Praying For Others

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If other people are creating their own experiences with with their thoughts, what difference does it make whether we pray for them? A good question right before Unity's World Day of Prayer on Sept. 8, when 1.5-million names are submitted for prayer at Silent Unity. Rev. Ellen speaks alongside Kit Holmes, the Unity of Wimberley music director who is also a Religious Science practitioner.  

What In The World Is Going On?

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This is about our world and the global consciousness that creates  the conditions we see.  For years, many of us have believed that we will soon reach a tipping point, a critical mass of enlightenment that will change the nature of our planet.  But the clock is ticking...

When All Hell Breaks Loose

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Have you noticed that after you have a spiritual awakening, things just start happening? All hell breaks loose? Rev. Ellen discusses this disturbing phenomenon.

Who Are You Really?

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In the fourth in the series on prosperity, Rev. Ellen says the final law in creating abundance is living your divine purpose.

Forgiveness & Worthiness

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Forgiving yourself and others, then knowing that we are worthy, are not the goals of an abundant life but requirements for one.  Rev. Ellen continues with the third of four talks on Edwene Gaines book on prosperity.

How Will You Spend All That Money?

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Now that you're using prosperity principles and abundance of all sorts is pouring into your life, what sort of life do you really want? Talk Two based on The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines.

The Big Frog

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Rev. Ellen begins a four-part series based on The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines.  Edwene says when you have to swallow a bucket of frogs, swallow the big one first! (Tithing and giving)

Freedom and The Power of Choice

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In June 2010, Kit Holmes completed her training as a Licensed Spiritual Counselor (RScP) through United Centers for Spiritual Living. She is our Music Director as well.

Origins of Satan or a Quick Look at Evil

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Ellen says that humans have believed for thousands of years there's some kind of bad actor loose in the world.  In Unity, we claim not to believe it.  Could we be wrong?  

About My Father's Business

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Rev. Aliza Bloom answers that question, "What does the phrase 'About My Father's Business' mean?"  Bringing this phrase into this day and age, it might be: Being about the business of creation!  What is the business of creation and how do we go about it?  

Get A L.I.F.E.

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Rev. Scott Sherman, a well-known Unity Minister from Florida, gave a talk about four important virtues in life to acquire using the acronym L. I. F. E. .   Scott, a former CEO and President of Unity Worldwide Ministries, is giving a workshop on hands-on healing methods used for over 120 years.

Living The Truth

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Unity Principle #5:  Through thoughts, words, and actions, we live the Truth we know.

Rev. Ellen talks about putting spiritual truth into practice in our lives.

Becoming One

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Unity Basic Principle #4:  "Through prayer and meditation, we align our heart-mind with God."

Rev. Ellen says that if human beings exist within All That Is and have access to their own divine, creative power, then what is prayer and how do we make it effective?

Creating Your Experience

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Rev. Ellen takes an absolutist point of view on the Law of Attraction, the third Principle.  She says we absolutely create everything that happens to us.  And she knows most people disagree!

You Are God

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This is the second in Rev. Ellen's updated look at The Five Principles of Unity.  Principle Two is: "Our essence is of God: therefore, we are inherently good.  This God essence, called the Christ, was fully expressed in Jesus."

God Is All There Is

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It's been two years since Rev. Ellen began her tenure at Unity of Wimberley with a series on The Five Principles, shortly before her book was published.  She says she's learned some things since then.  She begins a five-week series to take another look at the universal truths that are the foundation of Unity's teachings.

Building Your Dream Team

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Unity of Wimberley founding spiritual leader Mindy Audlin gives a spirited talk about finding your dream and those to help you make it come true.

The Meaning Of Easter

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Rev. Ellen reads a story written by Unity Poet Laureate James Dillet Freeman regarding the Easter story.  It helps bring the real meaning of Easter and one of the basic truths of life into focus.

Palm Sunday - "Betrayal"

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Rev. Ellen commented that she often experiences the topic of her talk - this one was not an exception.  Find out what she meant in this moving discussion of betrayal.

