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May Community Outreach Project: Let’s take care of our 4 legged community members! During the month of May we will be collecting items the Lawrence Humane Society needs for the stray and homeless animals in our community. The list of items are: bleach, laundry soap, cat litter, towels and blankets. The collection box, decorated by our youth, is located downstairs near the bookstore. Feel free to contact the Lawrence Humane Society to find out other volunteer opportunities at www.LawrenceHumane.org or call 843-6835.

Tickets available at door AND at www.kelleyhunt.com. All ticket proceeds go directly to the benefit; a percentage of all merchandise sales to be donated

Ever Felt the Nudge To Become a Prayer Chaplain? Unity Church of Lawrence will be holding an orientation meeting to see if it is your perfect Divine Appointment at this time to become or continue as a Prayer Chaplain. We will answer questions such as:

What does it mean to be a Prayer Chaplain at UCOL? What background and requirements are there? How much time does it take? And any other questions you might have. Here is the first step! When? SATURDAY, JUNE 1st in Sanctuary at UCOL from 10-12. If you even have the curiosity to see what it is all about, come see with Rev. Shannah!

On Sunday, June 2, singer/songwriter Cindy Novelo will provide the message for the service AND will be presenting her Heart of Healing workshop that afternoon from 1-3.

Many of you have asked when she would be presenting this workshop here at Unity - and finally it has come to be! An ovarian cancer survivor, Cindy has experienced first-hand the bounty of grace within misfortune. In this workshop, she will delve deeply into the healing journey, sharing how she found endless gifts within adversity. Using interactive exercises, she will explore with workshop participants how to unveil the heart to reclaim the soul’s true joy, how to befriend fear, how to embrace the moments of darkness that are ultimately a pathway to the light, and more. Gain practical tools, valuable insights, and a refreshingly positive perspective during this heart-filled afternoon experience.

The Sound of my Heart, the Voice of my Heart Workshop Series June 9, 15, and 22nd 1:30 - 3:30 pm

facilitated by Lana Maree Haas, Kirtan Artist and Singer/Songwriter

Join me for another workshop of Connecting our Hearts and Voices. If you had previously taken the workshop be prepared to go deeper and to learn some new techniques. Please bring a journal, pen, yoga mat and/or blanket and wear comfortable clothing for a little bit of moving.

The effect produced by singing depends upon the depth of feeling of the singer.~Hazrat Inyat Khan

Singing is a way to fully embrace life. Feelings are expressed as sound. Music is a universal language. No matter what language a song is in, if the singer is singing from their heart, we will know by listening to what they are feeling. The emotions that we strive for, happiness, joy, serenity, contentment, all have beneath them LOVE. Those emotions which prevent us from living our lives fully, sadness, anger, hatred, envy, all have underlying them fear. Through breath and the sound of our voice, a connection is made to our heart and the deeper emotions. As our heart opens our Higher Voice emerges. By giving voice to these feelings we can let those states which grow out of love be present in our everyday lives and allow those that are based in fear to fall away.

In this (noncoventional) class we will explore singing with our hearts and our whole bodies using yoga kriyas, breathwork, toning, mantras and meditations. We will also explore the I will help you learn how to clear obstacles that prevent you from making the connection of your heart to your voice where opening your voice to sing for the love of singing is the goal, to experience the love of life, ourselves, and a the connection to the God, Goddess and the Divine.

Do you love to sing? And does it help to know you don’t need to read music or sing on key? Then this opportunity is for you! UCOL will begin a new opportunity called Sacred Singing, facilitated by member, Stephanie Barrows, beginning March 5th and continuing the FIRST Tuesday of each month from 7-830. This open and awesome opportunity is available to ALL ages---no one too young or too old! The group will meet in the Fellowship Room downstairs so there will be plenty or room to play music and sing. Bring any/all instruments to share and play. There will be a great mix of songs from different traditions, such as folk and popular music, including sacred traditions. Ideally, there would be some time set aside for people to share new songs, whether these came from traditional or original sources.

A free will love offering will be taken. If you have any questions just ask Stephanie!

MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
An Introduction to the Art of Relaxed Concentration

Where: Unity Church of Lawrence
900 Madeline Lane, Lawrence, Kansas 66049

Why Meditate?...Is it for Me?:
The many benefits of a regular meditation practice include increased focus,
calm, and ability to cope with stress. Meditation can contribute to meeting health challenges and improve overall mood and resilience. This class is a first step for people who have been curious about meditation but didn’t know where to begin. It is also for people who have tried meditation in the past but found it difficult to keep up a daily practice. The class sessions provide information to make meditation understandable and the opportunity to practice skills in a supportive atmosphere. The classes are small and informal. Space is limited.

About the Instructor:
Nomi Redding grew up in Lawrence. After receiving her M.S.W. from KU, she was a medical social worker at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka and Rocky Mountain Kidney Center in Denver. She recently retired from a 30-year private practice in clinical social work/ psychotherapy. Nomi has practiced daily mindfulness meditation since 1993.

Registration & Information:     Nomi Redding, MSW
                                                            P. O. Box 3266, Lawrence, KS 66046-0266
                                                            e-mail nomireddingfreelance@gmail.com
Class Fee: $60.00

Comfort in Class:
Plan to wear comfortable clothes in which you can sit, move and breathe. You might also dress in layers to manage varying room temperatures. We will have chairs to sit in, but feel free to bring a favorite pillow or cushion if you wish.