The Centre is Closed

Until May 3, 2020.

This date may be

extended based on the

guidance of the Ohio

Department of Health.

Services will continue to

be posted online. You

can view them at our

website, on facebook and

from our app in the

google play store.

1226 Naylor Lloyd Rd. Girard, OH 44420 330-539-0122

Website: www.unitycentre.org Follow Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitycentregirard

L O V E

April Virtual “Online” Meeting Schedule

Download the app for your device at: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/downloads

Sundays:

HeartMath w/Janet Thornton at 9:30 AM (no meeting on Easter)

Fellowship After Service at 12:05 PM

A Course In Miracles w/Larry & Karen Etheredge

Online Meeting ID: Info69845, join with wifi/data.

Phone Only: Dial: 978-990-5000 Use Access Code: 245683#

Monday thru Friday:

Prayer Meditation w/ Cay at 7:30 AM & 7:30 PM

Online Meeting ID: caytomerlin, join with wifi/data

Phone only: Dial 605-475-4871 Use Access Code 574212

Tuesdays:

OM Chanting w/Roger Juntunen at 6:45 PM

Online Meeting ID: Info69845, join with wifi/data.

Phone Only: Dial: 978-990-5000 Use Access Code: 245683#

Thursdays

ARE Meeting w/ Jim Thornton & Rev. Rose Houston at 10:00 AM

Online Meeting ID: Info69845, join with wifi/data.

Phone Only: Dial: 978-990-5000 Use Access Code: 245683#

Fridays:

Chair Yoga w/Kim Ford at 1:00 PM

Live on Unity Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/unitycentregirard For more info: klynnford@gmail.com or 619-807-6001

On our Website & Facebook

Sunday Morning’s at 11:00 AM

Buddhists and Hindus and many other spiritual practitioners

practice mantra chanting. Ongoing Metaphysics ("OM") will

offer live virtual group chanting (Hindu mantras including

removal of obstacles, prosperity, and universal healing - others

by request in following weeks) to all persons connected with

Unity Spiritual Centre Girard (you can also invite others outside

of Unity to join in). OM will meet virtually each Tuesday night

from 6:45-8:15 PM for the foreseeable future by joining the live

conference call by downloading the link to the virtual live

conferencing or calling in before the start time. Instructions

including access and a phonetic version of each chant will be sent

the Unity email list in an email before the next OM meeting.

Roger Juntunen will lead the chant and give beginners basic

pronunciation for each mantra. We will chant slowly so you can

pick it up easily just be listening. We will first have an

introduction and provide a check in with our status. Roger will

then say the first mantra slowly syllable by syllable. Each

participant can ask for clarification, repeating the mantra, etc.

Each mantra will be chanted together for 108 times, which is a

sacred number and is the number of beads a Hindu mala, or set of

beads. The Catholic rosary contains 54 beads, or a "half mala."

Roger will count so you don't need beads or a rosary, but if you

have one use it. After completing the first mantra, we'll have a

short question and answer or experiential discussion. Then we'll

continue with the second prosperity mantra. After that, we'll

conclude with the "universal healing" mantra, and any group

discussion.

If anyone wants to chant a mantra in following week for a

specific part of the body, or need, etc, please email Roger so he

can look one up and prepare the phonetic version to share with

everyone prior to the next OM meeting. We will plan on always

ending with the universal healing mantra, but the first two may

be of an OM group member's choosing. Roger will notify the

group each week of the three mantras, and of the instructions for

joining. Text-to-give instructions will also be provided. You may

also give directly on the unitycentre.org website. When you text

to give you simply text to 330-882-8251 "give 10 om". This will

give $10 to OM class. You choose the amount. There is an initial

setup instruction when you first use it. To setup for the

conference NOW before the class, go to https://

www.conferencecall.com/downloads and setup the app on your

phone, computer, or tablet.

Between 6:30 to 6:40pm before class starts, go to the already

installed app, enter "info69845" for the meeting ID, and choose

"call in using wi-fi-or data". You should see Roger ready to chant

by 6:45PM. The vibrations we generate will go out into the

universe, causing universal removal of all obstacles (the

"Ganesha" mantra or Elephant god of the Hindus - removal of

obstacles, patron of arts and sciences, and god of intellect and

wisdom), universal prosperity (the "Lakshmee" or goddess who

leads to one's goal - spiritual enlightenment, food, knowledge,

resources, progeny, abundance, patience, and success), and

universal healing (god of medicine, ayurveda, and physician of

the gods and doctors). Remember, we are all one no matter what

our belief systems are. Our bodies are the temples of the Living

God. The Divine lives in us and through us. Our chanting merely

takes our physical form and uses it to communicate with the

Divine within us. You do not have to "believe" in it or be any

specific religion or philosophy practitioner. My prayer for you:

"Spirits of the Living Divine, flow through me (us), heal me (us),

bless me (us), use me (us), reward me (us) with spiritual and

material riches."

