Unity - Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2010

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Wednesday, Mar 31 at 8pm - Quiet Candlelight Service
Candles, Music, Readings, Reflection
A time to consider the final days of Jesus and walk in his steps through the last supper.


Easter Sunday - Apr 4, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

"Waking Up to the Christ Within"
What does it take to see the Risen Christ in each other and within ourselves? Join us in our new location for this powerful reminder!


Friday - Spirit Cinema and Potluck
Spiritual Cinema Night will be on Friday, April 2nd at 6:30pm.  The
movie for April is titled, "Uncross the Stars".  "It is about a young man who loses his wife and goes to live with his aunt.  The aunt and her friends show him a different way of life.  The show him how to open his heart in ways that he never imagined."  Starring Barbara Hershey and Ron Pearlman.


Saturday
Enjoy the Day!
 

Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer
Heidi Muller will teach a beginning dulcimer class for five weeks on Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:15 pm, starting on April 15.  It's easy to learn and you don't have to have any prior musical experience!  Cost is $85 and pre-registration is required.  To register, call Heidi at (304) 382-9422.  She has some dulcimers available to rent and/or purchase.  For more info, please call or email her at heidimul@aol.com.

And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!

And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

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Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Unity Info and Reflections

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Thanks!

Many thanks for all the interest, questions, and support after yesterday's lesson about "What Happened to Jesus" between Palm Sunday and Easter. The ideas are laid out in Albert Nolan's book: Jesus Before Christianity. The scripture texts I was using are from Mark and Luke:
Below are the texts I used in the lesson. Let me know if you would like a link to the whole message

Mark 11
¹⁶and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.

Mark 6
³³But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. ³⁴When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. ...
⁴⁴ The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.

Luke 22
³⁵Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?"
"Nothing," they answered.  ³⁶He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

Many Thanks
Mark Davis and April Woody presented a wonderful selection on Sunday. Click here to listen.
http://www.unitywv.org/audio/2010-03-28_Now_Hush_Thee-April_+_Mark.mp3


Quiet Holy Week Service
This Wednesday, March 31 at 8:00pm.
Candles, foot/hand washing and anointing, Like a bridge over troubled waters.


Info on the Visiting Protesters (April 9 -11)
Here is a link to an announcement of the folks from Kansas, protesting at some of the congregations in Charleston.  They have publicized they are going to these places.  Whether they will or not, I don't know. http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=7740

And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

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Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Unity - Palm Sunday - Mar 28

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Palm Sunday - Mar 28, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

"What Happened to Jesus?" 
I will be reflecting on Jesus life and ministry and the events of the week leading up to Easter. Music this week: guest artist, April Woody, backup up by Ron, Jack, Mark Davis, Ryan Kennedy.

Open Mic for Kids Friday, 6:30 - 7:30
Join us this Friday at 6:30pm at our new location at 804 Myrtle Road ( at the corner of Bridge and Myrtle Roads).  Hosted by Ron Sowell and Sky Kershner.  Sign-ups begin at 6pm. Best of all, it's FREE, and we end at 7:30.

The Saturday Party Continues this Saturday at 10:00am at Bridge Road! It's time to tackle the basement and continue organizing the books!

Interested in Joining UKV?
We have several folks who are ready to join UKV. We will be having a new member reception soon. Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/membership

And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!

And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

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Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Launching Your Kite

	Help getting off the ground. Kanawha Pastoral Counseling That's why we're here.
	See our latest offerings in NonViolent Communication Practice Groups Click here for the schedule
	Charleston Clergy continue building social capital and practicing Interfaith understanding Carla
	Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Helping people have better relationships. 304-346-9689

 

Unity Sunday - Mar 21

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

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Sunday - Mar 21, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

"Living in Harmony with the Forces of Nature"
with Aila Accad, RN, MSN  After teaching stress-management for over 25 years,  Aila had a stress crisis, which led to an instant stress breakthrough. Her findings are in the new Amazon
best-sellers, "34 Instant Stress-Busters" and "Living in the Now."


The Saturday Party Continues this Saturday at 10:00am at Bridge Road! It's time to tackle the basement! Ed Gunter and Beth Sades did a great job clearing it out. The next step is to wash off the walls and hit them with Kilz! Please email me if you are up to it!


We received a gift this week for $5000 towards renovating the new building! Thank you!

