Special Events

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Outdoor Community
Drumming Circle

Saturday, October 12th 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join Jeff Halverson, Neal Peacock, and Friends

for a fun evening drumming to rhythms from

around the world. We will also enjoy the

great fall weather with our Unity fire pit.

Note: In the event of forecast rain, the event will be indoors in the sanctuary.

You can bring your own drum and lawn chair

or some will be provided.

Cost is $15 for Adults / Under 13 Free

(All proceeds support Unity of Gaithersburg.)

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Dispenza Study Group

Facilitated by Edie Crane

Unity was founded on self-empowering spiritual principles. Its matriarch, Myrtle Fillmore was inspired to put these principles to the test in healing from a terminal disease. Fast forward to the late 20th century to a young man who, using many of the same principles but from a scientific perspective, healed himself of a severely damaged spinal column. That young man is Dr. Joe Dispenza, a doctor of Chiropractic who, after his healing, devoted himself to the study of spontaneous remissions and the placebo effect. This led him to begin teaching what he had learned and developing an ongoing program of self-empowering meditative and self-awareness techniques.

He now has 4 books outlining the sound scientific underpinnings of how people are able to heal themselves. His work explains the science of how Myrtle was able to heal herself. There are many many testimonials of folks who have used these principles to heal themselves and improve the circumstances of their lives.

In this study group, we'll explore the Dispenza teachings beginning with his second book "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself". We'll support each other in learning and applying these principles in our daily lives.

The first meeting will be Sunday, October 13th after service. We'll watch the movie "Source: Its Within You", which outlines the extensive scientific studies that are the backbone of this work.

The group will meet on Zoom three Wednesdays a month from 7:30 - 9 pm and then on the fourth session will meet in-person in the sanctuary from 7:45 -9:15 for an extended meditation session.

The group will run for 10 weeks.

A love offering to UOG is appreciated for this group.

Are you looking for connection, community and spiritual growth?

Join our Fall 2024 offerings of Unity SpiritGroups!

We are inviting you to participate with your friends in the Unity of Gaithersburg’s SpiritGroups program. Starting the 2nd week of October you can choose from three SpiritGroups. Each group features six small group meetings, an in-person social gathering and a service project. SpiritGroups fulfill our core values of Community, Love in Action, Diversity, and Service. Our groups are:

Growing Older: “Time to Celebrate Life” Host: Kevin Flatt
- Mondays (starts Oct 7th) 7 - 8:30pm on Zoom
  - Join us in a Bible study group as we reflect on our lives using discussion guides from the Serendipity Bible. “Others may say I’m over the hill, but I want to feel on top of the world. How can I look back with gratitude, and look ahead to passing on to someone else what I’ve learned?” Each week we will look at a short Bible passage (longest is 44 verses) and discuss questions meant to bring introspection into our lives.

The I of the Storm Hosts: Carol Plummer & Gloria Haws
- Tuesdays (starts Oct 8th)7 - 8:30pm on Zoom
  - Join us for a study of the book, The I of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace by Rev Gary Simmons. Embracing conflict allows it to teach us what we need to heal and learn. This process leads to peacemaking in ourselves, our relationships and outer circumstances. Come be transformed and deepen the connection to your spiritual self: the “I” in the storm of conflict. For an intro https://youtu.be/oZ20BP9fnYs

Infinite Connections Host: Crystal Rathke
- Wednesday (starting Oct 9th) 10:30am - Noon on Zoom
  - Join us to connect and learn about the 5 spiritual disciplines of Communion, Connection, Compassion, Community and Challenge. This curriculum is led by Mindy Audlin, founder of SpiritGroups, and her team who are all amazing. If you are looking for connection and community this is the group for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK4ObwCGLac

Small group ministry is not a new concept. It has been shown that small group ministries (SpiritGroups) are valuable in creating community, engaging people in deep, lasting spiritual growth, meaningful friendships and by bringing people together in a spirit of love and support.

A Kickoff Informational meeting will be held on Sunday October 6th, 2024, after the Sunday service.

Brochures are available in the church lobby.

For questions, contact Carol Plummer at cjplummer@verizon.net and Akosua Washington-Woods at akosua.ww.lut@gmail.com.

Hike and Lunch with UOG Rev Edith and Unity of Fairfax

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:30am

C&O Canal Towpath Great Falls, MD Hike and Wild Tomato

Come enjoy a fun day hiking, lunching and getting to know folks from both

Unity of Gaithersburg and Unity of Fairfax.

Meet 9:30 am at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center National Park, MD

4+-mile roundtrip walk on C&O Canal Towpath (flat/dirt) from Great Falls to Anglers Inn and back. Will include .5-mile side trip to Great Falls overlook. After hike, join us for lunch at Wild Tomato.

Great Falls Taverna Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854.

(National Pass or fee required to enter Great Falls National Park, MD. You can pay the entrance fee or purchase annual pass or lifetime Golden pass for seniors 62+. Or let us know 24 hrs in advance if you want to carpool with one of us who has a pass.)

See Google maps link here.

11:30am Lunch at Wild Tomato

7945 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John MD 20818,

301-229-0680.