UPCOMING EVENTS
The activities and events at Unity Church of Delaware are made possible by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The many volunteer service opportunities are an excellent way to meet others, apply your talents, and develop new ones.
UCD Men's Dinner Group Meets November 20th at 6:00 PM
Join the men of Unity for their monthly dinner--this month at Opa Grill and Tavern located at 18 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, Ohio. Enjoy good food, conversation, and fellowship with the men of Unity Church of Delaware. For more information, call Michael Taggart at 614-783-2442.
Namaste Cafe on Nov. 23rd
Coordinator Susan Kay is organizing the 2019 UCD Namaste Cafe that will take place on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM. It is a celebration of the creative talents in our community, including music, art, poetry, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Love offering basis. Join us for a celebration of the sacred and the muse in all.
Sign-up sheet at church, or by email to Unitydelawareohio@gmail.com, or speak directly to event coordinator, Susan Kay.
Guest Speaker Dr. Michelle Harcha on 12/8/19 & Workshop "Using Byron Katie's Work to Have a Happy Holiday"
Michelle Harcha will be our guest speaker on December 8th. Her lesson is entitled: "Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With My Thinking." After the service she will facilitate a workshop at noon entitled: "How to Have a Happy Holiday, Using 'The Work' of Byron Katie." Free yourself from the stressful thoughts that can derail your holidays. Learn a simple, yet powerful, practice for being alert to your stressful thoughts, questioning them, and diminishing their power over you. Michelle Harcha has attended "The School for the Work" with Byron Katie and is certified to lead classes and workshops on "The Work." Love offering. For more information about Dr. Harcha's teaching interests and schedule, go to: https://leadyourship.com/. Email michelle@leadyourship.com.
Women's Brunch/Lunch Wednesday,
December 11th
Join the women of Unity at 11:00 AM for our monthly brunch/lunch at Panera's (Olentangy Crossing) in Lewis Center, OH. Address is: 6589 Artesian Run, Delaware, OH 43015. Click here for a map. Enjoy good food, friendship, fellowship, and fascinating conversations about various life issues, spirituality, or whatever arises.
"A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform."
Choir Practice Dec. 15th & 22nd
The Unity of Delaware Choir will rehearse two selections for the Christmas Eve service at noon on both Sundays. Rehearsal CDs will be available. Lynda McClanahan will direct the choir. Join the joyful celebration of one of the most sacred holidays in the Christian tradition.
Caroling at the Arbors December 21st
Join Unity Church of Delaware in celebrating the holidays with song at the Arbors of Delaware on Saturday, December 21st at 11:30 AM. The address is 2270 Warrensburg Rd., Delaware. All are welcome. We will be caroling for residents in the dining room. Songbooks provided. We’ll meet in the lobby of the Arbors around 11:20 AM.
Christmas Eve Candle-Lighting Service
During the Christmas holidays, it is easy to get caught up in the shopping and holiday traditions while forgetting the sacred. Join us on Christmas Eve for our candle-lighting service to commemorate the sacred unity which we all participate in. Featured musicians are Lynda McClanahan, Joel Knepp, and the Unity of Delaware Choir.
Burning Bowl Ritual -
December 29th
Unity Church of Delaware will join all Unity churches in the Burning Bowl ritual at the morning service. This tradition helps facilitate letting go of habits that no longer serve us. "When it’s time to clear out unwanted memories and conditions from our lives, a burning bowl ritual offers a sacred and powerful way to release negativity. The burning bowl makes space for new beginnings. It can be done at any time. Unity offers a Burning Bowl Ceremony at the close of each year, before intentions are set for the new year." To learn more, please click here.
Workshop January 26th: Magic Mandala Doodles
Guided by Kathy Rausch, you will activate your divine creativity to create a colorful and deeply inspiring mandala, representing who you are, and who you are becoming, at depth. The workshop will be on Sunday, January 26th from 12:00-2:00 PM. Love offering. No artistic experience needed. Those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the mandala might want to acquire Kathy's book in advance entitled "Activate Divine Creativity: The Life-Changing Magic of the Mandala (available from Amazon.com).