| |
 |
|
|
|
May 2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kids Camp
”Building Belonging”
June 30th-July 3rd in Vernonia, OR
Kids camp is for youth ages 7-11. Camp activities include: large group funshops, small family groups, singing, meditation, swimming, hiking, games and prayers.
Cost $370 by 5/20/24, or $400 after. Financial assistance is available.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Uniteens
Summer Unitreat - Save the Date!
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, Oregon
July 28 - Aug 2 | Registration now available!
Calling all youth completing 6th, 7th, 8th grade! Please join us for a 5 night, 6 day journey developed with Unity truth students through the years. We will have community gatherings, small group discussions & experiences, a Challenge course, swimming and a rather long slip n'slide! Don’t forget Spirit Sharing, nature exploration, a service project and connecting with Uniteens from around our NW region.
Uniteen sponsors & supporters requested! Cost - $450.00. Join us!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YOU Rally
April 19-21 38 people gathered from 7 ministries to explore the theme, "The Light of YOU." We discussed how to release our past so we can set a new intention for our future, how we can shine out light for ourselves and others, and how we can be more accepting of unexpected changes in our lives. During this event we also elected our 2024 Regional Officers: Aurora Jarvi (Portland) and Kendall Stratton (Lynnwood)!
|
|
|
Do you ever wonder about the impact you make with your donations to our youth? Here is just one testimonial from a high school senior who was applying to her local community for a scholarship to attend the April YOU Rally.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Int’l Youth of Unity Event
July 7th-11th at Unity Village, MO
"Understanding YOU"
YOUers (15-18 years old) can stay at Unity Village and join in a week of deepening spiritual practice and connection with YOUers from around the world, while deepening their understanding of themselves, others, and their spirituality.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Youth of Unity Rendezvous
August 1-4 in Vernonia, OR
Featuring Mark Stanton Welch
The YOU Rendezvous is a 4-day communion with Spirit. Daily activities include large group workshops, small group discussions, singing, meditation, dancing, prayer, and vespers. YOUers must be at least 14 years old (or in ninth grade) & no more than 18 years old (or high school senior).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From the Board
Spring blessings from your NW Regional Board. We have been busy planning the NW Region’s fall retreat for ministers and spiritual leaders; and excited about coming together again this fall. You’ll find details and registration information by clicking below.
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS:
Please make a note of this and send your tithes and blessings to our new address. We also encourage you to begin to give your tithes and blessings to our region via our DONATE link on the website where you can use a credit card or do an automatic payment through your bank via ACH. If you have questions about this, please email us here!
Unity NW Region
7142 44th Ave. NE
Olympia, WA
98516
|
|
|
|
|
May Tithe
Our May tithe recipient is Rev. Patti Williams who recently completed her Doctorate of Divinity. Congratulations Rev. Patti!
|
|
|
CEU Opportunities
Did you know? In addition to earning your continuing education units (CEUs) at Convention, webinars are offered year-round to enhance our skills in ministry. Unity ministers are required to obtain seven (7) hours of continuing education each year, and five (5) hours for LUTs. At least one hour must be in the area of inclusivity/diversity, and at least one hour must be in the area of ethics/boundaries for ministers and LUTs. Learn more about CEU requirements and check our trainings page for information about upcoming opportunities.
|
|
|
In other news…
The region recently received two generous financial gifts from Unity of Kent, who is no longer meeting in their 1920s historical building in Kent, WA. Unity of Kent has been meeting at that location since 1981. We bless the Unity of Kent community and Rev Patty Becker. Rev. Patty continues to teach classes, conduct ceremonies, and sending out weekly messages.
…………
At the 2023 Unity Worldwide Convention, one of the awardees for a LEAP innovation grant was Unity of Tustin with a WeSpace embodied mystical program designed to take the practice of prayer to second tier expression. As their program progresses, the two people who have graduated to the level of being able to guide others are both from our Northwest Region. William Gregory, from Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, is enrolled at UWSI starting this June. Rev. James Tierney, from Unity of Seattle, is an ordained Unity minister now leading a CSL congregation in the Seattle area. Congratulations to William and Rev. James for representing our pioneering northwest spirit. We look forward to your sharing this cutting edge mysticism with the rest of us.
…………
And finally, some exciting news in the larger Unity movement is that Rev. Kevin Kitrell Ross (Rev. Kev) of Sacramento Unity is leading the launch of an alternative ministry to bring Unity campus ministries to colleges and universities. The pilot program is happening at Harvard Divinity School.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Announcement
Calling ministers who have been ordained for at least three years, that have the time and vision to support, engage and encourage future ministers to join our mentorship program within UUMS.
As ministers we know it is important to cultivate relationships to gain connection and support. The UUMS student body is seeking mentors who are available once a month to invest in our Unity Movement by guiding, directing, and challenging one to three students during the duration of their journey to become ordained. If you are willing to serve in this capacity, please contact Mary Patton at pattonm57@gmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
