Burning Bowl Ceremony

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With the Burning Bowl ceremony, we write down everything we want to leave behind in the old year, whatever no longer serves us, and burn it up in a fire! Kit Holmes introduced this talk with a wonderful and funny song. Her music is available on iTunes or at www.kitholmesmusic.com.
Copyright Kit Holmes Music 2010

Advent: Joy

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Joy and warm fuzzies? ; The goal of Advent is to get ready for Christmas and love leads to warm fuzzies?

Advent: Love

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This is the third in the Advent series from Rev. Ellen.

Advent: Peace

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Rev Ellen delivers the second Advent talk in preparation for Christmas.

Advent - Faith

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Even as the Virgin Maria prepared for the birth of her Son, so do we; that is the purpose of advent.  For a more complete look, give a listen to Rev. Ellen's call for faith before all else.

Gratitude In Tough Times

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The Bible says to rejoice in all things.  The key is to develop an attitude of gratitude regardless of what is going on.  Rev. Ellen's interactive talk involved many congregants who responded with things they are grateful for.

Losing Your Faith

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Rev. Ellen tackles this taboo subject gently.  Don't be surprised if all of the spiritual exploration and questioning on this path leaves you wondering whether you believe in anything anymore.

The Three Faces of God

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Rev. Kelly Isola visited Unity of Wimberley to do a workshop on Spiral Dynamics, provide information regarding Unity's seminary, the Unity Institute, and give a talk about the ways people see God. The "three faces" are her take on how God expresses in our lives.

Worldwide Therapy

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If Jesus is our way-shower, then he taught us primarily how to be healers.  

This is the 5th in a series of talks given by Rev. Ellen based on "Writing in the Sand" by Thomas Moore.

Demons and Death

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OK, we've got the concept of living as The Christ, or creating the kingdom of heaven. What stands in our way?

This is the 4th in a series of talks given by Rev. Ellen based on "Writing in the Sand" by Thomas Moore.

 

The Cracked Vase

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Jesus suggested that people who have truly messed up their lives are closest to the kingdom than the rest of us. That's disheartening for everyone who has spent a lifetime trying to be good.

This is the 3rd in a series of talks by Rev. Ellen based on the book "Writing in the Sand" by Thomas Moore.

EZosophy: Living in Ease

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EZosophy as a philosophy examines the suffering that glues together Western culture, then delivers us into the Land of Ease.

Our guest speaker today is Anne Sermons Gillis. Anne lives in the Houston area and you can find out more at www.anngillis.com.

Radical Transformation

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The real message of Jesus is not about sin and salvation.  It's about radical changes within us that are required to create the kingdom of heaven.

This is the 2nd in a series of talks by Rev. Ellen based on the book "Writing in the Sand" by Thomas Moore.

Jesus the Party Animal

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Jesus loved being human. He was at all the parties, holiday feasts, and weddings. He ate and drank wine with friends and relished long conversations. It never seemed to interfere with his spirituality, nor should it with ours. 

This is the 1st in a series of talks by Rev. Ellen based on the book "Writing in the Sand" by Thomas Moore.

Irreverent Prayer

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If you think that praying means asking God for a particular outcome of a cerain circumstance, then maybe you will enjoy Rev. Ellen's description of Unity's take on prayer to God.

Whatever, Man!

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It's easy to say we should go with the flow, but what exactly does it mean? Checking out of life? Abdicating all decisions? Rev. Ellen explains, with an assist from "Finding Nemo."

Spiritual Labor

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For Labor Day, we consider our spiritual work in the world. What are we here to do? What soul's work are we supposed to accomplish? Rev. Ellen offers a variety of ideas then asks the congregation what they believe.

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Wicked Wives

Pillars of salt in the Dead Sea

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Part 5: Women in the Bible often weren't even given names, but they are still remembered thousands of years later. Potiphar's wife, Lot's wife and Herod's wife - we hate to think they represent any part of us, but that's how metaphysics works.

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Jezebel

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Part 4: Jezebel is one of the most famous women in the Old Testament -- well, her name is famous. But what did she do that was so bad? Rev. Ellen tells us more about this Phoenician princess who married the Jewish King Ahab. Together, they broke a lot of commandments!

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Bathsheba

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Part 3: Was Bathsheba a seductress or a powerless pawn of the king? King David was always remembered for this trangression, but the real crime was against Bathsheba's husband.

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Delilah

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Part 2: Sure, Delilah got Samson to reveal the secret of his strength, but she was hardly the temptress we thought. And Samsom was a terrorist! It's not the children's Bible story you might remember.

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Hagar

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This is the first of a series about the bad girls of the Bible, who they really were and what they really did. Hagar was called upon to have a baby for the ancient Abraham and Sarah, which only led to trouble.

"Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves?"

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Many people in the audience recognized themselves in the title question, Rev. Ellen included. She shares what she has learned about lightening up on herself and explores the spiritual side of self-esteem.

Living Free

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Guest speaker Don Seiler gave the second part of a talk on freedom, Living Free. As the old saying goes, freedom isn't free. Give a click above and listen to an entirely different take on spiritual freedom.

Born Free

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Guest speaker Don Seiler talks about freedom on this 4th of July. He tells his personal story of freedom and freedom lost. Don says we all have to "win" freedom for ourselves, no matter what the details.

Is There A Limit?

