innerspark: sept/oct 2012
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Unity of London (local chapter of the Unity Association of Churches), a non-for-profit "new thought" spiritual community's bimonthly newsletter. Sept/Oct 2012 Edition.TRANSCRIPT
Unity of London 137-4026 Meadowbrook, London ON N6L 1C8 519-652-9294
News, information and inspiration for members and friends of Unity of London
September/October 2012
Inner Spark Inner Spark
Wilda Thomas, past president of the Unity of London Board, holds the winning ticket for this year’s Mexican Condo Lottery which she sold to Deborah White of Toronto. Tom Droog, left, who drew the wining ticket, donated his Mexican condo for two weeks, plus $1,000 in spending money.
2 Church Directory, Board members
4 Spiritually Speaking - Rev. Lori
5 President’s Report - Larry Breau
Prosperity Report - Jack Van Diepen710 Coming events 6 Birth2012
8 Personal Transformation 12 Unity of London Family Album
9 Volunteer Ministry Coordinator
3 From the Editor’s Notebook
3 At the Pride London Parade
11 Spirit Matters Bookstore
Twice in the past three years, Wilda Thomas has sold the wining ticket in the Mexican Condo Lottery sponsored by Unity of London as a fund-raiser.
Two years ago, she sold the winning ticket to Mary Lake Collins, who invited Wilda to accompany her for two weeks in the Mexican condo donated by Tom Droog. He also donated $1,000 in spending money to the winner.
During this year’s draw, Tom Droog drew the winning ticket purchased by Deborah White of Toronto. Yes, you guessed it, Wilda also sold this year’s wining ticket! Last year, Teresa Van Diepen’s niece won the condo lottery.
Rev. Lori Hisson, minister of Unity of London, said this year’s Mexican Condo Lottery was another success-ful fundraiser, with all 400 tickets be-ing sold. (See the Treasurer’s Pros-perity Report on page 7)
“Congratulations to Deborah White! Congratulations also to Wilda Thomas for selling the wining ticket and to Te-resa Van Diepen for selling the most tickets. This year was a SELL OUT! Thanks to all who bought tickets.”
Wilda sells ticketsto 2 lottery winners!
www.unityoflondon.com
Inside this issue
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Inner Spark Unity of London Directory
Inner Spark is published six times a year by Unity of London and scheduled for release on the last Sunday of the month before each two-month issue period. Ad-vertisements: (approximately business-card size) are available at $25 single/$50 double (subject to change). If you have any questions or would like to advertise in the Inner Spark, contact Megan at the Church office (Wednesday to Sunday) at: 519-652-9294 for details.
Submit all photos either as the actual photo or, prefer- ably, in JPEG format; Please keep all unsolicited articles to 250 words or less in length and submit either in writing or, preferably, using a Word document; Articles and photos will be included only if space allows.Deadline for submitting articles and advertisements for November/December issue: October 5.Distributed October 28.ISSUE DEADLINE
Editor: Pat Moauro - Phone: 226-785-9332 Email: [email protected]
Assistant Editor: Dan Thrasher - Phone: 519-681-3774
Our MinisterRev. Lori HissonChurch: 519-652-9294; home: 519-686-7245cell: 519-854-7245; Email: [email protected]
Sunday Serviceat 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Programs 7-8:30 p.m. or 7-9 p.m.
f 137-4026 Meadowbrook Dr. London, ON N6L 1C8 519-652-9294 www.unityoflondon.com
Board of DirectorsPresident Larry Breau 519-204-1976
Vice-President Bill Tallman 519-349-2252Treasurer Jack Van Diepen 519-473-9227Secretary Lola Hache 519-472-1146 Member at Large (To be appointed)Member at Large (To be appointed)
Licensed Unity Teacher Pat Moauro, LUT 226-785-9332 Email: [email protected]
Music Director/Choir Jake Levesque 519-434-7963
Board Leaders in Training: Pauline Duncan-Thrasher, Sylvia van der Hoek, and Patty Keffer.
Bookkeeper Jo-Ann Bakker 519-652-5582Office Manager Megan Daigneault 519-652-9294
Our theme for this year is:
Discover the Power Within
Our Vision: Centered in God we co-create a world that works for all.
Unity of London is a member of Unity Canada, Unity World-wide Ministries, and affiliated with Silent Unity and Unity Institute.
