Thank You to Our Former
Executive Director John Schroeder
We would like to express our heartfelt love
and thanks to John Schroeder, who stepped
down from his position as Executive
Director in December after two years.
John brought a range of skills and talents that were a
great blessing to our spiritual community. His business
experience and leadership was significant in controlling
our expenses and finishing the last two years in a strong
financial position. John’s hard work, dedication,
enthusiasm and love for Unity helped move our
ministry forward in many ways and made him a joy to
work with and have as a member of our staff.
While John will be missed as a staff member, he will still be attending services and involved in the ministry as a congregant. His light will continue to shine brightly in our ministry. John will also continue to facilitate the two small groups he formed here: the Prosperity Group and the Edgar Cayce Study Group.
We all send blessings and best wishes for John as he steps into the next phase of
his life journey. When you see John, please take a moment to thank him for his
dedication and service to our spiritual community. Thank you, John!
Membership Requirements
Complete these four simple requirements
to become a member of Unity of Phoenix!
1
VOLUNTEER
HOURS
To be eligible for our Membership class, we ask that you volunteer a minimum of 8 hours within our Unity community. For information about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities that are available within our spiritual community, contact Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Abraham at 602.978.3200, Ext. 251, or mabraham@unityphx.org
2
UNITY BASICS CLASS
Find out what Unity is all about! Explore the history of Unity, and how the Unity spiritual movement began. You’ll also learn the five foundational beliefs that are unique to Unity, and how using these five spiritual principles can transform your life, and open your heart and soul to a fuller, richer experience of God and life.
Our 4-hour ‘Unity Basics’ class will be
offered on the following dates in 2012:
Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9 p.m.:
• January 24 and 31
• May 8 and 15
• August 14 and 21
Saturday Morning, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
• February 4
• July 14
3
PRAYER BASICS
CLASS
Learn how to connect with God and manifest the Christ power within through affirmative prayer and meditation. Prayer builds a stronger connection to God, and helps us bring forth wisdom, healing, prosperity and everything good.
Our 4-hour ‘Prayer Basics’ class will
be offered on the following 2012 dates:
Two Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.:
• February 14 and 21
• June 12 and 19
• October 2 and 9
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
• March 3
• August 11
4
MEMBERSHIP
CLASS
Once you have completed the previous three steps ... take this class to learn more about our ministry; what it means to be a member; how to make meaningful connections and participate in the ministry on a deeper level; and have the opportunity to become involved in a Master Mind Prayer Group and/or a five-week book discussion group.
Our 3-hour ‘Membership’ class will be
offered on the following dates in 2012
(one week prior to our Membership
Recognition Sundays):
Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon:
• March 17
• September 15
What Happens Once All The Requirements Are Completed?
MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
Twice a year, we offer congregants the opportunity to become members of Unity of Phoenix.
Membership is not required ... It’s simply a way of affirming that Unity of Phoenix is truly your spiritual home, that you view it as a source of love and “family,” and that you want to be a part of the outpouring of spiritual support, encouragement, strength and joy that is characteristic of this spiritual community.
On the two Sundays following our Membership Class, those individuals who have completed all of their membership requirements and wish to become members
will be recognized at our Sunday morning worship services. In 2012, these “Member Recognition” Sundays will be held on:
Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, September 23