Two Tuesdays: June 11 & 18Classes and Workshops
Tuesday Classes
Reiki Share
(First Tuesday of each month)
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, June 4
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Suggested Love Offering:
$10-20 minimum per session
Facilitator: Kathy Flanigan
This monthly gathering is an opportunity for
Reiki practitioners and Reiki I graduates to
practice giving and receiving Reiki treatments.
Students of this healing art use this ongoing forum to
ask questions, practice and gain experience.
About the facilitator: Kathy is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a Unity of Phoenix Prayer Chaplain.
Discover the Power Within You
5-Week Class
Tuesdays, April 23 – May 21
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Kim O’ConnorMinimum suggested love offering: $10-$20 per session
Eligible for SEE Credit
This course will introduce you to the Unity practice of affirmative prayer. It will also provide traditional Unity definitions of prayer, will assist you in creating your own prayer definition, and will support you in developing an actual prayer discipline. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore your own prayer life and attitude!
Required Text: Teach Us to Pray by Charles Fillmore
and The Handbook of Positive Prayer by Hypatia
Hasbrouck.
Books of Interest: The Universe is Calling: Opening
the Divine Through Prayer by Eric Butterworth; the Bible (New Revised Standard Version); Effectual Prayer by Francis W. Foulks; and The Quest for Prayer by
Richard and
Mary-Alice Jafolla.
About the facilitator: Rev. Kim O’Connor is an
ordained Unity Minister. She has worked as a hospice
chaplain, pastoral care minister at Unity of Sun City,
and director of pastoral care services at Unity Center of
Hope. Currently, she serves as guest speaker, teacher,
and workshop presenter at various Unity Churches
throughout the region.
A Journey into Meditation
Tuesday, May 21
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Hartigan
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
Too often we postpone meditating until we find the time, when we are able to create the perfect space, or when our day is over and things “settle down” ... and then are left wondering why that time never arrives.
The time is now! Join this class to experience several different forms of meditation to see which one most resonates with you! Among the types of meditation we will explore are guided gratitude meditation; breathing meditation; mantra or word meditation; chanting meditation; andthe Allelujia meditation.
We will also learn a little about the history o fmeditation and how to incorporate it into your daily life by setting aside just five minutes a day!
Book of interest: What are You Grateful for Today? by Elizabeth Hartigan.
About the facilitator: Known as “The Gratitude Girl,” Elizabeth is an author, speaker and gratitude coach whose life’s work is to transform lives through the power of gratitude. Eleven years ago, her life changed in an instant when she was diagnosed with cancer. After going within, she knew her journey was an internal healing; she was called to focus on what was working, rather than what wasn’t, and she was healed through the power of gratitude! This gift in disguise served as a gentle reminder that we all create our world through our thoughts, and led Elizabeth to her purpose and passion. Now she shares the gift of gratitude with others.
Marriage of Heaven and Earth
Tuesday, May 21
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Dan Secrest, DC
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
Learn how to achieve inner balance, open and clear your chakras, and create more vitality and clearer
connections to your higher self and God. This breakthrough class will focus on:
• A variety of breathing techniques designed to increas eyour chi, lift your spirits and improve your health;
•
Grounding techniques (gleaned from both hypnosis and metaphysics) to help eliminate stress, make purposeful, clear-headed decisions, and improve you rability to adapt to changes/stress in your personal world; and
• Simple changes in diet, eating habits and meditation that will help you sleep more soundlessly (withoutsnoring/sleep apnea) so that you won’t disturb your spouse.
What is Your Love Personality?
Tuesday, May 28
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Steven Connor
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
Mature love goes beyond heart throbs and butterflies. Experiencing mature love beginswith YOU first. Do you know your love personality? Are you secure in your self-esteem, and do you feel content in your personal life? Is your love personality an exaggerated presentation to overcome insecurities, or an evolving expression ofinner beauty?
Experiencing fulfilling, mature love isn’t complicated; it’s just a matter of developing a highly evolved awareness, energy and language. Love simply is what it is until we allow it to be more. Recognizing the fine line between healthy and unhealthy love magnifies and influences the experience.
Books of interest: Eyes of Love: Envision the Spirit of Your Soul by Steven Connor and The Enneagram Workbook.
Tap into Your Divine Nature
Tuesday, May 28
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Victoria Benoit, M.C.
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
Access to your Divine Nature is closer than you think! We’ll discuss what tapping into your Divine Nature actually means. Then we’ll use the “Thought Field Therapy” method to release any negative programming you have that may be keeping you from easily accessing and experiencing your true nature. From there we will embrace a process called, “What Would Love Do Right Now?” that will help you maintain your Divine connection over time. Join us!
