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CCU

Ongoing Activities

Location Key:

L- Luster House

F- Fellowship Hall

S- Sanctuary

Y-Youth Dept

Church Services:

Sunday Morning 9:15 & 11:00

Mid-Week Renewal: Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Additional Sunday Morning Activities:

Nursery 9:15-10:15 then again 10:45-12:15

Youth Ministry Classes: 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-12:00

(3 years through 5^th grade)

Uniteens (Grades  6 – 8)-11:00 to 12:00

Youth of Unity (Grades 9-12)-11:00 to 12:00

Adult Education Classes

SUNDAY:

   Adult Education Classes:

      9:30 am In the Luster House

        When: First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays

      Facilitated by Kenneth Reitmeier, L.U.T.

   Interpretive  Bible Stories:

      9:30 am In the Luster House   

      Bible Classes: Second Sunday of each month 

      Facilitated by: Jeanette Heifner, M.A.

   Daily Word Discussion Group:

            Sundays at 9:15 am

            Youth Ministries Classroom

   Meditation Group:

      Sunday Evenings at 6 pm

      Meets in Youth Dept. or Fellowship Hall

   WEDNESDAY:

     Evening Class:

    8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall

     Facilitated by Kenneth Reitmeier, L.U.T.

Groups of Activity:

Meditation Group: Sundays 6 pm –Y or F

Metaphysical Movie Night: Third Thursday evening at 7 pm. F or S. See page 6 add for titles and exact dates.

NGU: Next Generation Unity is for those 18-29 years old  For info.: Contact: Teresa or Chris at 425-6761

Meets in the YOUroom:Upcoming Sundays, Sept 7, 21 &Oct 5 & 19

5:30-6:30pm -On the 1st Sunday of the month

5:30-7:30pm -On the 3rd Sunday.

On the 5th Sunday location to be announced: 5:30pm -

Open Drumming: Last Friday of month 6:30 pm. -L.  Suggested Love Offering $5. Co-facilitated by Sherri DeLozier Carter, MS, PLPC, trained HealthRhythms facilitator and Aubree Taylor—percussionist.  Suggested Love Offering $5.  No musical experience necessary, instruments are provided (or bring your own).  The drumming circle combines open drumming with relaxation techniques such as meditation, guided imagery, and visualization for a truly unique experience. Come explore your creativity and release stress through recreational music making!

Singles Group:  (Dating couples welcome)  Potlucks & other activities, watch announcements for activity dates.

Wellness Circle: Last Thursday of month. 6:30 pm -F

Facilitated by Milo Carter LMT, Suggested Love Offering $5. Quantum-Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master. This once a month Wellness Circle focuses on holistic wellness by utilizing various proven energy modalities, such as Quantum-Touch and Reiki. Formally trained practitioners would be welcomed to share their talents as well with participants. Sessions are 15 minutes.

Women of Unity (W.O.U.): Potluck Luncheon

3rd Wednesday at 12:30 pm. Bring a dish to share. F

Often have Guest Speakers.  Sponsors a student in Nicaragua through the Rainbow Network, makes blankets for the children in the CASA program.

Youth Group Activities:

Preschool—Fifth Grade:  Sunday School classes during morning services.  See Youth Ministry News in Wings for current events in addition to weekly classroom activities.

Uniteens: 12 and 13 Years old. Group Meets Sundays at 11:00 am. Wednesday evening 7 pm Parental supervised Social Time. In the Youth Ministries department.

Y.O.U.: Youth of Unity is 14 thru 18 years old. MeetsSundays at 11:00am. Wednesday evening 7pm Supervised Social time.  In the Youth Ministries department– Y.O.U. room. 

Y.O.U. and Uniteens groups are also involved at Regional, Bi-Regional, and International levels by attending Lock-ins, Rallies, Leadership Workshops, and Conferences.

Teen Choir: Meets on Wednesdays 6 pm in the Sanctuary for choir rehearsals.

NGU: for 18-29 years old see Group Activities.

See Wings: Youth Ministries News for current events.

See Bulletin Boards in Youth Dept.: for current projects.

Volunteer Teams: Participation encouraged.

Kay Brock, Volunteer Coordinator

Adopt-a-Street: East from Church to just past Lone Pine.

Dinners/Potlucks/Picnic: Requires plenty of helpers

Community Outreach: Many areas.

Friendship Sunday: 1st Sunday of the month, bring finger foods.

Garden Teams:Yard, Shrubs, flowers, water garden pond

Indoor Yard Sale: Springtime. Weeklong set-up, 2 day sale.

Holiday Bazaar: Autumn/Christmas. Café Unity. Weeklong set-up, 2 day sale.

Funeral Meals: To bring dishes of food to dinners following funerals and memorial services.

Greeters/Ushering/Host/Hostess/Welcoming Committee

Handy Man/Woman

Kitchen Organization

Lending Library

Marketing/Publicity Team: Awareness to media/public of upcoming special events.  Team Seeking Team Leader.

Meal Delivery: for those returning home from hospital.

Metaphysical Movie Night/ Social Events

Musicians/Sound Technology

Pastoral-Congregational Care Prayer Teams & Chaplains

Photography: Many opportunities

Platforming: Sunday morning assistance w/services.

