Unity Church of Wimberley Sunday Talks

Beyond Lazarus: Speak the Word, Unbind New Life

2012-01-29T16:22:00.003-06:00

Part 3: Jesus called Lazarus out of the tomb, still bound in burial cloths. Based on the book Beyond Lazarus by Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla, six steps to resuscitating whatever is dead in your life.

Beyond Lazarus: Expect the Best, Give Thanks

2012-01-22T18:46:00.003-06:00

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Part 2: Last week Rev. Ellen left Jesus at the entrance to Lazarus' tomb. You might remember when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick and likely to die, he delayed for two days before going to help. First, Jesus stopped thinking about Lazarus' illness, then removed the stone, expecting the best.

Jesus never doubted he could bring Lazarus back to life and gave thanks in advance.

Beyond Lazarus: Turn Away, Remove the Stone

2012-01-16T09:58:00.002-06:00

Rev. Ellen Debenport

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Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead using six steps that we can apply to any difficult situation or one in which we find ourselves stuck. In this three part series, we look deeply into this celebrated story, to learn what we can. Based on the book Beyond Lazarus by Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla.

Part 1. When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick and likely to die, he delayed for two days before going to help. Then he performed his greatest miracle!

End of an Age

2012-01-08T19:23:00.002-06:00

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Here we are in 2012. What does it mean, what can we expect, what should we be doing? Or is all the ruckus around 2012 just hype?

Pivot Point

2012-01-01T10:39:00.001-06:00


Rev. Ellen Debenport

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We combine the Burning Bowl and White Stone ceremonies to leave behind all our baggage in the old year and start fresh in 2012. If you would like to participate as you listen, it would be helpful to have paper and pen to make a list to burn, a small white stone of any kind and a Sharpie to write on the stone. Time for this activity is built into the talk. Be careful when you light a fire!

Men of Christmas - Jesus, the Shepherds, and the Wise Men

2011-12-25T18:33:00.003-06:00

Saturday, Christmas Eve
"Jesus"

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We see divinity in babies, but it seems to dissipate as they learn to live in the human world. Jesus somehow remembered who he was. How can we remember for ourselves?
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Sunday, Christmas Day

"The Shepherds and Wise Men"

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Men crowded around the baby Jesus after he was born to get a glimpse of God.

Men Of Christmas: The Innkeeper

2011-12-18T15:14:00.001-06:00

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What a night! What a crowd! This young couple shows up, she’s ready to give birth on the spot. What’s an innkeeper to do? And who is he to us now?

Men of Christmas: Joseph

2011-12-11T13:50:00.000-06:00

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Joseph was a stand-up guy. He did right by Mary, raised the boy Jesus, and then disappeared. What does his example call forth from us?

Men of Christmas: Gabriel

2011-12-04T18:27:00.000-06:00

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The Angel Gabriel had a great job – showing up unexpectedly, scaring people, then imparting to them wonderful, life-changing news. How does he show up for us?

Men of Christmas: The Old Guys

2011-11-27T13:26:00.001-06:00

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The Advent season prepares us for renewed awareness of the Christ born in each of us. As the Christmas story begins, two very old guys predict the greatness of Jesus. Are they still speaking today?

Gratitude is Enough

2011-11-20T17:45:00.001-06:00

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If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. - Meister Eckhart With this thought as a head start, Rev. Ellen takes a non-traditional look at Thanksgiving gratitude.

The Unapologetically Divine World Citizen

2011-11-06T15:40:00.001-06:00

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Watch two minutes of news and you'll think the world is in terrible trouble. How do we engage with its problems as divine beings? Or are transcendence and meditation more powerful options? Rev. Ellen finishes her series on being unapologetically divine.

The Unapologetically Divine Friend

2011-10-30T16:57:00.001-05:00

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Many of us create a second family with our friends, some for a season and some for a lifetime. Would we be different kinds of friends if we were living from the divine within? Would we choose our friends differently?

The Unapologetically Divine Co-Worker

2011-10-23T21:34:00.003-05:00

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We've all had a boss we disliked or a colleague who drove us crazy. Work, paid or not, consumes most of our waking hours and usually involves other people. What does divinity mean at work besides trying to be nice?

The Unapologetically Divine Parent (And Children)

2011-10-16T20:14:00.002-05:00

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Seeing the Christ in our children can sometimes be a challenge, especially when they are acting up or making crazy choices. Rev. Ellen takes on this sensitive topic then passes around the microphone for parents in the congregation to share their divine moments with their children.

