The Dent Dinner - Charleston WV

Ralph Hood flies into the Dent Dinner
He may not be as tall as Jeannie Robertson, last year's Dent Dinner speaker, but he is just as funny. Ralph Hood makes his second appearance at the Dent Dinner on October 16, 2012

Oprah loves him
Ralph Hood, is well known in corporate circles throughout the country for his down-home Southern style of story-telling and humor.  Ralph was in the aviation business for many years and has engaging stories to tell: the good, the bad, the ugly, and always the funny. And to top it off, Oprah loves him. When he appeared on her show, she summed it up in six words: "Ralph Hood, you are a funny man."
 
Best of all, the event goes to a great cause
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling is dedicated to helping get the services they need for issues of depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, loss, and trauma.

Tickets are now available
We sold out last year, so get your tickets early.
You can buy them on-line: http://www.dentdinner.org



Thank you for your support!

Sky Kershner
Executive Director, KPCC

The Dent Dinner
is a benefit of Kanawha Pastoral Counseling,
Helping people have better relationships with themselves and with others.

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Events this Week at Unity

Hello everyone,

The following events are happening at Unity of Kanawha Valley this week:

SATURDAY- "INNER LISTENING" CLASS AT 10:30AM WITH MARIANNE GETTMAN.  Please join Marianne for this class of conscious breathing, slow stretching, balance exercises, guided relaxation, chakra meditation, and Qi Gong Flow.

SUNDAY SERVICE  AT 11AM:
"Affirmative Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, Why?"This month starts a series on Affirmative Prayer, and I am really excited about this. This Sunday's lesson will look at traditional prayer in contrast to affirmative prayer, as well as a wonderful scripture: "The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (I John 4:4)

Some of us are reading the book "How to Pray Without Talking to God" and it is wonderful! We will be starting discussing the topic this Sunday at 10am, before the service. I know! Too early for a Sunday, right! For those who want to linger in the morning, we will also be doing our pick-up discussion group after the service as well. Having read the book is not necessary, you can join in the discussion at any point. Come as you are!

And remember, you are a blessing!

Sky

PS - Last week's message on the Holy Grail is now on-line at http://unitywv.org/lessons/flashmp3player.html

PPS - And if you want some great Unity music while you practice affirmative prayer, click here: http://unitywv.org/music/flashmp3player.html


FUTURE EVENT:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH - MOVIE NIGHT AT 6PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH - UNITY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER.  UKV WILL BE HAVING A SERVICE AT 6PM.  THERE ARE SLIPS IN THE BULLETIN THIS WEEK TO SUBMIT NAMES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE UKV MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES AND SILENT UNITY TO PRAY FOR.

Attached are the planks of August's Board Meeting for the membership to view.


Thank you so much,

Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com
304-345-0021



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The following was found by Barbra Haptonstall on Facebook.  Thank you so much to Barbra.  It's a very nice article mentioning UKV.

Pam

This showed up on facebook today... on the Almost Heaven Wild Wonderful West Virginia site..
http://www.mywvhome.com/1900s/elizabeth.html

Fwd: Prayer request

Hello everyone,

The following prayer request is from Gloria Sage.  Please keep her daughter, Emily in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much,

Pam

Dear Unity family: please pray for my daughter, Emily. She has Crohn's disease and is having a flare up. I greatly appreciate your healing prayers for her and your support!
God Bless you,

Gloria Sage

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This Week's Events at Unity

Hello everyone,

The following events are happening at Unity of Kanawha Valley this week:

FRIDAY - OPEN MIC 4 KIDS!!  The entertainment starts at 6:30pm with sign-ups at 6.  Lola's pizza is served at 7:30.  Everyone is welcome.  Performers are between the ages of 5-15.  Please join us for a wonderful fun-filled evening of performances.

SATURDAY - MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RICK MILLER AT 11AM.

