21 King Avenue, Albany, New York 12206

   The mission of Unity Church in Albany is to
   awaken to and embrace the Christ in all persons
   through prayer and service.

 ONGOING | JANUARY | FEBRUARY I MARCH

 

Ongoing Events

Prayer and Meditation, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Yoga Classes – Every Monday evening from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Class is led by Deborah Foss, RYT, and is geared toward experienced participants. Beginners, please call before attending. Cost is $96 for 8 weeks or $15 per class (scholarships available). Bring your own yoga mat and pillow. For more information, call Deborah Foss at 785-4131.

Saturday Yoga Classes –Saturday mornings from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. As a service to the community Kay Fuller, certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, is offering this beginner level class for $5. All fees go directly to Unity Church. No previous Yoga experience is required.

Pilates Mat Classes – Every Saturday morning from 9 – 10 a.m. Class is led by Kay Fuller. Cost is $80 for 8 weeks or $15 per class. Bring your own mat. Beginners, please call before attending. For more information, call Kay Fuller at 439-1775.

Wednesday Afternoon Unity Study Group with Jean Robinson in North Petersburgh, NY. Call 518-686-9513 for information and directions.

Course in Miracles Study Groups
Perhaps you have already tried the Course and found it difficult to make it through the text and 365 daily lessons? The Course is challenging, and it is a powerful tool for spiritual growth. And, the metaphysics of the Course are highly compatible with Unity teachings. While the Course is designed for individual study it is helpful to have a “support group” to share your questions, discoveries, and journey with. Unity Church supports two A Course In Miracles study groups. One study group meets Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the church library. A second study group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the home of Reverend Jim and Kay, in Delmar. Both groups are open to new students as well as those who have already been working with the Course. You can find information about study groups across the United States, and beyond, at www.miraclecenter.org.

Unity Songwriting Circle
Facilitated by Mark Shepard and Debra Burger
Third Sunday of the month, following second service (summers, 11am - 1pm)
Join us to share original songs and be toinspired to develop your inner songwriter. We will be meeting on the third Sunday of every month. All are welcome! Whether you already write songs or you are simply curious about how to do it, please join us and begin a new musical adventure!

january 2012

 

The Mastery of Love Class with Barry Schwartzbach
Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM, January 19th – March 8th
The Mastery of Love, written by Don Miguel Ruiz, is all about relationship... with each other and with ourselves. It builds beautifully on his earlier book The Four Agreements and brings the practice of awareness right to where we live. 

Barry Schwartzbach first encountered Don Miguel Ruiz, author ofThe Four Agreements andThe Mastery of Love, at the Omega Institute eight years ago.  Since then he has studied with Don Miguel and other master Toltec teachers. Making regular pilgrimages to sacred sites in Mexico and Peru, and practicing the teachings in his daily life, Barry has established a deep connection with them. 

Coffee House
January 14th 7:00-9:45 PM
This is an open mic night with music, poetry, humor and more.  Sign in before 6:45 PM to share your talents, or just come 7:00 PM and enjoy the show.  Admission is only $5, and includes refreshments.

february

 

Matters of Life & Death
Class with Rev. Jim, Wednesdays at 7:15
February 1st through March 28th
We typically think of life as progressing from birth to death; and in the case of Jesus on to resurrection.  But what if that apparently linear path is only an appearance?  What if our ideas about life and death are only our ideas?  In the Gospel of Mark Jesus tells his disciples, “Remember, by trying to save your own life, you’re going to lose it; but by losing your life because of this good news, you’re going to save it.” (Mark 8:35)  Through reading, meditation and interactive exercises we will explore our current ideas about life and death, and with the support of the class perhaps lose some of these and save ourselves. 
This class will use the book No Death No Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh as a teaching text.  We encourage you to purchase and read the book in advance of the class.

Small Business Fair
Sunday, February 5, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
More info to come...

movie night
“Happy” (documentary film)
Saturday, February 11th at 7:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate World Happy Day with a free showing of the film Happy.  Yes, this is a movie about happiness.  Award winning director Roko Belic teamed up with producer Tom Shadyac to create this documentary about what makes people happy and how we can increase happiness in our own lives.  Happy people live healthier and longer lives.  They are more likely to care for the environment and to find creative solutions to problems.  Increasing happiness benefits us as individuals and communities in many ways.  Happiness is a goal worth sharing. 
The film will be shown on the “big screens” in our sanctuary.  This is a free showing.

Happy - A Documentary Trailer from Wadi Rum Films on Vimeo.

march

 

Unity Church Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 4 at 12:20 PM
This year’s Unity Church Annual Meeting will include brief reports from Reverend Jim and members of the church board.  It will also include an election for two trustees to serve on the board.  Only church members may serve on the board or vote for trustees.  The meeting itself is open to members and non-members alike. 

  Unity Church in Albany,  21 King Avenue, Albany, New York 12206 • (518) 453-3603  Fax: 518-453-0117