21 King Avenue, Albany, New York

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

 ONGOING | MARCH | APRIL | MAY 

 

Ongoing Events

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.

Free Yoga Classes –Saturday mornings from 10:05 - 11:15 am. As a service to the community Kay Fuller, certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, is offering a free beginner level class. 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.

Did You Know?

CD and DVD Lending Library
One of our goals for 2009 is to begin lending inspirational CDs and DVDs through our library.  We invite you to donate CDs or DVDs with lectures, classes, meditations, and similar materials by Unity and New Thought speakers to start our collection.  We also hope to include some spiritual movies.  These audio and video materials will be shelved along with our current books and available for check out.  We will accept a limited number of cassette tape and VHS video materials but are primarily focusing on the more current CD and DVD formats.  Do you have an old CD or DVD that you have loved and are now ready to share?  Just drop it in the basket in front of the bookstore sales desk.  Your donation can help encourage and enlighten many others.

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.

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

A Unity perspective on the Bible and Religion Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
A different kind of Bible study facilitated by Rev. Phil Flint. Please call Rev. Phil at 518-798-7290 for more information.

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

Friday Movie Nights
Films and times TBA
Free and open to the public

 

march

 

"The Heart of A Course In Miracles" Workshop
Monday March 1st at 7:00 PM
A Course In Miracles is a beautiful and powerful self-study spiritual course, which has inspired millions since it was published in 1975. This evening class is perfect both for first-timers, who would like an introduction to this material, as well as long-time students of the Course. We will use discussion, Course In Miracles-inspired music by Charley and two amazing workshop exercises to bring alive the principles found in this work. It's one thing to hear and read this information. However, the real power comes when we embody it through our own experience. And that's what will happen in this workshop. Charley has been learning from this material since the early 80's and is eager to share what he calls his "Course's Greatest Hits." Plus, the connection and sense of oneness that floods the room will be profound. We will go beyond thinking about these principles. We will know them from the inside out. Come play!
Admission: $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event.

Annual Meeting
This year’s Unity Church Annual Meeting will be held Sunday March 7 at 12:15 PM.  The meeting will include brief reports from Reverend Jim and board members.  It will also include the election of two trustees to serve on the church board.  Only church members can serve on the board or vote for trustees.  The meeting itself is open to members and non-members alike. 

Almost Spring Coffee House
Saturday, March 13, 7-10 PM
This is an open mic night with music, poetry and more.  Share your talents or just sit back and enjoy the show.  Performers are asked to sign in by 6:45.  Coffee and refreshments are provided.  Admission $5.

Sunday Afternoon Film
“For The Bible Tells Me So”
March 14th 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships?  Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross?  These questions and more are answered in this award winning documentary which brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture revealing that anti-gay bias is based on a misinterpretation of the Bible.

Dr Jon Mundy
Sunday, March 21st  1:15-4:15 PM 
“The Inner Teacher: Practicing the Principles of A Course In Miracles”
$20 (by March 18th) $30 thereafter
Jon Mundy, Ph.D. is an author, lecturer, minister, and as "Dr. Baba Jon Mundane" a standup philosopher/comedian. He met Dr. Helen Schucman (the scribe for A Course in Miracles) and Dr. William Thetford in 1973. They, along with Dr. Ken Wapnick, introduced Jon to A Course in Miracles in April 1975 – 15 months before its publication.  Helen served as Jon’s counselor and guide until she became ill in 1980. He was cofounder in 1981 of the New Seminary for the training of Interfaith Ministers and in 1989 the cofounder of Interfaith Fellowship. He currently serves the Unitarian Universalist Church in Middletown, NY, as their permanent part-time pastor. He has authored 8 books including What is Mysticism?, Missouri Mystic, Awaken to Your Own Call: A Comprehensive Introduction to A Course in Miracles, Listening to Your Inner Guide, The Ten Laws of Happiness, Money and Jesus, Search for the Center, and Learning to Die.  You can learn more about Jon at www.miraclesmagazine.org.

