Sunday Service
Unity is a positive way of life that honors every spiritual path
10:00am
Service
From the moment you enter our doors you know you are welcome here. You are met with friendly smiles and warm greetings and you know that these are loving, honest, and genuine people who are glad to see you again, or meet you for the first time. There's lots to check out from posters of coming events to our community bulliten board, and maybe a stop by our Inspiration Cafe.
When you enter the Sanctuary you notice that our non-traditional seating arrangement leaves a large, open floor-space in front of the platform. This allows our Minister, speakers, and singers to step down and be closer to the audience; like the feel of a townhall meeting. Our three-piece band that promises to fill the room with rich, toe-tapping sound and from the first note you know these are industry professionals playing with skill and familiarity. Our Music Director makes selections each week to realize the service message in song and the vocals will infuse your body with healing power of music. You will feel energized.
After the opening solo has awakened you and the opening prayer has centered you, it's time to share the good news. Experience the joy and support of your church family! Even if it's your first time, you're welcome to say "hi". We're glad to meet you! A Congregational song follows and then a brief chance to greet old friends or make new ones.
Soon it's time for a peaceful meditation and then two more solos to "bookend" the Minister's talk and move the message from head to heart. The Minister's Message is a lesson in practical Christianity that you can take home and apply to your daily life! There are many spiritual Masters we draw from here, including multi-faith teachings because we know there is only One God but many teachers.
An offering is taken with love and gratitude, and then we have some brief announcements to keep you in the know followed by a visit from the children from our Youth Ministry. All too soon it's time for the Peace Song and your Sunday journey is almost complete...but now it's time to stay for Fellowship! Food, refreshments, friends, and another chance to check out that Inspiration Cafe!
Sunday School
Nursery (Ages 0 - 3 years)
We provide Professional Child Care for children from infants to 3 years old in our beautiful nursery. Childcare is under the direction of a licensed childcare worker who is assisted by a volunteer staff. Childcare is available during all church services and can also be available during classes and activities by prior arrangement.
UNITOTS (Ages 3 - kindergarten)
As soon as a child is old enough to follow basic directions and stay focused for brief intervals she/he can join our Unitots class. The Unitots program employs stories, songs, plays, crafts and other forms of creative expression to begin familiarizing children with basic Unity principles.
UNIKIDS (Grades 1 - 3)
Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade participate in our Unikids program. This program begins to explore in more detail basic Christian teaching and Unity principles. We utilize an eclectic approach which includes stories, Bible, music, meditation, dance, theater, crafts and discussions to help our children to discover their own divinity.
UNITWEENS (Grades 4-5)
The Unitweens are engaged in a wide rage of activities designed specifically for this unique age group, where they really begin to discover who they are and who they came here to be. The spiritual principles are introduced at an appropriate level, and they are being called out to explore spirituality from their own understanding. They further learn how to practice spiritual principles in relationships with each other, with their teachers, and with others in their lives. They become ready and eager to move on to Teen-hood.
UNITEENS (Grades 6 - 8)
Our young teens have their own youth group that helps them to explore issues and ideas that are relevant to their lives and spirituality. We use a variety of methods including discussion, Bible, stories, music, creative expression, experimental activities and field trips. Since peer relationships and fun are central to the young teenager, special emphasis is put on the fellowship aspect of the group. The Uniteens have many fun activities such as "lock-ins" (sleepovers at the church), parties, fund raisers and service projects. They also participate with other Unity groups in regional events, which provides a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded young teens and form lasting friendships.
Y. O. U. (Grades 9 - 12)
Older teens have a youth group designed especially for them. This group helps them to explore some of the deeper issues of spirituality and growing up. Teachers provide classes on Bible, Unity Principals, Self-exploration, etc - but the group is teen centered and teen directed. Youth of Unity members have ample opportunities to interact with like-minded teens and to form important friendships that can be the basis of a very positive peer support group. They also interact in regional and national events with other Youth of Unity.
Upcoming Sunday Series
A new 6-part Sunday Series: Practical Spiritual Living
Sundays, June 13 thru August 1, 2010 at 10:00am
During this 6-week series, we will discuss how to apply spiritual principles in your daily life in practible and practicable ways.
