Mirror Mirror on the Wall: What You See May Influence All

With Pam Mindt

If you have not had the good fortune of meeting Unity member Army Col. Pam Mindt retired you will this Sunday! Pam lives on six acres with her animals outside of Redmond. Pam served in the Reserve Component of the United States Army for over 39 years. After the war started in 2003 she deployed multiple times to include Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan. Over the years she worked in corrections, criminal justice, social services. She received accolades for helping save youth in a fire at the Anoka County Juvenile Center, received the Bryan Coyle Leadership Award, MN NASW Public Citizen of the Year, a Bronze Star and is known for successfully challenging the military’s policy banning Lesbian and Gays from serving. We are honored to have her as our speaker this Sunday.

Here is what she’ll be sharing…

If you are like me, you look in the mirror several times throughout the day.
We look as we brush our teeth or comb our hair.
We gaze into the mirror to make sure our clothes look good.
We look at ourselves every day—-when you look, Who do you see? Do you see the Divine looking back at you?
Henry David Thoreau wrote: “It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see.”
What would your response be if I said, the way we experience the world, our communities, our relationships, our life starts with what we see in the mirror – those glances throughout the day make a difference. Sometimes the change we want in our world, our life, starts in that reflection. We all want peace, joy, prosperity, love..miracle upon miracle. Join me this Sunday to explore change, to embrace change, to create miracles….to Be the Miracle.If you are like me, you look in the mirror several times throughout the day.
We look as we brush our teeth or comb our hair
We gaze into the mirror to make sure our clothes look good.
We look at ourselves every day—-when you look, Who do you see? Do you see the Divine looking back at you?
Henry David Thoreau wrote: “It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see.”
What would your response be if I said, the way we experience the world, our communities, our relationships, our life starts with what we see in the mirror – those glances throughout the day make a difference. Sometimes the change we want in our world, our life, starts in that reflection. We all want peace, joy, prosperity, love..miracle upon miracle. Join me this Sunday to explore change, to embrace change, to create miracles….to Be the Miracle.

Guitarist Michael Mandrell will be our guest musician at service and then perform a concert starting at 12:30PM. All are welcome!

Michael is a contemporary fingerstyle guitar artist and singer-songwriter with a heart in many worlds, including Celtic, jazz, folk, and classical. His music is world-class and travels the globe in imagistic compositions. Concert tickets are $20.

Youth Programs

Little Ones –

The nursery is open for little ones up to 4 years old. We have a fun new addition in our nursery – come let your little ones check that out!

Elementary aged kids –

Gratitude, games, crafts, and prayers for our friends are part of our kids program. Hope to see you there!

Teens –

The teens will be meeting from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Bend Church in downtown Bend.

Sunday Sound Bath

Every Sunday at 5:30 PM at Unity

Led by Lisa Swisher and friends. At the beginning of class, you will be asked to quietly set intentions for what you would like to release and what you would like to allow into your life. Please wear comfy clothing, bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket (if needed), and a desire to be uplifted and transported through sacred sound!

Please pay at the door: $10-$20 sliding scale

A Course in Miracles Study Group

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Led by Cylvia Hayes, this is a gathering to discuss the wisdom in A Course in Miracles. Each session will include a talk on a key Course teaching and then open Q and A and discussion. Perfect for people with a lot of experience with the Course and those who are just starting out or curious. Love offerings are welcome.

Cooking Class: Vegetables – Flavor Them UP!! with Chef Suzanne Landry

Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Kevin & Clare Kubota’s home

This cooking class with professional chef and Unity member, Suzanne Landry, will help you learn how to put flavor in your food easily!

You’ll Learn:

• What are the 5 flavors we can play with to create a dynamic dish?
• Why do opposing flavors in the same dish appeal to us? (think sea salt chocolate).
• How different cooking techniques can change the flavors of the same vegetable.
• How to use our senses to create beautiful dishes.
• How to use and store fresh herbs.

Cost is $39 and includes samples of all the dishes Suzanne will be making.

Ongoing Programs for Adults

Women’s Activity Group – Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Join a group of wonderful women for hikes and other fun adventures. Contact Suzanne Landry to be notified of what’s happening each Wednesday.

Men’s Group – A time to connect and get to know each other. Gatherings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:00 PM at Unity. Contact Dan Stephenson for more info.

Singing Night – Join Unity SolShine music director, Dave Finch every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Unity. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome! Contact Dave for more info.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Family Kitchen

We are looking for additional volunteers to be part of our Unity Community group that helps prepare and serve lunch at Family Kitchen in downtown Bend. Our group volunteers the fourth Saturday of every other month. If you’d like to be notified of the next date sign up with Ande HERE. You can learn more about Family Kitchen HERE.

MountainStar Relief Nursery

Our Unity Community has been helping put together birthday bags for little ones who are part of this organization. There are usually 5 to 10 needed each month and items needed include cake mix, children’s books, stuffed animals, party hats, etc. If you’re able to donate any of these items email Ande HERE. You can learn more about MountainStar Relief Nursery HERE.

Thank you for your help & support for these organizations.

Member Appreciation

We had a wonderful Spring Equinox event last night at Unity – a cacao ceremony followed by Kirtan music and traditional Indian dance for the Goddess Durga!! Many of you were there to enjoy this beautiful event, thank you so much for coming. We’d like to appreciate all the wonderful musicians – Greg Warnick, Victor Johnson, Eric Troup, Pete Kartsounes, Marie Sonalet, and Julie Southwell, Willow Seronko who led the cacao ceremony, and of course Tenley Wallace for her amazing dance. The combination of all this talent was nothing short of magical. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating such a perfect welcome to Spring.