Thank you, Roger Dale Juntunen, 330-883-0977 mobile,

rdjuntunen@gmail.com.

Beginning Thursday, May 7th, Rev. Rose Houston will be offering a class on Prosperity, following Rev. Eric Butterworths, Spiritual Economics. The class will be virtual or at the Centre depending on the Ohio Health Dept. guidance. Time will be announced later but it will be 5 weeks. If you would like to participate you must notify Rev. Rose through email at Revhou@aol.com or call at 330-568-8423.

You can continue to make gifts to Unity in several ways

and support the work we are doing by:

Sending a check to: Unity Church Centre

1226 Naylor Lloyd Rd. Girard, OH 44420

Going Online Through our Website: www.unitycentre.org

Through your Paypal account by sending to: info@unitycentre.org

Or our text to give Program—Featured below!

Giving to Unity has never been easier!

ONE-TIME, SECURE SETUP

First Time Users:

Send a text to: 330-882-8251

give, $ amount, keyword (ie:)

Give 100 tithe

Give 20 acim

Give 10 are

Give 25 heartmath

Give 30 om

Give 5 yoga

You will get a text message in return with a secure link. Click it and setup

your account.

It’s that simple. Each time you want to make a donation, simply send a text

message to 330-882-8251 with the words “Give, dollar amount and keyword”.

330-882-8251

Give 100 tithe

We Need Your Continued Support!

The promise of cabin living is that with a little land and with some ingenuity, we can have simpler times and more nature. Yes, that’s what I always thought and longed to experience. What happened when it happened?

Many of us are experiencing cabin fever as a result of the global pandemic. I began to notice signs of cabin fever within a week. Cabin fever refers to the distressing claustrophobic irritability or restlessness experienced when a person, or group, is stuck in an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended period of time. A person may be referred to as stir crazy--- according to Wikipedia.

We find ourselves in remarkable circumstances this year. The COVID–19 pandemic makes clear our global human interconnectedness and the responsibilities we have to one another. We have no precedent for its challenges, but we do know that our best response relies on the sort of global empathy, cooperation, and community building that sits at the heart of our Unity movement and ultimately of each human being.

Sheepishly, I confess that I’m not always a fan of some of the new technology. I’m learning once again that there is good in everything if we look for it. I’m proud of our Unity Centre for working tirelessly to use technology in wonderful and innovative ways so that we can keep connected with each other. Kudos to Nicole and Rev. Cay for their contribution to this end! And to those who have assisted them on the completion of it.

Surfing the Internet for ways to overcome cabin fever, I found an article by astronaut Scott Kelly who spent almost a year in outer space. What did he have to say? If there are any persons who are pros on isolation it’s our astronauts. While I cannot print the article because of its length, I invite you to read it online at: https://www.space.com/astronaut-tips-for-handling-isolation-coronavirus.html I decided to reach out and call people especially those whom I know live alone to see how they were faring in this isolation business. To my delight, I began to have a mission. It was interesting to notice how talking to others improved my cabin fever blues. It was a great blessing to

me and I hope to others. We began to share in ways that we don’t normally do, and I felt a deep connection with all those beautiful souls who answer their phones.

During this time, I spent a lot of time in meditation and prayer deepening my experience with the Christ within me. My entire being slowed down and I began to notice how many good things were happening outside around me: the herd of deer who appear in the early morning hours right in front of my cottage, the squirrels running up and down the trees, and the birds finding food in my yard were exhilarating. I just might do more of this when the isolation lifts.

