September - October 2015 Newsletter

740 River Drive, Hammond, IN 46324
219-931-5284
ww.unitynwi.org
September October 2015
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS
Sunday, September 13
12:00 Noon
Refreshments Served
AGENDA
 Review feasibility study
report
 Unveil capital campaign
work plan
 Describe team functions
 Establish teams and conduct
initial meetings
The capital campaign teams will form and have their first
meeting on Sunday, September 13. Most teams will meet
three to four times between then and Commitment Sunday,
December 6, 2015. Please consider joining one of these
teams to contribute your skills and to work with other
members to advance our common cause.
Capital Campaign Teams
Prayer Team
Communication Team
Events Team
Ambassador Team
Thanks Team
Youth Team
Unity World Day of
Prayer
September 10
World Day of Prayer
September 10
Schedule of Events
Pray Up your Life,
Pray Up the World
Feed your mind, body, & spirit!
Take time on World Day of
Prayer to unite in prayer
with people all across the globe. We will begin the day
with a 6:00 AM Morning Meditation and close with a Candlelight and Communion Service at 6:00 PM. Throughout
the day there will be music, meditation, inspiring messages, and more. Prepare now by creating a list of names of
those you want held in prayer. This can be done online
(worlddayofprayer.org) or you can complete a list at
church. You can also light a virtual candle to symbolize
the blessing of your heart aglow with prayer. World Day
of Prayer candles can be purchased and lit for your
prayer intentions. These prayer candles are blessed
by our Chaplains and are $3 each. Join us for one or
all of the sessions to Pray Up Your Life, and Pray Up
The World.
6:00 AM
Morning Meditation & Sunrise Prayer
12:00 Noon
Meditation Music, Daily Word,
& Metaphysical Lord’s Prayer
3:00 PM
Resting in the Stillness (guided CD
meditation led by Rev. Paulette Pipe)
6:00 PM
Candlelight Service, Communion,
& Closing Prayer
Join us for one or all of these sacred opportunities to pray and rest
in the stillness. Light refreshments
will be served.
UNWI Spiritual Education and Leadership Program
Extraordinary Relationships
Facilitator: Rev. Geraldine Colvin
7 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM September 29-November 10
Tuition: $75
After food, water, and shelter, relationships are the most important factors in determining your qualify
of life. At work, productivity and efficiency depend on relationships. At home, relationships with your
spouse, children, and friends are keys to success and happiness. And among nations, relationships
start and stop wars. Based on the book Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking
About Human Interactions by Roberta Gilbert, this class provides practical methods for selfmanagement in relationship, for only by further developing yourself can you further develop your relationships.
Discover the value in conflict, release unhealthy relationship patterns, and be the change you wish to
see in your relationships. Experience increased understanding and harmony as you apply new ways of
seeing and being. Extraordinary Relationships is available in our Unity Bookstore. However, the
book is not required for the class; handouts of key ideas will be provided.
To Register: Complete a Spiritual Education Registration form
and turn it in to the office, with tuition, by September 15th.
What Does the Board Do?
An Informational Session
Open to All
Sunday, October 18, 12:00
Everyone Welcome ~ Required for
Board Candidates
The Board of Trustees sets the example
and the energetic tone for our spiritual
community. This presentation gives you a
behind-the-scenes look at the roles and
responsibilities of this leadership group.
Presented by our Board Members, this fun
and enlightening session provides a chance
for you to understand the Board’s purpose
in the context of a mission-focused, community-centric organization.
Sign up on the hall table by
October 11.
Attendance at this presentation
is required for Board nomination.
Class & Workshop Registration Policy
Registration and full tuition is due two weeks prior to
the start of the class/workshop. Make checks payable to Unity of Northwest Indiana. If purchasing a
book for the class, make checks payable to Unity
Bookstore. You can also pay for classes and books
by credit card.
Celebration Leader
Training For
Current & New CL’s
October 14 6:30 PM
With Arthur Stark & Rev.
Celebration Leaders support
the Sunday Services by preparing in consciousness first; readying the lectern and altar prior to
the service; and providing a warm welcome to all.
CL’s present the Welcome, Daily Word, and scripture readings. In this training, you will learn:
 the order of service
 the intention behind each of the elements
of the service
 the specific expectations of this role
CL’s are asked to sign a Sacred Service Covenant
and serve for one year. The training is open to all,
but you must be a member of UNWI to serve as a
Celebration Leader.
Register for this training on the hall table.
Congregational News
Join The Prosperous Life 2016
Two of our Sunday School teens graduated high
school in June and have headed off to new adventures! Olivia Tiffany graduated from Highland
high school and is now stationed at Great Lakes
Naval Academy. Aurianna Chopin (aka Turtle)
graduated from Munster high school and is now
attending Indiana University Northwest. She is
pursuing a degree in Nursing. We wish Olivia and
Aurianna great success!
To claim the abundant life that is our divine inheritance, we are required to take action and step out
in faith. You are invited to participate in The Prosperous Life 2016. In joining TPL 2016, you help
support all that we do here at Unity. In return, you
receive special benefits, including an invitation to
the TPL Thank You Brunch, articles on prosperity
and abundance, counseling support, and complimentary prosperity classes.
