Classes
A Course in Miracles Study Group
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
September 9 - October 21
Love Offering
Please consider joining us for seven Tuesday evenings (7-8:30pm) starting September 9th. One of the avenues into the Course is to work with the first set of lessons. That will be our approach. The group is open to anyone who is interested, whether or not you have studied the Course previously.
The group will be facilitated by John Vyvyan. John has been a Course student for seventeen years.
The A Course in Miracles book and also an introduction booklet are available in our Unity Bookstore.
The Path of Discovery at Unity Church of Christianity—
“Unity on Greenville”— consists of three short classes
offering you a quick and easy journey into the heart and
soul of both our spiritual community and our lifechanging
Unity teachings.
The classes strengthen your connection with folks in our community and understanding of Unity. And should you be guided to join our church, your completion of this 3-part class meets our membership requirements.
Sometimes, when we go to a new place, it can feel as if everyone knows everyone else and knows right where to go, while we’re on the outside looking in. Please know that you are always on the inside here...and these Path of Discovery classes can help you feel right at home very quickly.
Unity on Greenville and You (1 ½ hour class)
Discover what our spiritual community has for you.
Choose your date!
Monday, July 21, 6:30 to 8:00 pm or
Sunday, August 3rd, 12:15 to 1:45 pm (Bring your potluck lunch to Youth Room, first floor)
This class will familiarize you with the many programs and activities we have available to you and
your family for spiritual growth and personal support. You’ll have the chance to meet Rev. Steve
Colladay and folks from the church right away, and begin to feel more at home.
(No pre-requisite)
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Unity Quick Start (2 hour class)
Discover the Essence of Unity
Choose your date!
Sunday, August 17th, 12:30 to 2:30 pm (Bring sack lunch) or
Tuesday, August 19th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Rev. Steve and other Unity folks present a spirited overview of the basic principles and core beliefs
that are at the heart of Unity. In this class we answer some of the most frequently asked questions
about Unity, and participants are introduced to the practices of affirmative prayer and meditation.
(No pre-requisite)
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Connecting to Unity on Greenville (3 hour class)
Discover your place at Unity
Choose your date!
Tuesday, September 9th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm or
Sunday, September 14th, 12:30 – 2:30 pm (Bring sack lunch)
This final class in The Path of Discovery is designed for those who are guided to become members
of Unity on Greenville. Rev. Steve and other Unity leaders offer an in-depth review of our spiritual
community’s mission and vision, and core values. The class explains the membership process and
what it means to be a member of Unity Church of Christianity.
Pre-requisite: Completion of both “Unity on Greenville and You” and “Unity Quick Start” classes
described above.
NEW SUNDAY MORNING CLASS!
With Rev. Steve Colladay
Discover the Power Within You
A Guide to the Unexplored Depths Within
By Eric Butterworth
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 am
June 15th through September 7th
Love Offering
"This book changed my perspective on life and religion."
--Oprah Winfrey, from O Magazine, May/June 2000
[Note: 10 hours of SEE credit are available ($25). Pre-registration through the church office please.]
In this top-ten Unity best-seller and inspirational Unity classic, Eric Butterworth sees the divine within us all to be a hidden and untapped resource of limitless abundance. Exploring this "depth potential," Butterworth outlines ways in which we can release the power locked within us and let our "light shine."
Join Rev. Steve Colladay for this 10 week 9:30 am Sunday morning series starting June 15th for a spirited, inspirational class on this Unity classic. Whether you are new to Unity or have read Discover the Power Within You before, you are invited to experience the power and depth of fresh approaches to living your divine potential.
SEE ATTACHED FILE for more information on this class!
Discover the Power Within You is available in our Unity Bookstore.
NEW!
9:30 Sunday Morning Adult Class
With Rev. Steve Colladay
Lessons in Truth
By Emilie Cady
Love Offering
10 weeks beginning September 28
SEE Credit Available
Book available in our Unity Bookstore
You won’t want to miss this one!! Rev. Steve Colladay will facilitate an exploration of Unity’s oldest book, first published in 1903, by H. Emilie Cady, homeopathic doctor and New Thought metaphysician. As Ernest Wilson put it, “Next to the Bible itself, Dr. Cady’s Lessons in Truth is Unity’s primary textbook.” Lessons in Truth is consistently in the top ten Unity best-sellers.
The class will study the metaphysical principles taught by Dr. Cady and have spirited discussions on her profound ideas to ensure that each is understood. Rev. Steve will also emphasize the actual practice of Dr. Cady’s teachings as well, as this was an emphasis will be made to facilitate a practice of these ideas as well, as this was always the intention of Unity’s pioneers.
