Sunday Service: December 14th at 10:00 AM
This Wee Light
with Ray Davis
To ring in the holidays, we will explore the esoteric meaning of “Light” from three different perspectives of “wee/we”: the ONE LIGHT, the Individualized Light, and the communal Light. We will discuss how each perspective, when embodied, results in a life of Joy and Service.
TalkAbout Discussion – After service enjoy some coffee and snacks then join the TalkAbout discussion circle with the speaker to share your thoughts and ask questions related to the talk topic.
๐ Childcare and activities are available for children 0 through 12 years. Parents – Be sure your kiddos have warm jackets for outside playtime. ๐
This weekโs topic is: Happy Endings
After Service Brunch – Please Bring Something to Share
We always have a beautiful potluck of munchies to enjoy after service. Please bring something to share if you can ๐. Some crackers and veggies work great. We hope you have time to stay and connect.
Watch Service In-Person or Online at UnityCentralOregon.org
Keeping It Real Wednesday Evening Service
with William Gregory & Ezekiel Chaitanya
TONIGHT from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
A beautiful mid-week service. There will be a talk, meditation, and reflection.
Prosperity 101 with William Gregory – Prosperity isnโt something we pull in from the outside โ itโs something revealed when our inner life becomes clear, grounded, and honest. This Wednesday, William Gregory guides us into that shift: reflection, clarity, and the inner spaciousness that creates real abundance. A simple, powerful continuation of our prosperity journey.
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS
๐ถ Caroling-Grams
December 15th, 17th, or 19th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
A team of four amazing carolers led by a member of our own Sol-Shine will come to your house or office in Redmond, Sisters, or Bend to sing a mini-concert of up to three songs from the Sol-Shine holiday hits! The carolers will visit the evenings of December 15, 17, or 19 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Sign up early to get your preferred time-slot! (up to 4 houses per time slot). Cost is $50 paid at time of registration on line.
๐ Gift wrapping
Tuesday, December 16th and 23rd from 1:00 to 7:00 PM
Asking for donations of wrapping paper
Need help getting gifts wrapped? Weโve got you covered. Bring gifts in to be wrapped by volunteers and make a donation to Unity as we โwrap upโ the 50k to Light the Way Fundraiser! No RSVP necessary.

Town Hall Gathering This Friday
Friday, December 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Please join us for our final Town Hall of the year. Weโll hear updates from the board, review and honor the blessings that have unfolded, and share several important announcementsโyes, including that announcement ๐. Together, letโs welcome and uplift our new ministerial leader. Weโre grateful to bring this year to a meaningful close and to welcome the new, all together as community.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Unity Basics & Membership Information Class
Sunday, December 14th at 12:30 PM
Please join us to learn more about Unity history, beliefs, and teachings, and then stay, if you like, to explore becoming a member in our Unity Spiritual Community.

Journey Through Journaling
Friday, December 19th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Samantha Freda
Come ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and dreams in a supportive and welcoming environment. Let’s explore the power of intention together! No writing experience is required, as Samantha will gently guide the group through a series of journaling prompts designed to encourage self-love, gratitude, and inspiration. This workshop is being offered on a sliding scale donation of $25-$35. Samantha is also a chef and will be providing a plant-based soup for dinner.
Computer Essentials
5 weeks beginning Wednesday, January 7th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM
This is a free class series taught by a computer educator from Deschutes Library. Classes will be held at Unity. This 5 week class is designed for adults that want to reduce their irritation when forced to use a computer. This class series is free but you must RSVP.

Holiday Service Schedule
๐Christmas Eve Services – 5:00 PM for the young at heart & 7:00 PM for everyone – All are welcome to join one or both services. Bring a snack to share in between services. Weโll provide the cider.
๐ New Years Eve Service – 6:30 PM with details coming soon. All are welcome.
REGULAR CLASSES & EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sacred Soundbath
Sunday from 6:00 until 7:15 PM with Donna B and Sean Pepers
The perfect way to end your weekend and start your week. In this sound bath journey, you’ll immerse yourself in an organic symphony of vibrations, carefully crafted to elevate your spirit and align your being. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques you’ll be guided on a path to inner harmony and bliss. Wear comfy clothing and bring a mat to lay on and any blankets, pillows, or eye covers you prefer.
Cost is on a sliding scale – $15-$25 payable at the door.

Menโs Group
Monday, December 15th at 6:00 PM
A spiritual discussion and service group of men who are seeking spiritual connection and greater consciousness. Our men’s group is very friendly and all are welcome.
All Levels Yoga
Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:15 AM with Samantha Freda
Samantha leads 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 instrumentsโ 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!

Letโs Get Metaphysical Discussion Group
Tuesday from 10:30 AM to Noon
Please join us to go deeper into our โcommunal knowingโ while bonding with like-minded seekers and finders. Last meeting the group discussed Do the Tao Now – Emphasize why youโre obeying human-made edicts today. Spend some time connecting to the underlying reason for stopping at a red light, having a driverโs license, wearing a seat belt, paying to enter a movie theater, or not drinking and driving. See if your ego enjoys โbreakingโ rules for its purposes by listing all the rules and laws you obey or disobey in one day, and then identify your most important โheart rules.โ Sign up to be sent the weekly email using the link to email Jim below.
Rafe Pearlman & Daniel Berkman Winter Solstice Concert
Sunday, December 21st at 6:30 PM
We are so excited to welcome back the amazing musicians who inspired our community to start howling at the beginning of each service. Come celebrate Winter Solstice with beautiful music and ceremony.

Special Sound Bath
Saturday, December 20th at 6:30 PM
Since there will not be a Sound Bath on Sunday, the 21st due to Rafeโs concert, there will be a special Winter Solstice sound bath happening on the 20th with Donna B. and Wendy Wilson.

Feedback & Suggestions Ask
If you have positive feedback or constructive suggestions for service, a class, or anything else youโd like to share, weโd 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 sheโll connect you with the best support through our Unity Cares.
Member Appreciation
This is an appreciation and farewell to our Youth Director, Ilana Holland. This Sunday will be Ilanaโs last day with our kiddos. She took on the Youth Director position about a year and a half ago and will be heading off to start a new chapter back in her home state of California, then off to get her masters, in the Big Apple, to be an art teacher. We have been so fortunate to have this young womanโs creative energy planning and organizing the lessons each week, and weโve seen our youth program blossom because if it. Ilana, you will be missed. Your Unity family wishes you all the best and affirms many beautiful things in your future.
Tiff Blackenship and Dan Stephenson will be co-leading the youth program as Ilana steps away. We are always in need of volunteers, so please reach out to one of them if you are able to be an assistant once every 4 to 6 weeks.
Have Something You Think We Should Include in Our Newsletter?
An appreciation, blog content, poem, event, or class? If it fits our guidelines weโre happy to share it. Contact Clare Kubota.
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