Monthly Connection May 2009

A Unified Unity Movement

The Association of Unity Churches International and Unity School are working cooperatively to create a unified presence for our Unity movement.  This is leading to number of changes and initiatives including:

•    A new joint website is now up and running at www.unity.org
•    National marketing plan to put Unity message out in positive, unified way
•    Unified fundraising strategy – Unity School, Association, churches
•    Developing common vision statement – currently considering “Spirituality for an Awakening World”
•    New building for Association at Unity Village (this is 100% funded by an individual donor)

Thriving in Unity

Last month we reported that there were over 200 Unity churches participating in the Thriving in Unity program.  This program is still available through the Association, and they are developing a

AUCC’s 2009 AGM and AUCI’s 2009 People’s Convention

The Association of Unity Churches Canada 2009 Annual General Meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel 10100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, USA, 66210-1462 on Monday June 8th from 9 – Noon. All Canadian Unity Centres are invited to bring two (2) official delegates and unlimited unofficial attendees. Travel and accommodation grants for Sunday and Monday nights may be available for the official delegates.  This year we are holding our AGM just before the International Convention and we invite everyone who would like to attend to register for the International Convention as well which begins with the Prosperity Summit on Monday afternoon from 2-5:30 pm. Go to the wonderful new unity.org website for convention information and registration.  Registration forms for the Canadian AGM will be sent out in the spring. For hotel reservations call 1.800.222.TREE (8733) and ask for reservations, be sure to let them know you are with the Unity People’s Convention. Please pass this on to your church leaders and start making your
reservations!

411/911

Please consider your Regional Representative, Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster as your 411 call for any ministry related questions/concerns.  She serves in a liaison role between Unity Canada and Unity International, and is available to assist you in talking through challenges, asking procedural questions, setting you up with a mentor, or connecting you with support services that can assist you in your ministry.  These 411 calls can assist you in staying connected with the greater Unity movement, and providing you with a network of support – and they can help keep you or your ministry from entering a 911 situation.  If you do find yourself in a 911 situation, Rev. Cynthia would also be your first point of contact for support and assistance.

SEE Changes

Unity School is continuing to refine and develop its SEE program which has resulted in some recent changes.  Most notable is that an online test will be required for any SEE Required Classes that are taken in the field.  LUTs or Ministers offering these classes should contact Lisa Earl ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 816-251-3535, ext. 2060) and request a course curriculum.  Upon completion of the class, students should then go to unity.org to complete the test.

Unity School also offers a number of classes online.  The fees for these classes are offered at an even rate of exchange for Canadians.  We request that cheques for online classes be made out to your ministry, and that the ministry then sends a cheque to Unity School.

Alternative Judicatory Representative

Rev. Pat Ball has agreed to serve as the Alternative Judicatory Representative for Canada.  Thank you Pat for your willingness to serve.

LUT Representative

Last month, we announced that Bill Karr had been appointed to serve as the LUT Representative of Canada.  This was an interim appointment to fill a vacancy.  Bill we be standing for election to this position at our AGM in June.  We would also like to elect an alternate for this position at this AGM.  Any LUTs interested in serving as alternate should contact a board member.

AUCC Website:

Our website has a new look.  Check us out at: unitycanada.org