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As of Tuesday August 31, 2010

Unity's World Day of Prayer
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Dear Friends on the Journey,
I am especially excited about this year’s World Day of Prayer. The theme, “Living in the Flow,” reminds us that the Divine is within us, ever present and active in our lives. This past year the Unity Village Fountains, which have been silent for several years, have been restored and will be turned on to remind us that we are always in the flow of God’s Good. Check out the Unity Village Fountains.

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CommUNITY picnic Celebrate Fall!
CommUNITY Picnic
Sunday, September 12, 2010

It’s time for our annual community picnic following the 11AM service. Invite a friend to join us. Hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages will be provided. Bring your favorite picnic salad, veggies, chips or dessert to share and a hand bell for every attendee. We have a special community event you won’t want to miss. Casual attire recommended for outdoor and indoor activities. Come celebrate with us!

THE UNITY MEN'S GROUP
"I had some other plans for this Tuesday evening -- but I knew that Men's Group was the place I had to be tonight. So, I cancelled my plans and here I am. I need your help and support."
Mike Obsatz

This is a common occurrence at the Unity Men's Group. And the 15 - 30 men who are present extend their love and support to any man who attends.

The group welcomes all men, ages 18 - 90 -- and meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evening in Friendship Hall at Unity Christ Church. The Relationship Issues group meets from 6 - 7 p.m., and the regular group meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The group was started about four years ago by Mike Obsatz and Blaine McCutchen. Both Mike and Blaine believe it is important for men to have a a safe place to share who they are, their spiritual journeys, and their hopes and dreams. Mike Obsatz is the current facilitator of the group. Several other group members have also facilitated the group at times.

Men's Group usually includes an opening prayer, brief check-in from all men, topic of the week led by Mike Obsatz or another man in the group, small group discussion, singing, and Prayer for Protection. Topics discussed have been prosperity, gratitude, love, service, prayer, letting go, trust, meditation, spiritual sexuality, and many others. Some of the men sport Unity Men's Group T-shirts which read "Unity Men Man-ifest Peace."

The Men's Group also facilitates a Father's Day service, and holds a Men's Retreat at the church in the fall. This year's retreat is October 23. The theme is "Good Vibrations, " and features delicious and healthy catered food, music, massage, energy healing work, eight workshops, drumming, prayer, meditation, and fellowship. Sign-up is available in the Garden Court.

In the group, the younger men learn from older men. Older men learn from younger men. Men realize that they are not alone in their personal challenges. Two beloved men's group participants have made their transitions since the men's group started. They are sorely missed, and mentioned often by men who attend. Men come when they can, receive the supportive nourishment they ask for, and provide love, support, and listening for each other. Unity men enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas about their own spiritual journeys, and can give each other a helping hand when asked.

Many Unity men provide some type of service to the church and larger community. Several teach our youth. Others help with maintenance of the church. Others provide help in their communities. Service is a very important component of the Unity Men's Group. Each man decides for himself how he is going to serve.

In a culture that discourages men from being whole, vulnerable, spiritual, and connected, the Unity Men's Group offers men an opportunity to share and become part of a caring, loving circle of men. Confidentially is important, as well as respect for differences, and a rule to "not judge."

"This group is the best support group I have ever attended," said one man. "I have gotten to know these guys so much better. When I see them on Sunday, I really feel connected," reports another.

We are blessed to have the space, time, and energy of a wonderful group of "Real Men" at Unity.
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