Interested in Joining UKV?
We have several folks who are ready to join UKV. We will be having a new member reception soon. Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/membership


Sunday Services are now available on our website at Audio Tracks.


And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!



And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

--
Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Fwd: Grammy Winner DON HENRY with KATE LONG and ROBIN KESSINGER this Saturday at 7:30

Friends,

It's time to gather again in the intimate atmosphere of the Clay
Centers' Walker Theatre this Saturday night at 7:30 to listen to some
great music. Don Henry will travel from Nashville to give another
wonderful performance.  He's a Grammy winning songwriter and a
charming and funny guy (one of Kathy Matteas' favorites). Check out
his MySpace profile www.myspace.com/donhenrymusic . Kate Long and
Robin Kessinger will open the show with a 30 minute set with Mountain
Stages' Paul Flaherty providing superlative sound.

Come have a glass of wine and share a great evening with us.

Take care,

Ron

PS : Check out the stories about Don in both Charleston papers this Thursday.

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Kriya Yoga Workshop this Sunday, Mar 14 at 1:00

This Sunday Afternoon, Mar 14 and April 11:  Kriya Yoga Workshop 1:00 - 4:00
at Unity on Bridge and Myrtle

You are invited to attend a special session on Kriya Yoga Meditation and Lifestyle
Practices. Kriya Yoga involves mantra, pranayama meditation, self-enquiry and lifestyle
adjustments to align one's life with its highest purpose, complete Self and God-
realization. Kriya was brought to the West by Paramahansa Yogananda to encourage
all sincere spiritual students to deepen their connection to the divine as it is real to them,
through direct experience. During this seminar, participants will learn meditation
procedures and lifestyle recommendations to serve as a firm foundation for intensive and rewarding spiritual practice.

You can know God intimately and be responsive to the endless flows of grace. Participants in this seminar will learn easy and useful techniques to enable them to meditate effectively.  www.KriyaYogaOnline.org

Ryan Kurczak is an ordained minister of Center for Spiritual Awareness and an Authorized Kriya Yoga Teacher in the
lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda. Ryan.kurczak@gmail.com or 828-338-0234.

Unity Weekend - Mar 12,13,14, 2010

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Sunday - Mar 7, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

Ryan Kurzak will be speaking on New Thought and Meditation

There will be a workshop on Meditation, lead by Ryan in the afternoon,

Singer/songwriter Ron Sowell moves "Open Stage," his monthly open mic night, to Unity of Kanawha Valley's new location on Myrtle Road starting this month. DOUGLAS IMBROGNO | Gazette

Open Stage, This Friday at Bridge Road at 7:30 - at BRIDGE ROAD
Check out the wonderful articles this week about Ron and Open Stage.
Plus, a very cool video about the move by Doug Imbrogno

Click here: this link.



The Saturday Party Continues this Saturday at 9:30am at Bridge Road!
More renovating, cleaning, decluttering. Come join in the fun!


Board Meeting
There will be a UKV Board Meeting this Saturday at 9am

Interested in Joining UKV?
We have several folks who are ready to join UKV. We will be having a new member reception soon. Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/membership


Sunday Services are now available on our website at Audio Tracks.


And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!



And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

--
Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

New digs for Ron Sowell's Open Stage

Friends --

Check out this cool video about Open Stage and Unity at Bridge Road!!!

"Moving the Music" by Doug Imrogno

http://hundredmountain.com/archives/1334

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

WANT TO GO? Open Stage

WANT TO GO?

'Open Stage'

Hosted by Ron Sowell

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Unity of Kanawha Valley, 804 Myrtle Road (new address). Call 304-549-1825.

COST: Adults $5, performers, seniors and children, $2

 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When Ron Sowell started "Open Stage," his monthly open mic night at Unity of Kanawha Valley 12 years ago, he had no idea how successful it would become.

"We just thought we'd try it for a couple months," said the singer/songwriter, who serves as host of the event. "It became this big thing. We always have people. Even when we have big snowstorms, I have to make it up there somehow because people will be there."

That hasn't always been the case, though. Sowell remembers a night early on when only one person signed up to perform; he and Sowell performed for the whole night.

Now, "Open Stage" attracts between 14 to 20 performers each month; some are regulars who come from Beckley, Princeton and Clarksburg. Each one gets either two songs or 10 minutes.

"Anyone can come in and sign up," Sowell said. "We get everything from people who have never been on stage before to some of the local pros, like John Lilly, who come by and try out new material.