Seasonal Decorating: Seeking Christmas planner-Team Leader

Singles Group

Sunday School Teachers/ Youth Sponsors: Uniteens currently seeking sponsors.

Wings Newsletter: Preparation to mail.

Workshop/Seminars/Concerts: Seeking Volunteers

Book Studies:

Interpretive Bible Studies: New, Facilitated by Jeanette Heifner, in the Luster House on the Second Sunday morning of the month. Also, Continuing Workshop one Saturday a month -see Brief Bible History under Education.

Daily Word:  Changed to a new time and location. Beginning in September,  meeting in the Youth Ministries Dept. in the Angel room, at 9:15 am Sunday Mornings.  Daily Word is an affirmation publication by Unity.  It has been available for over 100 years. This group comes together as a discussion group covering current topics.

Adult Education with Kenneth Reitmeier:  Meets in the Luster House on Sunday mornings at 9:30.  Kenneth’s general focus is on Unity publications, often credit classes for those interested in becoming Licensed Unity Teachers.  Looking at Bible stories and life experiences metaphysically and metaphorically.  Current study: The Twelve Powers of Man by Charles Fillmore.

A Course In Miracles (ACIM): Beginning Monday, September  8th, moving to Youth Ministries Dept.– Angel Room– first door on the right.  Monday’s at 7pm. (No class on Labor Day) Facilitated by John Chisholm.  This book is about recognizing the unfolding of Holy Spirit at work in our lives.

Tuesday Morning Book Group: Meets in Fellowship Hall 9:00-11:00am on Tuesday mornings.  Books and authors vary as voted on by the class.  General focus is on prosperity, healing, and uplifting consciousness of our thinking.

Tuesdays with Joel Goldsmith:  New. Facilitated by Ruthann Herring, This new group begins on Tuesday, September 9th and will focus on writings by Joel Goldsmith.  Goldsmith’s career as a practitioner and lecturer led to over 40 books and the start of “The Infinite Way” which looks at life as consciousness and our higher awareness thereof.  See Bookstore for beginning book about Goldsmith life.

Abraham-Hicks: Meets in the Luster House on Saturdays 9:00-11:45am.  Facilitated by Terry Laird.  This group studies books and recordings by Jerry and Esther Hicks, who present the teachings of the Non-Physical consciousness of Abraham, general focus: The Law of Attraction. Current Study: Money and the Law of Attraction.

For Youth Ministries: See individual groups/classes for current topics/books.

CCU Prayer Team Ministries: 

One of the beautiful things about Christ Church Unity  is the awareness of prayer.  You are welcome to come into the Sanctuary or the Meditation Garden to pray and meditate.    There is truth found in “You shall know the Truth, and the Truth Shall set you free.”  When we have a need we often find peace, relief and manifestation when we open ourselves to pray– for ourselves and others.  We lovingly receive your prayer requests in many different ways.  We can begin  releasing our self-inflicted stress by letting our Prayer Requests be known  to those who prayerfully support you in your highest and best.

Prayer Bowl:  To place your request in the singing prayer bowl in the front of the sanctuary– you will find prayer request forms on the back of the pews.

Wooden Prayer Box:  Located in the foyer

Wings Newsletter: When you receive your bi-monthly newsletter “Wings” you will find a return envelope enclosed, in it you will see a prayer request form.  When you feel so moved you can fill this out and mail it to us.

www.christchurchunity.org: World-wide Web. Go to our website above, then go to “Prayer Request.”

Call the church 887-2214: Host and Hostess’ are ready and willing to receive your prayer requests and place them into active prayer.

Prayer Shawls Ministry: We have volunteers prayerfully making crochet/knitted prayer shawls to offer the physical touch of comfort and love. (If you are also interested in making these– we welcome your contributions, please speak with Jeanette Heifner, for a pattern.)

Prayer Circle: If you have an emergency, surgery, or overly-stressed situation please call the church 887-2214 and request to be put on the Prayer Circle.  This is a team of volunteers, committed to stopping in their tracks and affirmatively praying for you, about your situation.

Prayer Chaplains: Trained and available to pray with you after services, look for those wearing gold stoles.  You may also call the church office and ask a Prayer Chaplains visit you in hospitals, nursing facilities, or if you are homebound.  Rev. Eleanor Carty, Facilitator.

Unity World Day of Prayer:  An annual experience.  Our sanctuary is open with prayer services by our trained Prayer Chaplains and Prayer Team.  Time for silent reflection and we pray about world-wide, local and personal prayer requests.  This year it is Thursday, September 11th.

Your prayer request on any paper- of course, it does not need to be a pre-printed form.  We lovingly receive your request and move into action– affirmatively, in knowing your prayer is answered.  We then forward your requests to Silent Unity to continue in prayer for an additional  30 days.

Audio/Visual/Book Ministries:

CDs & DVDs of Service: recordings are available in the Bookstore for only $5.  This is an easy way to hear/see a favored message over and over then catalog it in your library or share it friends thereby introducing Unity to those you care about.

