MId-week Faith Lift

This week got off to a slow and dreary start, come to our Mid-Week Faith Lift Service and get over those Monday and Humpday blues with some words of inspiration for the rest of the week!

Arun Gandhi - The Gandhi Event, Understand Non-Violence

Dear Richmond Community,

Join the legendary Arun Gandhi, grandson of the great Mahatma Gandhi, for a once in a lifetime opportunity right here in Richmond, Virginia. Hear Arun Gandhi speak on non-violence, his grandfather’s legacy and activism on April 2nd, 2016 at 6 pm. 

“A nonviolent society and nonviolent individual would be one who lives in harmony with all of creation; one that has a lot of love and respect for everybody considers everybody to be equal, learns to share things with other people, and not to be selfish and self-centered."

Unity of Richmond is excited about our opportunity to host Arun Gandhi and Bethany Hegedus as key speakers at The Gandhi Event.  Our desire is to make this a community event. 

Our goal is to fill the Deep Run High School auditorium with 1,100 guests.  Your support will be invaluable.  Our vision is experiencing peace and harmony for the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area.

Thank you for the work you are currently doing to foster a peaceful and loving environment in our communities.

The Gandhi Event will take place at Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, VA on April 2, 2016, at 7:00 pm.

Early Ticket Sales: $20

After February 1:$25

Student Ticket Rate: $15

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gandhi-event-tickets-19436501098

We are offering partnership and sponsorship opportunities for businesses or organizations that would like to be involved in fostering peace for Richmond, Virginia.  With a variety of benefits based on your gracious donations, we would love to partner with you.  If you are a company or an individual who would like to contribute, please contact Enrique or Caroline at (804) 592-0310.

Hosting Arun Gandhi this April!

We have the honor and pleasure of hosting Arun Gandhi this coming April to speak to our community about peace, love and respect for one another.

This Week @ Unity of Richmond 1/10 - 1/16

Sunday 10th

Contemplative Service

9:00 am — 10:15 am

Experience the beauty of the silence, oneness and inner peace on Sunday mornings. Take an hour to escape from the stresses of the week. Center yourself in the presence of love, joy and abundance. Allow the music to stir your soul. Meditate to heal your heart. Listen to the words of inspiration to awaken the Christ Consciousness within you to infinite possibilities. Come and be renewed by the Infinite Spirit of Life — God.

Celebration Service

11:00 am — 12:15 pm

Celebrate Spirit in an inclusive and loving environment. Be inspired by the music presented by our soloists, instrumentalists, and choir. Experience unconditional love, non-resistance, non-attachment and trust in Spirit in a 75-minute worship session, allowing God to flow through you and show you the Way into unlimited possibilities to LIVE LIFE FULLY! Come and feel the joy of Spirit moving and flowing through you.

Youth Education

11:00 am — 12:15 pm

Downstairs for Children and Youth, our Children’s Celebration Center offers Sunday School from Nursery – 5th grade; a Uniteen group for 6th-8th grades; and Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) for 9th-12th grades.

4T Prosperity Course *NEW*

6:00 pm — 7:30 pm

Sundays, January 3-March 20, 6-7:30 p.m. — This is a course in prosperity transformation and commitment to change. Join us in this transformation! Facilitated by Mike Shelton and Erin Rice.

Financial Peace University *NEW*

6:00 pm — 7:30 pm

Sundays, January 3-February 28, 6-7:30 p.m. — This is a course on how to get out of debt, build wealth, and secure your family’s future. Facilitated by Rob Rust and Amanda Rode.

Monday 11th

Svaroopa Yoga

9:00 am — 10:30 am

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.  Instructor: Deborah Woodward.

Svaroopa Yoga

6:30 pm — 8:00 pm

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.  Instructor: Deborah Woodward.

Tuesday 12th

Outreach Team Meeting

6:30 pm — 8:00 pm

Prayer Chaplain Meeting

7:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 pm — 8:30 pm

Wednesday 13th

Mid-week Faith Lift Service

6 pm— 6:45 pm

Metaphysical interpretation and discussions on the ministry of Jesus. 

The Christ— *NEW*

7:00 pm— 9:00 pm

Wednesdays, January 6 – February 3 — Start out the New Year deepening your understanding and relationship with the Jesus Christ consciousness. Using the Bible as the primary text, this five-week series will explore how the Christ idea came to be. Understand the differences and similarities between the Christ idea and Jesus Christ, and consider taking steps in one’s own spiritual journey to behold the Christ in others. Facilitated by Barbara Hess, Licensed Unity Teacher.

Lessons In Truth— *NEW*

7:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Wednesdays, January 13-27 — Lessons in Truth was written by Harriet Emilie Cady (1848–1941). She was an American homeopathic physician and author of numerous New Thought spiritual writings. Her 1896 book, Lessons in Truth: A Course of Twelve Lessons in Practical Christianity, is now considered the core text on Unity teachings. It is the most widely read book in the Unity movement explaining the nature of God, the nature of Humankind and the Unity Trinity — Divine Mind, Divine Idea and Divine Expression. Facilitated by Revs. Richard and Vicki Bunch.

