Words cannot express our gratitude to all those who made our 4th annual World Peace Festival Fox Cities such a HUGE success! Every year it gets better and better!  We can't do it without all the volunteers who showed up, set up tents, face painted, ate food, listened to the music, visited vendors, danced with the M-Effect, hung banners, chatted with folks who visited the Unity tent and then helped tear down.  THANK YOU!

This Sunday we have our favorite Minister of Record Rev. Marylou Palmer Cardoza with a message of the strength and courage we have in our Christ spirit. Join us this Sunday at 10 am: what we create in commUNITY we amplify out into the world!

Sunday's Daily Word: Courage: With courage, I step into the fullness of life.

A book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall-Kimmerer starts this Wednesday, September 16 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the downtown Appleton Library Unconference Room, first floor, facilitated by Unity of Appleton EarthCare. This is the first of four sessions to be held monthly.

We will discuss the first 100 pages. As you read, please make notations of concepts which stand-out.

Here is a book review of Braiding Sweetgrass:

An inspired weaving of indigenous knowledge, plant science, and personal narrative from a distinguished professor of science and a Native American whose previous book, Gathering Moss, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing.

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation.” As she explores these themes she circles toward a central argument: the awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.

Spiritual but not religious? We get that! Come check out our Mastermind meetings!

A men's or women's mastermind group is a small group where members provide mutual support, brainstorming and accountability to help each other achieve their personal goals. In our Mastermind meetings, we set our intentions for the month and explore ideas through the lens of Unity's metaphysical principles. We share experiences, learn from each other and develop strategies for success together.

Join us for a discussion of powerful spiritual techniques. You'll be glad you did!

Join us Sunday, September 27th for a Fall Potluck.  Bring out your favorite comfort food recipies and let's share great food and conversation. The Transformational Workshop is right afterwards so come to Unity for the morning service, then stay for some excellent food and for the workshop!

Join FreshStart practioner Katie Lochlein for an experiential workshop of healing, self-discovery and genuine connection. Together, we will explore the hidden emotions, limiting beliefs and unconscious patterns that may be shaping your life experience and discover how to release what no longer serves you.

In this workshop, you will

• Discover how trapped emotions affect your emotional and physical well-being
• Explore your triggers through a guided self-discovery
• Experience a live muscle-testing demonstration
• Learn practical ways to release limiting beliefs and emotional blocks

We are inherently good, whole and capable of living life fully!

Love offering event: Suggested donation is $15. All proceeds go to Unity of Appleton.

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INNER PEACE

I find peace in this moment.

So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today.  --Matthew 6:34