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Is there a limit to far we can take the universal spiritual principles that we say we believe? Can consciousness really affect something like the Gulf oil spill? We talk about spiritual ways to view such mind-boggling tragedies and write letters to Unity of Gulf Breeze, FL.

Fathers on Fathers (Day)

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Rev. Ellen turns over the service to fathers in the church, passing the microphone around to men who speak eloquently about their experience as fathers and grandfathers. They include Rodger Marion, Roger Bentson, Bob Ochoa, Buddy Wilson, Jon Clayton, Ed Erdman, David Conway, David Norboge, Phil Walters, Don Judge, and a visitor named Mike.
Photo of Buddy Wilson by Roger Bentson

The Still, Small Voice Speaks UP

So sorry! Guest speaker Mindy Audlin gave a wonderful talk on June 13, and it didn't record! BUT you can get a glimpse of Mindy in her tryout for a show on the new Oprah Winfrey Network and VOTE for her show to be chosen. www.voteformindy.com

Metaphysical Malpractice

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We commit malpractice any time we judge or try to change someone elses creation. It might be perfect for them. And how are we doing on our own creations?

New Thoughts on Death

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Memorial Day seemed like a good time to talk about Unity's understanding of death. But the really great part was when Rev. Ellen turned the microphone over to the church members. The depth of their experience and wisdom was amazing.

Freedom From Forgiveness

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Most of us have heard that we forgive for our own sakes, so we won't have to carry around resentment forever. But Rev. Ellen offers a way never to have to forgive at all.

Unfullfilled Desires

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How frustrating! We know all about the Law of Attraction, we know we are the creators of our experience, and yet our desires simply refuse to manifest. What's going on here?

Spiritual Lessons of Motherhood

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Three Unity Mothers share their lessons on this Mother's Day. They are Nicole Sada, Leslie Howe, and Nancy Keef. You will enjoy their wide-ranging thoughts and confessions on what they have learned through the loving role of Motherhood.

Being A Positive Pit Bull

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A man who regularly listens to Rev. Ellen's radio show recently said he wants to be positive all the time, no matter what. Is that even healthy?

Born Again

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Pentecost was the day the disciples "got it." They finally understood that the divine power was within them, not just Jesus. The same is true for all of us. In this third of a series of talks, Rev. Ellen talks about the Holy Spirit and the role it plays in our spiritual growth.

Crash Course In The Christ

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Rev. Ellen uses Spiral Dynamics to illustrate human beings' changing levels of consciousness and talks about the four steps to integrating The Christ in our human journey. She uses this colorful spiral as an illustration during her talk.

Is Your God Worn Out?

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Human concepts of God wear out. Nobody worships Baal or Zeus anymore. The God described by Christianity doesn't work for increasing numbers of people. Where do we go from here?

Rise Up!

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Easter Service from Rev. Ellen Debenport.

Breaking Free

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What do Jesus' Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem and public reaction to the new Health Care Bill have in common? Give Rev. Ellen's talk a listen and you will hear an excellent metaphor that is just as valid today as it was long ago!

Reawakening The Direct Experience

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Bible scholar Dale Allen Hoffman discusses some of the nuances of meaning in favorite bible stories. He discussed some of the Beatitudes, which in the original Aramaic, was about experiencing God within.

Executive Power

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Licensed Unity Teacher John Connor of Austin visited today and gave the third in a series of talks about "Living A True Lent", a book by Unity Founder Charles Fillmore. Rev. Ellen Debenport was out of pocket.

The talk was entitled, "Executive Power", referring to the power everyone has to make changes in their lives.

Points of Light

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Unity founder Charles Fillmore had an interesting way at looking at the human body and ultimately who we are. Listen to Rev. Ellen in this second in a series on "Keeping A True Lent."

God's Toolbox

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Prayer isn't the only 'tool' we have been given to deal with life's little issues. Sometimes it is good to remember all that is available to us. Rev. Ellen talks specifically about the 12 Powers of Man in this third installment of a series on Charles Fillmore's "Keeping a True Lent".
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The Way To Perfection

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Lent the way it should be observed. A hint; it isn't about giving something up. The talk by Rev. Ellen Debenport is short and to the point... click above to find out more. If you like it, you can go to the church website.

Love The One You're With!

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Shades of Crosby, Stills, & Nash! It's Valentines's Day and it is natural to talk about the one you love. Check out Rev. Ellen Debenport's non-traditional take on loving the one you're with. You can find out more about Unity of Wimberley, near Austin, Texas, at www.unityofwimberley.com

Spirit, Soul, and Body

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After Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, Unity's co-founders, healed themselves through prayer and changed thinking, they began to tell others what they had learned. Rev. Ellen Debenport shares some of the Fillmores' core beliefs on personal healing. Unity of Wimberley in the Texas Hill Country

Our Healing Story

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Reverend Ellen, sitting on her rocking chair, tells how Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore demonstrated healing in their lives. Charles had a withered leg; Myrtle had tuberculosis. Through the application of faith in principle, they both demonstrated the power of the mind over the body!

Spiritual Gifts

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Rev. Ellen Debenport talks about the spiritual gifts we each bring to our community. What's yours?

Overcoming

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Rev. Ellen shares her thoughts on Martin Luther King and his dream for all humanity. You can hear an excerpt from his famous 'I Have a Dream" speech and its applicability to the headlines of today.

A New Religion

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Guest speaker Rev. Jill Carey shares her thoughts on A New Religion. If you aren't sure why that is a valid topic, you have not listened to this excellent talk.