The Unapologetically Divine Spouse

2011-10-09T11:08:00.002-05:00

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Jesus presumably was never married. The Buddha walked out on his sleeping wife and child at midnight. What does divinity look like in a primary relationship?

Unapologetic Divinity

2011-10-02T17:31:00.000-05:00

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What if you really believed that you are a part of the Divine? Can you accept it? Rev. Ellen starts a series to seriously look at this basic Unity Principle.

Let Peace Begin With Me

2011-09-25T16:37:00.002-05:00

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We sing about peace every week, but what do we mean and what are we doing about it? We take a look at our peaceful intentions using Mindy Audlin's new book, Let It Begin with Me.

I'm A Fraud, You're A Fraud

2011-09-18T16:15:00.002-05:00

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Know the feeling? Someday, maybe today, everyone is going to realize I've been faking my talent/intelligence/competence all this time. They'll know I'm a fraud, an imposter. I can't get away with it much longer. And yet I claim to be divine?

Praying Out Loud

2011-09-11T15:46:00.001-05:00

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Many people are terrified to pray out loud, especially in the non-theistic language we prefer. Do we pray in Jesus' name? Do we talk to God as "you" or "thou" or what? And what if our Unity prayers offend other people?

Praying For Others

2011-09-04T11:43:00.001-05:00

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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.

The 12 Powers Of Man

2011-08-28T16:34:00.005-05:00

Kay Orrell

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Church member Kay Orrell tells the story of producing a meditation CD based on the 12 Powers of Man, the divine attributes we all share.

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Stop Talking To God!

2011-08-21T19:28:00.002-05:00

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We can't keep talking to God-Out-There and asking for wishes to be granted if we truly believe we are one with the divine and creators of our own experience. But what is the new language of prayer?

What In The World Is Going On?

2011-08-14T17:37:00.003-05:00

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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

2011-08-07T18:00:00.001-05:00

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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?

2011-07-31T16:28:00.001-05:00

Unity Church of Wimberley Sunday Talks

Beyond Lazarus: Speak the Word, Unbind New Life

Beyond Lazarus: Expect the Best, Give Thanks

Beyond Lazarus: Turn Away, Remove the Stone

End of an Age

Pivot Point

Men of Christmas - Jesus, the Shepherds, and the Wise Men

Men Of Christmas: The Innkeeper

Men of Christmas: Joseph

Men of Christmas: Gabriel

Men of Christmas: The Old Guys

Gratitude is Enough

The Unapologetically Divine World Citizen

The Unapologetically Divine Friend

The Unapologetically Divine Co-Worker

The Unapologetically Divine Parent (And Children)

The Unapologetically Divine Spouse

Unapologetic Divinity

Let Peace Begin With Me

I'm A Fraud, You're A Fraud

Praying Out Loud

Praying For Others

The 12 Powers Of Man

Stop Talking To God!

What In The World Is Going On?

When All Hell Breaks Loose

Who Are You Really?

Forgiveness & Worthiness

How Will You Spend All That Money?

The Big Frog

Freedom and The Power of Choice

Origins of Satan or a Quick Look at Evil

About My Father's Business

Get A L.I.F.E.

Living The Truth

Becoming One

Creating Your Experience

You Are God

God Is All There Is

Building Your Dream Team

The Meaning Of Easter

Palm Sunday - "Betrayal"

Jesus' Bad Day

Journey To The Center of the Universe

Looking Past Fear

Finding Life's Purpose

The Aramaic Jesus

Whole, Perfect, and Complete

The Uppity Woman at the Well

Women Who Challenged Jesus

Know When To Hold 'Em

Benefit of the Doubt

Let Go, Let God.

Embracing Forgiveness

Get Healthy!

Live Your Dream!

White Stone Ceremony

Burning Bowl Ceremony

Advent: Joy

Advent: Love

Advent: Peace

Advent - Faith

Gratitude In Tough Times

Losing Your Faith

The Three Faces of God

Worldwide Therapy

Demons and Death

The Cracked Vase

EZosophy: Living in Ease

Radical Transformation

Jesus the Party Animal

Irreverent Prayer

Whatever, Man!

Spiritual Labor

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Wicked Wives

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Jezebel

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Bathsheba

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Delilah

Shady Ladies of the Bible: Hagar

"Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves?"