This Sunday at Unity - Feb 1, 2009

Unity of Kanawha Valley
Positive, Practical Christianity

www.unitywv.org

This Sunday at Unity --  Feb 1, 2009 at 11:00 am
"How Will we Demonstrate Love?"
This Sunday's Service will feed directly into our Congregational Meeting, in which we will discuss our Vision Statement and how we feel it leading us into the future. Please bring a dish to share in our potluck, and please reflect on these statements:

Our Purpose
We are a demonstration of God's unconditional Love.
We realize our Oneness and we honor our uniqueness.

Our Mission
We exist to inspire positive Christianity
through music, lessons, affirmations, prayer and meditation;
to celebrate spiritual growth and demonstrate God's unconditional love
through fellowship and loving acceptance;
to realize that God provides us with everything we need.

Our Values
Loving, Spiritual Growth, Music, Inspiring, Positive, Nurturing Community

Last Sunday's Lesson, On Service, is now on line: click here

And lot's coming up in the next few weeks:  UKV This Week  

Remember, you are a Blessing!

Sky

UKV Prosperity       UKV This Week        UKV Prayer Concerns

We are a demonstration of God's unconditional Love
We realize our Oneness and honor our uniqueness

Thank You, God, for the miracle that is my life!

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Unity of Kanawha Valley
3102 Blaine Blvd
North Charleston, West Virginia 25312
304-744-7300    www.unitywv.org

Last Sunday's Service

Here is a recording of last Sunday's service. It was a great morning!

Terry Reasoner reading the poem "Praise Song for the Day"
Ron and Jack stunned us with "Bridge over Troubled Waters"
My lesson on "The Challenge of Service"
and Ron and the Un-ettes with a rousing "Lean on Me!"

http://www.unitywv.org/audio/UKV_2009-01-25_Challenge_of_Service.mp3

Please join us next Sunday to experience the fun live!

Sky

This Week at Unity

This Week at Unity

www.unitywv.org

We exist to inspire positive Christianity

 Special Events Coming Up 

Two New Webpages:
Open Stage 4 Kids was a hit! Check out what you might have missed! www.openstage4kids.info 
In The Moment Meditation by LaRee Naviaux  www.in-this-moment-meditation.info

Kid's Overnight Lock-in at the Church!  Friday night, Jan 31

Special Congregational Meeting, Sunday, Feb 1, immediately after Church, to go over our new Vision statement!


Woody Hawley Concert: Beth Nielson Chapman, Sat Feb 7 -- NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
Beth Nielson Chapman is famous for her numerous adult contemporary hits recorded by such stars as Faith Hill, Elton John and Emmylou Harris. Her solo albums have earned her wide acclaim and a devoted following. Get tickets early!

Big Night for Open Stage for Kid's!

Open Stage for Kid's had a huge opening night last night!!! We had 15 kid performers and an appreciative audience of over 30 people!!!

The performance were wonderful. Everything from Somewhere Over the Rainbow to brake dancing, to a single knock-knock joke. Everyone had a wonderful time!!!

Thanks to all of our performers:

• Ron Sowell warmed us up with his song Opposite Day, with big singing along from all of the kids!
• Amanda Schwartz did a wonderful job starting us off on electric guitar, singing two songs she wrote herself: No One's Listening, and Glass Bottles. The songs rocked! (No One's Listening is a featured song on the Open Stage for Kid's web-page!)
• Devon Elliot showed great courage, composure and talent with a stirring rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
• David Kershner-Leon played two songs on the piano
• Demma Kahwash recited a poem The Daddy Long Leg.
• David Murry tested the stage for a future dance
• Katrina Murry did a freestyle clogging jig.
• Kole McCallister did a very cool robot brake dance including elements from Walk Like an Egyptian, and he can move his hair without touching it.
• Jennna Kahwash and Francesca George were very creative with a play about counting flies in a bottle.
• TJ Salanngo shared a knock-knock joke with some very funny laughing.
• Maria Cevallos showed great versatility singing The Sun will Come Out Tomorrow, followed by the To Be or Not to Be speech by Hamlet (the most amazing contrast of the evening), and later, a piano piece by Tchaikovsky.
• And Tessa Dillan caped off the kids talent with two rousing fiddle pieces that had us practically dancing in the aisles!

Ron finished off the evening with a fun sing-along of Turkey in the Straw (turkey in the cafeteria!?), with Tessa joining right in on the fiddle.

It was a magical and fun-filled night, we were done by 7:30, just right for early bed-times.