Preceding Jon's workshop we will hold a pot luck lunch at noon on the 21st.

 

april

 

Dr Michael Mirdad  April 25-26
Sunday Worship (9 & 11 AM)  “Living The Christ Life”

Sunday Workshop (1:15-4:15 PM)
“Understanding The Purpose Of Life’s Tests” 
Learn how all roads lead Home and how every path you have walked has been part of your spiritual journey--no matter what it looked like.

• Discover how everyone must walk, live, and balance the two paths towards wholeness--the spiritual path and healing path.
• Discover the difference between learning the easy way and the hard way.
• Learn how ancient civilizations used conscious intent to walk through the seven initiations into higher levels of awareness.
• Discover the secret map to enlightenment that has always been used by initiates throughout history.
  

 

An Evening of Miracles 7:00-9:00 PM
This evening lecture is an amazing experience for ALL students of spirituality and healing. It’s especially informative for students of A Course in Miracles or “miracle consciousness.” With one of the most respected teachers on Christ Consciousness and ACIM, Michael Mirdad, you can learn how to understand and apply the principles of miracles or healing and learn to apply and receive such in every part of your life. Topics include: Learning how to experience Miracles, Practicing Forgiveness, Reality vs. Illusion, and Healing relationships. This event is diverse in topic and changes dramatically each time it is offered, as it addresses the questions and needs of each group.
(www.grailproductions.com)

Dr. Michael Mirdad is a World-renowned Spiritual Teacher, Healer, and Author. He has worked as a Healer and Counselor for nearly 30 years and is the author of the best-selling books, The Seven Initiations of the Spiritual Path, You’re Not Going Crazy…You’re Just Waking Up!, and An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. Michael has facilitated thousands of classes, lectures, and workshops throughout the world on Mastery, pirituality, Relationships, and Healing and is suitably noted by many authors as a “teacher’s teacher” and a “healer’s healer.” He has been featured as a keynote speaker in the world’s largest Expos and Conferences, and has been on radio, television, and various Internet programs, as well as being featured in several magazines, including Whole Self Times, Sedona Journal, and Yoga Journal. Dr. Mirdad is respected as one of the finest and most diverse healers of our time and for his ability to share the deepest teachings in a clear, applicable manner. For more info visit www.grailproductions.com

 

 

 

may

 

The Nine Powers of Dreaming
with Robert Moss
Workshop date: Thursday, May 13, 7-9 PM

A dream can be an adventure playground, a night school, a garden of heavenly delights, a place of encounter with the more-than-human, a portal into the multiverse. It can be a place of healing, initiation, higher education & outrageous fun.

Moss, the creator of Active Dreaming, will show you how to recognize and harness nine powers of your dreams:

• We solve problems in our sleep
• Dreams coach us for future challenges and opportunities
• Dreams hold up a magic mirror to our actions and behavior
• Dreams show us what we need to do to stay well
• Dreams are a secret laboratory
• Dreams are a creative studio
• Dreams help us to mend our divided selves
• Dreaming is a key to better relationships
• Dreams recall us to our larger purpose

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Tickets by mail: Send $25 to Unity Church
and tickets will be mailed to you.
Tickets by phone: Call 518-453-3603 Monday-Thursday between 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.  Visa and MasterCard sales only.

Robert Moss is the creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of shamanism and modern dreamwork. Born in Australia, he survived three near-death experiences in childhood and first learned the ways of a traditional dreaming people through his friendship with Aborigines. He leads seminars and trainings all over the world, including an online dream school at www.spirituality-health.com.  A former professor of ancient history at the Australian National University, he is also a best-selling novelist, journalist and independent scholar. His seven books on dreaming and shamanism include Conscious Dreaming, The Three "Only" Things: Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence and Imagination, The Secret History of Dreaming and Dreamgates: Exploring the Worlds of Soul, Imagination and Life Beyond Death. His website is www.mossdreams.com

 

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