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                                                                                                                                                          Adult Learning & Spiritual Practice

                                                                                                                                                          Committed Couples Class
                                                                                                                                                          The path of being in a committed relationship is a demanding path full of all kinds of challenges and opportunities. The committed couple’s class is intended to promote healthy and productive conversations about our relationships. Participants are often amazed at how often they laugh at themselves as other couples share the same story.

                                                                                                                                                          Committed Couples is a class designed to support all couples who are committed to one another. We cover issues like finances, spirituality, the impact of family of origin issues, parenting, intimacy and conflict. We share and work in small groups and as couples. Each creates a relationship vision together which serves as a foundation for the work we do. If you have questions, please contact Janne Eller-Isaacs by email at janne@unityunitarian.org.

                                                                                                                                                          Led by Janne and Rob Eller-Isaacs, the Committed Couples class will be held Tuesdays, March 27 through May 8 from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. Registration is free for pledging members of Unity Church and $110 for non-pledging friends. To register, please contact Julie Handberg by email at julieh@unityunitarian.org or by phone at 651-228-1456 x110. Contact Christy Randall by email at christy@unityunitarian.org at the Church Office by Sunday, March 18, to request childcare.

                                                                                                                                                          Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Adults

                                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, March 20–June 5
                                                                                                                                                          7:00–9:00 p.m. • Unity Church
                                                                                                                                                          Our Whole Lives for Adults is coming to Unity Church! This is the grown-up version of the comprehensive sexuality education that we provide to our youth. We will explore sexuality and spirituality, sexual health, sexual diversity, relationships, sexuality and aging, and more in a fun and supportive environment. This program is for adults of any age, gender, sexual orientation, or relationship status.
                                                                                                                                                          Questions? Want to sign up? Please contact Hallman Intern Rachel Lonberg at rachel@unityunitarian.org or 651-228-1456x129. Childcare is available by request to christy@unityunitarian.org.

                                                                                                                                                          Coming Home to This Moment

                                                                                                                                                          Meditation in the Zen Tradition: A Workshop at Unity Church
                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, March 24 • 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                          Are you interested in exploring a contemplative spiritual practice or curious about meditation? Would you like to deepen a meditation practice with the help of the Zen meditation sangha here at Unity Church?
                                                                                                                                                          The Unity Sangha will offer a workshop on meditation under the leadership of Ken Ford, lay teacher at Clouds in Water Zen Center, who provides regular support for the Unity Sangha. The workshop will provide both an opportunity for exploration for those new to meditation and an opportunity for those more experienced to spend some extended time in silence. The morning will conclude with a simple lunch and opportunity for informal conversation.
                                                                                                                                                          A $20 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away. Please RSVP to Rachel Lonberg at rachel@unityunitarian.org, and contact Ken Ford with any questions 612-701-0841 or kford5@comcast.net.

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                                                                                                                                                          Lectio Divina
                                                                                                                                                          Weekly between Sunday morning services
                                                                                                                                                          10:15-10:45 a.m. • Unity Church, Ames Chapel
                                                                                                                                                          Dietrich Bonhoeffer called it “spiritual reading.”  Others following a sixth century Benedictine practice call it “lectio divina” or holy reading. Both names describe a reflective practice of meditating on the written word and listening for “what is found there” by each reader and listener. Weekly Lectio Divina sessions at Unity Church will resume in October between Sunday morning worship services. No experience or registration is necessary. Join us for a quiet, facilitated practice of reflecting on a particular poem on the month’s worship theme.

                                                                                                                                                          Meditation, Every Week at Unity Church
                                                                                                                                                          Tuesdays • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • Robbins Parlor
                                                                                                                                                          Find renewal and grounding in the practice of Zen meditation. Come to learn and enjoy the support of others in the quiet effort to uncover the mind of clarity and peace. People at any level of experience are welcome. Please arrive on time. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early and are welcome to contact lay teacher Ken Ford (612-701.0841, kford5@comcast.net) with questions.

                                                                                                                                                          Wellspring Wednesdays
                                                                                                                                                          Each Wednesday evening, the church community is invited to gather for a night at Unity. The evening includes dinner at 6:00 p.m., a short intergenerational worship service at 6:55 p.m., and adult learning opportunities from 7:10-8:30 p.m. Visit the Wellspring Wednesday page for more information about upcoming programs.

                                                                                                                                                          Laughter Club!
                                                                                                                                                          One Wednesday per month: March 14, April 11, and May 16.
                                                                                                                                                          Join Unity Member Katy Taylor to explore the art of laughter to invite more joy, play, and wellbeing into your life! Because of the deep pranayamic breathing exercises, this form of practice is also called Laughter Yoga, but it does not include any physical asanas and can be practiced by people of all ages who are willing to be a little bit silly. It was started in 1995 by a family physician in India and is now widely practiced in over 65 countries around the world. Medical research supports its physical and emotional health-giving effects. Children who come with their parents are welcome.
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