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Prayer Chaplains: Mary Hagan, Mary Locke, Pat Moauro, Chuck Semple, Wilda Thomas, Connie White, Pauline Duncan-Thrasher, and Sylvia van der Hoek. Contact: Mary Hagan 519-439-2268
Children’s Ministry (Volunteer position available)Men’s Group Ken Stubbs 519-690-1786
Cleaning Team Megan Daigneault 519-652-9294Sunday Counters Megan Daigneault 519-652-9294
Marketing Team (Volunteer position available)Gardener Mary Bot 519-660-157777
Bookstore Manager Victoria Withenshaw 519-685-0471
Volunteer Coordinator Mary Hagan 519-439-2268Welcome/Greeters Bob Hisson 519-686-7245Audio Visual Ken Stubbs 519-690-1786Kitchen/Hospitality Barb Zarnke, Mary Locke 519-685-0094
Special Events (Volunteer position available)
Fundraising Jack and Teresa Van Diepen 519-473-9227
Rev. Lori is in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. She is also in on Friday and Saturday; how-ever, please call before coming in.
Past President Wilda Thomas 519-472-1065
Megan Daigneault Office Manager
Email: [email protected]
Unity of London - Inner Spark - September/October 2012 3
Our Purpose: We seek to inspire everyone to see and experience God in every face.
From the Editor‘s Notebook ... Pat Moauro, LUT
New editors work on Inner Spark newsletter
Unity of London in Pride Parade- Photos by Lola Hache
Thank you to Cathy and the other editors before her for their editorial direction and helping the Inner Spark to be published. A special thank you to our minister, Rev. Lori Hisson, who has worked closely
Please send all copy to Dan at: [email protected] and to me at [email protected]. Thank you!
As well as editor, I will continue to do graphic design and layout of our bi-monthly newsletter.
20th Anniversary CelebrationAs one of the early members of
the revived Unity of London group, it will be my pleasure to join in with the celebration marking our 20th anniversary and Rev. Lori’s 12 years as spiritual leader and minister on Sunday, September 9.
Unity Canada 2012 People’s Conference was held in beautiful Victoria, B.C., August 16 to 20. Rev. Lori and I represented Unity of London as voting delegates.
Rev. Lori is also a member of the Unity Canada nominating committee.
A fter an absence of more than a decade from the editor’s chair, I have the
privilege and pleasure of returning as editor of the Inner Spark. Cathy Obright announced in the last issue that she would be stepping down as editor.
with all the editors of this publication during the past 12 years that she has been spiritual leader at Unity of London.
A w a r m w e l c o m e t o D a n Thrasher, a relative newcomer to our spiritual centre, who has volunteered to serve as Assistant Editor. Dan, a former teacher who makes custom guitars, will help the editor with copy editing and proof-reading. Dan will also remind our column and article writers about our deadline (see page 2).
Pat MoauroEditor
Dan ThrasherAssistant Editor
P a tBlessings,
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Spiritually Speaking ... with Rev. Lori Hisson
R e v . L o r i
Prosperity more than about money; also about health, happiness
Read Rev. Lori’s daily blog. You can access it through her Facebook page. Just click on the posts titled: Random Thoughts.
Be a friend of Unity of London and “Like” us on Facebook. Check out our calendar on our website, www.unityo-flondon.com
Our Values: Love, Prayer, Compassion, Truth, Joy, Diversity, Integrity, Prosperity, Transformation.
Rev. LoriMinister and Spiritual Leader
N ew hopes are often alive in us at this time of year. Another cycle begins,
one that we are very familiar with. Children return to school; adults sign up for courses to learn how to knit, paint, potter or
Unity offers a number of courses throughout the year that are meant to enrich your spiritual journey. Take a look at what we have to offer, else-where in this newsletter, and con-sider taking a Wednesday evening course. This fall we are offering a new “Prosperity Plus” course and instead of listening to a CD as we do in our “4T” prosperity course, you will be watching a DVD.
Prosperity courses are often pop-ular because we all want to experi-ence more in our life. And the idea of what prosperity is can be misunder-stood. I once heard someone com-
ment, “Oh, that prosperity course is just about money”. Prosperity is defined differently by everyone. For me, to be prosperous, is to be happy, healthy, in a loving relation-ship with both Bob and God, have a home and transportation, travel and not worry about money. Do I want more of that? You bet I do!
