Keeping It Real Wednesday Evening Service

with William Gregory & Ezekiel Chaitanya

Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

A beautiful mid-week service. There will be a talk, meditation, and reflection.

This Week’s Talk with Ezekiel – Affirmation & Denial: Cultivating the Garden of the Mind. As we continue our month’s theme of shadow work, this week we explore Unity’s classic tools of Denial and Affirmation as spiritual gardening. Denial clears what no longer serves the Truth of who we are; Affirmation plants new seeds of clarity, strength, and peace. Together they help us meet the shadow with compassion, transform old patterns, and consciously shape the mind. We’ll practice applying these tools to real areas of life and create space for deeper inner harmony. Mantra begins at 6:00 pm. Service at 6:30.

50K to Light the Way! – A Huge Thank You to Everyone Who Contributed!

We have reached our goal because of YOU!! If you donated or volunteered at our September yard sale or the Silent Auction and Makers Market you made a difference. If you purchased some treasures at the yard sale or won an item at the auction you helped us reach our goal. If you put a check in the offering basket above and beyond what you normally contribute, or did an extra online donation you made it possible for us to welcome and pay a new minister. We are a thriving Wild Soul Sanctuary. It is with deep gratitude that we say thank you.

You can still help – Even though we met our goal, we’re holding the fund open until the end of the month for any of you who have meant to contribute but just haven’t had the opportunity to take stock and make your donation. Rest assured that any additional funds will be valuable in welcoming our new Spiritual Leader and making sure they have what they need to be successful.

A Day of Poetry – Workshop & Readings

Saturday, November 22nd

Poetry Immersion Workshop from 2:00 to 5:00 PM -Donna B! will facilitate a fun in-depth afternoon of “ways in” to creating poetry. We will go over techniques to get and keep you inspired as well as review a few different forms of poetry. Cost is $42.

Poetry Night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM – Hosted by William Gregory & Donna B! The suggested but optional theme is “an attitude of gratitude” at this sacred time of Thanksgiving. Bring your poetry, recite a poem or just observe. Promises to be an interactive event showcasing your talents and inspiring words. Beginners are welcome. Love offerings are welcome.

Jazz Central Concert – just a few tickets left!

Friday, November 21st at 7:00 PM

These concerts always sell out, so get your tickets soon! Jim Knox will be directing this fabulous choir that will include special guests Michelle and Dave Van Handel.

The 3rd Annual Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck

Thursday, November 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

All are welcome – members and non-members! Bring a vegan dish to share and come together on Thanksgiving Day. Donna Benjamin will be hosting this event so if you have questions feel free to contact her using the button below.

Donations Still Welcome for Bend Food Project

Bring non-perishable food to any Sunday Service this month!

Many of you know that we do a food drive for Bend Food Project every other month. For the month of November, we will be doing a pick-up every week to help support those in Central Oregon who may experience a delay in SNAP benefits this month. Please bring non-perishables to any Sunday service and member Anna Thedford will deliver them to Bend Food Project each week.

Sacred Sound Sundays – A Healing Sound Journey – Sunday from 6:00 PM until 7:15 PM

Sound musicians will be Wendy Wilson and Donna B!

This relaxing and rejuvenating sound bath is a great way to get ready for your Monday.

All Levels Yoga with Samantha Freda – Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:15 AM

Samantha will be covering Tuesday morning yoga at Unity in November & December! She will lead a Hatha style class that is a balance of gentle postures, breathwork and meditation. Expect an accessible flow and the use of sound through song, chanting or instruments— often concluding in the medicine drum during Savasana. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. This is a donation based class. Thank you Sam for this lovely offering!

Let’s Get Metaphysical Discussion Group Tuesday from 10:30 AM to Noon

Please join us to go deeper into our ‘communal knowing’ while bonding with like-minded seekers and finders. Led by Jim and Joanne Pasmore.

Feedback & Suggestions Ask

If you have positive feedback or constructive suggestions for service, a class, or anything else you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you.

Are You Facing a Challenge? We Offer UNITY CARES to Help

We have created various ways to support our community through challenges, including Pastoral Care, Prayer, and responding to email needs and requests from our community. Send Carol Fox an email, and she’ll connect you with the best support through our Unity Cares.

Member Appreciation

This week our appreciation goes to a very special couple, Jim and Joanne Pasmore. They were founding members of Unity Central Oregon when it began over 20 years ago and they have been active members and volunteers ever since. In last week’s talk, Jim mentioned how important it is to have community, not only as you become an elder, but in all stages of life. Jim and Joanne fully embrace what it means to be part of a community by attending service every Sunday that they are in town, frequently helping others in our community in all kinds of ways, volunteering in the AV dept., as a prayer chaplain, doing regular Sunday talks, and most recently, starting the Let’s Get Metaphysical discussion group. They also helped purchase our current property and form the Partners in Unity LLC which owns and manages our facility. Their love for our community, passion for continued spiritual growth, and zest for living a full and joy filled life are contagious. Jim and Joanne, you are such a gift to our community and we would not be who we are without your continued support, love, and energy.