A talk, given December 28th at Unity of Wimberley, Barry Cravens, LUT and spiritual leader of the San Marcos Unity.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Joy To The World
It is almost Christmas and our guest speaker, Don Seiler, thought that might make a good topic title. You will find a bit of a different twist to the traditional subject, but one very appropriate to Unity students. Don is almost always full of humor and this talk is no different. Don is a Licensed Unity Teacher who mainly hangs out at the Unity of New Braunfels.
This recording also has a fond musical farewell to two treasured church members who are moving from the relatively warm environs of Central Texas to the family home in Winfield, KS. Renee O'Geary does a vocal of "I Will Remember You" in their honor.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Matthew Dowd--Coming Home: A Journey through Life
A Wimberley resident and an attendee of our church whenever his schedule allows, Matthew Dowd is an analyst for ABC News and is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Applebee's America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community. He is a founding partner of ViaNovo, an international communications and brand positioning firm based in Austin, and has been a campaign strategist in political races throughout the country. In 30 years, Matthew has worked for Democrats and Republicans, and was the Chief Strategist on two winning reelection efforts for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 and for President George W. Bush in 2004. His innovative approach and leadership on the 2004 campaign led the bi-partisan American Association of Political Consultants to name him Pollster of the Year.
"Living A Holy Life"
Rev. Linda Pendergrass, Minister Emeritus of our Wimberley Unity Church gave her last talk of the year. It has it's origins in a dream she had recently and discusses the practical, every day application of the Truth Princples we have been learning.
Monday, December 1, 2008
"My Favorite Four-Letter Word"
Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett, the Senior Minister at Unity Church of San Antonio, was our guest speaker this past Sunday. As you might have guessed, her favorite word is 'love'. Her discussion on this evergreen subject is rooted in the words of Charles Fillmore, founder of Unity.
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Power of Gratitude
Dale Worley, a Licensed Unity Teacher in training, visited Wimberley and gave our talk this past Sunday. A popular musician, he recounted some of his personal experiences with practicing gratitude.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
"The Eye Of The Storm"
Rev. Stephanie Seigh, from Unity Village, MO was our speaker Sunday morning and gave a talk about the depths of our strength to cope with storms in our life. Re. Seigh is Director of Transition Consulting & Peacemaking Services at the Association of Unity Churches International.
This from the Associations website:
The primary objective of a congregational peacemaking process is to assist the leadership and community in creating a spiritual context within which all parties can demonstrate Unity principles and take authentic action towards whatever is highest and best for the congregation at large.
Rev. Seigh also presentied an afternoon workshop--"The I of the Storm." This provides the peace worker with insight into the community dynamics of the ministry as well as giving the community an opportunity to interact with the peace worker.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Matthew Dowd--Coming Home: A Journey through Life
For Matthew “coming home” is not a return to a physical place; it is coming home to the Truth of yourself. In this talk Matthew shares some of the steps of his spiritual journey, one that was played out on the very public stage of presidential politics. He is introduced by Cherie Conway.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Meditation
Rev. Linda Pendergrass' talk, "How's Fear Working for You"? was not recorded due to an equipment problem. However, the meditation is presented here along with the last four minutes of the talk, which was recorded after the problem was fixed.
Rev. Linda will be our Guest Speaker again on Sunday, December 7, when she will have something very special for us.
Monday, October 27, 2008
"Reclaiming Your True Nature"
October 12, 2008
Our speaker was Heather Ash Amara
"Everything we experience is based on agreements we have made--with ourselves, with other people, with God, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible."
A well known spiritual integrity coach, Heather spent six years studying and teaching with don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. She is the author of The Four Elements of Change and co-author of Spiritual Integrity with her husband, Raven Smith. She is currently working on her new book, Sacred Time Management. Heather Ash is the co-founder of The Toltec Center of Creative Intent in Wimberley, a non-denominational spiritual community center that offers classes, workshops, and events.
"Tale of Two Perspectives"
October 19, 2008
Jim Bearden's Sunday message about the "Tale of Two Perspectives: Materialism & Spirituality" was a story well heard and oh so well delivered! We are all most probably pondering the "happily ever after" paradigm today and maybe even abandoning it for the Spirit within! Thank you so much for being with us and bringing your gift of marvelous enthusiasm!
