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Unity in Frederick - Growing and Going Forward

 


 

Our Successes and Major Contributions
o       
Spirit Camp

o        Garden Team – Steve Poole, Patty Holcombe

o        Original group who brought Unity to Frederick

o        4T classes – Prosperity (taught by Tom Bugler, Sandy Boyer, currently Wendy Poole)

o        Yoga – started by Sandy Morrell, now taught by Debra Spotts

o        Bookstore

o        Redesigning/Remodeling Project

o        Good Teachers – kids and teenagers both are appreciative!

o        Meditation Service on 1st Sunday – Doug Thiel

o        Healing Circle – monthly

o        Season for Non-Violence – Toni’s participation

o        Labyrinth and activities

o        Ministries – Quest, Vegetarian Group, Always Remembered, etc

o        Toni’s Leadership

o        Audio Visual presence

o        Toni’s activities in the community

o        Parent’s Night Out

o        Community Outreach – other churches, Wendy, Maxine

o        Sunday Celebration Service

o        Prayer Chaplains

o        Hospitality and Fellowship time

o        1st Fridays – in the past

o        Spirit Fest – annual event

o        Circulation Day – free yard sale

o        Potlucks

o        Children’s Pagent @ Christmas

o        Peace Pole

o        Soup Kitchen volunteers

o        YouTube Channel

o        Newsletter

o        Leadership – Youth Directors: Charlie Novic, Sandy Morrell, January Righter

o        Sponsoring new ministers – Edna, Sandy Boyer, Sandi Souder

o        Fun & Games Night

o        The Board

o        Spiritual Cinema

o        Saturday Concerts

o        Holiday Choirs

o        Toni’s Ordination

o        Special Classes – Unity Basics, wreathmaking, etc

o        Special music guests

o        Managed resources very well

o        Finance Committee

o        “Pounding” Toni

o        Church administrator has flexible hours, bring children to work 

o        Share joy with kids (as a teacher)

What is one of the most important aspects that brought you here today? 

o        Welcoming and inclusive community

o        Love offering basis for classes – no exclusion for financial hardship

o        Personal transformation – experiencing and applying Unity principles

o        Support and power of prayer

o        Expansiveness, openness, acceptance of and to variety of paths

o        Meditative process to achieve goals – in service, classes

o        Toni’s mind – eclectic, embraces spirituality, very thoughtful, provocative, challenging, compassionate and wise counselor, inspired

o        Spirit of the community – rises to the occasion and challenges

o        Accessibility for wheelchairs – sanctuary, bathroom

o        Organic, heart-centered space

o        Gratitude and recognition

o        Easter Sunrise Service

o        Joy and Humor

o        Christian community that allows many to feel comfortable

o        Feeds our souls