Special thanks to our adult hosts and helpers: Matt Schwartz on the sound board, Pam Hipler for supplies, and Unity of Kanawha Valley for the snacks, the support, and the wonderful stage for all of our fun!!!

Check out the audio of the complete show at
http://www.unitywv.org/openstage4kids.htm


Ron Sowell and Sky Kershner
Co-Hosts

For more info call Sky at 304-346-1948

This Sunday at Unity - Jan 25, 2009

Unity of Kanawha Valley
Positive, Practical Christianity

www.unitywv.org

This Sunday at Unity --  Jan 25, 2009 at 11:00 am
"The Challenge of Service"
Reading Obama's memoir, "Dreams of my Father," I am struck by the challenges of his early life, and his continual call to service. In this talk I will be revisiting King's "arc of history" idea, having found its origins, not in MLK himself, but in an earlier theologian. Who bends the arc of history, and how is it bent? Please join us in a question I have been struggling with and you may help me and us find the answer for!

There will be a discussion after the service, ending by 1:00


This Friday: Kid's Open Stage, Jan 23, 6:30 - 8:00
For kids ages 5 - 15. Bring whatever talent you would like to get better at: playing an instrument, singing, reading, poetry, dancing, talking, telling a joke, showing a piece of art, magic,  just talking into a microphone. Kids of all ages welcome! More than 200 fliers have gone out to to teachers and kids in the area! It could be wild! Please join us for our kick-off event. Performers sign up at 6 pm. Hosted by Ron and Sky


Next Sunday, Feb 1, Congregational Meeting after the Service
A discussion of our Vision Statement


And lot's coming up in the next few weeks:  UKV This Week  

Remember, you are a Blessing!

Sky

UKV Prosperity       UKV This Week        UKV Prayer Concerns

We are a demonstration of God's unconditional Love
We realize our Oneness and honor our uniqueness

Thank You, God, for the miracle that is my life!

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3102 Blaine Blvd
North Charleston, West Virginia 25312
304-744-7300    www.unitywv.org

This Sunday at Unity - Jan 18, 2009

Unity of Kanawha Valley
Positive, Practical Christianity

www.unitywv.org

This Sunday at Unity --  Jan 19, 2009 at 11:00 am
"The Arc of History - MLK's Legacy"
In this lesson I plan to unpack a few of Martin Luther King's most profound (and easy to remember) sentences, and their connection to Unity ways of thinking. A pick-up discussion will follow. Please join us!

Next Friday:
Kid's Open Stage, Jan 23, 6:30 - 8:00 (performers sign up at 6:00). More than 200 fliers have gone out to to teachers and kids in the area! It could be wild! Please join us for our kick-off event. Hosted by Ron.

There are new updates are on the UKV Prosperity  Blog

And lot's coming up in the next few weeks:  UKV This Week  

Remember, you are a Blessing!

Sky

UKV Prosperity       UKV This Week        UKV Prayer Concerns

We are a demonstration of God's unconditional Love
We realize our Oneness and honor our uniqueness

Thank You, God, for the miracle that is my life!

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3102 Blaine Blvd
North Charleston, West Virginia 25312
304-744-7300    www.unitywv.org

Open Stage for Kids !!!
Hosted by Ron Sowell !!!

Friday, Jan 23, 2009
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at Unity of Kanawha Valley

For kid performers ages 3 - 15

Bring whatever talent you would like to share:
playing an instrument, singing, reading, dancing, talking,
telling a joke, showing a piece of art, magic, or just talking into a microphone.
Silly songs are welcome!

Sign up begins at 6:00, the music starts at 6:30.
No cover charge! Please join us for a fun evening!
Kids, parents, and grandparents of all ages welcome!

This is a community-wide event!
Contact Sky for more details

Today's Daily Word - Monday, January 12, 2009 Making a Difference I am contributing to a better day and a brighter world for all. I appreciate and give thanks for the many people who have touched my life. They have made a difference in the direction my path has taken. Through their words and actions, friends, teachers, family members, even strangers have enriched my life and provided me with models to emulate. The gift of such exemplary people has blessed me and encouraged me to be mindful of the ways I impact the lives of those around me. How I speak and behave in the presence of both children and adults can be a positive influence. I contribute to a better day and a brighter world for all. My prayer-filled thoughts, the words I speak, and the gifts of kindness I give are small steps. Combined with those of others, they contribute to an expanding consciousness of divine possibilities for our world.

Songwriters Celebrate

LaRee Naivieux (center) celebrates the acclaim her meditation CD received from the Charleston papers recently. Ron, Jack, and Heidi all helped her with the project, a 16 minute musical mediation based on Eckhart Tolle's book, A New Earth.
To hear the meditation,
"In This Moment"
click here.
http://www.unitywv.org/audio/itm_jukebox.html

Newlywed!