SUNDAY - CHURCH SERVICE AT 11AM.  Sky will be speaking on "The Quest for the Grail". 
     "The Hero/Heroine's adventure, once accepted and the threshold of 'no return' has been crossed, is characterized by a Quest.  Something lost is sought.  It might be something tangible, like a damsel (or a dane), a goblet or holy grail.  It might be something intangible, like safety, which might require slaying or making friends with a dragon or a Darth Vader.  Or it might be a journey of letting go, as in Lord of the Rings.  Whatever the Quest, whatever the journey, the adventurers come back changed, transformed, in ways they did not expect and could not have predicated.  What is your spiritual Quest?  What do you seek?  What might your Quest require of you and how might it change you?  Join us this Sunday for our exploration of the Quest in Unity.  And for you, Monty Python fans, check out a great Quest scene:  Three Questions on YouTube"  - Sky.




Future Events:

Saturday, Sept. 1st - "Inner Listening" Class with Marianne at 10:30am.

Sunday, Sept. 2nd at 10am - Unity Adult Class for September Begins.  The September class will be "How to Pray Without Talking to God."   Based on the book of the same name by Unity minister Linda Martella-Whitsett.  This is a wonderful book on affirmative prayer and a great aid for those of us who want more practice in this area.  This four session class will start next Sunday, Sept. 2nd at 10am (right before church in the Sunday School room).  We have ordered 5 copies of this book for those who want to get started right away.  Please let Pam know if you want her to hold one for you.  (Discount price of $12) - Sky.


Have a great week!

Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com
304-345-0021

Intro to Unity and Unity Adult Class Schedule

Interested in learning more about Unity?
Sky will be hosting a series of three classes as an Intro to Unity after church this Fall. These intro classes are a wonderful way to learn more about Unity, especially if you are interested in becoming a member. Our next New Member Sunday will be Oct 21. Many of us who are member of Unity are also members of other congregations/denominations. Unity is more an education movement than a religious movement or a denomination. You are welcome to retain any religious identity you wish. Everyone is welcome to participate in these classes.

Please let Pam Hippler or me know if you are interested in becoming a member. Click here if you would like more information about membership in Unity. http://unitywv.blogspot.com/p/membership.html

Sept 23, 2012 - What is Unity?
Oct 7 - What is Unity of Kanawha Valley?
Oct 14 - Who I Am and What is my Path?
Oct 21 - New Member Sunday - UKV Anniversary

See our complete fall schedule of classes, click here

And Remember, you are a Blessing!


--
Sky Kershner
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
Charleston, WV
304-346-9689

prayer request

Peggy has asked that we keep her soon to be brother-in-law in our prayers.  He is having surgery tomorrow to remove cancer.  Please keep Brady in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much,

Pam

volunteers for desserts for a Memorial Service for Rick Miller

Hello everyone,

As most of you already know, there will be a Memorial Service for Unity's long-time member, Rick Miller on Saturday at 11am.  If you would like and feel inclined, desserts and volunteers are needed after the service for the reception lunch in the church basement.

Items can be dropped off on Friday between 9am - 2:30pm or at 9-10am on Saturday before the service.

Thank you so much for your generosity.  We all really appreciate all that you do!!

Pam
304-345-0021 (church phone)

Events this Week at Unity

Hello everyone,

I would like to thank everyone who gave donations to the soldiers.  The packages will be mailed this week.  Attached is a picture of about 1/2 of the donations.  Wow!!!!


The following events are happening at Unity this week:

FRIDAY - KARAOKE NIGHT AT 7PM.  Please join us for a wonderful fun evening of song and dance.  Admission is $2.00.   Feel free to bring food to share if you would like. 

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE AT 11AM - GUEST SPEAKER BARBIE DALLMANN will be speaking on "Pardon The Mess - I'm Recreating Myself."   Discussion group to follow.


Future Events:

Friday, Aug. 24th - Open Mic 4 Kids! at 6:30pm.
Saturday, Aug. 25 - Memorial Service for Rick Miller at 11am.



