Join us this Palm Sunday to hear Rev. Ray Nelson's message Preparing for a Change. Palm Sunday is a transition point between who we are to who we are becoming. We must be fully present to the reality of the moment and ourselves before we can transform and resurrect into who we are to become. As the Daily Word says for this Sunday, By following Jesus' example, I proceed with courage and confidence along the path of fulfillment and transcendence.

What we create together in commUNITY we spread out to the world!

Sunday's Daily Word: On Palm Sunday, I honor the divine presence within.

ESTHER, along with the Wisconsin Council of Churches, is holding a rally on Palm Sunday, March 29, called the Palm Sunday Public Witness Walk and Rally. Held from 1:00-3:00, it is a Multi Church & Interfaith Rally in Houdini Plaza. Come join hundreds to voice our scriptural mandate to love our brothers and sisters.

For anyone wishing to join the ESTHER rally please meet at 1:00 at the west entrance of the old Trout Museum facing into the Houdini Plaza. If you are from Unity, please wear your Unity T-shirts. There will be sing-alongs and Fred will have signs for us to hold. He is accepting donations as each sign cost $16.00, but no worries if you simply wish to show up and hold a sign.

If you have questions or need further information, please email Linda at Inettdue@gmail.com

Yesterday Unity youths gathered downstairs in the Café to assemble a NexTrex plastic bag recycling receptacle as part of Unity’s Earth Care efforts. They had an opportunity to meet one another and then assemble the NexTrex receptacle, learning which plastic wrappers, bags and bubble wraps were recyclable. A big thank you to our children for their enthusiasm and participation!

Please contribute your recyclable bags, free of paper labels or stickers to the box. Also do not place cellophane type materials in the box. Upon reading the instructions on the box, if you have questions, please contact Linda at Inettdue@gmail.com for more information.

We’re known for being a warm and welcoming community and that’s something to celebrate! Now, we’d love to take that welcome one step further. What if we shifted our mindset from “visitors” to “guests”? Can you feel the difference? Guests are people we intentionally care for, connect with and make sure feel comfortable from beginning to end.

We do a beautiful job greeting people as they arrive. Where we could use a little extra help is after the service. Many of us have responsibilities once the service concludes, and it can be hard to continue those meaningful connections. That’s why we’re looking to expand our welcome team.

We’re hoping to create a simple rotation--perhaps a once a month commitment--so more of us can help connect with newcomers while still keeping flexibility in our schedules.

What might this look like?

• Greeters introduce you to anyone who is new
• You share a bit about our rotating ministers and the optional discussion time after service
• If they stay, accompany them downstairs for coffee and conversation
• If they’re interested, give them a brief tour of the building

It’s really about presence —making sure no one leaves feeling unnoticed or unsure of what’s next.

If you would be willing to help us extend our Unity hospitality in this way, we would be so grateful. Together, we can continue creating the loving, welcoming experience that makes Unity feel like home. Interested? There is a sign-up sheet at the Connect and Serve table!

We really need some people to volunter to help run basic tech systems that keep worship smooth and distraction free.

Key Duties:

• Operate and troubleshoot A/V equipment
• Run PowerPoint slides for services
• Manage Zoom meetings for services
• Set up and monitor livestreams using OBS
• Provide quick tech support during services
• Team work with other tech members
• Keep software up to date.
• Arrive 45 minutes prior to service for set-up

If you are comfortable with computers and willing to learn, reliable, calm under pressure and team oriented, please talk to Laura or Bert to learn more!

Join Unity of the Southeast Region Good Friday for a deeper understanding of “The Seven Last Words of Jesus” as presented by Unity leaders, Youth and Young Adults from SE Unity Ministries.  They will guide and inspire through a 3-hour contemplative experience. Each segment will have music, a short discourse, meditation and end with a minute of silence.

Log on Friday, April 3rd anytime between 10:45am and 1:45 pm CT to experience a part of or to enjoy the entire service. This year, The Good Friday Project will also be aired on Anointed Radio (https://uums.org/uums-radio/).  Being on both platforms is an opportunity for all to hear and observe.

The Good Friday Project is presented on a “Love Offering” basis. Proceeds will aid in supporting their Y.O.U. Regies and YFM Ministry Consultant attending I.Y.O.U. in July and providing scholarships to Young Adults in the Southeast Region seeking to take SEE coursework for credit.

Once you have registered, a link to join them on Zoom will be sent out a day or two prior to the service. To register click on the link below: 

A message from our Prosperity Team:

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FAITH

Faith is my refuge and resource in every season.

For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.  --1 John 5:4