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In Unison May 2018 The monthly newsletter o f Unity in the Olympics
Can Christ Prevent War? The following is excerpted from an article written by Charles Fillmore and Published in the
1937 December issue of Unity Magazine. To view the entire Article, please go to https://www.truthunity.net/monthly-magazine/1937-12-unity/can-christ-prevent-war .
"11:1
And there shall come forth a shoot out of the stock of Jesse, and a
branch out of his roots shall bear fruit. 11:2
And the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah." (Isa. 11:1-2)
“This has always been interpreted as referring to Jesus of Nazareth. There is no evidence that Isaiah had any personality in mind when he was inspired to write these words. He saw that awaiting man's appropriation, there was a great universal principle, the Spirit of Jehovah, and when this was quick-ened in man he would rise to a divine standard, where he would judge after his inner intuition, knowing that love would bring peace between man and man. He would not judge upon external evidence nor after the sight of his
eyes, neither decide after the hearing of his ears.
“Jesus laid down that (mortal) law in order that we should not judge according to appearances. He said we had ears but we heard not. In other words, we must look upon all this as representing a principle, a universal principle of righteousness; and we must realize that this principle, if it is quickened in man, will prove for him a great guide; and that through this inner quickening, this conviction of spiritual Truth, man's word will become more potent. The words that he speaks will do away with the sin. It is not that the Christ word shall destroy people—the wicked—but, as Ferrar Fenton translates it,
"By the rod of His mouth He will conquer the world, And its Wickedness slay by the breath of His lips."
“You can see that the original writings were all based upon principles and not personalities.
“We are also taught by this same prophet that, not only in the world outwardly but especially within man, the animal forces shall be pacified;
"11:6
And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them."
“This is poetical; it is not to be taken literally. It deals with principles: with the wolf, the devouring element in man, and with the innocent, loving nature of the lamb: they shall become unified in man's conscious-ness. When we have produced this unity we shall find that the childlike mind will be restored to us.
“As we study the whole lesson, then, we find that it deals with wonderful principles that are idealized and yet not carried out. Jesus taught that we should take up serpents with impunity, and if we drink any deadly thing it should not hurt us. Here again Isaiah calls our attention to the same truth:
"11:8
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den.
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Message from the Treasurer – May 2018 Newsletter Finances for March 2018 show a net income of $272.08. Tithes for the month of March, totaling $442, were given to Silent Unity, Unity Northwest Region, Unity Worldwide Ministries, TAFY, Rose House, and the Port Angeles Food Bank. Our 38/38 Vision for UITO (average of 38 people per Sunday giving an average of $38 each) is moving upwards at a steady pace. Over the past year, we have moved from 28/$28 (28 people average per Sunday/ $28 average giving per per-son) to 32/$36, (32 people average per Sunday/ $36 average giving per person).
Thank you for participating in holding this 38/38 prosperity consciousness for Unity in the Olympics! At the Annual Membership Meeting on April 15
th, the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet state-
ments for April 2017 through March 2018 were presented. Total income for the year was $57,020.53 with total operating expenses of $51,222.08. Other expenses totaled $1,204.95, result-ing in a Net Income of $4,593.50. The 2017/2018 Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual Statement was also presented. We collected $3,722.53 more in income than budgeted and $2,220.92 less expenses than budgeted. Our Net Income was $4,558.50 higher than the budget. A Tithe Recipient List was also presented. As a congregation, we tithed $5,543.50 in the 2017/18 fiscal year. It was noted that the Board is open to suggestions from members for other organizations to be placed on the Tithing list. A member can submit an organization’s name and information to any Board member, for consideration. Copies of the 2018/2019 Budget were also made available. Total income is projected at $66,300 with budgeted expenses of $66,014.00, resulting in a projected Net Income of $286.00. A project Wishlist was also presented. Items on the Wishlist are not included in the 2018/2019 budget. These are projects that the Board of Trustees will be saving money to accomplish. The Wishlist was also updated at the meeting to include additional projects. Your donations and fund-raising ideas are welcome! All of the above highlighted documents are available to members. If you were not at the meeting, or did not take a copy and would like one, just let me know and I will be happy to make one for you. Blessings and thanks for your continued support of this ministry, Kim Perkins
11:9They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of
the knowledge of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea."