Have a great week!

Thank you so much,

Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com
304-345-0021

Fwd: Hi Pam, can you forward this to the Unity List

The following email is from Aila.

Thank you,

Pam

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Fwd: Prayers Answered

Hello everyone,

The following email is from Peggy.  Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers.

Pam

Thanks to everyone who sent up prayers and good thoughts for my sister Pam's fiancee, Brady Decker.  They went to Cleveland Clinic today where the doctor told them that most likely they will only have to take 1/3 of his kidney and don't expect him to need chemo or radiation if they get it all, which they think they will be able to do.  Glory be to God and the God Light that shines in us all!
Love,
Peggy

Events this Week at Unity

Hello everyone,

The following events are happening at Unity of Kanawha Valley this week:

FRIDAY - RON SOWELL'S OPEN MIC AT 7:30PM.  Performers sign up at 7pm.  Admission is $5.00 and $2.00 for seniors, performers, and kids.  Please join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment.

SUNDAY - BOARD MEETING AT 9AM.

ALSO ON SUNDAY- SKY WILL BE SPEAKING ON "TURNING GUARDIAN - ADVERSARIES INTO ALLIES".  DISCUSSION GROUP TO FOLLOW.


FUTURE EVENTS:

The hot dog sale scheduled for Saturday, August 25th is canceled and will be rescheduled for another date.

Friday, Aug. 17th- Karaoke Night at 7pm.
Friday, Aug. 24th - Open Mic 4 Kids! at 6:30pm.


Thank you so much,

Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com
304-345-0021

Fwd: Prayer Request

Hello everyone,

The following prayer request is from Peggy.  Please keep her sister, Pam and her fiance, Brady in your prayers.

Thank you so much,

Pam

Please send out a prayer request for my sister Pam's fiance, Brady Decker.  Brady was diagnosed today with renal cancer.  The docs told Pam they thought it was contained in one kidney, so they are scheduling him for surgery to remove that kidney, then probably chemo after that.  Pam and Brady are planning to get married on Sept. 4, Pam''s birthday.  The more prayers, the better.
Thanks so much,
Peggy

Rick

Hello everyone,

Libby would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  Rick passed this morning at 6:13am. 

Please keep Libby in your thoughts and prayers.

Pam

prayer request for Rick Miller

Hello everyone,

Libby Barna has asked for prayers for Rick Miller.  Rick has been placed in critical care in the MICU.  Please keep Rick and Libby in your thoughts and prayers!

Thank you so much,

Pam

Reaching for the Gold - KPCC WV

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August 2012
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center Better Relationships with Self and Others Reaching for the Gold Being the best at being yourself can sometimes be as hard work as being the best in an Olympic game. Being the best in your role as parent, spouse, co-worker, leader, takes inspiration, dedication and commitment, and skill and practice. KPCC exists to help people have the best relationships with themselves and with others as they can. Our counselors are skilled guides and coaches, helping navigate the challenges that come with life. Along with our professional counseling and executive coaching, KPCC also offers skill building workshops in communication and relationship enrichment. Our events for the coming month are found below. Our goal is to help everyone reach for the gold in their lives! Wishing you a great month! Sky Relationships Rising Relationship Skill Building Classes Eighty-five people attended our first class! The classes are free and open to the public, Anyone can join in at any point. There are three more classes in this series Wednesday, Aug 8,15,22 7pm - 8:15 The classes are led by KPCC Thaerapist Rev. Andy Counts, LPC Location: King's River Worship Center 777 Mallory Lane N St. Albans, WV These classes are based on the research of John Gottman, author of  "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How to Make Yours Last" Contact us or call Andy for more information Andy - 304-346-9689 Dent Dinner: Celebrating Humor and Health Ralph Hood returns to the Jim Dent Dinner on Tuesday Oct 16, 2012! Click here for more info Find Your Motivation for Change Learn Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing is the state-of-the -art response to help people find the positive motivation to make significant changes in their lives.   Motivational Interviewing originally emerged in the field of addictions treatment as an alternative to traditional confrontational, authoritarian methods. Since inception, MI has been proven effective in evidence based research to help in a wide variety of settings involved in assisting people in making positive behavior changes.  This is a great class for anyone interested in understanding how to help people struggling with an addiction. Clergy, counselors, nurses, addictions specialists are welcome. CEU's available. This 5 hour class will be led by Dr. Jack Stringfellow and Dr Sky Kershner. When: Monday, Sept 12, 9:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Logan, WV Click here for registration information Calendar Wednesday, August 8 7:00pm  Relationships Rising: Relationship Skill Building Wednesday, August 15 7:00pm  Relationships Rising: Relationship Skill Building Wednesday, August 22 7:00pm  Relationships Rising: Relationship Skill Building Monday, September 10 9:00am  Motivational Interviewing in Logan, WV, with Jack Stringfellow Wednesday, November 14 9:00am "Loving What Is: Acceptance Commitment Therapy in Action" with Sky Kershner, in Charleston, WV.	Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center KPCC continues doing what it does best, providing quality counseling, at an affordable cost, with sensitivity to a spiritual understanding of life. We are Open  Accepting Positive  Available We help ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances Call us if you or someone you know could use a little extra help! 304-346-9689 www.kpcc.com
Tel: (304) 346-9689 Email: info3@kpcc.com

