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Spirituality in Community

At Seattle Unity we are actively practicing our individual spirituality in community. This allows our focus to broaden and to deepen, as we see ourselves reflected in others and learn from these interactions. We have a wide variety of groups who meet regularly, either weekly or monthly, to explore  many aspects of the Divine.

We also deeply believe in service to one’s spiritual community. We have 12 service ministries which offer an almost unlimited number of ways to serve the community we value. We invite you to explore what delights you, what you find fun, and to connect with others while doing so. Making new friends through this sacred service is a joyous part of our spirituality. We believe service should lighten your heart and lift your spirit.

Regularly Meeting Groups

   
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday evening at 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall;  please enter through North doors
Board of Trustees Meets on 3rd Thursdays, 7 pm, Library. You are welcome to visit. Leave a message for the Board, 206.622.8475 x 256
If you are interested in being a guest at a meeting, please contact Chair Desi Bailey or Rev. Karen Lindvig.
DIOS Divine Instruments of Spirit (DIOS) Celebrate artistic expression! Check the Music page for more info.
Call Erin at 206.622.8475 x235 or music@seattleunity.org for details.
Garden Party Meets 1st Saturday of the month 9:15 – noon to spiff up our gardens and grounds. Call Gail Pyper or 206.782.5568
Earth Care Ministry 10:15 am 2nd Sunday, Fellowship Hall. Join us as we take steps to become energy neutral & ecologically conscious. Questions? Jan Campbell
Joel Goldsmith Discussion Group Thursdays, 4:30 pm, Library. Please enter through the Library door.
Kundalini Yoga Mondays & Thursdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 9 am in the Chapel. Led by Sada Simran Khalsa
Love in Action Volunteer Council Sundays 10:15 am, Upper Room. Join in as our volunteers meet between services every week to plan events and outreach activities.
Men’s Fellowship Group Meets 3rd Saturdays from 8 to 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast, & program. The Men’s Group is an active service presence in our church. Questions? Call Jeffry at 206.325.1767.
Men’s Wisdom Council Meets 1st Saturdays from 9 am to noon in the Upper Room to drum and convene. Topic changes each month; all men are welcome. Ray Rulen
NGU (Next Generation Unity), 1st Sunday at 1:15 pm and 3rd Friday at 7 pm. Questions, e-mail Jessica
Oneness Blessing Offered every Wed. 7:15 pm
Quest Unity Principles Sundays 10:15 am in the Chapel. Each week we discuss Unity “truth” concepts in the Chapel. Questions? Call Phil at 206.527.0383.
2nd Sunday Knitting Circle (Prayer Shawl Ministry) meets between services in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Mariah Kaye, 206.764.0788
Tapestry Ministry creates the tapestries hanging in our Sanctuary. The Tapestry Ministry is currently working on the Native African tapestry. For questions, e-mail Annie Christensen
“That Intuition Thing” Meets to practice intuition in form on the LAST Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm, led by Christopher Smith; 206.724.7984
Umoja Study Group Umoja is Unity in Swahili. Facilitated by Jackie Roberts. Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Upper Room.
Wednesday Worship Celebration 6:30 – 7:05 pm every Wednesday, Chapel: Chanting & prayer service with Sada Simran, Seattle Unity’s Prayer Chaplains, and more
Women’s Circle Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month, 1:15 – 3:15, usually in the Library. Facilitated by Natalie White.
   

Service Ministries

Ministry of Community Outreach

Community Outreach: Work at projects calling for various skills: cook for homeless shelters, organize and manage drives (such as for food, clothing, or school supplies). Solicit and collect monetary donations, etc.

Love in Action International: Work raising funds and gathering resources for individuals who go worldwide on medical missions.

Ministry of Creativity

Choir, DIOS, Tapestry, Altars & Prayer Shawl

Choir: Be the music! Perform one Sunday per quarter, with four rehearsals prior to performance.

DIOS: Participants are the leads for our Sunday services, on the platform and providing leadership for the congregation as they join in the singing.

Tapestry: Research, design and create tapestries for the 12 religions which are displayed in our Sanctuary. Meets on first and third Sundays at 1:15 pm.

Altars: maintain, refurbish, renew and clean the altars located in the Sanctuary on a weekly basis.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knit and crochet prayer shawls.

Ministry of Environment

Maintenance: Clean and beautify our church inside and out, including holiday decorating. Assist with all-church annual spring cleanup.

Garden Party: Plant and weed our church grounds. Meets 1st Saturdays at 9:15 am.

Earth Care: Encourage our church community individually and collectively to reduce our carbon footprint with education, support, fundraising activities and action. Meets 2nd Sundays at 10:15 am

Pew fluffing: Maintain pew boxes, tidy pews, and bless them while you work.

Ministry of Information

Serendipity Gifts & Books: Work with retail merchandise: books, gifts and CDs. Help in the store during Sundays and Wednesdays and during special events.

Library: Organize donated books, check in returned books. Organize and maintain the library. Help patrons on Sundays.

Media: Create CDs of the Sunday services, sell and distribute them.

Ministry of Knowledge

Adult Education: Assist with classes that empower and increase awareness of spiritual principles and spiritual growth.

Registration: Assist people in registering for classes, workshops, retreats and special events and provide support for selling and taking tickets at special events.

Lobby Assistance: Sell tickets, provide answers and direct questioners to appropriate persons or departments after Sunday services and during special events.

  • Adult Education: Rev. Rich Carlini 206.622.8475 x 220
  • Registration: Annie Christensen 206.622.8475 x 125
  • Lobby Assistance: Inez Lowe 425.485.3439

Ministry of Organization

Administrative: Work with Communications Manager on data entry, telephone calling, flyers, bulletins, etc.

Marketing: Develop and implement strategies for making ourselves known in the fast developing South Lake Union and Greater Seattle areas.

Ministry of Oversight

Board of Trustees: Set general policy, provide leadership for the congregation, and be responsible for financial oversight of the budget.

Volunteer Advisory Council: Discuss and plan social events, work parties, and other events. Help with sign-ups for these events. Meets every Sunday at 10:15 am.

  • Board of Trustees: Board President, 206.622.8475 x 256
  • Volunteer Advisory Council: Annie Christensen 206.622.8475 x 125

Ministry of Prayer

Prayer Chaplains: Hold sacred space, pray with congregants in person, telephone an assigned list of congregants monthly, assist the minister at various ritual services, and assist with the Wednesday evening Worship Celebration.

Prayer Team: Pray daily (individually) for prayer requests from Seattle Unity’s Prayer Box, hold sacred space during services.

Ministry of Prosperity

Finance Team: Support the Board’s financial management of the church by scrutiny and discussion of costs, budgets, investments, and major spending.

  • Finance Team: Board Treasurer, 206.622.8475 x 256

Ministry of Technology

AV at services: Run the projector and screen at Sunday services and other events

Video services

Other technical support, as needed

Ministry of Welcome

Ushers and Greeters: Welcome, assist and seat congregants.

Welcome Ambassadors: Welcome visitors and provide information about our church.

Hospitality: Prepare and serve snacks and coffee in the library following services and in conjunction with special events.

Brunches and Suppers: Work in a team to prepare and serve brunch following Sunday services and light suppers on Wednesday evenings.

Ministry of YFM (Youth and Families)

Provide child care or support education and activities for children, youth, and their families, primarily during the 11 am Sunday services. Also assist at special events such as Santa’s Workshop, etc.

Childcare for babies to age 5

Teach or assist in grades K-2; 3-5; Uniteen (grades 6-8); YOU (high school)

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