Jan. 6~White Stone Sunday
At many Unity spiritual centers, the first Sunday in January is often designated as "White Stone" Sunday.
What is "White Stone" Sunday?
This day when we set our intentions (similar to resolutions) for the new year. Rather than focusing on what we will do, we focus on who we are called to be in order to birth the emerging vision of our highest essence. Through meditation, we arrive at one or two words which represent what we want to see expressing in our experience or what we are ready to shift. Each person receives a white stone and a pencil. During the service, we connect with our divine essence---whatever we call God, as we are invited to ask for guidance on what our word or words will be for the upcoming year. These words will represent our highest intention and may be in the form of a new name that will represent this emerging spiritual identity that will guide us through the new year as our high intentions unfold. That name is then written upon the white stone that we keep throughout the year as a reminder of our intention.
The idea of the White Stone ceremony comes from Revelation 2:17: "Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers (who overcomes) I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone, and on the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it."
What is "White Stone" Sunday?
This day when we set our intentions (similar to resolutions) for the new year. Rather than focusing on what we will do, we focus on who we are called to be in order to birth the emerging vision of our highest essence. Through meditation, we arrive at one or two words which represent what we want to see expressing in our experience or what we are ready to shift. Each person receives a white stone and a pencil. During the service, we connect with our divine essence---whatever we call God, as we are invited to ask for guidance on what our word or words will be for the upcoming year. These words will represent our highest intention and may be in the form of a new name that will represent this emerging spiritual identity that will guide us through the new year as our high intentions unfold. That name is then written upon the white stone that we keep throughout the year as a reminder of our intention.
The idea of the White Stone ceremony comes from Revelation 2:17: "Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers (who overcomes) I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone, and on the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it."
Dec. 31~New Year's Eve Meditation
Fillmore Chapel, anytime between 5-8 pm
(*Burning bowl & guided service at 5 and open meditation time to follow.)
Join together in the Fillmore Chapel (next to the Tower at Unity Village) for a time of meditation and reflection to end your year with conscious contemplation and create a powerful beginning to the New Year. Participants will have the opportunity to experience an optional burning bowl as well as having the sacred space to come and go as they choose for a period of meditation.
(*Burning bowl & guided service at 5 and open meditation time to follow.)
Join together in the Fillmore Chapel (next to the Tower at Unity Village) for a time of meditation and reflection to end your year with conscious contemplation and create a powerful beginning to the New Year. Participants will have the opportunity to experience an optional burning bowl as well as having the sacred space to come and go as they choose for a period of meditation.
Dec. 30~Burning Bowl Sunday
What is a Burning Bowl?
Our "Burning Bowl" service is held at the end of every year. At this service, there is a symbolic releasing of that which no longer serves our greatest good. It is a time of spiritual awareness when we consciously complete what we wish to let go of so that we can move into the new year with a clean slate. Our intention to release is written on a piece of flash paper and then dropped onto a flame where it dissolves in a burst of flaming beauty. Participants let go of resentments, anger, addiction, struggle, unhealthy habits, relationships, addictions, thoughts of lack or limitation etc. There is also an opportunity to write a powerful intention letter that will be mailed back to you in a year's time.
Our "Burning Bowl" service is held at the end of every year. At this service, there is a symbolic releasing of that which no longer serves our greatest good. It is a time of spiritual awareness when we consciously complete what we wish to let go of so that we can move into the new year with a clean slate. Our intention to release is written on a piece of flash paper and then dropped onto a flame where it dissolves in a burst of flaming beauty. Participants let go of resentments, anger, addiction, struggle, unhealthy habits, relationships, addictions, thoughts of lack or limitation etc. There is also an opportunity to write a powerful intention letter that will be mailed back to you in a year's time.
New Year's Meditation Retreat with Robert Brumet (Leavenworth, KS)
Insight and Awakening-A Residential Insight Meditation Retreat over the New Years Weekend led by Robert Brumet
Link here for more information and registration.
Link here for more information and registration.
Jan. 20~Special Sunday with Rev. Michael Moran and our MLK CHOIR
Join us for a powerhouse Sunday!
Jan. 27~Special Service with Rev. Darlene, Rev. Gloria & Rev. Erin
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