Highlight Events 02-02-2012 -- Services Sunday, February 5, 2012 ● Service led by Rev Donna Johnson. The talk title is “Stages of Surrender.” The affirmation is “God is the one presence and one power in my life and in the universe.” ● Special Music performed by Lisa Colburn for the 9:00 am service. New Day will perform at the 11:00 am service. Wednesday Prayer Service at noon – Every Wednesday in the sanctuary at 12:00pm, Noon. HIGHLIGHTS NEWS: WHO ME, SERVE AS A PRAYER CHAPLAIN?? Would you like to learn more about the possibility of serving as a Prayer Chaplain as you also deepen your personal prayer life? If so, please contact Rev. Jane ASAP. Information is also on the Prayer Table in the Atrium, and on our Website - click on Lay Ministries at the top of the home page; scroll down to Prayer Chaplain Program; click the line above the picture to see program information. (Prayer Class on March 10th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm is a pre-requisite). EVENTS: SPIRITUAL SOCIAL ACTION - The Hypothermia Prevention Program, sponsored by Reston Interfaith, is a program which provides a drop-in shelter and meals for approximately 30 homeless adults from December 1 –March 30 each year. We will provide and serve dinner on Sunday, February 5th and Sunday, March 4th and provide breakfast and bag lunches for the next day. Volunteers are needed to make and serve the dinner, and purchase breakfast items, food and materials to make the bag lunches. For February 5th, the dinner will be chicken and rice. We need 8-10 cooks to make enough to feed 30 hungry people. Don’t worry, we have a recipe! If interested in cooking, serving (must be over 18), or buying the items needed to make this project a success, please e-mail Laurie Warhol (laurie.warhol@loudoun.gov) and Jackie Fuller (Interfaith1017@aol.com) for further information. You can also stop by the Unity bookstore to talk to Jackie or Laurie on most Sundays. I AM. - Inspirational movie by Tom Shadyac. Free screening in the sanctuary, February 24th, at 7 pm. I AM explores the interconnectedness of life with Desmond Tutu, Howard Zinn, Lynne McTaggart and HeartMath, researchers in an amazing and thought provoking movie. http://www.iamthedoc.com/. 3rd ANNUAL “WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR” CONCERT this year all music will be about children, their role in the world and their future. Proceeds will benefit organizations helping children locally and abroad. Sunday, February 26th, 2:00 pm at Unity of Fairfax, in the sanctuary. Suggested love offering, $15. OPPORTUNITIES: YOUTH ED – If you have lent sleeping bags and other items for use by the teens during the recent Midwest Midwinter Regional Rally, please pick them up in the Youth Ed Office by Sunday February 12 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROS - The newly formed external communications group, part of the Communications Team, and a development of a Transformational Experience (TE) design team, aims to develop initiatives to reach people in the community-at-large who are seeking a spiritual community like Unity. Experience in external communications, public relations or marketing, particularly in the nonprofit sector, is helpful. Contact Group Co-Chairs Deidre Richardson, at 703-262-0930 or ddgonow@aol.com, or Garnett Gamble at 703-408-4422 or garnettgamble@longandfoster.com. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: PROSPERITY PLUS – Join Revs. Donna and Sandy for this 10-week life-changing prosperity program, authored by Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey, starting Wednesday evenings, February 1st to April 4th, 7 to 9 pm in the sanctuary. $49 purchase of student workbook and audio CD’s required. Sign up in the atrium. THE ART & PRACTICE OF LIVING WITH NOTHING AND NO ONE AGAINST YOU - Presented by Greg Sieb and Shirl Smith on Saturday, February 25th, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Workbooks will be available for purchase ($29.00 cash or check) the day of the workshop. Please provide your own lunch. Sign-up sheet is in the Atrium. For further information, please contact Shirl at shirlsmithcmt@aol.com or 703-927-9522. UNITY BASICS - The Unity Basics class is held each Sunday between services from 10:00 am to 10:50 am in classroom 2. 2nd TIER CIRCLE – Sundays between services, 10:15 to 10:55 am in classroom 5. Love-offering basis. Facilitator: Steve Marcom. SMALL GROUPS: ABUNDANCE PRAYER CIRCLE – Join us in Classroom 4 at 10:15 to 10:40 am on Sundays. SPIRITUAL WOMEN’S GROUP - Meets third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 am in atrium to discuss spiritual topics. Next meeting, February 18th. All women welcome. For more info contact Donna Lee at donnajoypeace@gmail.com. MEN'S GROUP - Meets Mondays 7 to 9 pm in the library. All men welcome. No drop-ins. Prospective members must first contact Richard Keelor at 571-334-2142. Alternative Contact: Norm Morrison, 703-774-6434. SMALL GROUPS - We have many new groups starting in February, March and April including discussion groups on “The Gathering” by Jim Rosemergy on Unity Prayer; the Metaphysical Interpretation of Bible, the 2012 Phenomenon, Dr. Wayne Dyer’s “Change your Thoughts-Change Your Life” and Authenticity. We also have new social groups including ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out), Gals Eating Out and a Singles group and a range of other new groups forming. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RSQJQGK THE SINGLES GROUP - Launches on February 19th at 7:00 pm in the Atrium. At this meeting, facilitated by Charli Brown, Maggie Wrobel and Fran Patchett, attendees will meet and greet; co-create a small group intention and some guidelines; brainstorm activities and meeting times for the year; choose a leader or co-leaders for 2012; and enjoy refreshments by Gladys Pimentel at closing. To be added to the Singles Group email list or RSVP specifically to this event, please contact Barbara Rich at bblynn54@yahoo.com. BOOK CLUB - Next meeting is Tuesday, February 7th at 7 pm.

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	PRAYER SERVICE AT NOON Every Wednesday, Unity of Fairfax holds a prayer service at Noon. Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for prayer at Noon.
	2ND TIER CIRCLE Sundays between services, 10:15-10:55 am in classroom 5. The Four Agreements, Toltec wisdom – a practical guide to self-mastery. Love-offering basis. Facilitator: Steve Marcom.
	UNITY MEN'S GROUP Meets Mondays at 7-9 pm in the library. All men welcome. No drop-ins--prospective members must first contact Richard Keelor at 571-334-2142. (Alternate contact: Tom McDonald, 703-476-2355).
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