Unity Newsletter 2/11/2026

Sunday Service: February 16th at 10:00 AM

Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 15th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM

The meeting will include:

• Board & financial updates
• Ministerial and operations vision for the year ahead
• Election of new board members

We encourage all members to attend and participate in this important moment of shared direction and stewardship.

Membership Renewal

Hello beautiful community,

It’s time for our annual membership reaffirmation. Please take a moment to scan the attached QR code or click here and re-up your Unity membership. There’s no cost—this simply helps us complete our yearly census and ensures your voice and vote are included in upcoming board matters.

Thank you for being part of this growing, loving community. We’re so grateful to walk this path together.

And so it is.

The Rock of Consciousness

Friday, February 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

The Rock of Consciousness Cat Steven’s Moonshadow Mysticism is a tribute to the legendary music and messaging of Cat Stevens. Cat Stevens’ music carried a rare depth of consciousness, blending introspection, spirituality, and social awareness. Through songs like “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” “Morning Has Broken,” “Peace Train,” and “Moonshadow,” he invited listeners inward, questioned modern life, and offered compassion as guidance—helping a generation reconnect with meaning, reflection, and the possibility of personal and collective transformation.

These classics and others are set to energizing movement,breathwork and stillness to open up to a deeper state of awareness. This opened state is then carried into a Dreamstate Soundbath for deep relaxation and reset.

No experience needed. All body types and belief systems welcome.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket and eye cover for maximum comfort.

Unity Walk

Saturday, February 21st 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet at Unity at 9:00 AM. Destination will depend on weather – Possible walks are the Badlands; Smith Rock; Benham Falls or Eagle Crest along the river.

Contact Suzanne Landry by clicking here or calling 805-729-2916 for details and to register.

Unity Potluck

Saturday, February 21st 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Join us for a joyful community potluck at Unity! Bring a dish to share (if you’re able) and enjoy an evening of good food, meaningful connection, and fellowship. All are welcome — come as you are and gather with us in the spirit of love and community.

Private Home in Bend.

Contact Suzanne Landry by clicking here.

Community Grief Ceremony

February 26th, 6:30 PM – February 28th, 3:30 PM

SPECIAL UNITY DISCOUNT $200 Ticket Email Shanti:

This is a soul-cleansing rite that helps you find your way back to wholeness, peace, and self-acceptance.

“Surrendering to your sorrow has the power to heal the deepest of wounds” –Sobonfu Some

In life it is necessary to grieve those things that no longer serve us in order to let them go. Grief is a common human emotion that impacts us all. It can come to us through divorce, illness, loss of dreams, conflict, death, change and so much more. Grief is an invitation to feel. It invites us to come into the body to shed light on those things that are ready to be released in order to heal. Because of this, we must have ways to move our pain. Grief needs to be regularly felt and released or it begins to smother our joy, creativity, and our ability to connect with our self and others.

Wednesday Service

This week with William Gregory from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Weekly Affirmation

I show up with awareness and love.

I release unconscious patterns, and I choose conscious connection.

My relationships are places of growth, honesty, and grace.

Weekly Mantra

Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings everywhere be happy and free.

Join us this Wednesday for an uplifting and grounded exploration of relationships — how we connect, how we communicate, and how we grow through the people in our lives. Together, we’ll reflect on the patterns we bring into relationship, the invitations they offer for deeper awareness, and the spiritual practice of showing up with love, honesty, and presence. Bring curiosity. Bring questions. The source code is already within you.

Yoga with Shirman

Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Step into a space of balance, self-discovery, and deep well-being with Shriman’s Yoga Classes. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Yoga, these sessions offer a holistic and transformative approach—integrating asana, pranayama (breathwork), mantra, meditation, and yogic philosophy.

Each class is designed with care and intention, weaving together movement, breath, and awareness to support alignment across the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, intuitive, and spiritual layers of being. Whether you are seeking strength, clarity, or inner stillness, these sessions invite you to reconnect with your true essence—whole and indivisible.

Sacred Sound-Bath

Sunday from 6:00 to 7:15 PM

This week hosted by Lisa Swisher. 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. 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! Cost $15 – $25.

Community Drum Circle

Saturday, February 14th 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This Community Drum Circle is an inclusive, accessible, monthly gathering designed to bring people of all ages (8+) together through the universal language of rhythm. No previous musical or drumming experience is needed—every human being is born with rhythm. It is our birthright. With gentle facilitation and supportive guidance, participants are invited into a co-created music-making experience that is uplifting, empowering, and deeply connecting. Led by Heather Barlett. 

Mens Group

Monday, February 16th 6:00 – 7:30 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.

Join us for thought-provoking discussions, shared stories, and opportunities to serve others in need.

The men’s group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM.

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. Sign up to be sent the weekly email using the link 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.

Welcome New Members

With open hearts and deep gratitude, we joyfully celebrate welcoming 9 new members into our Unity community this past week. Your presence matters, and we are so glad you’re here.

Member Appreciation

We want to offer deep appreciation for Leslie DiRe, whose steady presence and care have been a true gift to our community. Leslie has faithfully handled incoming requests online and has continued to hold space for Unity virtually since the pandemic began.

Her kindness, responsiveness, and behind-the-scenes dedication help ensure that everyone who reaches out feels welcomed, supported, and connected. We are so grateful for all that she does — thank you, Leslie, for being such an amazing part of Unity.