Jim Beardens many rich life experiences form the basis for his anecdotes, his humor and his insights:
* Decorated Viet Nam veteran, where he served as a Marine combat unit commander
* Top Sales Producer and Sales Manager
* Corporate Vice President (most recently 2001-2004)
* Founder of his own successful business, Bearden Resource Group
* Past President of the National Speakers Association Heart of Texas Chapter
* Author of The Relentless Search for Better Ways
* Producer of a radio program, The Competitive Edge
* AND, his most valuable learning experience, the father of 3 children
Holder of the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association, Jim has been a professional speaker for 20 years. During that time he has conducted training and delivered presentations for corporate audiences, trade and professional associations and government agencies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Jim Bearden's Sunday message about the "Tale of Two Perspectives: Materialism & Spirituality" was a story well heard and oh so well delivered! We are all most probably pondering the "happily ever after" paradigm today and maybe even abandoning it for the Spirit within! Thank you so much for being with us and bringing your gift of marvelous enthusiasm!
Jim Beardens many rich life experiences form the basis for his anecdotes, his humor and his insights:
* Decorated Viet Nam veteran, where he served as a Marine combat unit commander
* Top Sales Producer and Sales Manager
* Corporate Vice President (most recently 2001-2004)
* Founder of his own successful business, Bearden Resource Group
* Past President of the National Speakers Association Heart of Texas Chapter
* Author of The Relentless Search for Better Ways
* Producer of a radio program, The Competitive Edge
* AND, his most valuable learning experience, the father of 3 children
Holder of the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association, Jim has been a professional speaker for 20 years. During that time he has conducted training and delivered presentations for corporate audiences, trade and professional associations and government agencies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
"We Are One"
This is a sound recording of a Youth of Unity presentation at Unity of Wimberley October 26, 2008. It includes two music performances and a multi-media presentation. We are sorry we do not have the video to present, as it is a work in progress that will be a DVD in the future.
Monday, October 6, 2008
"Patience and Pessimism"
Rev. Linda Pendergrass talked today about the metaphysical and physical effects of what we think on a regular basis and how it creates our reality, often without our very conscious awareness. She offers insights into how we can change our thinking to help improve the results we get in life.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
"The Trouble With Jesus"
Many people do not really understand who Jesus was, in part because our main book about him was written by folks who had never met the historical Jesus and the many translation and copying mistakes made over 20 centuries. Don Seiler, a spiritual teacher from Unity of Practical Christianity of New Braunfels, gives a humorous talk outlining the rebel Jesus who bucked the system of his time, but in a loving way!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Manifest Your Divine Destiny
On Sept. 21, Rev. Larry Wynn spoke to us again regarding the Appreciative Inquiry process bearing fruit, as the church continues along the process of "manifesting our divine destiny".
Thursday, September 18, 2008
"A New Creation"
Rev. Jill Carey, a retired Unity Minister from Austin, talked about making personal changes in line with what God would have us be.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
"Christ In You - Metaphysical Bible Interpretations"
Our speaker today is John Connor, a Licensed Unity Teacher candidate, who spoke on another way to interpret the Bible, in the light of Unity teachings. He uses humor to make his points in a short, but eloquent talk.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
"Life is an Open Jar"
Our guest speaker this week is the Rev. Karen Tudor, from our neighborhing church, Unity Church of Practical Christianity, New Braunfels, Tx.
Her talk today is taken from a story in the Old Testament, II Kings, regarding a woman whose sons are going to be taken from her to satisfy the debts of her now deceased husband, according to the law. She appeals to Elijah. Find out what happened to her children and why the story has some lessons that we can learn today!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Faith Is a Journey, Not a Guilt Trip
Our guest speaker is Barry Cravens, who became the Spiritual Leader of Unity San Marcos on February 1, 2008. Barry Cravens is a ministerial candidate and Licensed Unity Teacher from Unity Center of Positive Prayer in Austin, Texas where he served as a LUT and Gen. Manager of The Sacred Shelf, Unity Centers bookstore minister.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
"Authority In Christ"
This talk is about the power people have over any illness that appears to be in their body. It is a powerful discussion of healing and faith in the authority we have. Rev. Michele O'Donnell is a nurse and a Pentecostal minister by background, and now a health care provider and spiritual advisor with a facility in Boerne, Tx, Living Beyond Disease.
