Events

Sat, May 10	Pre-Mother’s Day Serenade Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunity Anyone who likes to sing is invited to serenade at Lytton Gardens Senior Community in Palo Alto. We’ll arrange a few rehearsal dates before to polish up our favorite songs. No music reading is required. Contact Howie Webber at hwebber@unitypaloalto.org
Sun, May 11	Mother’s Day Youth of Unity Sunday Mother’s Day Breakfast We had such great success making breakfast on Mother’s Day last year we thought that we would do it again this year. We will serve a pancake breakfast between services, so come hungry and ready to eat!
Wed, May 14 11:45AM	Auxiliary Program & Luncheon Cynthia Markeiwicz, Klaus and Adelgunde Heinimann will share their experiences while visiting "John of God" at The Casa in Abadiania, Brazil. They will also show a brief visual. The Heinemanns have been asked to assist at the Casa, which says much for their beautiful spirit and willingness to share their own healing abilities. Adelgunde has been involved in healing work for many years and has several credentials in different healing modalities. Klaus has a Ph.D. in physics and was a professor at Stanford University as well as a research scientist at NASA-Ames. He has also authored "Expanding Perception" and "The Orb Project." Come join us, bring a friend and enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by this inspirational program. Expect a miracle! Tickets $15 – on sale in the breezeway after services April 27, May 4 & 11.
Sat, May 24 3:00 - 5:30PM	Pre-Memorial Day Food Service Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunity Join your Unity family members in service to the homeless. The folks at Loaves & Fishes will guide us through the preparation, set-up, serving and clean-up of wholesome meals for about 200 of our less fortunate brothers and sisters. You’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in 2½ hours and you’ll be uplifted by how meaningful the experience is. Contact Howie Webber at hwebber@unitypaloalto.org if you’d like to volunteer. We are limited to 12 people; must be 16 or older.
Sat, May 31 9:00AM - 4:00PM	Helping Hands Day It is time for another work day at Unity Palo Alto Community Church. Everyone with a desire to help and contribute is invited. This will be a chance to share your talent with the community. Everyone is welcome to participate at whatever level you can. If you can spare a few hours or the whole day, it all works for the benefit of the Unity community. No experience in ‘fixing stuff’ is necessary just a desire to help. Typical tasks needing helping hands are: painting, carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, shrub trimming, and general clean up. The kitchen and YES Hall have been particularly in need of this type of clean up and tidy up help. To support these efforts we also need help with setting up and cleaning up of breakfast and lunch, getting all the tools out and putting them away. As with most projects it will require at least 3 trips to the hardware store during the day. As the time draws near we will actually publish a list of projects we would like to accomplish. If you have questions please contact John Hogan at helpinghands@unitypaloalto.org
throughout June	Summer Food Drive Second Harvest Food Bank You are invited to bring donations of non perishable foods, especially proteins such as tuna, canned meat, peanut butter and stew, and place them in one of the Second Harvest Food Bank food barrels in the back of the sanctuary. Bags to fill are available next to the barrels. If you are interested in making a monetary donation or signing up to help with a food sort, please contact the Second Harvest Food Bank directly at 650-610-0808. Second Harvest is located at 1051 Bing St. in San Carlos. Visit them on the Web at www.2ndharvest.net. For more info, contact Rita McAlister at 650-849-1123 or rita@unitypaloalto.org
from June 8 referrals	Christmas in July Give-A-Gift Program For more info… >>
Sun, June 15 both services	Sunday services – The Power of Visioning with David Hiller David is also giving a workshop in the afternoon and is available for individual appointments. For more info… >>
Sun, June 15 after each service	Fathers Day In celebration of Fathers Day we’ll serve strawberry shortcake after both services!
Sun, July 13 1:30 - 4:30PM	Sunday services – Being Here Now with Freddie Weber Freddie is also giving a workshop in the afternoon For more info… >> For more about Freddie, see www.freddieweber.com
Fri - Sun Oct 3 - 5	Asilomar Retreat for 2008 Unity – A Mystic’s Path a Unity Interfaith Exploration Friendly like-minded people. Workshops and speakers. Music and fellowship. Delicious food. Beautiful scenery. Each year the West Central Region of Unity Churches sponsors a retreat/conference. This year’s retreat will focus on "Unity – A Mystic’s Path a Unity Interfaith Exploration." It is hosted by the Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. Keynote speakers are Revs. Michael Moran of Spiritual Life Center, Sky St. John of Unity Church of Hawaii, and Richard Maraj of Unity of Phoenix. Our own Michael Clemons, bookstore manager, will again be in charge of the Asilomar Bookstore! Please check out the brochure and registration form for more details. They may be found in breezeway by the church office or online at www.westcentralregion.com. You’ll be glad you did. For more information about the venue, see Asilomar.