“This beautiful, poetical vision of Isaiah's is capable of expression in the world today. If our world leaders would only see that there is a power behind this world chaos that, if invoked or even consulted, would straighten out everything for us! Sooner or later we must come to a recognition of that guiding power. We must incorporate it into our civilization. Then we shall have world peace, and then we shall know what it is to celebrate the birth of the Christ mind. We shall know what it is to reincarnate in our mind and in our life that wonderful Spirit which was in the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Love, Peace and Joy,
Rev Donna
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“Abundance is an ever
present reality. The
fundamental Truth is the
base on which all
prosperity programs
must build. Financial
stringency of any kind is
likened to the flat world.
It is where you are in
your consciousness. But
there is abundance for
you right where you are,
even as there is a round
world within the flat
world.”
Taken from:
Spiritual Economics
by Eric Butterworth.
MAY 2018
Our Church Finances
March 2018 Expenses
Advertising & Promotion $399.55
Building Maint./Repair 00.00
Computer & Internet 6.26
Copy Machine 181.76
Internet and Phone 92.23
Gifts 00.00
Guest Speakers & Music 300.00
Insurance Expense 188.96
Janitorial 162.50
Misc. Expense 00.00
Minister 867.00
Office Supplies 10.10
Payroll 997.37
Postage & Delivery 52.42
Tithe Expense 420.00
Utilities 472.02
Website 00.00
Worship Supplies 60.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,210.17
March 2018 Income
Tithes/Offerings $3,960.00
Rental Income 225.00
Book/Lit Sales 34.25
Classes & Workshops 263.00
Fundraising
TOTAL INCOME $4,482.25
Tithes (Feb. paid in March)
Silent Unity 100.00
Northwest Region 100.00
Unity Worldwide Min. 70.00
TAFY
Serenity House 75.00
Hospice 75.00
Rose House 00
First Step 00
PA Food Bank 00
TOTAL TITHES $420.00
One Step More
A hill is not too hard to climb taken one step at a time.
One step is not too much to take; one try is not too much to make.
One step, one try, one song, one smile will shortly stretch into a mile.
And everything worthwhile was done by small steps take one by one.
To reach the goal you started for, take one step more, take one step more!
James Dillet Freeman
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Special Thanks to: -Teia and Hailey for
their Imagination and hard work.
-Erik, George and Allie for sharing
their passion and talent for our Unity Choir.
-Rev. Donna, Kim,
Alice, and Linda for helping me with
editing of the Newsletter!
3rd
Scott Jamison
7th
Marie McCartney
10th
Zoe Bayton
16th
Carl Alexander
19th
Debbie Fredson
22nd
Akasha Atherton
27th
Kim Soares
31st
Laura Kern
New Office Hours starting May 1st: Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thanks, Robbin
UITO Synopsis of Annual Meeting 2018 By Kim Perkins The Unity in the Olympics Annual Membership Meeting was held directly after the service on April 15, 2018 in the Fellowship Hall. Attendees filled the room and refreshments were served. Duane Morris, VP, read the minutes of last year’s meeting. The minutes were approved and it was determined that we did have a quor-um. Kim Perkins, Treasurer, offered an annual treasurer report as well as presented the 2018-2019 budget, Tithe Recipient List, and project Wishlist. For more detailed information about her report, please see Treasurer’s Report in this newsletter on Page two. Teia Stitzel, who has been the Board President for the past six years, reviewed the church accomplishments over the past year including connection to the County sewer system and substantial roof repairs. .