To learn to live prosperously al-lows us to model for others what is capable in their lives too. I find that when I grow, others around me do too. It’s sort of a … when the tide comes in all boats rise. We are energetic beings. We are One. As such we affect each other all the time.
So as I am willing to learn how to be a better me, I change the world, in mostly small ways ... but hey it all adds up. Our vision here at Unity of London is to co-create a world that works for all.
Blessings,
play an instrument. The choices for adult education are varied and many.
Prosperity Plus is a dynamic, video-based, 10-week program that teaches a NEW WAY OF LIVING centered on the spiritual practices of an ABUNDANT LIFE! In this program, you will move from fear, scarcity, and limited thinking to a life full of possibility, prosperity, and promise.
You will discover the 10 Universal Laws that govern an abundant life and will be given the opportunity and encouragement to put these Universal Laws into daily practice. This 10-week “experiment” will be the catalyst for greater self-awareness, deeper spiritual practice, more meaningful relation-ships, financial increase, and a stronger self-esteem. You will make new friends and finish the course feeling more committed and connected to your church.
Your commitment includes: Attending each Prosperity Plus class for the 10-week series; daily contemplation of the prosperity principles; tithing your time and talent; approximately four hours per week; tithing 10% of your total income to your church during each class of the entire 10-week course.
Preview the introductory video on our website at www.unityoflondon.com Each student will purchase materials that include a workbook and 18 audio
tapes. You will watch a video program at the church and use your audio tapes to review the teachings throughout the week. Materials will be available at the Unity bookstore. Cost $59 aproximately (at the time of writing this, shipping and exchange have not been determined.) Call to order at 519-652-9294.
The Prosperity Plus program will be offered for the first time at Unity of Lon-don on Wednesdays, October 3 to December 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Prosperity Plus program set for Oct. 3 to Dec. 5
Time to CELEBRATE 20th anniversary September 9!
The President’s Report ... Larry Breau
We are also celebrating Rev. Lori Hisson as our spiritual leader for the last 12 years. What an awesome day to celebrate all of the spiritual growth and life changing transformations over the last two decades!
We will start the day with the President’s Pre-Pastor Pancakes and Provisions at 9 a.m. in the fellowship room. Pancakes, fresh fruit, real maple syrup, juices, tea, coffee and assorted pastries will help raise the energy to the roof!
At 10:30 a.m. we will begin the
Larry BreauBoard President
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Unity of London is a great place to hold your next spec ia l event , meet ing , or conference. Both the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Room are available.
For information and rates, contact Meganat Unity of London 519-652-9294
Our Vision: Centered in God we co-create a world that works for all.
Unity of London - Inner Spark - September/October 2012 5
Healing is Revealing the True You Conscious Awareness Reveals Options
“Dare to be aware,Claim the life you long for!”
Ria, a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, is an awareness coun-sellor, spiritual teacher, holistic nutritionist, and healer.
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celebration service with a surprise guest speaker, special music with Jake Levesque and Emilio Zarris. Rev. Lori gets the day off to relax and enjoy her well deserved celebration of 12 years of ministering!
Celebrations will get into high gear, starting at 12 noon with a special version of our monthly Coffee House. Emilio plans to sing some very special tunes for Unity and Rev. Lori. One of our musicians will play a musical tribute to Rev. Lori, and many more spiritually uplifting tunes will be offered. A pictorial history show of Unity in London will be played throughout the day.
If you know of any Unity members from the past who still live in the area please tell them about this very special day and invite them to attend. We will be advertising in all of the community news announcement forums and sending an email blast to ensure maximum participation.
The Unity Board of Directors is happy to announce that Lola Hache has volunteered to fill the secretary position, and several members have decided to enter the Leadership Program. The potential new leaders will learn the processes and procedures of the Board, some of the specific duties and time commitments, then
determine if they are interested in serving as a board member. If you have some interest in serving on the Board of Directors, please contact me or one of the other Board Members.
Thousands of people are looking for what our spiritual home offers – they just don’t know where to find us! Together we can transform lives.