As a treat, I listened to the song Cabin Fever by the Muppets and Barbra Streisand. Immediately I felt my spirits uplifted! And you can experience the bouncy tunes by the Muppets and Barbra Streisand. Here are the links:

Barbara Streisand https://youtu.be/oAZ6WD3kZGk Muppets Cabin Fever https://youtu.be/cmQwL6qiByo Scientists tell us that our body is constantly rebuilding and curing itself. When the body is fed the mental picture of wholeness, it builds its cells according to that picture, whereas when fed thoughts of hopelessness and incurability, the body builds the cells according to that mental picture. I recommend using Catherine Ponder’s affirmation to build within ourselves the perfect expression of health and wholeness. “Today I put all my energy into positive thoughts knowing that my body is strong and healthy. And so it is! Amen.” As we ride through this outward appearance of dis-ease, I know, affirm and hold firm that we, as lights in Spirit, are each united with the Universal Life Principle and Power. As we envision our heart centers opening to the Christ-Love, we send forth a stream of positive energy, setting into motion the great ordering principle that frees every sentient being of fear, disease, and despair. Our vision then includes the Truth that we are not the virus! Instead, we see with the spiritual eye the entire planet enclosed in a Corona of Love. We are free indeed. So it is! Lovingly and in Faith, Rev Rose

CABIN FEVER BLUES

By—Rev. Rose Houston

Where it’s safe to take a spiritual time-out!

Did I just go down the rabbit hole? I woke up

one morning and my whole world had changed.

The mad hatter was running the tea party, the

queen was cutting off my head, and a rabbit was

late for a very important date.

People in China were dying from a virus…

ok….pray for the people in China. China is a long

way away. This certainly won’t affect me. Sending

prayers...

People on cruise ships were getting a virus… of

course, all those people stuck in a petri dish

touching everything, what do you expect.

Sending prayers...

Whole countries have shut down. Italians started

singing from their balcony’s because that is there

only way to stay connected. How sweet. Sending

prayers...

Someone in the US was sick…they closed all the

schools for 4 weeks… it was close to their spring

break anyway so better to be safe than sorry.

Wow, what happens to all those kids that get

lunch and breakfast and how do their parents

work with them home? I start to wonder.

They took away all of the sports….no basketball,

baseball delayed, golf delayed…and the Kentucky

Derby? Well I don’t care that much for sports so it

is not that big a deal for me but for my friend who

loves it, wow, what will she do, I wonder?

People ran to the store and bought every roll of

toilet paper that has been made, all the

disinfectants, canned goods. Why stock up on

toilet paper I wonder? Why give into this kind of

fear?

We shut down Our Unity Centre for 8 weeks,

livestream or meet-me line classes only….OK,

now it is hitting home. I wonder if that will be the

end or will we have to do more? I wonder if

people will contribute to keep the Centre going?

They shut down all events with 50 or more

people, they have closed the restaurants, they

have asked us to basically isolate ourselves from

each other. My beautician said no more haircuts.

They are saying 8 weeks…8 weeks? Are you

serious? I wonder if it will be longer. I wonder

what I will look like with long hair? I wonder what

Reed will look like with long hair?

Now they are saying nothing with more than 10

people. I wonder if it will just come down to you

can’t leave your home. I wonder?

Now my world has totally changed and I am like

Alice in Wonderland but there is only Wonder

here:

(next page…)

Wonder when it will end?

Wonder what is the right/best thing to do for myself and loved ones?

Wonder if I will get ill?

Wonder how to deal with the isolation?

Wonder if my loved ones, friends and family will get ill, or die?

Wonder if I can plan anything for next week, next month, 6 months from now?

Wonder what I can do to help?

Now that I am in this land of wonder, wondering around with questions in my mind…I wonder what can I do

to make it Wonder-filled? The real wonderland- a land or place full of wonderful things.

I wonder if I could meditate more?

I wonder if I could catch up on my reading, clean that closet that I have been putting off cleaning,

watch that show on Netflix that I haven’t had time for?

I wonder if I can face time, call, skype my family more and catch up on their lives?

I wonder if I can start that puzzle that looked difficult to complete?

I wonder if I can help my neighbors?

I wonder if I can share my truths and be a light to those who may be in fear?

I wonder if I can listen to music more?

I wonder if I can feel the connectedness and oneness of spirit through the isolation?

I wonder if I can pray more for others?

I wonder _________________________________-?

Living in this NOW moment, not having any answers for many of our questions, I wonder if you can take

this time, where we cannot be late for any important dates, to find your own wonderland? In the midst of

physical separation I wonder if we can find out that we are not separated at all.

We have been given an opportunity to FEEL each other, so in time of loneliness, boredom, or whatever you

are experiencing, breathe and allow the vibrational energy of oneness to fill you up with love. Feel it!

Blessings

~Cay

Where it’s safe to take a spiritual time-out!