6 Week Gentle Yoga Series
Dates to be announced.
Mondays @ 7:00-8:15 pm
With Eileen McKee
A rejuvenating and relaxing gentle hatha yoga sequence with concentration on flexibility, strength and alignment.
Based on Integral Yoga, this six-week course at Unity on Greenville teaches a gentle hatha yoga sequence that you can practice anytime for inner and outer physical fitness and well-being. The course will get you started on a yoga practice that will help stretch your muscles, tone your body, massage your inner organs, and build muscle strength and endurance.
Suitable for all body types and levels of fitness, this style of yoga helps you achieve flexibility and relaxation while strengthening core muscles. It will help you reduce stress and prepare you for a more focused meditation practice. You will be amazed at the progress you make every week.
Eileen McKee, a Dallas certified Integral Yoga teacher, has taught this method nationally and internationally for 40 years. Integral Yoga was founded by Swami Satchidananda and utilized by Dr. Dean Ornish in his groundbreaking work in reversing heart disease.
The Monday night series will begin June 9 and continue for six consecutive weeks. A series class is the perfect way to help you commit to your yoga practice. The cost of the series is $60! (Your fee will be accepted at the first class.) Dress in clothes you can stretch in, and bring a mat or towel.
An Introduction to
Affirmative Prayer - The Highest form of Creative Thought
With Rev. Steve Colladay
Sunday, August 24th
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Love Offering
“There’s just something about Unity prayers that are so powerful.”
Millions of people are attracted to Unity for one simple yet profound reason: the way we pray. Unity’s affirmative approach to prayer has blessed and helped folks transform their lives in countless ways.
Affirmative prayer expresses our awareness of God’s presence, and reinforces recognition of our eternal oneness with God. We affirm what is spiritually true, release the rest, and step out in faith.
Join Rev. Steve Colladay in this powerful and practical introduction to Unity’s affirmative prayer. Rev. Steve will help you learn basic principles and approaches to releasing counterproductive, negative thoughts and affirming spiritual truths. Your prayer life—and your life—will be transformed!
A Course in Miracles Study Group
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
September 9 - October 21
Love Offering
Please consider joining us for seven Tuesday evenings (7-8:30pm) starting September 9th. One of the avenues into the Course is to work with the first set of lessons. That will be our approach. The group is open to anyone who is interested, whether or not you have studied the Course previously.
The group will be facilitated by John Vyvyan. John has been a Course student for seventeen years.
The A Course in Miracles book and also an introduction booklet are available in our Unity Bookstore.
11 Days of Global Unity
A Season of Interfaith Celebration
from Unity World Day of Prayer September 11, 2008 through International Day of Peace September 21, 2008
This year Unity, Association of Unity Churches International, and Association for Global New Thought will join in a worldwide celebration of oneness with hundreds of organizations who are collaborating under the umbrella We, The World. Beginning with Unity World Day of Prayer and continuing through to International Day of Peace, Unity is inviting participation in events for celebrating oneness and healing our world. For 11 days, through workshops, inspirational talks, interfaith prayer ceremonies, concerts, special events, dances and discussions, Unity will expand the possibilities of what we can do, by partnering with like-minded organizations to affirm, create and celebrate the dawning of a new era of global peace, transformational healing and sustainable living.
More information click here: http://www.11daysofunity.org/
Absolute Living
With Ellen Davenport
Sunday, September 21
Guest Speaker, 9:30 & 11 am Services
Absolute Living Workshop 1:30 pm
Love Offering
We say what we believe, we can achieve. We say we know that every person carries a spark of the divine within. But how do these spiritual principles show up in our lives? What would change day-to-day if we lived in the absolute knowledge that we are one with each other and God? Using five basic Unity spiritual principles, Ellen Debenport offers practical ways to apply universal laws to health, wealth, work and relationships.
For more information and a flyer to print or email to friends, click here
Positive Parenting Partners in Unity
3rd Sunday of the month
Starts Sunday, September 21st
12:15 - 1:30 pm (Bring a snack to share)
Youth Room
Would you like to learn about positive parenting while applying Unity principles?
Then, please join Sandra Bruce on Sunday, September 20th, for a lively discussion based upon, How to behave so your children will, too! by Sal Severe, Ph.D. The class will start at 12:15pm after the service and end at 1:30pm.
Discussion Topics:
- The five basic Unity Principles for Children.
- What is successful parenting?
- How to make sense of your child's behavior.
- How to reward positive behavior and increase your child's self-esteem.
The class is scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of the month, starting Sept 20th, in the Youth Education Room. (Subsequent sessions will be in the Upper Room.) The class will run for six months. Please bring a snack to share.