UNITY - “A positive path for Spiritual Living”. “Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living”. P lease mark Sunday, Septem-
ber 9 on your calendar as a very special day for Unity of
London that all present and past members and friends need to at-tend. Unity is celebrating 20 years as a spiritual centre in London.
In October we all renew our member-ships together. In late September, en-velopes will be put out for our mem-bers to pick up.
Each envelope will contain a membership application, which is to be completed.
You can provide any updated in-formation and consciously recommit to your spiritual home.
Any application envelopes not picked up will be mailed out in early October.
Unity of Londonmemberships will renewin October!
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For the month of September we are Appreciating our Ushers/Greeters team. And what a wonderful team they are. Under the leadership of Bob Hisson, this team ar-rives early to prepare the space for our Service. They are present and on duty, at the front door, and the Sanc-tuary doors. As you enter Unity of London on a Sunday morning our Ushers/Greeters team is always ready to welcome you with a smile, a handshake or a warm hug.
We are Blessed to have Bob Hisson, Jack Van Diepen, Ron Gill, Dani Melvin, Susan Melvin, Gwen Truslove, Kelly and Dave Schiell, and our newest members to the team, Carrie Connel, and Terry Dash. I always look forward to walking into Unity on a Sunday morning knowing I will be greeted with a warm, welcom-ing, caring, hug. Thank you.
As Ken Stubbs, leader of the Audio Visual Team, said to me, “It is always nice to feel appreciated.” So true.
We are appreciating our Audio Visual Team for the month of October. We are so grateful for the time, patience, and expertise that these wonderful volunteers put in so we can enjoy extra special ser-vices and programs here at Unity. So who are these people that sit in the booth at the back of the Sanc-tuary doing their magic?
Here are the members of our Unity “Audio Visual Team” - PowerPoint Presenters:Cathy OBright (also does sound/lights), Elaine Cor-riveau, Suzanne Semple, Blanca Morales, and Me-gan Daigneault.Sound/Lights:Larry Breau, Tony van Eyk, George Rand, Chuck Semple, Cathy OBright (also does PowerPoint); andKen Stubbs.
Thanks for the great work that you do. We are so grateful. Know that you make a difference here at Unity.
In Appreciation, Mary HaganVolunteer Ministry Co-ordinator
We our volunteers - Appreciation in September/October
If you are thinking about becoming a member of Uni-ty, you will need to attend a Pizza and Principles class.The next one will be on Thursday, September 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please pre-register by signing up in the Fel-lowship Room or by calling the office at 519-652-9294.
Please note that no Wednesday program will be held at Unity of London on September 5.
Pizza and Principles class set for Sept. 6
Unity of London - Inner Spark - September/October 2012 7
New fundraiser: Garage Sale/Car Trunk sale set for Sept. 8
J a c k
Prosperity Report ... with Jack Van Diepen, Treasurer
Our Values: Love, Prayer, Compassion, Truth, Joy, Diversity, Integrity, Prosperity, Transformation
Jack Van DiepenTreasurer
The winner is Deborah White of Toronto, who bought her ticket from Wilda Thomas. (See page 1 photo) We have made a profit of $6,939.95 Wow... A big Thank You to all who helped us achieve a sellout lottery. Wow!
Our next fundraiser is a Garage Sale/Car Trunk Sale. It will be held Saturday, September 8 in the parking lot of The Salvation Army’s London Citadel at 555 Springbank Drive, off Wonderland Road. Bring your trea-sures and goodies and help us have a great sale. All profit will go to our
As a tithing spiritual community, Unity of London presents a tithe each month to a community organi-zation that blesses individuals and groups in some way.
Our June tithe blessed the Learning Disabilities Association of London.
“The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) - London Region serves children, adolescents, and adults in the City of London and the Counties of Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Perth, Huron, Grey, and Bruce. Our mission is the attainment of a society in which people with learning disabilities are enabled to reach their potential. We believe that people with
learning disabilities can succeed when coping strat-egies and accommodations are developed.”
Our July tithe blessed the Brain Injury Associa-tion.
Their mission and objectives statement, approved in 1995, states:
“We are committed to maximizing the quality of life of individuals with brain injury, their families and friends through: peer and community support; in-formation about available services, resources and programs; public awareness of the causes, impact and prevention of brain injury advocacy on behalf of those affected”.