December January February

3 Month

Totals

Income $12,810.76 $7,605.73 $8,136.71 $28,298.99

Expenses $9,438.80 $9,454.74 $9,276.10 $28,217.79

Total $3,371.96 ($1,849.01) ($1,139.39) $81.20

OUR SPIRITUAL LEADER Cay Tomerlin, LUT

ASSOCIATE MINISTER

Rev. Rose Houston

LICENSED UNITY TEACHERS (LUT) Lynn Denning Alison McNeal

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Klotz, Pres. Roger Juntunen, Vice Pres.

Michael Swiatkwich, Secretary Larry Heck, Treasurer

Kimberly Ford, Asst. Treasurer Janet Thornton, Member-at-Large

ASSISTANTS TO THE MINISTRY Nicole Niewoehner - Communications

Lyn Hemphill - Financial

MUSIC DEPARTMENT Kirk Kupensky, Music Director

Gary Lucas - Keyboards

YOUTH EDUCATION Nina Miller, Director

Alison McNeal, Asst. Director

GREETER COMMITTEE Vi Gizdic—Organizer

Email Addresses:

Cay Tomerlin: minister@unitycentre.org Lyn Hemphill: lyn@unitycentre.org

Nicole Niewoehner: nicole@unitycentre.org

Centre Office: 330-539-0122 Cay: 330-367-7243

Higher Ground Outings:

Larry: 330-207-4149

Card Ministry: Mary: 330-518-7308

“The Inexhaustible Resource of

Spirit is equal to every demand.

There is no reality in lack.

Abundance is here and now

manifest.”

Hello Unity Members,

Last weeks board meeting, as you can imagine,

was all about the COVID-19 and what actions to

take for the health of our church community. By

now many of you have seen the results of the

vote. It was not an easy choice but, according to

Governor DeWine, the right choice. So, one could

say we had divine guidance and were prepared.

The Board of Directors had a virtual meeting on

March 29th to discuss how to move forward and

will likely meet every 2 weeks until we work

through this process. The good part is that we

are set up for live streaming and you can still

participate in Sunday Service as well as a medita-

tion twice a day with Cay.

During this time we will be building the Com-

mand Center for video and the septic lines

should be in (cannot hook to the church until

June). We are presently requesting quotes on

that.

Most importantly at this time is that we each em-

brace the Divine Christ being that each of us are

and truly Let Your Light Shine....this is the time

that we can reach out and make a difference not

only in our own life but the lives of millions of

others.

Much Love and Light to all,

~Mark Klotz

Board Notes:

Silent UnityWe begin with the knowledge of the

nature of God. God is infinite peace, infinite wisdom, infinite love, and infinite life. All that God is, we can realize as the truth within us. We begin in celebration of the whole, holy power within, the Christ, our true nature.

Breathing in, peace. Breathing out, peace.

In the knowledge of God and my divine nature, I cease mental confusion. I come into swift agreement, mind and heart sure and steady. Nothing can disturb my peace of mind or my harmonious heart, for I am anchored in divine peace …

With every step forward, I am faith-filled and faithful.

In the knowledge of God and my divine nature, I lead my life by faith. The only evidence I need of fulfillment ahead is knowledge of my oneness with God. I faithfully place one foot in front of the other, confident and expectant …

Attuned to divine life, I heal and live fully.

In the knowledge of God and my divine nature, I heal limiting thoughts about life. In God, there is no limit

to life. In God, there is fullness and wholeness of life. Health, well-

being, vitality, and ease are mine as I attune to divine life …

© 2020 by Unity (Bible quotation from the New Revised Standard Version.)

Note: indicates a pause.

By the power of spiritual strength, I stand steady and ready.

In the knowledge of God and my divine nature, I find spiritual strength to be an endless inner resource. In times of confusion and change, I stand strong and sure, steady and ready to bring clarity and resolution. I am spiritually strong …

Centered in divine love, I am a harmonious presence.

In the knowledge of God and my divine nature, I embody divine love in the presence of others. My presence broadcasts harmony. I am a voice of harmony, and I walk hand in hand with others, whether or not I share their worldview. I live in the harmony of divine love …

As we close this period of prayer, we resolve to remain aware of our oneness with God that empowers us to live in a state of peace, faith, wholeness, strength, and harmony. We know we are here to be the light of the world, which prayer makes possible. Let us recite the “Prayer for Protection” together …

The light of God surrounds us; I AM light.The love of God enfolds us; I AM love.The power of God protects us; I AM power.The presence of God watches over us. I AM presence.Wherever we are, God is! I AM Divine.

April 2020 Prayer Service

For prayer support, download the uPray app, visit silentunity.org, or go to facebook.com/silentunity.

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