Bookstore: Elizabeth Ozark keeps an updated selection of current topic spiritual growth books and CDs and DVDs to choose from along with Gift items of inspirations.  Accepts Visa/MC/Discover Cards, cash and checks.

CCU Cookbooks: A collection of 500 favorite recipes from our congregation.  Available in the office, accepting checks, cash and credit cards.  $20.00.  The Taste of Unity.

Lending Library: Librarian Corliss Davidson keeps us stocked with books, cassette tapes, VHSs, DVDs, CDs to be on loan.  No membership is needed. We use the honor system here and you can check out these items for up to 2 weeks at a time.  Simply write your name, phone number and the date on the check out card and file under the author’s last name.  Return to the Host/Hostess desk to be checked in. (We welcome donations –particularly books by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore and other Unity ministers.)

Unity Way of Life: on KTXR 101.3 fm Sunday @ 10am

Moment of Inspiration: 883-2544 call in for an affirmative Unity message

Support universal Unity Messages:

We lovingly send monthly donations to:

Silent Unity

Association of Unity Churches: Member

Unity Institute (School of Practical Christianity at Unity Village), SCUCA (South Central Unity Churches Asc.) Particularly involved with Youth Programs and Education.

Unity.fm : Sue is scheduled for a live interview Sept 24, 2 pm

Council of Churches of the Ozarks: Member.  Has many outreach projects such as Crosslines to help those in need with food, clothing, diapers, vitamins, blankets, coats, gas money, bus passes, layettes, disaster supplies and rental assistance.

Special Services: New Year’s Bowl Burning Release Ceremony, Good Friday Services & Christmas Candle Lighting.

Musical Ministries:

Unity Band: plays on Wednesday evenings at the Midweek Renewal Service and some Sunday morning services directed by John Merrifield and /or Terry Laird.

Choir: Terry Laird, Choir Director.  Sings on prescheduled dates at least two dates of rehearsal prior to performance. 

Teen Choir: Pamela Brennaman, Children's Choir Director. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 8pm in the Youth Ministries Department.

Children's Choir: Pamela Brennaman, Children's Choir Director. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings at 11:00.  Beginning of class-time in the Youth Ministries.

Soloists: Sunday Music Director Joe Hutcheson interviews for both singing and instrumentalists.  Mid-week Services are in the care of Directors Terry Laird or John Merrifield. 

Concerts: Vary from special guests, many known internationally, some traveling through on a tour and we are blessed by divine timing. We come together at Christmas-time and have our own CCU Christmas Concert blessed by our own talented musicians.  As well as at the Christmas Candle Light Service.

Talent Shows & Karaoke:  Allow us to recognize the gifts within our own congregation.

Community Outreach Groups:

Narcotics Anonymous: Fridays, midnight -Luster House

AA & Al-Anon: Wednesdays at 5:30 and Saturdays at 7:00pm both in the Luster House

Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays at Noon; Tuesdays at 5:30pm; and Thursdays at 7:15 pm – All in the Luster House.

Food Co-Op: Contact Jan Bennicoff  885-1168

Vegetarian Potluck Club: Last Monday of the month Fellowship Hall  Contact Jim 830-8041 or  Chip Ballew 417-739-5718

CCU in the Community:

Adopt-a-Street: Our  street is E. Seminole from the CCU to just past Lone Pine.  Sherry Cantrell, Team Leader.

Art Gallery: We welcome area artists and visitors.

Back to School Supplies:  August Drive- Sponsor by Youth.

CASA:  Court Appointed Special Advocate program. W.O.U. makes handmade blankets, for the children of . Each CASA child may receive a “made with love” blanket of their own.

Child Advocacy Center:  Supply with snacks.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Blood Drives

Community Cupboard: Located in the Foyer.  We continually collect non-perishable food items and personal need items for those in need- within our own CCU community and as an outreach to our neighboring community.  If you have a need, please speak with Sue, Conetta or Anita.

Council of Churches: February Teddy Bear drive goes here for the police, fire-fighters, Family Services, and the Child Advocacy Center for helping to comfort children who find themselves in an emergency situation.  Monthly donations made.

Christmas Gifts Drive:  Gift cards and money- both cash and checks to help families with a need, first within CCU,  with their Christmas shopping and for food, and to assist with the increasing winter utility bills. 

Family Violence Center: .Supply with snacks.

Good Samaritan Fund:  Donations received to assist in times of emergency. A pay it forward -circulatory fund. When another is in a place of immediate help, this donation could be passed on. When recipients are back on their feet, wanting & able to share- (thereby –passing it on) they too may donate to this fund and keep it available and active.  The Good Samaritan Fund works through donations directed to it for this purpose.  Currently the balance is zero.

Habitat for Humanity: Natalie Modglin, Team Leader

Recycling: Containers used here at church such as aluminum cans, cardboard, glass, rec. plastics, and paper. Use blue recycle baskets.  Y.O.U. recycles inkjets cartridges, look for green/white boxes in Youth Dept hall.

Winter-time Drive : Youth Ministries conducts a drive for new mittens, scarves, blankets, and good clean coats for both children and adults in cold weather. 

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