Unity of London presents monthy tithes to community organizations
S ummer is going by fast and I hope you have had a chance to enjoy it. We
have finished the great Mexican Condo lottery for a two-week
Inflows Outflows Difference
Restricted/New Home Fund: $12,020.12 Year To Date $112,320.04 $86,448.49 + $25,871.55July 2012 $ 9,390.42 $11,369.96 - $ 1,979.54
Reserve Fund: $10,095.85*Operating Fund balance: $ 9,418.77
June 2012 $ 14,723.71 $12,572.37 + $ 2,151.34
* Note: $10,000 has been moved from the Reserve Fund (Savings) into the New Home Fund.
vacation in a condo in Mexico, along with $1,000 cash.
spiritual home, Unity of London.We hope that you have a chance
to use the Prosperity Banks (the little green and white cardboard boxes that were distributed recently) and clean up your pennies and other loose change. Make a deposit each day and repeat the prosperity affir-mation printed next to the coin slit on the bank box top.
This daily exercise develops your prosperity consciousness and your awareness of God’s abundance in your life. Remember, “Prosperity is a way of living and thinking “ - Eric Butterworth.
Our President Larry Breau and I have moved some money from our operating account and lottery ac-count to a savings account at the bank. We now have $12,020.12 in our Restricted/New Home Fund, with the money collecting interest.
This was all approved at our last Board of Directors meeting.
ALL IS WELL,
Our Vision: Centered in God we co-create a world that works for all
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Sales call leads to her “perfect path” to UnityPersonal Transformation
On January 2011 Sylvia van der Hoek came to London from Collingwood with “a broken heart and broken bank account”. Her relationship of eight years was over and towards the end she was emo-tionally and financially drained.
Earlier in life she had been using New Thought principles but they fell by the wayside as she be-came busier with her career and during the tough times of her personal life.
She had been working with Bob Proctor as a fa-cilitator and recruiter, selling tickets to workshops and seminars, and putting together video presen-tations. During that time she read many self-help and personal development books, one of which had a Unity sticker in the back. “God Works through Faith”, written by Robert Russell.
During her testimony at the Sunday service on July 11, 2012, she spoke of making sales calls in the Meadowbrook Business Park in January 2011 while working part-time for The Athletic Club. She walked into Unity of London’s Book Store and felt the energy that permeates every part of the building. Being an avid reader she drank in the beauty and serenity of the space.
Sylvia recalls using her “sales hat” as she asked Rose in the office a number of business questions. When Sylvia learned that Unity of London was the same as Unity in the United States (based in Mis-souri), she attended her first service on the last Sunday of January 2011.
She recalls being warmly greeted and basked in the welcoming atmosphere and loving energy that is Unity. The upcoming February Blues Dance was right up her alley as she loves to dance and socialize. She “jumped in with both feet” signing up for Part Two of Heart Centered Metaphysics.
She took the required courses and became a Prayer Chaplain for 2012-13 because she wanted to help people and learn how to pray effective-ly. In the spring she took the 4T Prosperity Pro-gram and hosted the Wednesday evening Healing Arts series during July and August. She is also a Leader in Training in preparation for service on the Unity London Board.
As an Independent Associate with LegalShield
she was seeking ways to increase her income. She signed up for the 4T program with the goal to increase her income with LegalShield and focused on fi-nancial results. In January, February, and March before the 4T program, her total income had been about $200. During the 4T program, which ran 12 weeks from April 4 to June 20, her income increased 2,000% to $4,000.
She admits the 4T program’s tithing part was a little difficult at first but as her income began climbing she knew she was on the right path and continues to tithe weekly.
Sylvia seeks areas where she can use her gifts and talents to help others. She hopes to inspire people re-garding the principles of the 4T program. Spirituality, like any other life challenges, “works if you work at it”. We always get out of something what we are willing to put into it.
Although she has taken courses and read personal development books most of her life, she firmly believes it is connecting to people of similar interests and phi-losophies that fosters the sense of oneness and be-longing not found in general society. She knows that being “broken in many places is meant to put us on our
By Claudette Sauve-Foy
Continued on page 9
Sylvia van der Hoek
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Our Purpose: We seek to inspire everyone to see and experience God in every face
M a r y H a g a n
As a volunteer, your gifts are realized and appreciated From the Volunteer Ministry Coordinator ... Mary Hagan
Mary HaganVolunteer Ministry Coordinator
perfect path”. The knowing that we are at home in Unity is be-
cause at our deepest level we are all one and cre-ated equally in the eyes of God.