About the facilitator: Victoria completed her Master in Counseling, degree in 1993. Upon learning about Resonance Re-patterning, she began studying under Chloe Faith Wordsworth. Utilizing this unique approach to physical, emotional and mental wellness, Victoria knew she had found her life’s work.
I AM: OM Healing Meditation and Chanting
Tuesday, June 4
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Eva Skurow
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
In this class, you will learn to use your own sacred voice to align with and deepen your awareness of the Great “I AM” Presence and Power! The two most powerful words you can say are “I AM” and whatever follows them. I AM is the foundation of the OM meditation and chanting. Sound and vibration are the essence of creation, and “OM” is the primordial sound that creates and pervades the entire universe. “OM” is the same frequency as your heart .It is the sound that Mother Earth makes as she rotates around the sun. It is the most ancient sound we know of; some say it is “the sound of God.” When you resonate with I AM, OM, and your own I AM TRUTH, miracles happen!
The OM Healing Meditation will raise your level of inner peace and love, balance you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and help you to achieve a greater level of love and inner peace. In addition, like waves created by a stone thrown into water, the vibrations of the OM sound will ripple into your surroundings to benefit other people and life situations, as well! Come learn to create a sacred space for grace using I AM and OM meditation and chanting!
Aging Gracefully
A Series of 4 Sessions Facilitated by
Dr. Ramsey Gordon, D.C.
Minimum suggested love offering:
$10-$20 per session
Session 1: “Aging 101”
Tuesday, June 4
7 to 9 p.m.
Learn the physiology and spirituality of aging, and gain an understanding of how your thoughts and beliefs impact your physical health. You’ll also learn what accelerates aging, who is prone to aging quicker, and who has the advantage in staying functionally young in our society. You can’t correct your path until you understand in what direction you need to be going!
Session 2: “The Healthy Path”
Tuesday, June 18
7 to 9 p.m.
The leading cause of death in Americans over 65 is the side effects of prescription and over-the counter meditations. You’ll learn how to reconnect your spiritual faith to your physical body in order to heal from within. This healthy path avoids the vicious circle of ever-increasing drug use and dependency, misdiagnosed conditions, and unnecessary surgeries, all of which make it impossible to maintain any quality of life as you grow older.
Session 3: “Moving and Fueling for Longevity”
Tuesday, June 25
7 to 9 p.m.
This session will focus on the importance of healthy movement and “high-octane” nutrition in keeping the body functioning at a high level as you grow older. You’ll be given a nutritional and exercise blueprint to restore or maintain your body to a young person’s level of function, and allow you a physical reverence to God that is congruent to your spiritual one!
Session 4: “Find the Child Within”
Tuesday, July 2
7 to 9 p.m.
If your mind is old, so follows your body. As we age, many of us lose the ability to find our inner child ... which prevents us from playing, finding wonder in the small things, and appreciating the gifts and opportunities that each day has to offer. You’ll learn how to regain your ability to find that child that resides in all of us, and to keep your body and mind in a parallel direction of health and happiness!
Lessons in Truth
5-Week Class
Tuesdays, June 11-July 9
7 to 9 p.m. Facilitator: Rev. Kim O’Connor, Adjunct Minister
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20 per session
Eligible for SEE Credit
This course is a study of metaphysical Truth principles: the fundamental and ultimate reality of anything. It is based on Dr. H. Emilie Cady’s book, Lessons in Truth: a clear, concise representation of New Thought philosophy and metaphysical Christianity. For more than 100 years, Dr. Cady’s teachings have been the first step for many Unity students on their individual path to claiming their True Self. The class will explore the 12 spiritual concepts outlined in the book, which are designed to teach us how to understand our true nature, increase our personal empowerment and enhance our spiritual growth. At the core of the teachings is the Unity belief that our lives can be transformed by the power of our thoughts, words and beliefs. You will be encouraged to seek your truth within your own heart, and then to apply those truths to every area of your life. Whether you are a long-time Truth student, or are new to Unity metaphysics, you are invited to this journey of self-discovery that is full of rich rewards!
Required texts: Lessons in Truth, Unity Classic Library edition, by H. Emilie Cady, Unity Books.
Refreshing Gong Meditation
Tuesday, June 11
7 to 9 p.m. Facilitators: Jere and Ellen Friedman
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
This joyous and uplifting event will leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and reconnected with your own spiritual beauty as a unique reflection of God’s image! The soothing vibrations of the gongs and powerful Holoenergetic® Healing processes will raise your awareness of your true Self, balance your energies, bring you into alignment with Universal Truth, and uplift your spiritual essence. The gongs’ vibrations will resonate through your body, mind, and spirit to help you experience the presence of God as the activating Power in the universe and in your life.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water, a yoga mat and/or blanket to lay on, pillow, etc.
