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Newsletter of Unity of Clare The Church of Practical Christianity Vol. IX No.2 March, 2010 |
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Rev Lorna Brown, ULC Phone 989-426-2761 Email: lorna@amazinisp.com
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FROM OUR SPIRTUAL LEADER Lorna Brown, ULC Message from Our Spiritual LeaderI prefer to multi-task. This translates into my current life in the following way; let’s say I am sitting in my home office writing an article for the Uniflyer and the dryer buzzer goes off signaling the laundry is dry. I’m not going to waste a perfectly good trip to the laundry room for just one task so I stand up, grab my sweatshirt that I took off when I got too warm, head through the kitchen and pour another cup of tea, scratch the belly of the dog, grab a soiled dishcloth and wipe a glob of smutz off the counter, pick up a twig the puppy brought in, and arrive in the laundry room, where I put the twig in the garbage, throw the dishcloth in the dirty basket, set my tea down, hang up the sweatshirt, open the dryer door and begin to fold the laundry. This is how I live my own version of a multi-tasking busy life. When Agnes, our Second-Wednesday-of-the-Month-Movie-Presenter and resident movie connoisseur suggested I join her in previewing the movies she planned to show, I was reluctant. When was I going to find time to watch movies? But she made it oh-so-easy for me. She gifted me with a two month subscription to Netflix. I ordered up the first CD. Somehow I had to make the time to watch it. I will admit I haven’t watched a complete movie for years. I haven’t been to a theater since the 70’s. When a movie comes on TV in the evening I’m usually asleep within 15 minutes and except for Pippi Longstocking when the nieces are visiting, or Groundhog Day on February 2nd, I haven’t seen a movie from beginning to end in ages. Shortly before I absolutely had to give Agnes my opinion, I forced myself to sit down and watch. I hesitate to call the next few weeks an orgy of movie watching. I think I was more like a kid in a candy store. I order and watched not only ones we had selected for previewing, but any movie I’ve ever wanted to see or see again. One after another they arrived in my mailbox on a three day schedule. Taking a break from work? I watched a few minutes of a movie. Can’t sleep at night? I’d finish off a movie. Wake up early? I went to the movie. Funny how I now have time to do that which I formerly had no time. That was my first lesson. I found time to do what came to be an enjoyable and educational and inspirational activity without taking away from anything else. Awash in human activity as depicted by the film industry, I learned my second lesson; I became engaged with the human family in a whole new way. The movie is a one hour and 45 (or so) minute condensation of the extremes of human experience. I embraced the human experience; the drama, the tragedy, humor and the Divine Order. I gained insight into the feelings and behaviors of myself and others. Whenever one is poised to receive a message of Spirit, that message comes through whatever means is available, be it a book, a movie, a prayer, a meditation, or an inspirational person. Once again, I’d multi-tasked: found time I didn’t know I had, previewed movies for Agnes, embraced the human experience in a whole new way, and received the gift of Spirit. After my gift subscription was over, I renewed it. Thanks Agnes.
Lorna Brown ULC, |
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Prayer Chain Joyce Kassin 989-588-2856
Silent Unity 1-800-669-7729 1-800—Now Pray
UNITY OF CLARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson Carol Spencer 313-350-9807
Vice Chairperson Michael Brand 989-465-1785
Secretary Alleene Hutko 989-422-6393
Treasurer Agnes Feldman 989-821-8433
Director/Music Beverly Stevens 231-734-5487
Director Bryon Cartledge 989-442-4091
Web sites: www.unityofclare.org
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Thank You for Your Loving Service
Three beloved Board members at UCC, with over 20 years combined service, either stepped aside or did not wish to run for another term on the Board. The church members thanked, blessed, and presented roses to Anne Hobart, Annette Erickson, and Gerry Nalezyty at the end of the service on Sunday February 14.
Anne Hobart, our founder, has been working for UCC for over 12 years. She has served both as president and vice-president. She stepped aside after having completed an arduous four year course of study to become a Certified Naturopath. She plans to devote time to her new career but will continue to be an irreplaceable resource for the Board when needed. Thank you Dr. Anne, for your years of service and your contributions yet to come.
Annette Erickson, was Secretary for the Board when her term ended and she chose to not run again. Over the years, our beloved Annette served in many capacities at UCC, always a smiling, loving presence. She blessed the Board with her down-to-earth practicality, but always reached for the highest good for all. She busies herself these days with friends, family, her dogs, and her farm animals. Thank you, Annette. We love you. Gerry Nalezyty served as Director for several years and was always a font of creative ideas, and willingness to work with others. She remains an avid promoter of UCC in the community and has a knack for connecting people who need to know one another. She has promised to continue to volunteer in our many church activities
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