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movie night tonight

Hello everyone,

Just a reminder that movie night is this evening.  Kathy Johnson just informed me that tonight's movie is "Finding Joe".  The movie is based on Joseph Campbell's works.   It is mainly about Following Your Bliss. 

Food sharing starts at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm. 


Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com. 

Events for this Week at Unity of Kanawha Valley

Hello everyone,

The following are events at Unity of Kanawha Valley happening this week:

FRIDAY - MOVIE NIGHT.  The food sharing starts at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm.

SATURDAY - "INNER LISTENING" CLASS AT 10:30AM WITH MARIANNE GETTMAN.  This class is for relief of stress and tension. 
   "This is a complete workout for the body, mind, and spirit using conscious breathing, slow stretching, balance exercises, guided meditation, chakra meditation, and Qi Gong Flow."  - Marianne

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE AT 11AM.  Sky will be speaking on "Teachers and Guardians at the Threshold." 
     "In this message, we continue the exploration of how each person's life is like the mythic hero's journey.  The topic is on those 'Threshold Moments' when we are at a point of passage into new unknown territory.  The threshold experience often has helpers and teachers, as well as guardians who provide us with learning challenges.  I will be drawing examples for Wizard of Oz, the life of Jesus and Buddha, folk and fairy tales as well as personal life and modern culture.  Please join us for this exploration!  - Sky


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
Attached to this email is a flyer explaining that UKV will be taking donations to support a group of about 20 soldiers in Afganistan that get limited supplies.  Please bring these into UKV by August 12th.  Please see the attached flyer for more details and the list of items that we are collecting.


FUTURE EVENTS:

Friday, Aug. 10th - Ron Sowell's Open Mic at 7:30pm.
Sunday, Aug. 12th - Board meeting at 9am.
Friday, Aug. 17th - "Bad to the Bone" Karaoke Night at 7pm.
Friday, Aug. 24rh - Open Mic 4 Kids! at 6:30pm.
Saturday, Aug. 25h - Hot Dog Sale from 11am - 2pm.


Thank you so much and have a great week!

Pam
Unity of Kanawha Valley
pamhippler@gmail.com
304-345-0021

Fwd: prayer requests

The following prayer request is from Gerie Ann.  Luke is the 7 year boy that has a severe head injury from an accident at home.

Thank you so much for keeping Luke and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Pam


Please add Luke Plants and his parents Brian & Betsy to the list. Luke has still not awakened from his head injury and I think he will be going to a rehabilitation facility for children with such serious injuries. Betsy will be staying there with him.

Thank you.