Thursday 14th

Women’s Codependency Group

6:30 pm— 7:30 pm

Codependence is a disease that deteriorates our souls. It affects our personal lives, our families, children, friends and relatives, our businesses and careers, our health and our spiritual growth. It is debilitating, and, if left untreated, causes us to become more destructive to ourselves and others.

Codependency happens to individuals when they try to obtain love or approval from others without caring for themselves. Healing consists of awareness, acceptance and change.

Friday 15th

Nothing Scheduled

Saturday 16th

Zen Center Meditation Group

9:00 am— 11:00 am

At Zen Center of Richmond we practice in the White Plum lineage as founded by the Venerable Taizan Maezumi Roshi, and the Red Thread Zen Circle of our own teacher, Louis Mitsunen Kyogen Nordstrom Roshi.

The purpose of the Zen Center of Richmond is to make accessible and embody the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha, as expressed in the Soto Zen tradition established by Dogen Zenji in 13th-century Japan and conveyed to us by Louis Mitsunen Nordstrom Roshi and all Buddhist teachers. We offer a nurturing environment where everyone is welcome.

Leadership Prayer Breakfast

9:00am — 11:30 am

Guest Speaker, Rev. Ellen Debenport

This Sunday, January 10, we are welcoming Rev. Ellen Debenport to speak about a subject that is relevant in everyone's lives: transition.  She has put all of her knowledge into her new book Hell in the Hallway, Light at the Door.  She will impart her wisdom and experience about what to do when one door closes, but another hasn't quite opened yet.  Her book will be available for purchase and she will be holding a book signing after both services.  We welcome her message and think it's a blessing that it has come at such a perfect time for transitioning into the new year!

This Week @ Unity of Richmond 11/29 - 12/5

This Sunday we are happy to host Reverend Jesse James as our special guest speaker, followed by her workshop focused on bringing a deeper sense of Being by knowing and remembering just how cherished you are by God.

Sunday 29th

Guest Speaker Rev. Jesse James

9 am — 11 am

Guest Speaker Rev. Jesse James speaks on “Leaning IN” at our services.

Celebration Service

11 am— 12:15 pm

Celebrate Spirit in an inclusive and loving environment. Be inspired by the music presented by our soloists, instrumentalists, and choir. Experience unconditional love, non-resistance, non-attachment and trust in Spirit in a 75-minute worship session, allowing God to flow through you and show you the Way into unlimited possibilities to LIVE LIFE FULLY! Come and feel the joy of Spirit moving and flowing through you.

Youth Education

11 am— 12:15pm

Downstairs for Children and Youth, our Children’s Celebration Center offers Sunday School from Nursery – 5th grade; a Uniteen group for 6th-8th grades; and Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) for 9th-12th grades.

Workshop with Rev. Jesse James

1:00 pm— 3:30 pm

Suggested Love Offering $20

“Does your heart yearn for this kind of time just for you as part of the busy holiday season that is fast approaching? Does your heart yearn for time to tend and rekindle your sacred flame of Being at a deeper knowing? If your answer is YES to either of those questions, please join Rev. Jesse for this experiential workshop to find time apart to tend and rekindle your flame of knowing/remembering just how cherished you are in the heart of God.

Rev. Jesse says: Preparing for this workshop has changed me at depth. My prayer is that it will be transformative for you, as well.”

Please bring with you:

-An open heart willing to love and be loved in this now moment

-A picture of beautiful you

Rev. Jesse was Senior Minister at Unity of Greater Portland, Portland, Maine for 10 years. Following that, she traveled to Florida to be “Gammy” to her beloved granddaughter, Kylee. During that time, she also was assistant minister at Unity of Port Richey, Florida; sought-after guest speaker; and workshop presenter in Florida.

Monday 30th

Svaroopa Yoga

9 am— 10:30 am

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.

Svaroopa Yoga

6:30 pm— 8:00 pm

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.

Tuesday, December 1st

Yoga Instructor Training with Ms. Nitya

6:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Ensemble Rehearsal

7 pm— 8:30 pm

Wednesday 2nd

Mid-week Faith Lift Service

6 pm— 6:45 pm

Metaphysical interpretation and discussions on the ministry of Jesus. 

Remembrance Service

7 pm— 9:00 pm

Remembering, Loving, Sharing our Lossess and Healing our Hearts together!

Thursday 3rd

Women’s Codependency Group

6:30 pm— 7:30 pm

Codependence is a disease that deteriorates our souls. It affects our personal lives, our families, children, friends and relatives, our businesses and careers, our health and our spiritual growth. It is debilitating, and, if left untreated, causes us to become more destructive to ourselves and others.