Lindsey Mainland, now Linda Wilson and her husband of three days, George Wilson, celebrate with us on their way from Canada to Flroida! Congratulations!

This Week at Unity

This Week at Unity

www.unitywv.org

We exist to inspire positive Christianity

Special Events Coming Up

Friday, Jan 9 - Open Stage/ Coffee House with Ron Sowell, 7:30 pm.
Performers sign up at 7 pm. If you haven't been to our Open Stage lately, you're in for a real treat: Kanawha Valley's best musical talents performing. *** Special Request *** Phyliss WIlcox has sprained her arm! We are in need of several volunteers to help with the month's Open Stage.

Sat, Jan 10 - Tim O'Brien at Woody Hawley Concert, 7:30pm Clay Center

Former member of renowned band Hot Rize, Tim O'Brien has established himself as a talented singer/songwriter with a unique blend of traditional bluegrass, folk and swing. In 2006, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Folk Album" for his solo album "Fiddler's Green." https://tickets.theclaycenter.org/public/show.asp

Also this Saturday, for a quieter evening, Heidi Muller & Bob Webb perform at Taylor Books Saturday, January 10 from 7:30-9:30. No cover, come early for a good seat... enjoy snacks, desserts, wine, coffee, and books with your music! For more info on our music, visit www.heidimuller.com.

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UKV Board Meeting, Sunday, Jan 18 at 9am

Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - Open Stage for Kids, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Specially for kids ages 5 - 15. Performers sign up at 6 pm. Please bring whatever talent you would like to get better at: playing an instrument, singing, reading, dancing, talking, telling a joke, showing a piece of art, magic, Just talking into a microphone. Kids of all ages welcome!

Special Congregational Meeting, Sunday, TBA, after Church, to go over our Vision statement. (This will not be Jan 25, as previously announced)

Weekly

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Preparing for Prosperity: http://ukv-prosperity.blogspot.com/

UKV News: http://ukv-news.blogspot.com/

UKV Prayers: http://ukvprayers.blogspot.com/

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Sunday School Help Wanted: We are in need of a child care provider for or pre-school kids on Sunday mornings from 11am - 1pm. This is a paid position. We are looking for a young person over 18 who is responsible, reliable, creative, dedicated, and loving! Please contact Sky if you know of someone who might be interested! sky@unitywv.org

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Date	Speaker	Title	Music	Something Special	Sunday School
Jan 4	Sky	Burning Bowl		Ric C
Jan 11	Sky	God Answers Prayer		Elizabeth A
Jan 18	Sky	The Legacy of MLK		Terri R
Jan 25	Sky	Being a Demonstration		CONGO MEETING after the service!

This Sunday at Unity - Jan 4 2009

Unity of Kanawha Valley
Positive, Practical Christianity

www.unitywv.org

This Sunday at Unity --  Jan 4, 2009 at 11:00 am
"Thadeus, Letting Go, and The Burning Bowl Ceremony"
I was struck during our 12 Powers Candle-lighting service before Christmas that Thadeus is the disciple of renunciation and letting go. After a little research, I have some ideas why. He might easily become the 'patron saint' for a number of us this year!
      Regarding the Burning Bowl, Pam Hippler writes: "Our 1st Sunday Service of the New Year is always moving and inspirational. If you haven't experienced a Burning Bowl Ceremony, it can be very powerful. A release list is filled out by every person and then released as it is burned. After the release, each person will write a "letter to God" that includes those things or situations that you would like to bring into your life."
     Please join us!

This Friday (tonight!):
Starting off Friday evening with the Spiritual Cinema night.  The fun starts at 6:30 pm with food to share.  Please bring a favorite dish.  The movie starts at 7pm.

And on Saturday:
      The un-decorating of Christmas decorations in the church will take place on Saturday at 9:30am.  If anyone is available to assist, please come join in.  It takes much less time to take down the beautiful decorations then to put them up.  Also if you loaned UKV an angel for the tree or church, please pick them up. (You can also retrieve it on Sunday)

Wishing all of us a great year!!!

Remember, you are a Blessing!

Sky

UKV Prosperity       UKV This Week        UKV Prayer Concerns

We are a demonstration of God's unconditional Love
We realize our Oneness and honor our uniqueness

Thank You, God, for the miracle that is my life!

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3102 Blaine Blvd
North Charleston, West Virginia 25312
304-744-7300    www.unitywv.org