"A combination of life experiences and the increased knowledge of spiritual healing led her to a belief in holistic treatment for disease-related suffering." You can find a lot more information at her website at www.micheleodonnell.com.
Quantum Forgiveness
Dr. Garland Landrith is a psychologist, health and nutrition advisor, life coach, spiritual mentor, self-hypnosis/meditation teacher and EFT practitioner. Dr. Landrith, whose research was cited in the movie, "What the Bleep Do We Know!?", was among the first to scientifically document that "what we think inside can have a profound influence on the outer world."
His talk at Unity of Wimberley is regarding forgiveness that is more a recognition that there was nothing to forgive in the first place. His knowledgeable talk mentions scientific evidence of the quantum and how it really affects our lives. You can find out more at www.theuniverselieswithin.com.
His talk at Unity of Wimberley is regarding forgiveness that is more a recognition that there was nothing to forgive in the first place. His knowledgeable talk mentions scientific evidence of the quantum and how it really affects our lives. You can find out more at www.theuniverselieswithin.com.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
"Being Godly"
Unity of Wimberley was treated to a wonderful talk by Rev. Linda Pendergrass of Austin. Her talk, punctuated with pithy quips, discussed the journey we are on to "Let Go, and Let God". Her down-home Texas-style delivery fit perfectly with the Hill Country Charm of our little country church.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Who We Are!
A beautiful artisitic representation of "Who We Are" from the collaborative planning session in Februrary with the assistance of Rev. Larry Wynn was unveiled to the congregation. The sermon morphed from a planned talk on healing to a brief discussion of the beauty of the art and a heart-felt discussion of what Unity of Wimberley means to each of us. Not all of the talk was recorded, through a glitch with new equipment, but we present the fascinating disucssion here for your enjoyment.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Fertile Ground
Speaker: Don Seiler
Don Seiler has completed the Spiritual Development Program at the Unity Institute in Lee's Summit, MO and is pursuing his Licensed Unity Teacher credential. Don currently teaches religious and spiritual topics at Unity Church of Practical Christianity in New Braunfels, TX and is a frequent guest speaker at his church.
Don's talk, "Fertile Ground," is based on the Parable of the Sower found in Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23, and Luke 8:1-15, and is about preparing to receive the daily grace that's always there, but we don't always notice.
Monday, July 7, 2008
"See It Right - New Perspectives"
Some people's goal in life is to fix things when they find things wrong, to "set them right". Often, this is not the right thing to do and it is better to "See It Right", according to Rev. Larry Wynn, Unity Minister, who offers his expertise throught "Transforming Possibiliites, Inc." This humorous discussion helps focus on what is really important and more effective in getting through difficult times.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
"Masking and Unmasking Ourselves"
Our guest speaker, Rev. Norma Rosado, an instructor with the Unity Institute's Spiritual Education and Enrichement (SEE) program and a former head of the Association of Unity Churches, talked about how we mask ourselves so that we can forget who we really our. The mask does not change the reality of who we really are, mask or no mask!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Get Over It
Rev. Paul Hasselbeck, Dean of Unity Institutue's Spritual Education and Enrichment program, was the guest speaker at Unity of Wimberley. His talk focuses on aligning our words with our beliefs. When we do this, it "amps up" our understanding and experience of spiritual principles and reality. He takes on several popular phrases people like to say and updates them into more accurate and powerful ones that reflect current understanding! He does this with humor and an experiential discussion.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Talks on Truth - Father
This is the third talk drawn from Unity Co-Founder Charles Fillmore's book with the same title. It is also Father's Day, 2008! Rev. England discusses the importance of fathers, not only our earthly father, but our heavenly father as well.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Talks on Truth - Son
This is a Talk On Truth about the Son of God, based on a book of a similar title by Charles Fillmore, Co-Founder of Unity School of Practical Christianity. It was give at Unity of Wimberley by Rev. Rudy England.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Talks on Truth - Holy Spirit
Given June 1, 2008, Rev. England receive inspiration from the "Father of Unity", Charles Fillmore and his book, "Talks on Truth". The nature of God is discussed and how it can be helpful in a practical sense to understand the Trinity teaching of Christianity. There is only One God wholely present everywhere.
