Celebrate Easter on the Avenue

Sunday, April 20th
10:30 a.m.
 

The miracle and mystery of the resurrection remind us that life is in a constant state of renewal and rebirth. “Easter can be a fun and joyous celebration,” notes Rev. Teresa Burton, editor of the Daily Word. “It can be an opportunity to be newly humbled by Jesus’ demonstration of faith and forgiveness and to be awestruck by the resurrection. And it can be a powerful reminder to see your life’s journey—your endings and beginnings—in the Easter story.”
Please join us on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m., as we celebrate this glorious time in word, song, prayer, and joyful community. Following the service, children will head to the courtyard for a lively Easter-Egg Hunt, filling their colorful Easter baskets (provided).

Online Board of Trustees Training Set

Saturday, April 26th
9:00 - 11:00 am

The Unity on the Avenue Board of Trustees has set a date for Online Board Training with Rev. Mary Masters; the training will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Unity on the Avenue. 

Have you ever wondered about the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees—how priorities are set and the decisions are made? Or maybe you are interested becoming a Board Member in the future. If so, you are welcome to attend this Board Training! Please register for the class so that you will have access to the training materials. To register, please send an email to the church office, unityontheavenue@gmail.com.

Rev. Mary Masters is a Unity Worldwide Ministries Certified Church Consultant and Transitional Specialist. She is a graduate of the UWM Integral Ministry Practice Certificate Program. Over the 23 years that Rev. Mary has served as Senior Minister at Unity of Buffalo in New York, she has also pursued her passion for organizational development, leadership, and service. She is an adjunct faculty member with Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute, where she teaches classes in Ministry Board, Structure, and Governance. One of her Governance students gave this feedback at the end of the class, "Rev. Mary makes governance fun."

Join Our Labyrinth Walk

Saturday, May 3rd
12:30 p.m.

UOTA’s Sacred Path SpiritGroup invites all to walk the UOTA labyrinth on World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 3. We’ll meet in the courtyard at 12:30 p.m. UOTA guest musician Rebecca Abraxas will offer an opening song, which will be followed by a prayer offered by Prayer Chaplain Penny Ware, LUT. As we walk the seven-circuit, Chartres-style labyrinth, Rebecca will hold meditative space with a frame drum, one of the most ancient musical instruments. 

World Labyrinth Day is an annual event founded by The Labyrinth Society as a walking meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Every year on the first Saturday in May, at 1:00 p.m. local time, thousands of people around the world “Walk as One at 1” to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. 
 

Spirit Groups

SpiritGroups give you an opportunity to connect with people in a deep, meaningful, and fulfilling way. They create a safe space where you are heard, appreciated, and loved for who you are. They are designed to inspire infinite connections, one small group at a time, by coming together in a spirit of love and support.

Two new UOTA SpiritGroups welcome you. Both groups will include seven discussions in a small group ministry setting, a social event, and a service project. Both groups will be held at Unity on the Avenue. You’re welcome to join at any time. 

Super Communicators SpiritGroup.

Thursdays
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

This group will be hosted by Penny Ware, LUT, and Linda Marsolek.  
About: This group will follow the book, “Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection,” by Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author. Communication is known as a “superpower” whereby we can develop the skills to navigate conversations with others more successfully and effectively. Some people are able to make themselves heard—and be heard—so clearly and easily. In this SpiritGroup, participants will identify and practice the skill of meaningful conversations and making connections with anyone. 
Contact: To participate in the Super Communicators SpiritGroup, please contact Penny Ware, LUT, 303-908-0879.

Sacred Path SpiritGroup.

Sundays 
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

This group will be hosted by Lori Smith, LUT. 
About: This group will follow “Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice,” and its companion book, “A Guide to Walking the Labyrinth to Heal and Transform,” both by Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, a spiritual pioneer and a leading force in introducing the labyrinth globally. The labyrinth taps into our intuition, releasing creative intelligence and awakening the spiritual nature of seekers from all walks of life. This powerful blueprint for transformation is embraced as an experience in practical spirituality. As the group’s social event, World Labyrinth Day will be celebrated together at Unity on the Avenue on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Contact: To participate in the Sacred Path SpiritGroup, please contact Lori Smith, SpiritGroup Program Leader, smith2960@comcast.net.

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The Art of Living

Mondays 
1:00 - 2:30 pm (Beginning March 3rd)

Penny Ware, Licensed Unity Teacher will be facilitating the class, “The Art of Living” written by Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh on Mondays 1-2:30 pm at Unity on the Avenue beginning on March 3, 2025.

Thich Nhat Hanh is a spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist revered throughout the world for his powerful teachings and best-selling writings on mindfulness and peace.  This book answers life’s deepest questions and helps us to experience the happiness and freedom we desire.  Seven transformative meditations are presented to open us to new perspectives on our lives, our relationships, and our interconnectedness with the world around us!

We hope you will join us for a deeply meaningful and transformative discussion on these powerful teachings! It is not necessary for the participants to purchase the book.  If you would like to attend this class, please contact Penny Ware, LUT at 303-908-0879.
 

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UOTA Commitment Form

Please fill out and return to Unity on the Avenue so our board can get a picture for budgeting purposes for 2024.  Thank you.