Congratulations to Kiersten Goodwin, who graduated from Valparaiso University in June, majoring
in Communications and English. Kirsten has been
a lifelong student of Unity and grew up in our
Sunday School (her proud mom is Della Lovick).
Kiersten now works at The Times in Munster and
at Michaels in Schererville.
You can participate in TPL on one of two levels: as
a Tither or as a Committed Giver. Say “yes” to the
promise given in scripture: “Bring the full tithe
into the storehouse and see if I will not open
the windows of heaven and pour down for you
an overflowing blessing.” Malachi 3:10
To join, complete a TPL 2016 card and
return it to the office by Sunday, November 1st.
Our beloved friend, Barbara Dmytraz, passed
away on July 25. Barb was like a sister to Norene
Gragido and a dear friend of Dan Earles. For
many years, Norene and Barb decorated our sanctuary and halls for Christmas and helped with numerous special events. Barb is deeply missed.
After taking the Indiana State Bar exam in July,
Dani DeWinter is now working as an Immigration Americore Fellow for Human Rights at Central
West Justice Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Dani and her sister Sami have attended UNWI
their whole lives; Joe and Sheila Hunt are their
proud parents.
Christina Ochoa and Michael Morrison were
married on the beautiful campus of Bethel College
in Mishawauka on August 8, with Rev. Geraldine
officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison serve on our
Youth & Family Ministry Team and teach in East
Chicago. We wish them a lifetime of love, joy, and
abundance!
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Children’s Baptism Sunday
On August 23 we baptized ten of our Unity children. Music Director Arthur Stark created a
beautiful baptismal pool and provided each child
with a personalized baptism towel. Along with
Arthur, Fran Candelaria, Dan Earles, and
Debbie Rhyne assisted in the ceremony.
The children who were baptized are pictured below.
Back Row: Angel, Grace, Hailey, Tyler, Madison
Front Row: Mark (with mom, Vicki), Greyson,
Owen, Daniel, and Maya.
In the Loop Potluck & Meeting
Sunday, September 27 @ Noon
Bring your questions, comments, suggestions, and
something delicious to share for the potluck!
Sunday Service Ministry Team
9:00 Celebration Leaders
10:30 Celebration Leaders
9/6
9/13
9/20
9/27
9/6 Fran Candelaria
9/13 Debbie Rhyne
9/20 Dawn Croach
9/27 Rufus Coleman
No 9:00 AM Service
Jerry Wakefield
Jerry Wakefield
Randall Slaton
9:00 Prayer Chaplains
Arlene Loomis
Olivia Mitchell
10:30 Prayer Chaplains
9/6
9/13
9/20
9/27
Pat Sizemore
Sue Christenson, Debbie Rhyne
Sue Christenson, Della Lovick
Della Lovick, Debbie Rhyne
9:00 Offering Counters
10:30 Offering Counters
Sharon Anderson
Joe and Sheila Hunt
9/6
9/13
9/20
9/27
Greeters
Carolyn Peters, Pam Shifflet
Dawn, Sue Martin, Pam Shifflet
Dawn,
Dawn, Frances Darnell
Ushers
Youth & Family
Ministry Teachers
9/6 Joanne Churilla
Cathy Obregon
Al Espinoza
George Obregon
Sunday School
resumes September 13
9/13 Sue Martin
Olivier Williams
Al Espinoza
Samantha Premuda
Nikki Simma
Sami DeWinter
9/20 Samantha Premuda
Al Espinoza
Karen Bevil
Jim Brilmyer
George Obregon
Fran Candelaria
9/27 Frances Darnell
Al Espinoza
Karen Bevil
Nikki Simma
Michael & Christina
Morrison
740 River Drive
Hammond, IN 46324
Office: 219-931-5284
Fax: 219-931-9023
www.unitynwi.org
Connect With Us
General Inquiries
[email protected]
Rev. Geraldine Colvin [email protected]
Board of Trustees
[email protected]
Prayer Requests
[email protected]
Unity of Northwest Indiana
All are welcome. Everyone matters.
Each is a contribution.
We are grateful for those who
make a positive difference here
at Unity through their thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you
for these special donations:
Our TPL 2015 Members for
supporting UNWI financially
through our annual giving program.
Joann Bertalan for the gift of a
new flat screen TV for our Youth
& Family Ministry kids!
Gloria Biondi, Norene Gragido, Kathy Kelly, and Arlene
Loomis for monetary donations
to purchase needed items for our
Sunday School.
Jim Brilmyer for the beautiful
woven rainbow garden flag.
Dawn Croach for the colorful
tablecloth from Rwanda. We love
it!
Norene Gragido for donating
coffee and kitchen items.
Ruth Mores for weeding our
gardens this summer. They look
great!
Carolyn Peters for her donation
of snacks for the kitchen.
Keith Roteman for donating
coffee and a second Keurig for
the Bookstore, birdseed for our
feeders, and two new chairs for
the Teen Room.
Arthur Stark for designing and
creating the baptismal pool and
personalizing the towels.