Movement through Prayer with Tai Chi and Chi Gong
Tuesday, June 25
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Victoria Mogilner
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
This class will deepen your relationship with your divinity, and open you to new possibilities! You’ll learn tools and movements that can giveyou internal balance, boost your immune system, and create a greater sense of energy and peace of mind.
Using techniques such as Tai Chi and Chi Gong can enhance your breathing and awareness inconnecting with your core and soul. Each movement can be done individually, and the effects are immediate!
Thursday Classes
Development of Unity
5-Week Class
Thursdays, April 18-May 16
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Flo Dibblee, D.D.
Minimum suggested love offering:
$10-$20 per session
Eligible for SEE Credit
Explore Unity’s origins, as well as its evolution from a small group of spiritual seekers into the worldwide spiritual movement Unity is today.
Topics include the events that inspired Charles and Myrtle Fillmore to share their spiritual insights; Unity’s three-part ministry of prayer, publishing and education; major events, including controversies, in Unity’s history; and Unity’s relationship with the larger New Thought movement. You will also explore the beginning and growth of local Unity churches and centers, both in the United States and throughout the world.
Required texts: The Story of Unity by James Dillet Freeman, Unity Books.
About the facilitator: Rev Flo Dibblee has been a Unity minister for over 50 years, and was in the last group of ministers ordained by Lowell Fillmore, the oldest son of Unity’s co-founders, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. In fact, most of her teachers at the Unity Institute were taught directly by Charles and Myrtle! Flo’s spent almost 12 at the Unity Institute as a student, a teacher, Silent Unity letter writer, and principal of Wee Wisdom School. Rev. Flo has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in Education from Southern Illinois University in health education and guidance and counseling. She completed her doctoral work at Kentucky University in curriculum and instruction.
The Creative Process in the Bible
5-Week Class
Thursdays, May 30; June 6, 13 & 20; July 18
7 to 9 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Flo Dibblee, D.D.
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20 per session
Eligible for SEE Credit
This class provides an introduction and exploration of the creation stories found in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles and the significant guidance they contain for us in this modern age through metaphysical interpretation. We’ll focus on understanding the seven days of creation as related in Genesis 1:1-2:3, as well as the seven steps of the Creative Process as interpreted by Unity founder Charles Fillmore and the Unity School.
As we move through the process, we will grow in consciousness toward the outer expression of our spiritual selves. Understanding the Creative Process as it relates to the universe, individual creation and consciousness is a rewarding spiritual study and the opening to greater spiritual growth and fulfillment.
Required texts: The New Interpreters Study Bible(New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha); Let There Be Light by Elizabeth Sand Turner; Mysteries of Genesis, The Revealing Word, and The Metaphysical Bible Dictionaryby Charles Fillmore; and a journal.
Saturday Classes
Beginning/Intermediate Yoga
Saturdays (Ongoing)
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Sally Jo Bannow
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20 per session
Each class begins with a teaching
to illustrate a different yogic
principle, which is then applied
to the yoga postures for the day. We will
practice yogic principles to find greater
stillness and contentment ... and use our
postures as a metaphor for finding
stillness in all of life’s day-to-day situations. (Please
bring your own mat.)
About the facilitator: Sally Jo is a certified Yoga
Instructor and well-known congregant and musical guest
artist at Unity of Phoenix. She has performed with every
major theatre company in the Valley of the Sun and been
featured in several commercials, independent films and
voice-overs. She has produced a number of CDs, which
are available in the Divine Idea Bookstore
Leveraging Up: Transforming Your Value
Continuation of the 4-Week Class
Saturdays, April 27-May 18
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Richard Rogers
Minimum suggested love offering: $10 to $20 per session
One-Time Materials Fee: $20
Join Rev. Richard Rogers as he takes you on a journey to expand your personal value. Richard believes that you can’t change your life until you change how youvalue yourself. In this class you will learn to appreciate yourself through powerful activities and interactions designed to expand your inner value. What is self-doubt costing you? What is it costing you when you don’t truly value yourself at work and/or in your relationships? What are the ways that you limit your own success by not living your optimum self ? This class will change your life!
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Saturday, May 18
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Facilitator: Michelle M. Abraham
Minimum suggested love offering: $30 to $50
One-Time Materials Fee: $10
This class will awaken you to your God-given gifts and how to exercise them in your daily life. Identifying and using our gifts is what our souls desire, and is necessary to achieve spiritual growth and maturity. If you’ve ever wondered why some things are easy for you — while others are more difficult or hold no interest for you — the answers will be found in the discovery of your giftedness! You will also learn how all of our gifts work together, how to recognize the gifts of others, and the areas of service most suited to your gifts. Pick up a Spiritual Gifts Survey to fill out before class at the Spiritual Education Table when you pre-register for the class. Bring a sack lunch!