Jesus' Bad Day

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The events leading up to Good Friday are a series of really bad days.  Rev. Ellen takes a look at these events.

Journey To The Center of the Universe

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Guest speaker Russell Duckworth helps us move from believing  things happen TO us to seeing our role in making things happen. 

Looking Past Fear

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The Apocalypse.  The Rapture.  Nuclear accidents, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis.  Rev. Ellen takes a look at a subject many people are thinking about these days... possible signs of the "end of the world".

Finding Life's Purpose

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Rev. Ellen offers some practical advice about living life's purpose to those who may not be sure what to do next.

The Aramaic Jesus

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Dale Allen Hoffman, a student of the Aramaic language Jesus spoke, shares insights he has gained through his study of the ways and conventions of the Aramaic language. 

Whole, Perfect, and Complete

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We affirm we were created whole, perfect and complete. But how do we account for our failings and infirmities? And what do we say to others who appear to be sick or suffering?

The Uppity Woman at the Well

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One of Jesus' greatest challenges from a woman was the Samaritan woman at the well.  Even talking in public was scandalous for them both, but it drew out one of Jesus' greatest teachings.

Women Who Challenged Jesus

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The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with their questions.  But some of his greatest challenges came from women, who seemed to call forth knowledge Jesus had not planned to reveal or possibly even realized until the encounter took place.  

Know When To Hold 'Em

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There is a time for keeping the faith and persevering... and there is a time to change directions.  When do we stay and when do we go - in relationships, jobs, project, dreams?  Are obstacles something to be worked through, or do they signify we're on the wrong path?

Benefit of the Doubt

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Rev. Ellen "takes requests" from time to time. This talk originated from a request by a church member who was misunderstood and annoyed by someone who refused to give the benefit of the doubt.

Let Go, Let God.

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What exactly do we mean when we chirp: "Let Go, Let God"? 


How to let go:

• Accept the things I cannot change
• Mind my own business
• Let go of the outcome

How to let God:

• I am already divine, all of me
• I cultivate my awareness of Being
• In Being, all things already exist

PS: Ask for help from non-physical energies (angels, guides, your inner being, etc.)

Embracing Forgiveness

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Rev. Ellen shares some new material on forgiveness, a topic that is at the heart of Christian teachings.

There is a quote mentioned in the talk by Reinhold Niebuhr, who said "Forgiveness is the final form of Love."  
Niebuhr, an American theologian, is also credited with the ubiquitous "God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."


Rev Ellen's handout:
Embrace and Transmute

How to forgive myself or others:

Accept Responsibility - This was created or co-created by me in order to learn and grow.

Align the judgement - I acknowledge and accept that I am sometimes judgmental, yet I am still divine.

Feel the feeling - The pain is the resistance to feeling... but a pearl lies within.

Get Healthy!

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Rev. Ellen takes a humorous look at "getting healthy" along with the congregation chiming in.  There is a lot of wisdom in the different experiences expressed. 

Rev. Ellen mentioned a list that one can put on the refrigerator to help remind us of this resolve:
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Get Healthy!

Beliefs are simply thoughts we are in the habit of thinking.  They can be replaced with healthier, more positive ideas.

Physical

      Old belief:

     New thought:


Mental

     Old belief:

     New thought:


Emotional

     Old belief:

     New thought: 


Spiritual

     Old belief:

     New thought:

Live Your Dream!

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Rev. Ellen talks about going from getting inspired to actually experiencing your Dream.  Singer Kit Holmes is also a Religious Science Practitioner and gives the meditation, included with today's talk.


Rev. Ellen listed a process that you might want to try:

1. Discover what brings you joy.
2. Set your intentions to do and be.
3. Give where you are inspired.
4. Act on inspiration.
5. Celebrate small victories along the way.
6. See behind the challenge.
7. Choose from love.
8. Experience the now.


9.  You can add your own.

White Stone Ceremony

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The White Stone ceremony is one of Unity's most beautiful rituals and a perfect way to start the new year. We ask for guidance in what we are to do and be.