After spending time with Sylvia it is very evident that she has found her perfect path with us and we are blessed to have her in our Unity family.
Claudette Sauve-Foy is a London writer and long-time member of Unity of London.
Sylvia van der Hoek ... from page 8
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Here at Unity you are more than a volunteer. You share in a minis-try where your gifts are realized and appreciated. We have a vari-ety of ways you can serve here at Unity. After the service recently, I
was so happy when two people ap-proached me to say they would like to share their gifts in our Children’s Ministry and our Healing Energy team.
As I often say, without U there would be no U-nity. We need U in Unity. So how can U be the U of Unity?
We have opportunities for you to share your gifts in our Children’s Ministry, our Kitchen Ministry, or be trained for our Audio Booth.
I would love to talk with you, and together discover where your gifts can be realized and appreciated.
Come and talk to me, and re-member, “I am watching…..you.” I know who you are. You are a Di-vine Being of God. And I am glad
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In early August, Bev’s paperback edition was number 14th in the ghost category, between authors Stephen King and Carolyn Hart!
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Celebration Sundays are held on the second Sunday of each month, with live musical entertainment during Coffeehouse events following the morning service.
How to Pray the Unity Way ... AffirmativelyWednesday, September 126:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Are you confused about prayer? Still praying to a God “out there”? Are you begging and beseeching God to give you what you want? Do you feel frustrated because your prayers aren’t answered? Join Rev. Lori as she shares with you how to pray and get results. Affirmative prayer is always answered. Sign up in the Fellowship Room on the sign up table or call Unity at 519-652-9294. A love offering will be taken.No Programs Wednesday, Septem-ber 5, 19 and 26.
Unity PotlucksSunday, October 7Sunday, November 4
Sunday SoloistsSecond Sunday of each month, Emilio Zarris sings;Sunday, September 16 and Sep-tember 30, Cameron Carver sings;Sunday, October 21, Cameron Carver sings.
Unity Outreach Sunday, September 2 and November 4, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.Rev. Lori, our Unity Choir and all who are interested, are invited to Glendale Crossing Long Term Care Facility (south side of Southdale Road, between Wonderland Road and Notre Dame Drive) to offer the residents a Sunday service. The ser-vice is followed by refreshments that we help serve. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. to help hand out hymn books and help the residents find seating.
. Our Values: Love, Prayer, Compassion, Truth, Joy, Diversity, Integrity, Prosperity, Transformation.
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What a wonderful summer I am having and I am even getting a suntan. I hope you have been en-joying it too.
This submission will be short as I would “rather be sailing”. lol
Just a couple of things to say in this issue:
The RED DOT SALE is coming soon. Watch for it. Think Christ-mas. Confused smile. Oh my...!
Did I just say Christmas? I want to say thank you to
my bookstore babes who have stepped in and filled the voids for each other during the summer holidays. They are a dedicated bevy of babes and I am happy they are here.
In Love and Light,
Spread the message of peace and prayer. This is an opportunity to support Unity’s World Day of Prayer in London Ontario. Rev. Lori and our Unity of London Prayer Chaplains invite all members of Unity and friends to gather on the patio side of Covent Market (King Street, west of Richmond) near Market Lane on Thursday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
As Thursday is Vendor’s Day we hope to greet many market goers. We welcome anyone who wishes to wear a Unity “Free Hugs” T-shirt. A few shirts are still available in Large and Extra large sizes through the Book Store. Even if you choose not to wear a Unity shirt, you’re still wel-come.
Space and materials will be provided for anyone within Unity or from other faiths who wishes to create their own personal prayer. Prayer flags will be hung on our Prayer Line. We will display our London Unity banner, distribute business cards and information about Unity London. Enjoy this opportunity to create a positive public presence in our com-munity for 2 1/2 hours. - Pauline Duncan-Thrasher, Prayer Chaplain
Unity World Day of Pray at London’s Covent Market
Our Vision: Centered in God we co-create a world that works for all
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Our Purpose: We seek to inspire everyone to see and experience God in every face
Our Unity Family Album