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March 30, 2026

Unity of Appleton
CommUNITY Connections March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

This Sunday

This Sunday

Join us this Easter Sunday to hear Rev. Sandra McKinney's message The Power of the Easter Story. If we allow Easter to be a metaphor for the deeper meanings of life and spiritual awakening, then Easter can be entered into as a conscious inner quest-- a quest that asks and honors what is stirring within oneself. 

As the Daily Word says for this Sunday, Each rising is proof that resurrection is a divine energy pulsing through every heartbeat and breath.

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

Sunday's Daily Word: Easter: On this glorious Easter morning, I rise.

Unity of Appleton Prayer Team

Unity of Appleton Prayer Team

If you are interested in learning about the power of affirmative prayer, Unity of Appleton's Prayer Team meets this Sunday at 9:00 am in the boardroom. All are welcome!

Individual prayer support is offered after the service in the Meditation Room at the back of the Sanctuary. Confidential prayer requests also may be submitted in the prayer box located adjacent to the Connect and Serve table.

Prayer requests will be prayed upon by the Prayer Team and then forwarded onto Silent Unity for one month. At any time, Silent Unity Prayer Ministry may be reached at 816-969-2000.

 
The Good Friday Project

The Good Friday Project

Friday, April 3 on Zoom

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: 

For more infomation visit:

https://seunity.breezechms.com/form/9b24c8667422

Click Here to Register
Unity of Appleton needs your help

Unity of Appleton needs your help

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!

Looking for a warm welcome!

Looking for a warm welcome!

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!

Join us!

Join us!

Meatless Potluck

Meatless Potluck

Sunday, April 19

In celebration of Earth Day and focusing the entire month of April upon our awareness of spirit in all life forms, we are holding a meatless potluck enjoying plant food on Sunday, April 19th.  Please look for yummy old or new recipes and share your creations with your Unity friends. The children and their families will contribute their version of Stone Soup, coming together as a community, sharing a little from many to create a feast of minestrone soup. 
 
Remember also to look for the Earth Care prize drawing box on the Connect and Serve Table, where you give yourself credit for your actions of 2025-2026 Principle #5, living the truth you know, in actions of love, kindness, respect, protection of our earth and beings, sharing our earth.
 
In other words, if you did any of the following or others, please write down your action, along with your name and phone #, and place it in the prize drawing box:
1. Composting fruits and vegetable scraps
2. Grew a garden of vegetables, or for pollinators
3. Compost plastic bags
4. Stopped or minimized using single-use plastic containers
5. Reduced, reused, recycled
6. Avoided wasting food
7. Walked more, drove less, or carpooled more
8. Hung clothes out to dry
9. Reduced ingestion of plastics
10. Increased awareness via viewing documentaries (i.e. Plastic Detox [Netflix], Forks over Knives, Kiss the Ground, The Reducetarian Solution)
11. Reduced eating of meat to benefit the planet's resources and one's own health
12. Check out this website and register your kitchen table with https://1milliontables.org/ to see the environmental impact you and your family have made in eating a meatless meal.
 
Book Sale

Book Sale

Sunday, April 19

Since last year's Pre-Rummage Sale Book Fair was such a hit, we're bringing it back. Unity members enjoy reading—and who doesn't love a great deal?

Please drop off books at Unity by Sunday, April 12th for the sale on the 19th. Please leave your books in the tote under the bulletin board. Any unsold items will be available at the Rummage Sale in May.

Save items for our rummage sale!

Save items for our rummage sale!

Please save items in good condition for our annual Rummage Sale, which will be held May 7-9. No truck-sized items or adult clothes. Please clean your items before donating.

Have You Heard?

Have You Heard?

Unity is hosting a Spiritual Wellness Retreat June 6!

Why are we hosting this retreat?

  • To raise funds for lighting and other Building & Grounds projects
  • To welcome guests who may be visiting Unity for the first time
  • To shine a light on Unity in our community
  • To connect with spiritual practitioners in the area

Exciting News!

Interesting presenters and vendors are already booked

Registration forms are ready

The schedule is being finalized

What Part Can YOU Play?

Sign up to attend the retreat

Volunteer to help before or on the day of the retreat

Volunteer sign-up sheets will be available in the coming weeks

Thank you for helping make this a success for our spiritual commUNITY!

Online giving is vital to our success!

Online giving is vital to our success!

How to Help Our Financials

How to Help Our Financials

A message from our Prosperity Team:

It's never been easier to set up a one-time or recurring donation for Unity of Appleton. Setting up a recurring donation is easy and allows Unity of Appleton to thrive.  It's easy-- just follow the steps above.  If you have any questions, please email unity@unityofappleton.org.  We thank you for your generosity!

Affirmation

Affirmation

Sunday's Message

Sunday's Message

Missed the service or just want to hear yesterday's message again?

Click the link below:

For more infomation visit:

https://www.youtube.com/live/jQK_XOa4yvU?si=j7KqvM_VIQdxQnwb&t=962

Click Here!
Today’s Daily Word:

Today’s Daily Word:

Reprinted with permission of Unity®, publisher of Daily Word®

DIVINE ORDER

I trust divine order is always unfolding.

Our steps are made firm by the Lord when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.

--Psalm 37:23-24

April Events

April Events

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

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Menasha, WI
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