Unity Newsletter 12/24/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR UNITY FAMILY

Wishing you a time filled with love and connection. Whether that be connection with nature, family & friends, or quiet time with yourself. 2025 has been a year of transitions for our community. As we get close to the end of the year we are filled with gratitude for all the gifts you have contributed through this time – love, volunteer hours, financial support, creativity, and more.

Christmas Eve Services – 5:00 PM for the Young at Heart & 7:00 PM for Everyone

Snacks and Socializing time from 5:45 to 7:00 PM

Join us for two beautiful Christmas Eve services. The 5:00 PM service will be geared towards the young at heart and our kiddos doing part of the service. We’ll then enjoy some social time. Plan to bring some munchies to share and we’ll provide the eggnog and cider. Then there will be a 7:00 PM service. Everyone is welcome to either service or stay for both if you’d like.

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Sunday Service: December 28th at 10:00 AM

New Years Eve Burning Bowl Service

December 31st at 6:30 PM

The Burning Bowl Ceremony is a New Year ritual of release and renewal. Through reflection, intention, and sacred fire, we let go of what no longer serves and open space for clarity and guidance. This experience invites us to step into the new year grounded, grateful, and aligned. With William Lead , Ezekiel Steward, and Lisa Swisher doing sound. All are welcome.

A Note from William

Dear Unity Community,

As we step together toward a new chapter in the life of our congregation, I want to share an important update with you — one rooted in gratitude, continuity, and hope. Change is a natural part of any vibrant community, and right now we find ourselves in one of those meaningful in-between moments. Many of you heard at our recent town hall that Clare will be stepping into new adventures as of January 1. Her presence, care, and steady service have been deeply woven into the fabric of our community, and her departure marks both a moment of appreciation and a moment of transition. We are truly grateful for all she has offered, and we hold her with love as she moves forward. Over the past months I have been in ongoing conversation with Ezekiel about stepping into an administrative leadership role to help support the life and rhythm of our congregation. These conversations have been thoughtful, intentional, and grounded in a shared desire to serve this community. Ezekiel brings a wealth of relevant experience, along with a sincere spirit of care, compassion, and enthusiasm for the work ahead. He approaches this role not as a position of authority, but as a role of service. This role exists to support our ministry from the inside out, tending to communication, coordination and the often unseen work that helps our spiritual life together feel grounded and sustainable. I’m excited to share that Ezekiel will be stepping into the role of Director of Ministry Operations. In the coming weeks, Ezekiel may reach out to some of you as part of the transition process — listening, learning, and helping ensure that the many moving parts of our community are supported with clarity and care. I invite you to welcome him into this role and to offer your cooperation and goodwill as we collectively build a strong and steady foundation for what is unfolding. This is a time of change, transition and deep possibility. Thank you for being part of this living, breathing community, and for the love, patience, and generosity you continue to offer one another in the months to come.

With gratitude and appreciation,

William B. Gregory

USCCO Spiritual Leader

Kirtan Concert with The Bend Bhakti Collective

Friday, December 26th at 5:30 PM

Join The Bend Bhakti Collective – Anastacia Armstrong, Greg Warnick, David Watts and the Collective for Kirtan, with special guest Pete Kartsounes. If you enjoy Community, a great live band and singing, then this event is for you. A beautiful concert to close out 2025. Come and join this uplifting evening of Sacred songs and chants. No experience necessary. Dancing welcomed and encouraged. Join the fun…after all we are all part of the Band.

Suggested donation $10-20. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Computer Basics

Mondays & Wednesdays for 5 weeks beginning Monday, January 5th from 9:30 to 10:45 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.

Sacred Soundbath

Every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:15 PM

This Sunday Reiki Master Teacher Lisa Swisher will be leading you on this Medicine Music journey. She will be accompanied by Sean Pepers on drums, guitar and didgeridoo, and Donna B. on native flute.

Reiki energy heals. So does conscious Breath, Music and pure Sound. They are all flowing freely into the group!

Please arrive a little early to sign in, get settled and enjoy our live musicians. Wear comfy clothing, bring a thick yoga mat or camping pad, pillow, blanket & eye pillow (if needed), and a desire to be uplifted and transported through sacred sound!

All Levels Yoga

No class on December 30th. Look for a new time starting in January.

Let’s Get Metaphysical Discussion Group

Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to Noon

Please join us to go deeper into our ‘communal knowing’ while bonding with like-minded seekers and finders. Last meeting the group discussed ‘Living Without Striving, the 21st Verse of the Tao Te Ching from Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book. Sign up to be sent the weekly email using the link to email Jim below.

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.