How To Let God Help You - Heal
This talk, given May 25, 2008, was delayed in uploading. It is the fourth in a series of talks based on the book written by Myrtle Fillmore, "How To Let God Help You".
Sunday, May 18, 2008
"How to Let God Help You - Prosper"
This is the third in the series of talks on a topic important to all of us. Rev. England discusses how prosperity principals have been put into place and worked at Unity of Wimberley as a Church and in the lives of the congregation.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
How To Let God Help You - Love
This is the second in a series of lessons based on the book, "How to Let God Help You" by Unity Co-Founder Myrtle Fillmore!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
"How to Let God Help You - Forgive"
Unity Co-founder Myrtle Fillmore wrote letters that were eventually published in a book called "How To Let God Help You." This is the first step in the process of healing!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Love
This is the third in the series of talks based on the book, "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Pray
Rev. Rudy England presents the second of three talks in a series based on the New York Times Bestseller Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. As a grand finale to the series, you are invited to join Unity Church of Wimberley for "An Evening with Eat, Pray, Love's Richard from Texas" on Tuesday, April 22. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Eat
Rev. Rudy England presents the first of three talks in a series based on the New York Times Bestseller Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. As a grand finale to the series, you are invited to join Unity Church of Wimberley for "An Evening with Eat, Pray, Love's Richard from Texas" on Tuesday, April 22. Click here for more information.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Design The Divine Order
Our journey through the Appreciative Inquiry Process continues as Rev.Larry Wynn returns to conclude a weekend of "Designing the Divine Order" of Unity Church of Wimberley.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Resurrection
You are probably thinking that the title refers to Jesus' coming back to life after being crucified. That is not true of this Easter talk that brings the idea of resurrection home to each individual. Rev. Rudy helps us find the Treasure we all seek, that we all want, and it is hidden securely within all of us. Find the 'Savior' within yourself and in each other!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Rising Above Reality
Mindy Audlin, LUT, returns to the podium to share some of her insightful and delightful metaphysical teachings.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Membership
On Unity Church of Wimberley's first New Member Reception Sunday of 2008, Rev. Rudy England explains what it means to be a member of the church. For more information on becoming a member of Unity Church of Wimberley, click here.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Unity
Rev. Rudy explains the five basic principles of Unity, how Unity views Jesus and the Bible, and what it means to live the Truth that we know.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Loving What Is
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Dream the Divine Idea
Following the Friday-Saturday church summit at Unity Church of Wimberley, the president of Transforming Possibilities, Inc., Rev. Larry Wynn, returns to help us "Dream the Divine Idea" for the future of our church and for our individual lives.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Revolution is Evolution (Audio Only)
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Unity Church of Wimberley participates in Evolution Weekend with more than 800 churches in all 50 states and 9 countries. Rev. Rudy speaks on the importance of what we believe about evolution, the relationship between science and religion, and the subject of conscious evolution. Click on the following for links to the items Rev. Rudy refers to in this talk:
The Revolution is Evolution (Audio w/Video)
Unity Church of Wimberley participates in Evolution Weekend with more than 800 churches in all 50 states and 9 countries. Rev. Rudy speaks on the importance of what we believe about evolution, the relationship between science and religion, and the subject of conscious evolution. Click on the following for links to the items Rev. Rudy refers to in this talk:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
"Get 'n the Groove"
Texas country music icon and singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard joins Rev. Rudy for today's message. Ray sings Rabbit from his newest CD, Snake Farm, and describes his inspiriation for the song. Rev. Rudy offers a metaphysical interpretation of the lyrics to help us recognize the 'unseen' in our lives, to help us get out of the rut... and into the 'groove.'
Monday, January 28, 2008
Living Beyond Disease
Guest Speaker Michele O'Donnell talks about "rolling away the stone" and unblocking our resistance to the (spiritial) flow of well-being.
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