We are the hands and feet of God. LUV in Action is Unity of Arlington’s volunteer program where each person can be of service by signing up for volunteer opportunities at UofA – there’s a place for

everyone to participate!

 

On Sunday, Oct. 22, there will be detailed information and sign-up sheets for LUV in Action activities. Please prayerfully consider in what ways you can Be a LUV and best share your time and talents in the following areas:

 

  • Coming to the church grounds work day – Sat., Oct. 28 from 9am-noon. Pizza served afterwards!
  • Being a Greeter at Sunday services (Marion Tudor, 817.929.3724)
  • Joining the Tech Team (Mike Garvey, 817.454.5087)
  • Participating in Outreach with Key Elementary

*Bringing teacher supplies (more on this in November)

*Supplying chocolates and affirmations for faculty and staff

(Bring a bag of chocolates any Sunday)

*Sharing your time on Career Day in the spring

*Being a part of ongoing support activities all during the school year

(We'll do something each month!)

  • Helping with Youth and Family Ministry as a teacher helper during Sunday Services (Marty Carter, 682.266.8480 and Ana Coca, 972.742.0109

 

If you are not able to sign up in person on Sundays but want to Be a LUV,

contact Theresa Riggs, U of A Volunteer Coordinator, for more information: 605-222-8312, theresamariewolf@yahoo.com

Youth & Family Ministry 

 

Bring your kids and invite them to bring a friend! 

We look forward to seeing you!

 

YFM Director Co-Leaders

Ana Coca: 972/742-0109

Marty Carter: 682/266-8480

 

For more info about our Youth Program, visit our YFM page:

Click here to visit our YFM page

 

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County offers an opportunity for you to be of service in your community

 

Meals on Wheels still has a need for volunteers. As part of our Home-Delivered Meals program, Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County offers several meal options to meet the individual needs of our clients. These nutritionally-balanced meals are delivered to the front door of our homebound, elderly, disabled, and food-insecure clients. We prepare and deliver approximately 1.4 million meals per year right here in Tarrant County.

Click here to learn more about Meals on Wheels

Be a LUV! Mark Your Calendars

 

On Saturday, October 28, from 9am-noon, we will be having a church grounds work day. Please do come and help us with our fall tidying-up. This is a wonderful way to be of service to Unity of Arlington. Many hands will make quick work and give us plenty of time to enjoy the pizza that will be served afterwards.

Dance Fitness Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10am–11am, in GLC

 

Come experience the joy of movement, the perfect elixir for the body, mind and brain! Tana Monaco will be leading this dance exercise class with a variety of music including Latin, contemporary and oldies. She draws from her dancing avocation that includes 10+ years of teaching experience in aerobic dancing, Zumba and group fitness. She is a certified Zumba and Group Fitness Instructor.

 

Contact Tana at: 505-690-4332

Email: tana.monaco@gmail.com

"Divine Audacity"

by Linda Martella-Whitsett

Book Study Group

Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 3pm, Zoom

 

Join Rev. Gloria Cox for the book study on Zoom. In this session, they are studying "Divine Audacity-Dare to Be the Light of the World" by Linda Martella-Whitsett.

 

Contact Rev. Gloria at: 817-472-5655 for more information and the Zoom link.

 

Click here to purchase Divine Audacity on Amazon.

A Course in Miracles - Study Group

Fridays, 10am - 12n, in GLC

 

Led by June Alexander, the group begins each session with a daily devotional, studies from the text, and then uses the workbook to learn how to put what they have studied into practice.

 

Contact June at: 817-572-2532

 

Click here to purchase A Course in Miracles on Amazon.

FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

 

In case you missed

last Sunday's message

"The devil made me do it.

Or did he?"

Rev. Paul John Roach

Guest Speaker

October 15, 2023

 

 

 

In harmony with divine love

Click HERE

FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Have you requested your

free tests yet?

 

There is still time to order four free COVID-19 tests. Be prepared for the cold and respiratory season! Click the button below to go to the ordering website.



Also, before you throw out expired tests, you can check here to see if your test expiration date has been extended.

Click HERE to order your free tests

Archived Sunday

Messages and Meditations

 

Have you missed any of Rev. Anne's Sunday messages or meditations? Or, would you like to hear one again? You can! They are archived on our website, unityofarlington.org, under the heading "Services." You can also find our Facebook Live Sunday Services archived on our  Unity of Arlington Facebook page, as well as on our YouTube channel.

Reverend Anne Tabor, M.Div., is available by appointment for spiritual counseling sessions at Unity of Arlington in a safe and supportive environment. As an ordained Unity minister, Rev. Anne, offers spiritual counseling to individuals seeking a deeper under-standing of themselves and their divine power within to solve life's challenges. Spiritual counseling can help if there is a need for inspiration, crisis support, or healing in any area of your life. Prayer and meditation are an integral part of Unity's spiritual principles, and an essential practice in realizing the answers we seek. We believe in the transformative power of affirmative prayer. You are a unique expression of God. Spiritual counseling will remind you of that!

 

Spiritual counseling is offered on a love offering basis. While no specific fee is expected or suggested, we do invite each person to leave a love offering. For more details, please call the church office 817-467-5151.

 

DAILY WORD MAGAZINE

Access Daily Word

CELEBRATE OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!

 

October 1

October 11

October 16

October 18

October 26

 

Marcia Hyer

Rhonda Triana

Kendra Dabelić

Dailah Richardson

Whitney Johnson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

If you don't see your birthday included, please let us know and we'll add it to our list!

WE ARE A TITHING SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

In August, Unity of Arlington tithed 10% to:

 

  • Unity World Headquarters
  • Unity Worldwide Ministries
  • Unity South Central Region
  • World Central Kitchen (for Ukraine)
  • Daily Word

 

For more information on Unity World Headquarters, click here.

For more information on Unity Worldwide Ministries, click here.

For more information on Unity South Central Region, click here.

For more information on World Central Kitchen, click here.

For more information on Daily Word, click here.

Treasurer's Report as of 9/30/2023

 

Monthly Income Budget: $22,419.00

September 2023 Income: $21,523.38

YTD Gross Revenue: $211,873.18

Net Operating Income (9/30/23): $12,595.76

 

For more information, please contact Brenda Snay Matthew at: bsnay@snayconsulting.com

We are so grateful for your loving commitment to our spiritual community.

 

Here are ways that you can support Unity of Arlington through your tithes, donations, and love offerings. Recurring giving is a great way to donate through PayPal and Tithely!



  • Give online by clicking here: Donate

 

  • Text-to-Give through Tithely by texting the word GIVE (with no quotes) to 844-363-7894 and follow the prompts on your phone.

 

  • Give using the Tithely Mobile App, just download the GREEN Tithely app (not the blue one) from your app store.

 

  • USPS: mail your check to 3525 S. Bowen Road, Arlington TX 76016. Please remember to include your first and last name, your mailing address, and your cell phone number so we an allocate your contribution accurately. 

Thank you, God!

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Phone: 817-467-5151

 

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Arlington, TX 76016

 

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