	Unity Choir Come Sing with us! We perform next on Mother's Day. To anyone who is inspired to join the Joyful Choir you've heard at our church, we welcome you to come sing with us! You are sure to learn more about how to sing while having a great time learning the music under the direction of Valerie Brown. For more information…>> Hope to see you there!
now	On Sale — Spring 2008 Pick-A-Party! Another party season! Join us for a lot of fun and develop a greater sense of community through giving and attending parties. Proceeds benefit the church. To pick the parties you want to attend, see the catalog of Pick-a-Party Events, Spring 2008! (PDF) Tickets are on sale after services Sundays in courtyard and in the front office during regular office hours. For more information, call Michael Clemons at 650-849-1109 or send email to Pick-A-Party coordinators Paul Wcislo and Sally Schwerin: pickaparty@unitypaloalto.org
2nd & 4th Sundays drop in from 10:00AM - 1:00PM Prayer Room	Experience Deeksha Deeksha is the transfer of the sacred golden energy of divine grace, which descends and initiates the journey into higher states of consciousness. Deeksha can also be seen as divine surgery where there is a process of transformation in the parietal lobes and an activation of the frontal lobes which results in the experience of non-separation and the experience of unconditional love, joy, and peace which will eventually lead to enlightenment and Oneness.
Fourth Sunday of month between services 10:15 - 10:45AM Fireside Room	Communication Sunday Come talk with the board — questions welcomed, comments appreciated!
Every Sunday 1:00PM	Unity Socials — Brunch For more information on this and other Unity Socials Events… >> For more information on the Unity Socials group… >>
3rd Sunday each quarter 1:00PM	Hey Men – Unity’s Service Group Hey Men provides the opportunity to build friendships within Palo Alto Unity’s male congregation and to help maintain the church and grounds. Hey Men is a church service organization assisting with fix-it items such as painting, light bulb replacement and other minor repairs. The third Sunday of each quarter is Hey Men work day. We start at 1:00 PM and work for two hours or so doing the many tasks that Facilities Manager, Rita McAllister, has on her to do list. Hey Men also has occasional fund raisers such as a Sunday Pancake Breakfast or a Games & Casino Night. Join us, we’d like to get to know you. Contact George Kuraitis at heymen@unitypaloalto.org
1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 9:00PM Ministerial Prayer Room	Reiki Circle Group Join us as we hold a Reiki healing circle. Reiki is a form of therapeutic touch, which we will practice upon one another following an initial short meditation. Contact Don Murdoch at 650-346-6367 or email Donaglow49@aol.com for more information Love Offering, with all proceeds going to Unity.
2nd Monday 7:00 - 9:00PM Y.E.S. Hall	Monday Night Out A lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender group with supporters and friends. Honoring and celebrating diversity at Unity Palo Alto by providing a welcoming and loving environment for LGBT, their family and friends. Monday Night Out provides support and community through discussion, social events, education, and spiritual development. For up-to-date information contact Lynette at 650-966-8290 or MonNightOut@unitypaloalto.org.
	Unity Women's Circle Our group explores women's spirituality and creativity. All women are welcome. The Unity Women's Circle monthly meetings are currently on hiatus. However, our email list is still active so we can organize events periodically, and for use as a discussion forum. To subscribe to this list, send an email to: unity-women-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Fourth Tues. 6:30PM Fireside Room	Board of Trustees Meeting Everyone is welcome to come and observe.
Wednesdays 7:00 - 7:30PM	Wednesday Night Meditation Meditation helps us to get quiet inside and listen to our inner knowing. We will lead several different types of guided meditations including Mindfulness, Insight, and Stress Reduction. Each evening will focus on a different style. Beginner and experienced meditators welcome.
1st Thurs 7:00PM	Unity Steak Night Men's Social Do you want to be more connected with other men at Unity? On the 1st Thursday of each month we’ll have a monthly steak night. (Fish, chicken & veggies are always welcome.) We’ll offer community, encouragement, and support in our lives. For more information on where the dinner we are held or to confirm that you are coming contact Greg Bell at menssocialgroup@unitypaloalto.org and we’ll get the details out to you.

The Unity Socials group also offers a variety of social activities. Follow the link for more information about the Unity Socials current list of events.

Mon-Sat., 7:00 AM Wed., 6:00 PM Sun., 6:00PM & 7:00PM	AA 12-Step Groups Meeting