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Singer/songwriter Ron Sowell moves "Open Stage," his monthly open mic night, to Unity of Kanawha Valley's new location on Myrtle Road starting this month. DOUGLAS IMBROGNO | Gazette

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"We have people come in and check it out, and they'll come back two or three times before finally getting the courage to do something," he said. "Then, a lot of times, once they've broken through that barrier, they come back on a regular basis."

"Open Stage" is held the second Friday of every month. This month is the first time it will be at Unity of Kanawha Valley's new location at 804 Myrtle Road in South Hills.

It begins at 7:30 p.m. (performers start signing up at 7) and lasts until everyone has performed. "It runs until at least 10:30, but very often until midnight or 12:30 because we want everyone to have a chance."

Giving people a chance is very important to Sowell.

"When I started my career as a singer/songwriter, there were coffeehouses and different venues where I could go and try out material and experiment with things. I felt that I needed to create that opportunity for other people," he said. "This is a nice, secure place for people to express their creativity."

Sowell and the performers aren't the only ones who like "Open Stage"; there's a good turnout in the audience, too. Sowell says it only takes about 50 to 75 people to fill the performance space and that, most of the time, it's pretty full.

"It's a great audience, a real listening audience," he said. "They're very accepting and encouraging. It's a great place to try out new material."

Last year, Unity minister Sky Kershner started an open mic for children, held on the fourth Friday of the month. Sowell emcees it.

"The kids can come in and do a song, play an instrument, do a dance, tell a joke," Sowell said. "Anything goes."

The event is open to children up to age 15. Each performer's set is about three minutes long, and the show is about an hour and a half.

"The kids are just really excited to be there," he said. "It gives them a chance to get up on stage with a microphone -- and there are some surprisingly good kids out there."

He recalled one particularly memorable performance: "One night, this little girl, who I think was about 5, got up there; I had to lift her up on the stool we have for the microphone. She brought her Dr. Seuss book and did a reading of it. She brought the house down."

Reach Amy Robinson at flips...@wvgazette.com or 304-348-4881.

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Moving the music

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Ron Sowell stands in the new Open Stage space, under construction at the ground level of the new Unity Church at 804 Myrtle Rd., in Charleston, W.Va.

Ron Sowell's Open Stage open mic night at the Unity Church in North Charleston, W.Va., has launched a thousand songs, hundreds of friendships,  probably a score of bands, and dozens and dozens of rounds of Ron's "I Love My Tomato."  As a weekend warrior singer-songwriter,  I honed  whatever chops I know in the supportive environment and cozy confines of the Unity sanctuary. It's where the late and much-missed Becky Webb and I learned how to sing in tandem  in the duo Doogabeka — we were among a host of  area performers nurtured into bloom as performers under Ron's amiable care and running of this space.

Now, Unity in North Charleston has shut down. The good news is the church is moving to a higher profile locale in the South Hills of Charleston, just up Bridge Road, in a century-old Presbyterian Church with "a nice vibe," as Ron puts it. And Open Stage lives on. I stopped by in my capacity as a Gazette videographer and documented the move for a video/story online now at the Gazette Web site. Click on the image below or this link. PS ~ Ron, can I ring the bell the next time I'm there?

DON HENRY at Woody Hawley on March 20

DON HENRY
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:30 pm
Grammy Award winner Don Henry's songs have been recorded by legends like Ray Charles and Conway Twitty, but they shine most when heard by the very artist who wrote them. His unique perspective is expressed in memorable melodies and smart arrangements that appeal to listeners across the nation.

Sponsored by: Phil & Pam Goodwin






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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Spirit Film Tonight, Fri Mar 5 - "Amahl"

---------- Forwarded message ----------

 

The name of the movie tonight is Amahl and it is a movie done in New Delhi, I believe.  It is such a great film. 

 

We usually begin coming in around 6:15 or so.  Movie begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.  That gives us time to eat and talk before we begin.  The 6:00 time you mentioned is good for me.  I'll be there because I typically am not scheduled to teach Fridays.  Others have expressed small difficulties arriving at 6:00 due to work, traffic, home for their dish and to the church.  I didn't want to discourage anyone so the 7:00 p.m. painted a window of opportunity for some.