- June 13, 2010: Celebrate Unity - Part 1
- June 27, 2010: A Positive Premise - Part 2
- July 11, 2010: Our Essense Is God - Part 3
- July 18, 2010: We Are Co-Creators - Part 4
- July 25, 2010: The Language of Prayer - Part 5
- August 1, 2010: Walking the Talk - Part 6
This is the core of Unity Principles and it's always good to be reminded. Bring a friend as a casual way to introduce them to Unity!
USLC welcomes Leonard Szymczak!
The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace
- Sunday, August 8, 2010
Leonard Szymczak, MSW, LCSW, has been a psychotherapist and educator for over 35 years, both in Australia and America, working with individuals, couples, families and groups. He was Director of the Family Therapy Program at the Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, Australia and later served as a senior affiliate therapist with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. His new book is The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace. He is also the author of the novel Cuckoo Forevermore, a light-hearted satire on psychotherapy, and its sequel, Kookaburra’s Last Laugh, due out in 2010.
Leonard has conducted countless seminars and presentations and has written numerous articles on mental health, personal development, stress management, and relationship building. Throughout his life, Leonard has been committed to ongoing personal growth and believes firmly in the power of the individual to overcome adversity and transform one’s life.
Like the mythologist Joseph Campbell, he utilizes the concept of the hero’s journey to help individuals reshape their stories into amazing adventures. He firmly believes that when connected to the Guiding Power of Spirit, individuals can shift problems and pain into opportunities for healing and growth and return Home to love and inner peace.
A licensed clinical social worker, Leonard lives near the beach in Southern California where he writes, conducts seminars, and maintains a private practice. He is the proud father of two adult children.
Sunday Service at 10:00am
Has your life taken a detour, lost its way at a tourist attraction, or screeched to a grinding halt? Here Leonard will give some basic information on finding your way back home!
More information on Leonard's book can be found at: www.theroadmaphome.com
More information about Leonard Szymczakcan be found at: www.leonardszymczak.com
A 3-part Sunday Series: 21st Century Spirituality
Sundays, August 15 thru August 29, 2010 at 10:00am
During this 3-week series, we will discuss how spirituality looks in today's world. New practices, new ways of seeing the world...how does it all work in modern society?
- August 15, 2010: Spiritual Social Action - Part 1
- August 22, 2010: A New Hope - Part 2
- August 29, 2010: The Wounded Healer - Part 3
We look forward to having you with us!
USLC welcomes back Dr. Will Tuttle!
Will Tuttle, an acclaimed writer, educator, pianist, and composer, has presented widely throughout North America and Europe. Author of The World Peace Diet and recipient of The Peace Abbey's distinguished Courage of Conscience Award, he has also taught over 20 different courses at the college level, including courses in mythology, philosophy, comparative religion, and creativity.
His Ph.D. dissertation in education from the University of California, Berkeley, focused on educating intuition in adults and was nominated for the Best Dissertation Award. A Dharma Master in the Zen tradition, he has done intensive training in Korea, and has practiced meditation for over 35 years, studying contemplative Christianity, and a variety of non-Western spiritual traditions.
He is devoted to planetary awakening through spiritual education and to spreading uplifting original music through concerts and his critically-acclaimed albums, the latest being The Call, OceanPrayer, SkyHigh, AnimalSongs, Islands of Light, and Ascension.
Rev. Tuttle travels with his spouse and life partner, Madeleine, a Swiss visionary artist, providing seminars, concerts, lectures, TV & radio presentations, meditation retreats, exhibits, and individualized music and art portraits.
"Will has that rare ability to communicate effectively with his audiences from both the sense level and the realm of intuition."
-- Tom Witherspoon, Unity writer and minister
"Will is not only an entertainer and an educator, but a spiritual uplifter, as well. Participants found his music inspirational and his presentation gently challenging. I experienced him as a 'partner' in the Sunday service and would surely welcome him in my ministry at any time."
-- Rev. Claudell Hefner, Unity minister and teacher
Awakening Your Inner Genius
- Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 10:00am
Will's talk will offer insights on how to inspire and awaken your own Inner Genius.
More information on Will and Madeleine can be found at: willtuttle.com
Click here if you're new to Unity and you'd like to see some of our previous Sunday Series