Transform Your Health for 2013
Facilitated by Noelle Stanley Suggested love offering: $10-$20 per session
“Liver Health”
Saturday, May 4
9 to 11 a.m.
Second to your skin, the liver is your largest organ, and it serves multiple vital functions. The Asian scall it the king of the body because of its utmost importance to the body’s overall health. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that most imbalances and disease can be traced back to poor liver health. Taking better care of your liver can improve skin health, decrease irritability, balance hormones, increase energy and weight loss, and lower your cholesterol. You’ll learn what the liver does, what foods, supplements and actions will support and strengthen it, and how to incorporate these changes into your daily lifestyle.
About the facilitator: Noelle is a holistic nutrition educator and raw chef who is an expert in corporate wellness and health coaching. She was awarded the Wellness Corporate Coach of the Year for 2009, and was awarded the Phoenix’s Natural Choice Award for 2010 as Favorite Natural Women’s Health Specialist.
“Kidney Health”
Saturday, June 1
9 to 11 a.m.
Are you interested in having healthier blood, more energy, balanced moods, and level blood pressure? Do you retain water easily, are you experiencing concerns with high blood pressure, do you experience a lot of fear and anxiety, or kidney stones? Many people don’t understand the link of greater wellness and kidney health. Taking care of your kidneys is one of the keys to greater longevity and vitality.
You’ll learn what the kidneys do; what foods, supplements and actions support and strengthen them; and how to incorproate these changes into your daily lifestyle. It will also will teach 1,000-year-old wisdom from Traditional Chinese medicine regarding how to honor the kidneys and what they do in order to heal and restore vibrancy.
The Passion Test:
The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose
Saturday, June 15
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Charlotte Beilgard
Minimum suggested love offering: $20 to $30
Our passions are the clues to our destiny; they are the keys that unlock the door to our purpose in life! This class is designed to help you gain more clarity about your life vision and purpose. You’ll learn a simple, yet powerful, process that will help you discover your top five passions and will receive some valuable tools that will help you create and live an abundant life! You’ll leave with increased energy, passion and motivation!
I AM: OM Healing Meditation and Chanting
Saturday, June 22
10 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: Eva Skurow
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
In this class, you will learn to use your own sacred voice to align with and deepen your awareness of the Great “I AM” Presence and Power! The two most powerful words you can say are “I AM” and whatever follows them. I AM is the foundation of the OM meditation and chanting. Sound and vibration are the essence of creation, and “OM” is the primordial sound that creates and pervades the entire universe. “OM” is the same frequency as your heart .It is the sound that Mother Earth makes as she rotates around the sun. It is the most ancient sound we know of; some say it is “the sound of God.” When you resonate with I AM, OM, and your own I AM TRUTH, miracles happen!
The OM Healing Meditation will raise your level of inner peace and love, balance you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and help you to achieve a greater level of love and inner peace. In addition, like waves created by a stone thrown into water, the vibrations of the OM sound will ripple into your surroundings to benefit other people and life situations, as well! Come learn to create a sacred space for grace using I AM and OM meditation and chanting!
Getting Your Spiritual Groove On!
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: Rev. Jill Rogers
Minimum suggested love offering: $10-$20
This course is designed to help you get connected to your Source and your Self. You’ll learn tips to know how to remain spiritually anchored and centeredin a world that is in constant change. As life presents us with challenges, work issues and relationship upsets, we slowly begin to lose a sense of our Self; we forgetour true north! As we begin to feel emptied out bylife, it’s important to have a spiritual practice thatenables us to realign ourselves once more with our Source and our Self. This allows us, not only to survive, but to truly thrive at bringing more joy, love and vitality to our lives
Loveology: The Art of Outloving One Another
Saturday, June 29
9 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: Steven Connor
Minimum suggested love offering: $20 to $30
True love is about acceptance: no relationship stays exactly the same or follows the same pattern forever. But for many, the picture of true love is painted in a manner that it’s all one big fantasy come true. While there’s nothing wrong with looking at love this way, there is a lot more to it than the perceptions you create in your mind. Regardless of who you are, where you are or what you are experiencing, deep within your soul you know you can experience so much more. It’s incredible when your intuition allows you to see what is already yours!
Books of interest: Eyes of Love: Envision the Spirit of Your Soul by Steven Connor and The Enneagram Workbook.