Unity Newsletter 1/21/2026

Sunday Service: January 25th at 10:00 AM

Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 15th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM

The meeting will include:

• Board & financial updates
• Ministerial and operations vision for the year ahead
• Election of new board members

We encourage all members to attend and participate in this important moment of shared direction and stewardship.

Call for Nominations: Local Nonprofits for Our 2026 Tithing

At Unity, generosity is one of the ways we live our principles. Each year, we set aside 10% of our operating income as a tithe—an outward expression of love, service, and stewardship. Half of that tithe supports Unity headquarters and other Unity organizations. The other half is devoted to local nonprofit organizations serving our Central Oregon community—organizations that help restore dignity, strengthen connection, and support healing and wholeness. Guided by our core values of Service & Stewardship, and Community & Connection, we see this giving as a natural extension of who we are.

We Invite Your Nominations via the QR code or clicking this link.

At our Annual Meeting on February 15th, the congregation will select four local nonprofits to receive this local portion of our 2026 tithe, one designated for each quarter. We invite you to nominate local nonprofit organizations whose work reflects these values—especially organizations with a personal connection to our community. We give particular consideration to organizations where our members:

• Volunteer or serve
• Participate in leadership or governance
• Have been directly supported or impacted by the organization’s work.

In past years, nominations have included organizations focused on food security, homelessness, re-entry and transition support, and other forms of compassionate service rooted in dignity and restoration.

How to Nominate

Nominations may be submitted through the Feedback Form on our website. QR codes linking to the form are also available on signs in the foyer. Nominations must be received by February 2 and include:

1. The name of the organization
2. A brief description of its mission and work
3. Your personal connection to the organization
4. Whether you would be willing to share a few words about the organization before the vote. Thank you for helping shape how our community gives back—so that our shared generosity reflects our identity as a Wild Soul Sanctuary, grounded in connection, service, and love.

Membership Renewal

Hello beautiful community,

It’s time for our annual membership reaffirmation. Please take a moment to scan the attached QR code or click here and re-up your Unity membership. There’s no cost—this simply helps us complete our yearly census and ensures your voice and vote are included in upcoming board matters.

Thank you for being part of this growing, loving community. We’re so grateful to walk this path together.

And so it is.

The Rock of Consciousness

Friday, February 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

The Rock of Consciousness Cat Steven’s Moonshadow Mysticism is a tribute to the legendary music and messaging of Cat Stevens. Cat Stevens’ music carried a rare depth of consciousness, blending introspection, spirituality, and social awareness. Through songs like “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” “Morning Has Broken,” “Peace Train,” and “Moonshadow,” he invited listeners inward, questioned modern life, and offered compassion as guidance—helping a generation reconnect with meaning, reflection, and the possibility of personal and collective transformation.

These classics and others are set to energizing movement,breathwork and stillness to open up to a deeper state of awareness. This opened state is then carried into a Dreamstate Soundbath for deep relaxation and reset.

No experience needed. All body types and belief systems welcome.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket and eye cover for maximum comfort.

Community Song Circle

Saturday, January 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a fun, uplifting Song Circle where all voices are welcome—even if you think you can’t sing!

This is a joyful, judgment-free space to breathe, connect, and experience the magic of singing together.

A Song Circle is more than singing—it is community, nourishment, and joy. By meeting twice monthly, we create a rhythm of connection that supports well-being, belonging, and creative expression for all who attend. Over time, you will find your voice becomes stronger, your listening skills sharpen, your confidence grows…

What We Sing • Songs that uplift the human spirit • Joyful, gratitude-filled songs • Songs that honor nature and the seasons • Harmonies, layers, call-and-response, and simple chants

Why Join? • Reduces stress and boosts mood • Builds community and belonging • Supports relaxation and breath awareness • Inspires creativity, confidence, and joy.

Come as you are. Bring the voice you have today. Together, we create something beautiful!

Cost $10 – 20 sliding scale; no one turned away for lack of funds

Family Kitchen!

Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to volunteer their time to help prep and serve meals at the Bend Family Kitchen. Meals are available FREE to anyone who needs one. We volunteer as a team from 9am to 1pm, including meal prep, serving, and clean up. Please plan to be there for the entire shift. Contact our team leader if you’d like to join this community service with us or be put on the list for upcoming opportunities. We volunteer every other month on the 4th Saturday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Children are welcome to volunteer when accompanied by an adult guardian at a 1:1 ratio.

EarthCare

Friday, January 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The EarthCare Team gathers to lovingly steward our relationship with the Earth, our grounds, and the greater web of life. Together we tend, restore, and care for our shared space with mindfulness, respect, and gratitude—honoring the sacred connection between spiritual practice and environmental responsibility.

All are welcome. Whether you come to garden, maintain, plan, or simply be in relationship with the land, your presence and care are valued.

Wednesday Service

This week with William Gregory from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Weekly Affirmation

I am enough. I have enough

Weekly Mantra

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha

This week, William will be giving a talk titled “ Visions, Dreams and Epiphanies prose for posterity.”

The talk will explore what Unity teaches about the nature of God, our true identity, and the practical application of spiritual principles in daily life. Together, we’ll reflect on how Unity’s teachings invite us into greater awareness, personal responsibility, and conscious living—both individually and as a community.

A meaningful opportunity to deepen understanding, reconnect with core principles, and ground our spiritual practice in Unity’s shared vision.

Bring curiosity. Bring questions. The source code is already within you.

Yoga with Shirman

Thursday from 9:00 to 10:15 AM

Donation $15 – $25.

Step into balance and well-being with Shriman’s Yoga Classes. Rooted in traditional yoga, each session gently weaves together movement, breath, mantra, meditation, and philosophy.

These classes support the whole you—body, mind, heart, and spirit—offering a space to build strength, find clarity, and reconnect with your natural sense of wholeness.

Sacred Sound-Bath

Sunday from 6:00 to 7:15 PM

This week hosted by Amandine LeRoux. In this sound bath journey, you’ll immerse yourself in an organic symphony of vibrations, carefully crafted to elevate your spirit and align your being. Please arrive a little early to sign in, get settled and enjoy our live musicians. Wear comfy clothing, bring a thick yoga mat or camping pad, pillow, blanket & eye pillow (if needed), and a desire to be uplifted and transported through sacred sound! Cost $15 – $25.

Let’s Get Metaphysical Discussion Group

Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to Noon

Please join us to go deeper into our ‘communal knowing’ while bonding with like-minded seekers and finders. Last meeting the group discussed ‘Living with Flexibility, the 22nd Verse of the Tao Te Ching’ from Wayne’s book.  Sign up to be sent the weekly email using the link below.

Feedback & Suggestions Ask

If you have positive feedback or constructive suggestions for service, a class, or anything else you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you.

Are You Facing a Challenge? We Offer UNITY CARES to Help

We have created various ways to support our community through challenges, including Pastoral Care, Prayer, and responding to email needs and requests from our community. Send Carol Fox an email, and she’ll connect you with the best support through our Unity Cares.

Member Appreciation

This week, we offer deep appreciation for Dave Finch, our Music Director and gifted piano player.

Dave brings far more than musical skill to our community. Through his steady presence at the piano, he creates a sacred container where Spirit can move, hearts can open, and the room can breathe together. His sensitivity, professionalism, and musical intuition help guide each service with grace and emotional depth.

Whether supporting congregational singing, grounding a reflective moment, or lifting the energy of celebration, Dave listens deeply—to the music, to the moment, and to the community itself.

We are grateful for his dedication, his musicianship, and the calm, faithful leadership he brings to our shared worship life.