May Community Outreach Project: Let’s take care of our 4 legged community members! During the month of May we will be collecting items the Lawrence Humane Society needs for the stray and homeless animals in our community. The list of items are: bleach, laundry soap, cat litter, towels and blankets. The collection box, decorated by our youth, is located downstairs near the bookstore. Feel free to contact the Lawrence Humane Society to find out other volunteer opportunities at www.LawrenceHumane.org or call 843-6835.
"Have a Heart" Benefit for Bettie Wilson - May 30 7:30 pm (doors open 7:00 pm)
Tickets available at door AND at www.kelleyhunt.com. All ticket proceeds go directly to the benefit; a percentage of all merchandise sales to be donated
Additional donations will be accepted on site the evening of the concert
Chaplain Training - June 1st, 10:00 am - 12 noon
Ever Felt the Nudge To Become a Prayer Chaplain? Unity Church of Lawrence will be holding an orientation meeting to see if it is your perfect Divine Appointment at this time to become or continue as a Prayer Chaplain. We will answer questions such as:
What does it mean to be a Prayer Chaplain at UCOL? What background and requirements are there? How much time does it take? And any other questions you might have. Here is the first step! When? SATURDAY, JUNE 1st in Sanctuary at UCOL from 10-12. If you even have the curiosity to see what it is all about, come see with Rev. Shannah!
Heart of Healing Workshop - June 2nd, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
On Sunday, June 2, singer/songwriter Cindy Novelo will provide the message for the service AND will be presenting her Heart of Healing workshop that afternoon from 1-3.
Many of you have asked when she would be presenting this workshop here at Unity - and finally it has come to be! An ovarian cancer survivor, Cindy has experienced first-hand the bounty of grace within misfortune. In this workshop, she will delve deeply into the healing journey, sharing how she found endless gifts within adversity. Using interactive exercises, she will explore with workshop participants how to unveil the heart to reclaim the soul’s true joy, how to befriend fear, how to embrace the moments of darkness that are ultimately a pathway to the light, and more. Gain practical tools, valuable insights, and a refreshingly positive perspective during this heart-filled afternoon experience.
New Group at UCOL: Sacred Singing!
Do you love to sing? And does it help to know you don’t need to read music or sing on key? Then this opportunity is for you! UCOL will begin a new opportunity called Sacred Singing, facilitated by member, Stephanie Barrows, beginning March 5th and continuing the FIRST Tuesday of each month from 7-830. This open and awesome opportunity is available to ALL ages---no one too young or too old! The group will meet in the Fellowship Room downstairs so there will be plenty or room to play music and sing. Bring any/all instruments to share and play. There will be a great mix of songs from different traditions, such as folk and popular music, including sacred traditions. Ideally, there would be some time set aside for people to share new songs, whether these came from traditional or original sources.
A free will love offering will be taken. If you have any questions just ask Stephanie!
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS An Introduction to the Art of Relaxed Concentration
When: Wednesdays July 17-August 7th 5:45 – 7 p.m.
Where: Unity Church of Lawrence 900 Madeline Lane, Lawrence, Kansas 66049
Why Meditate?...Is it for Me?:
The many benefits of a regular meditation practice include increased focus,
calm, and ability to cope with stress. Meditation can contribute to meeting health challenges and improve overall mood and resilience. This class is a first step for people who have been curious about meditation but didn’t know where to begin. It is also for people who have tried meditation in the past but found it difficult to keep up a daily practice. The class sessions provide information to make meditation understandable and the opportunity to practice skills in a supportive atmosphere. The classes are small and informal. Space is limited.
About the Instructor:
Nomi Redding grew up in Lawrence. After receiving her M.S.W. from KU, she was a medical social worker at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka and Rocky Mountain Kidney Center in Denver. She recently retired from a 30-year private practice in clinical social work/ psychotherapy. Nomi has practiced daily mindfulness meditation since 1993.
Registration & Information: Nomi Redding, MSW
P. O. Box 3266, Lawrence, KS 66046-0266
e-mail nomireddingfreelance@gmail.com Class Fee: $60.00
Comfort in Class:
Plan to wear comfortable clothes in which you can sit, move and breathe. You might also dress in layers to manage varying room temperatures. We will have chairs to sit in, but feel free to bring a favorite pillow or cushion if you wish.
WHEN THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION, THERE IS NO RUSH
