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Ken — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:13:28 +0000

Top Ten Reasons to Know Unity’s Five Principles

Article By Paula Schneider

In 2009, Unity minister, Rev. Ellen Debenport, wrote The Five Principles: A Guide to Practical Spirituality, which elaborated, in a wonderful way, on Unity’s Five Principles. At that time, Rev. Larry and I spent a great deal of time talking about the five principles and how knowing them enriched our lives. We came up with a meaningful list of reasons why a Unity Truth student should memorize the five principles, and we called it “Top Ten Reasons to Know Unity’s Five Principles,” based on a coaching web site that we found very useful in the late 90′s.

So, here are the Top Ten Reasons to Know Unity’s Five Principles. We hope you will take time to place the principles in your mind and heart so you can retrieve them at a moment’s notice.

1. To have a greater understanding of Unity philosophy.

2. To be able to explain Unity’s teachings to others.

3. To feel a greater connection with other people in your Unity community, which will lead to increased ownership in your Unity family home.

4. To increase personal accountability for your beliefs and actions.

5. To begin to know the truth of your self and your relationship to the Creator, the universe, and humanity as a whole.

6. To possess a deeper understanding of Unity talks, classes, workshops, and other activities.

7. To help yourself remember the path to Truth when going through difficult times.

8. To encourage and stimulate you to deepen your study of metaphysics and mysticism and to practice contemplation.

9. To begin to recognize that all people have pure souls (Principle #2) which creates an open heart filled with compassion.

10. To be more able to serve as a teacher, helping others when they forget the truth of their being.

Unity Classes

Ken — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:05:53 +0000

Introduction to Life of Prayer: May 14 – 17, 6pm – 8:30pm.This class will be co- taught by Rev. Larry & Toni King. Learn the various types of prayer: Unity’s prayer method, Silent Unity’s prayer method, and how to create a prayer environment in your own home & life.This course may be taken for your own benefit; however, it is required for the later courses, including chaplain/pastoral care.This course may be taken for Unity’s Spiritual Education and Enrichment credit.

Symbolic Interpretation of the Bible, Starting Sunday, January 22, at 10:45 am. Rev. Larry facilitates this dynamic interactive class. The class format includes discussion, DVD’s, Veggie Tales, skits, outings, and much more. Students will have the opportunity to explore Bible history (who wrote what and why), symbolic language in the Bible (allegory and myth), and how to find our life story in the Bible.

Financial Peace University: Unity is hosting our third Financial Peace University starting Thursday, February 2 at 6:30PM. This is a scripture-based 13 week course in personal finance. The course provides you with the information and motivation you need to beat debt and find financial security. If this is a resolution you or a friend or loved one want some help with, then contact Lynn Purvis at 881-8763 and get signed up.

Minden Class : Tuesdays at 6:00pm at 88 Cups in Minden, Rev. Larry is facilitating this adult class/discussion group. The class is discussing the book, THE BUDDHA’S BRAIN. Call the office for more information and for directions.

Metaphysics with a Heart: Rev. Maryellen Youngs is teaching this class from 10:00 – 12 noon, on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of each month. It focuses on the practical application of Charles and Myrtle Fillmore’s teachings: “How to move” from head to heart; “How to” go within and find answers; and “How to find peace amidst turmoil”.

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