Unity Newsletter 5/21/2025

I Am Inspired

with Kate Cavanaugh

I am inspired by the unwavering resilience of the human spirit, especially in those who dare to heal. To witness the turning inward—to face our wounds with compassion and our stories with courage—is to witness the sacred alchemy of transformation. Inspiration, in for me, is not a fleeting feeling; it is a state of deep reverence for the path of healing that each soul walks. When we chooses to heal, we not only liberate ourselves, we ripple freedom across generations.

Bring a favorite snack to share with the community after service! We’ll provide the coffee and tea ☕️.

Childcare and activities are available for children 0 – 12 years 🌈.

This month’s topic is INSPIRATION!

Wednesday Deep Dives Are Taking a Summer Pause 

We’re pressing pause on our Wednesday Deep Dives for the summer months to rest, recalibrate, and soak in some spaciousness.

Thank you to everyone who’s joined us in these sacred midweek moments— your presence has made each gathering rich with depth and connection.

✨ We’ll keep you posted when they return later in the season. Until then, stay curious, stay grounded, and keep diving in — just with a little more sunshine.

EarthCare Meet Up

Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM

Our next EarthCare meeting is Friday, May 23 at 6PM in the Unity foyer. It’s a casual brown bag gathering—bring your dinner and your ideas!

We’ll be discussing summer activities and sharing highlights from the recent Interfaith EarthCare event on sustainable farming and soil regeneration. A summer field trip to a local farm or market may be on the horizon!

Thank you for showing up for this beautiful planet in all the ways you do.

Family Kitchen Volunteer Day

Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

We volunteer as a team on the 4th Saturday of every month, prepping meals, serving lunch, and then cleaning up. Contact Kevin Kubota, our coordinator for this, if you’d like to join in community service with us or be put on the list for future opportunities.

Unity Family Fun Day!

Saturday, May 24th at 2:00 PM at Alpenglow Park

Bring the whole family for a fun day willed with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories! We will have exciting games, water activities, food, refreshments, crafts, and workshops. We hope you can join us!

Curious to know more? Contact Sanya at 541-420-6799!

Sunday Sound Bath

Sundays from 6:00 to 7:15 PM

Join Amandine and Donna for a transformative Sound Bath Journey—a space where stillness, breath, and sacred sound weave together to soothe your nervous system and open your heart.

We’ll begin with gentle breathwork and grounding meditation to invite presence, followed by a rich soundscape of bowls, chimes, and voice. Amandine’s intuitive vocals meet Donna’s deep attunement to create a vibrational experience designed to release tension, soften resistance, and restore balance.

This is not a performance. It’s a portal.

Offered on a sliding scale ($15–$25) so all are welcome.

Bring something cozy to lie on, and come as you are.

Kirtan Concert with Special Guest Ananda Das with The Bhakti Collective

Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening of sacred music, heart-opening mantras, and community devotion. Ananda Das and The Bhakti Collective bring their signature blend of soulful Kirtan and ecstatic rhythm to create a space of deep connection and joy. Come sing, sway, and let the music move you.

Let your voice rise. Your heart already knows the words.

Kirtan & Bhakti Yoga Training

A three day training May 29th – 31st

Are you ready to have a breakthrough in your voice and chanting practice? Join with Ananda Das for this 3-day immersive training experience. Click on the button below to learn more about this amazing opportunity and to sign up!

Are You Facing a Challenge?

We have created so many ways to support our community through challenges – Pastoral Care, Prayer, and Emailing needs and requests out to our community. Send Clare Kubota an email and she’ll get you connected to the best support.

Fasting – What’s it All About?

Friday, June 6th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM with Suzanne Landry

We’ll cover the different kinds of fasting; who should not fast; and who would benefit the most.  What fasts to avoid for most everyone. 

We’ll cover juice, broth and water fasts and when is the best time to fast.  Learn about Autophagy, Ketosis, intermittent fasting as well as longer fasts.  We will cover all of this and more.  

Suzanne is a Nutrition Counselor (as well as a chef) and has worked with patients in medical settings for over 10 years as a nutrition educator.  She has guided many patients through the fasting, detox, ketosis phase of their treatments.  A seasoned faster herself, she would like to share some of the knowledge she has gained.  

No charge but love donation for the Unity space greatly appreciated.

Membership Appreciation

Please join us in celebrating Ezekiel, now an official member of our sanctuary—though his spirit has been a part of this space for years.

From his soulful presence at our Sunday gatherings to the joy he brings in song and in hosting service, Ezekiel has long embodied the heart of this community. We’ve loved watching his beautiful daughters step up to passing the mic during celebration time with confidence and grace—a true reflection of the love and leadership he carries.

Now a devoted member of our prayer team, Ezekiel continues to show up with generosity, humility, and sacred fire. We see you. We appreciate you. Thank you for all you are and all you bring. ✨