She thanked the many people who have supported her and served along with her over the years. Teia was given a gift as a small thank-you for all she has done to keep UITO alive and vibrant, as well as a standing ovation. She reminded us to express our love and appreciation for each other as we go forward. Rev. Donna Little spoke about her vision for our church and her role as our spiritual leader. She offered a five point handout of her vision (available through the church office) and reminded us that in June of 2017 she accepted a position as part time minister for up to two years. Her plan is to guide us in solidifying who we are as a community and drawing our right and perfect new minister to us. The next step is a gathering after service on May 6th to review our church Mission Statement, so be sure to attend and be an integral part of this process! New UITO Bylaws were presented. Special thanks was given to Board Members Rev. Donna, Kim, Teia and Erik for their work on the bylaw revisions. After discussion, the new bylaws were adopted. Copies are availa-ble from the church office. Duane Morris was re-elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for a second three-year term. Request for nominees from the floor was made three times, but no additional nominees came forward. A Nominating Committee for Board members for next year was formed. Tim West will be the Chairman of the Volunteer Committee and Pat Mawson will be the alternate chairman. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15pm. Shortly after the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of Trustees met briefly to elect new officers for the next year. Duane Morris was elected President, Charles Mawson Vice President, Kim Perkins Treasurer and Flora Todt Secretary. Rev. Donna Little and Erik Simpson remain on the Board as well.
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History of Memorial Day and what it means to UitO member Jerry Austin.
By Alice Alexander
The celebration of Memorial Day, observed the last Monday in May, has been around since the Civil War ended. It was a day to honor those who died in the Civil War. It was originally called Decoration Day and was started in 1868 by General John Logan who was the National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Flowers were left on the graves of the lost soldiers. After World War I, Memorial Day was official-ly extended to include all men and women who died in any war or military action. In some families, it is a solemn tradition to take flowers to their veterans and family members. Since 1890, Memorial Day has been a national holiday with the Southern states coming on board a little later. In 1922, red poppies were sold by
Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 1971, the holiday was officially changed to the last Monday in May so em-ployees could enjoy a three day weekend.
Memorial Day traditions to honor those who have served have been established over time. In 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was born. Since that time, at 3PM on Memorial Day, a moment of silence has been designated to honor the fallen soldiers. This tradition was established by then President Bill Clinton, so people could "remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all." Last year, current President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to continue the tradition of having the American flag flown on Memorial Day at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation's battle heroes. When I asked Jerry Austin what Memorial Day meant to him, he said it has always been a day of reflection on his friends and family who are no longer with him. He remembers Clay Wolverton, who was Assistant fire chief and Pete Huff, partner in Dobsons, and Don Lannoye, just to name a few. The day always brings to mind his vulnerability and short time on this earth, and how he appreciates the time he has lived. Jerry Austin was drafted into the Army during the Korean War in 1954-1958. He was stationed at Fort Ord, California and Fort Lewis in Washington. He spent three years in the Army.
When he returned from the service, he was a volunteer fireman for awhile and then in 1961 went on to become a regular fireman. In 1970, he became assis-tant fire chief under Ken Cameron.
Jerry honors his family and friends by putting flowers on their graves every Memorial Day. This has been a long-held tradition in his family, handed down to him from his parents. He often attends the services honoring veterans at the Coast Guard Base and enjoys them more and more every year.
On this ceremonious day, let’s join Jerry in remembering the fallen, and honor-ing their noble sacrifices, as we continue to pray for a lasting peace among nations.
“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and everything we do and see. Every breath we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.”
“Until there is peace between religions, there can be no peace in the world.”
Thich Naht Hahn
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UNITY CLASS: I of the STORM: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace Upon completion of this course learners will be able to:
Explain the four elements of conflict and
the spiritual practices that resolve them
Identify the obstacles to inner peace in daily living
Use the 21-day reconciliation process
Come Visit the Minister’s Office
Just to let you know, Teia is still working her magic at UitO. Even though she has stepped off the Board for a well-deserved rest, she and Hailey have renovated the Minis-ter’s Office. There is new blue paint on the walls, with white trim, and room accents of gold and greys, along with interesting new inspirational plaques and pictures.
I certainly love this new space that is cleared, decorated and dedicated to the Minister Presence at Unity in the Olympics. I am grateful for the Imagination and Effort of
the Ladies who did the work. And, I am especially grateful for the Consciousness that this space manifests for our Minister. I am honored to add my Consciousness and Love to the space as I do my work here at UitO.
So, I invite you to come by the Office and check it out! Come sit for a moment and Bless this Space and our New Minister who is even now on the way to serve as our Spiritual Leader. Fill the room with your Love…I will gladly accept a hug, if I am there.
