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January 4 – “White Stone Service“ Rev. Rebecca Galati
The White Stone Service is a sacred ceremony, inspired by tradition and scripture. It invites us to consciously affirm our intentions and desires for the New Year, creating a fresh start with clarity and purpose.
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone which no one knows except him who receives it.” Revelation 2:17
January 11 – “Divine Order or Personal Desire? Learning to Discern Spiritual Guidance”
Dr. Stephanie Bush Mann, LUT
In times of decision-making, we may affirm that all is in Divine Order. As Myrtle Fillmore, co-founder of Unity reminds us: “Trust God in all things and see the good working in and through every experience.” The question is: how do we know whether we are allowing ourselves to be guided by Divine Order or being driven by personal desire? Join us as we explore spiritual discernment and tools that may assist us in answering the question for ourselves.
January 18 – “What Are You Doing With Your Gift of Faith?” Rev. Lori Petrozino
We all inherit spiritual powers, known in Unity as the Twelve Powers. New Thought minister and author William Warch called them ‘Your Twelve Gifts From God.”Like all gifts, we choose how to use them. This week, we explore the power of Faith, and how to develop and use it effectively.
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:8
January 25 – “Loving Your Enemies Starts Within” Rev. Lori Petrozino In a world that’s so divided and heated, can we really love our enemies? What does that really mean, and how do we even start doing it? There is a formula, and when we follow it, we live in right relationship with our enemies.
“But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44
February 1 – “Why Peter?” Rev. Rebecca Galati
Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, believed that the disciples of Jesus represent inherent powers within each person. Peter is said to represent our power of faith. Come explore the metaphysics of this and why this faculty considered a “thinking” faculty within us.
“And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:31
February 8 – “Why Andrew?” Rev. Rebecca Galati
The disciple, Andrew, was Simon Peter’s brother. Unity teaches that Andrew represents our power of strength, a feminine faculty within each person. Come explore the metaphysics of this as we delve deeper into the 12 powers as taught by Unity co-founder, Charles Fillmore.
“He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah.” John 1:41
February 15 – “How Beautiful Are My Feet?” Rev. Rebecca Galati
In Unity, feet represent the phase of understanding that connects us with the outer world. February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day and the first day of Ramadan. February 18th is the first day of Lent. All of these sacred events can be seen as a time for us to contemplate “How Beautiful Are My Feet?”
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings.” Isaiah 52:7, Romans 10:15
February 22 – “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step One-Turn Away and Trust“
Rev. Rebecca Galati
The Lenten Season is a practice of overcoming so that we may be resurrected to higher version of ourselves. The raising of Lazarus was the last “miracle” of Jesus before his own resurrection. What hidden meanings in this act might be of value to us in our own overcoming? Join us as we use The Lazarus Blueprint, by Mary Alice and Richard Jofolla, as a basis for our Lenten journey this year. Get your book and read along with us for a deeper understanding of this ‘blueprint for overcoming’ and how you can use it in your life.
“Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha… So, when He heard that he was sick, He stayed two more days in the place where He was.” John 11:1,6
March 1– “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step Two – Remove the Stone” Rev. Rebecca Galati
“Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” John 11:38-39
March 8– “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step Three – Great Expectations” Rev. Rebecca Galati
“Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” Then they took away the stone [d]from the place where the dead man was lying.” John 11:40-41
March 15 – “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step Four – Upfront Thanks” Rev. Rebecca Galati
“And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me…” John 11:41-42
March 22 – “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step Five – A Strong Command” Rev. Rebecca Galati
“Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” John 11:43
March 29 – “The Lazarus Blueprint: Step Six – Drop the Old Role” (Palm Sunday)
Rev. Rebecca Galati
Join us as for the final step on our Lenten journey with The Lazarus Blueprint, by Mary Alice and Richard Jofolla.
“And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.” John 11:44
