Unity on the River - Upcoming Activities

We host a myriad of activities throughout the year. We take pride in hosting a wide array of nationally-known guest speakers. We also have a rich community of teachers, chaplains, and healers who generously share their time, talents, and wisdom with the community. Click Here for complete and updated listings from our online calendar.

Sunday Service Shifts
The doors to the sanctuary will now open ten minutes before services. Thank you in advance for your part in creating sacred space to enhance the group worship experience.

Please note: We will continue to hold Sunday Services at 10:00 am through September.

Three Week Sunday Series Begining Sunday, August 29
We all experience loss-it is an integral part of everyday existence. Our series "The Alchemy of Grief" is an invitation to this community to experience the 40 days in the desert of loss. Our intention is to help create openings for those who choose to walk through this experience and for others to hold sacred space. Please see Sunday's nsert for more detailed information. Below is just a brief overview to give you a flavor.

WEEK ONE
Friday, August 27, Movie Night: "An Examined Life" (philosophers discussing the impulse of humanity to do good) 7pm, Sanctuary at Unity on the River
Sunday, August 29, Part I of the Alchemy Trilogy, Room of Remembrance
Voluntary Community Participation: Room set up in church for recording memories
WEEK TWO
Friday, September 3, Movie Night: "Rivers and Tides" (a documentary about artist Andy Goldsworthy who creates art out of natural objects, in nature, and then leaves them to be reclaimed by nature) 7pm, Sanctuary at Unity on the River
Sunday, September 5, Part II, Room of Release, voluntary Community Participation: Biodegradable "room" set up in back of church for releasing objects
WEEK THREE
Sunday, September 12, Room of Reclamation
Voluntary Community Participation: September 12th afternoon, Where the community will be wrapping of trees behind Shipley's house 1- 3pm

World Day of Prayer Activities at Unity on the River
“We are Living Expressions of Divine light flowing forth into the world!” September 8-9, 2010
Unity on the River will be participating with the world-wide Unity movement in prayer activities to honor our collective commitment to the spiritual, ecological and social transformation of our planet. Join with your Unity community and participate in these sacred activities.
• September 8th 7 PM--World Prayer Service
• September 8th 8 PM--Live video streaming of ceremony from Unity Village
• Submit names to be held on the World Day of Prayer prayer list
• 24 hour prayer vigil and labyrinth walk (September 8th 7 PM until September 9th 7 PM in sanctuary)
• See www.worlddayofprayer.org for many other Unity Global Events.
Activities will open with our Wednesday 7pm service on September 8th.
Followed at 8pm with live streaming ceremony from Unity Village. Also check out www.worlddayofprayer.org for many other Unity Global Events.

Adventures in Faith (AIF) Facilitators and Home Sign-Up
Start thinking about serving as facilitator or offering your home for AIF
Cheryl Noonan and Bonnie Kimball are this year's AIF Coordinators
Facilitator training will be Sunday, September 12. Sign up begins for congregational participation in home study groups on September 12 and September 19.
AIF Kick off on Sunday September 26. Join us as we study the book The Compassionate Universe, currently available in the bookstore for purchase.

We’re planning a two to three hour church canoe/kayak trip. We’ll do the upper section of the Powwow River that includes Lake Gardner. We have made arrangements with Plum Island Kayak. They have graciously donated up to 50% of their normal fee for the church. The rental fee is $20 per person plus a love offering to the church. We’ll need commitments with $10 deposits by August 20th to lock in the rentals, and space is limited to 15 rentals. Sign up in the fellowship room, or contact Jack Santos at 603 674 7454 for more details.

Learn tools that will uncover the myths and messages that are sabotaging your life journey, relationships and intentions. This 7 week class is Free; $29 workbook required and available for purchase in the bookstore. Sign up in fellowship. This session is limited to 15 people. Facilitated by: Anne Bryer, Patty Gump and Linda Carbonneau-LeMoine.

Monday, October 11, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Join us for a transformative music experience as four leading New Thought musicians inspire you with a musical extravaganza. Daniel Nahmod, Sloan Wainwright, Richard Mekdeci and Sue Riley will wow you as the four musicians take the stage together. The artists connect threads of songs to create a unique, never before seen event. People say their lives have taken new directions from these events. Check out testimonials at www.empowerma.com.

Tickets will sell out quickly at $20.00. Stop by the bookstore today. This event is a wonderful way to introduce new people to the Unity experience. You can also purchase tickets from 9-4, Monday through Thursday in the church office.