In Love and Light,
Rev Donna
Photos Courtesy: Teia Stitzel
Class Dates, Times & Location: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm May 16, 23 & 30, June, 20 & 27, & July 11 Unity in the Olympics 2719 E Myrtle Street Port Angeles, WA
Books for the class include: REQUIRED: I of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace Dr Gary Simmons RECOMMENDED: I of the Storm for Teens
INSTRUCTOR: Rev Donna Little
This class is strongly recommended for
churches who are in the Employment
Process
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May Events in Our Spiritual Community
Interfaith Community of Clallam County
Spiritual Community Reads Continue… “Groups are continuing the Journey.”
Date & Time: 4th Sundays, May 27th, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Where: Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 N. Barr Rd, Port Angeles. Book: “We’ll be reading and sharing, The Book of Joy.” For More Information: Contact 360-417-2625 Port Angeles Community Cooperation Meeting: Date & Time: May 15th, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Holy Trinity Fellowship Hall, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles Topic: “Keep Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets Physically
and Emotionally Healthy in and after a Disaster.” Presenter: Hollie Kaufman, ARNP from VA
Listening Circles: Date & Time: 3rd Mondays, May 21st , 2:00-3:30 p.m. Where: Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Avenue, Facilitated by: Margaret Denstad. For more information Email [email protected]
Oakbridge University presents: Heartfelt Movie Series When: 3rd Saturdays of the Month, May 19th. Time: 7:00 p.m., Where: Charles and Pat Mawson Home, 11 Redbud Court, Sequim. This month’s movie: “Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet.”
For more information go to: oakbridge.org
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Avenue, Port Angeles,
The Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop will present the method of Centering Prayer, a receptive form of silent prayer or meditation based on ancient Christian practice.
“We will explore the benefits of Centering Prayer in ordinary life
and experience two periods of Centering Prayer practice.
Facilitated by: Paul Fiorini and Pam Wilder, who have been trained and commissioned by Contemplative Outreach. (www.contemplativeoutreach.org)
A donation of $20.00 per person is requested. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Questions or registration contact: Paul:[email protected] or 509-531-1342 Pam:[email protected] or 425-495-1703
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UNITY IN THE OLYMPICS 2917 East Myrtle Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: 360-457-3981
Email: [email protected] www.unityintheolympics.org
Office Hours: Tues., 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meditation 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship time following service
MISSION STATEMENT
Unity in the Olympics provides an accepting place in which to experience the Peace, Love, and Oneness of the
Christ within so that we may more
fully express these gifts in the world.
LICENSED & ORDAINED UNITY MINISTER Rev. Donna Little
LICENSED UNITY TEACHER
Margaret Denstad
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Duane Morris, President Charles Mawson, Vice President
Kim Perkins, Treasurer Flora Todt, Secretary Erik Simpson, Trustee
Vision Statement “We are Spirit Expressing as Lives Transforming for Good!”
Silent Unity May 2018
Affirmations Inner Peace The Silence is my place of peace and renewal. Guidance I am a radiating center of light and understanding. Healing I am an expression of infinite life. Prosperity I live in a world of plenty, and I have a consciousness of abundance. World Peace I hold the world in a vision of harmony and peace.
DAILY WORD Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Gratitude: “I am grateful to be a manifestation of the divine spark.”
“When I look at my surroundings, I see the manifestation of the Divine spark everywhere-in everything and everyone. God’s spirit is part of who I am as well.” “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” -Psalm 139:14 Peace, Robbin
Sunday Celebration Schedule
May 6th: Rev. Donna Little “Reviewing Our Mission.”
May 13th: Tim West “Mother May I.”
May20th:Rev. Donna Little “Days of Future Past.”
May 27th: Rev. Bill Evans “Remembering Tomorrow.”
Also at UitO:
Friday, May 11th,7:30-8:30p.m. Jeshua Meditations, Rev. Eva McGinnis
Facilitator. Sponsored by Oakbridge Univ.
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. “Way of Mastery Class,” Charles Mawson
and Pat Coughlin Mawson, Facilitators.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 5:30-6:30p.m., Prayer Force. Please Join Us!