Codependency happens to individuals when they try to obtain love or approval from others without caring for themselves. Healing consists of awareness, acceptance and change.

Friday 4th

Nothing Scheduled

Saturday 5th

Zen Center Meditation Group

9 am— 11 am

At Zen Center of Richmond we practice in the White Plum lineage as founded by the Venerable Taizan Maezumi Roshi, and the Red Thread Zen Circle of our own teacher, Louis Mitsunen Kyogen Nordstrom Roshi.

The purpose of the Zen Center of Richmond is to make accessible and embody the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha, as expressed in the Soto Zen tradition established by Dogen Zenji in 13th-century Japan and conveyed to us by Louis Mitsunen Nordstrom Roshi and all Buddhist teachers. We offer a nurturing environment where everyone is welcome.

This Week at Unity Richmond 11/8 - 11/14

Don't forget to sign up to volunteer!  We need help to build the "House that Faith Built" on Saturday November 14th!  Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer for this great cause and community building.

Sunday 8th

Contemplative Service 

9 am — 10:15 am

Experience the beauty of the silence, oneness and inner peace on Sunday mornings. Take an hour to escape from the stresses of the week. Center yourself in the presence of love, joy and abundance. Allow the music to stir your soul. Meditate to heal your heart. Listen to the words of inspiration to awaken the Christ Consciousness within you to 

infinite possibilities. Come and be renewed by the Infinite Spirit of Life — God.

Celebration Service

11 am— 12:15 pm

Celebrate Spirit in an inclusive and loving environment. Be inspired by the music presented by our soloists, 

instrumentalists, and choir. Experience unconditional love, non-resistance, non-attachment and trust in Spirit in a 

75-minute worship session, allowing God to flow through you and show you the Way into unlimited possibilities  to LIVE LIFE FULLY! Come and feel the joy of Spirit moving and flowing through you.

Youth Education

11 am— 12:15pm

Downstairs for Children and Youth, our Children’s Celebration Center offers Sunday School from Nursery – 5th grade; a Uniteen group for 6th-8th grades; and Youth of Unity (Y.O.U.) for 9th-12th grades.

Monday 9th

Svaroopa Yoga

9 am— 10:30 am

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, 

steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you 

embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.

Svaroopa Yoga

6:30 pm— 8:00 pm

Experience easy poses, deep relaxation, and breathing practices that relieve aches and pains. Open to an abiding, 

steadfast calm and joy that’s part of your essential nature. Deepen your prayer and meditation practice as you 

embody the Unity principles in your whole being — spirit, mind, and body.

Tuesday 10th

Outreach Team Meeting

6:30 pm— 8 pm

Prayer Chaplain Meeting

7 pm— 9 pm

Our Prayer Chaplains meet on the second Tuesday of the month for ongoing training.

Ensemble Rehearsal

7 pm— 8:30 pm

Wednesday 11th

Mid-week Faith Lift Service

6 pm— 6:45 pm

Metaphysical interpretation and discussions on the ministry of Jesus. 

Prosperity Plus II

7 pm— 9 pm

Prosperity Plus II is a catalyst to:

• Accelerate your energy and resources to attract more financial abundance

• Attract the miracles of wealth, circulation, and connection, effortlessly!

• Really dive into creating the life of your dreams, so you begin to live your vision

Prosperity kit with workbook and 10 audio CDs for the course are $60. Please place your order with our bookstore 

by August 30 to receive materials in time for first class. If you have materials from Mary Morrissey’s Original 

Prosperity Plus Program, you need only to purchase the workbook for $15.

Thursday 12th

Women’s Codependency Group

6:30 pm— 7:30 pm

Codependence is a disease that deteriorates our souls. It affects our personal lives, our families, children, friends and relatives, our businesses and careers, our health and our spiritual growth. It is debilitating, and, if left untreated, 

causes us to become more destructive to ourselves and others.

Codependency happens to individuals when they try to obtain love or approval from others without caring for 

themselves. Healing consists of awareness, acceptance and change.

Friday 13th

Nothing Scheduled

Saturday 14th

Habitat for Humanity

8 am— 3 pm

We need volunteers to help build out the “House that Faith Built.” Contact us for information.

Zen Center Meditation Group

9 am— 11 am

At Zen Center of Richmond we practice in the White Plum lineage as founded by the Venerable Taizan Maezumi 

Roshi, and the Red Thread Zen Circle of our own teacher, Louis Mitsunen Kyogen Nordstrom Roshi.

The purpose of the Zen Center of Richmond is to make accessible and embody the wisdom and compassion of the 

Buddha, as expressed in the Soto Zen tradition established by Dogen Zenji in 13th-century Japan and conveyed to  us by Louis Mitsunen Nordstrom Roshi and all Buddhist teachers. We offer a 

nurturing environment where everyone is welcome.