 

I'll see all of you tonight!!  KJ

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From: Sky Kershner <sky@kpcc.com>

To: Sky Kershner <sky@kpcc.com>
Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 8:30:14 AM
Subject: Unity Sunday - Mar 7, 2010

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Sunday - Mar 7, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

"Behold I Make All Things New!"
Wow! The day is here! We will be celebrating this Sunday in our new location on Bridge Road!!!  Things may be a little rough for the first few Sundays. Please join us to watch the evolution of our presence in the Kanawha Valley

Spirit Films and Potluck Tonight at 6:30 - at BRIDGE ROAD
Join us tonight at Bridge Road for the continuing series of great movies!
Potluck starts at 6:00, film starts at 6:30!



The MOVING Party Continues this Saturday at 9:30am at Blaine Blvd!
We will be meeting at 9:30 at Blaine Blvd to move the final items to Bridge Road. Please bring your trucks, your work gloves, and your joyous energy!!!
Check out the latest news: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/we-are-moving

Interested in Joining UKV?
We have several folks who are ready to join UKV. We will be having a new member reception soon. Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/membership


Sunday Services are now available on our website at Audio Tracks.


And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!



And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

--
Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Unity Sunday - Mar 7, 2010

Unity

Positive, Practical Christianity

http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/

Sunday - Mar 7, 2010 at 11:00 am - at BRIDGE ROAD 

"Behold I Make All Things New!"
Wow! The day is here! We will be celebrating this Sunday in our new location on Bridge Road!!!  Things may be a little rough for the first few Sundays. Please join us to watch the evolution of our presence in the Kanawha Valley

Spirit Films and Potluck Tonight at 6:30 - at BRIDGE ROAD
Join us tonight at Bridge Road for the continuing series of great movies!
Potluck starts at 6:00, film starts at 6:30!



The MOVING Party Continues this Saturday at 9:30am at Blaine Blvd!
We will be meeting at 9:30 at Blaine Blvd to move the final items to Bridge Road. Please bring your trucks, your work gloves, and your joyous energy!!!
Check out the latest news: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/we-are-moving

Interested in Joining UKV?
We have several folks who are ready to join UKV. We will be having a new member reception soon. Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/unityinwv/membership


Sunday Services are now available on our website at Audio Tracks.


And we continue to be amazed at how the Universe has brought together so many talented and generous people, with exactly the expertise that we needed, just at the right time. Demonstrations Abound!!!



And Remember:
You are a Child of God!  You are a Blessing!

Sky

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!

Unsubscribe

--
Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones!

Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

This Saturday at Unity at 9:30 - Completing the Big Move!

Hi Everyone --

This Saturday at we complete our Big Move to Bridge Road!

We will be gathering at Blaine Blvd at 9:30 to start loading up the final items. The chairs have already been moved. All that is left is bookshelves, tables, and larger items like that. Bring your trucks (we will have a big one on hand). I suspect it will take two trips to get it all.

In the afternoon we will be sorting out the space, and configuring the first trial run for the seating both upstairs and down.

Thanks everyone for all the positive energy and hard work!

PS -- Movie night starts at Bridge Road this Friday!

Sky

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Interfaith Lectures on Islam-Judaism-Christianity

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The Islamic Association of West Virginia

Cordially invites you to attend lectures on Interfaith Dialogue by Dr. Jerald Dirks and Mrs. Debra Dirks.

1. "Common Ground Among the Abrahamic faiths: The Judeo-Christian and Islamic Traditions", Dr. Jerald Dirks*

2. "Women's Rights in Islam: An American Experience" Mrs. Debra Dirks*

Day: Saturday March 13th, 2010

Time: Between 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Venue: At the Islamic Center, One Valley Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303

For details please contact Imam Dr. Ehteshamul Haque

On 304-744-1031, or by email: imamehtesham@gmail.com

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*Dr. Jerald F. Dirks has a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Master of Arts (clinical child psychology) from the University of Denver, and a Doctor of Psychology degree (clinical psychology) from the University of Denver. He has a certificate in Islamic Studies from Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.

Dr. Dirks was a former minister of the United Methodist Church. He is the author of many articles in the behavioral sciences (primarily in psychosomatic medicine) and comparative religion. Also, he is the author of several books that explore the commonalities and differences among the three Abrahamic religions.

*Dr. Dirks is married to Debra L. Dirks. Mrs. Dirks has lectured at ISNA conventions, American Universities, and at several American mosques and churches.

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