March 2011 Classes
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Guided Meditation
7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1
With UCOP Guided Meditation Team Member John Hoefer
Come experience an hour of guided meditation, offered by our team of meditation facilitators. Offered on the first Tuesday of the month, participants will experience various meditation methods and techniques as they are guided into a space of relaxation, peace, and oneness with God. Give yourself the gift of taking time away from your busy schedules. Allow yourself to experience the present of God in you. Love offering.
This Month: Self Healing Meditation
Experience the strong yet gentle power of spirit and your own thoughts, intention and energy as we explore the ability of each of us to heal using a self healing meditation technique. We will work as a group to hold the energy for spirit to move through each of us to experience a shift in our physical, emotional or spiritual selves toward healing.
The Forgiveness Practice
7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
With Craig McAndrew
Do you know what Charles Fillmore said about forgiveness? Would you like to find out more about how forgiveness can improve ALL areas of your life? Craig McAndrew will share his true life experiences and guide you through the forgiveness process. Love offering.
Craig McAndrew has been in the counseling field since 1996, a member of the spiritual counseling team at Unity Church of Overland Park since 2001, and is the author of the book entitled, “Forgiving Judas: A Man’s Journey to Forgive His Brother.” With specialization in addictions and compulsive behaviors, Craig’s work with clients is a ‘wholistic’ approach helping them to find balance in their physical, emotional, social and spiritual lives.
Voicing the Heart: The Power of Self-Awareness
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, March 4
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
With Jan Stanley, Heidi Darrow, Barbara Hadley, LUT and Eric Page
It’s all about YOU!! Discover the power your own heart has to bring peace and compassion into your life.
This workshop will give you new ideas of how to listen to your heart and become your own best friend. It is experiential – you’ll gain practical (and scientifically proven!) skills to awaken to spiritual awareness on a daily basis and relate to yourself with empathy. Imagine how different life looks when you are able to be present to yourself – no matter what is going on in the world.
There will be videos, small group discussions, meditation time, and most of all, practice so that when you leave, you are ready to put these skills to work immediately.
The workshop is limited to 24 participants. Those who pre-register will receive materials prepared for them personally. Please bring your own lunch to the Saturday session. The entire workshop is being offered on a love offering basis.
This workshop is being presented by members of Unity Church of Overland Park’s Peace in Action Team, who have extensive training in different peacemaking skills. Heidi Darrow is the chair of the team, and serves as a prayer chaplain. Jan Stanley is trained in meditation skills and prayer. Barbara Hadley, LUT, and Eric Page are ministerial students at Unity Institute. All four of the facilitators attended the BePeace Training in Costa Rica in 2008 and have continued learning and practicing these skills.
Membership Class
Sundays, March 6 and 13 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 - 1 to 4 p.m.
With Rev. Patricia Bass, Rev. Bob Barth and Rev. Eileen Stulak
If you would like to make a deeper commitment to your spiritual community, then you are invited to attend our Membership Class. We will explore the teachings and history of the Unity movement and of Unity Church of Overland Park. You will learn about the ways you can serve and be served by the ministry, as well as make lasting relationships with others. To become a member, attendance is required at the first class as well as at least one other class, and Membership Sunday on March 27. Pre-registration is strongly requested and appreciated.
Quantum Prayer: It’s Already Answered! Quantum Reality: It Already Exists!
7 to 9 p.m.
Mondays, March 7 thru 28
With Cathy Combs
Join UCOP congregant and author Cathy Combs as she shares from her recently published book, ‘Quantum Prayer: It’s Already Answered! Quantum Reality: It Already Exists!’ In an interactive and experiential format, participants will discover God, prayer and ego from the perspective of the Unitive Principle. If the reality that ‘there is no adversary’ intrigues you, come and enjoy as Cathy offers her perspective on this idea. This class will offer you an inspirational and uplifting view of yourself and your world. Love offering.
Cathy Combs is passionately devoted to Unity, UCOP, personal empowerment, spiritual community leadership development, and public service. Her background is in education and counseling, having received an MA in Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in California. She has been in Unity since 1974 and has been a very active volunteer at UCOP for several years. She loves and lives Gandhi's statement: ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world.’
In the Presence Meditation
7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8
With Debra Baker
This meditation provides the opportunity to go into a deep, deep experience of the Presence. Meditation does wonderful things to our human bodies, giving them vital time to revitalize and heal themselves. At the same time, our souls experience their real, true selves, going to the place inside that is timeless and eternal. After the meditation, there will be a sacred prayer circle to share and honor one another’s prayer intentions. You’ll experience such serenity you won’t want it to end. Love offering.
Debra Darpel Baker has been helping people to heal their lives for 20 years as a spiritual counselor, energy worker, Reiki Master and teacher. She is a gifted medium and intuitive whose readings have been described as “life changing,” “profound,” and “extremely accurate.”
Healing Relationships and Opening to Love
Thursdays, March 10 thru April 14
7 to 8:30 p.m.
With Dion Koch
This class is designed for people that are experiencing relationship transition, divorce, or a “dry spell”. By exploring our relationships we can come to peace with their purpose, embrace our lessons and expand our capacity for love. Everyone that has come into your life, or left your life, has a Divine purpose. This 6-week series takes the clues from all of our relationships to see what needs to be healed. Class participants will move through the emotional charges in the relationship and clear out all the stored up hurt that is blocking Love. Love offering.
Dion Koch is a Spiritual Life Coaching and Oneness Blessing Trainer. She received her certification for Integrative Coach with the Ford Institute at John F. Kennedy University and has a BA in Organizational Management. Dion is the founder of Happiness NOW University, which offers classes and coaching that moves people to a greater experience of success, love, and joy. Visit www.happinessnowuniversity.com for more information.
Oneness Blessing Event
6 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 15 thru May 17
With the Unity Church of Overland Park Oneness Blessing Team
The Oneness Blessing, also referred to as Deeksha, is a non-denominational benediction that is a gift for all. It is currently being given every day to people all over the world; people of all nationalities, religions and spiritual beliefs. The blessing is a direct transfer of intelligent sacred energy which causes the heart to open, quiets the chatter of the mind, opens doors to higher states of consciousness, and initiates a process of Awakening into Oneness.
For one hour each week, the Unity Church of Overland Park Oneness Blessing Team will offer a Oneness Blessing to all interested in receiving this powerful gift. All that is asked of the participant is to open to receiving the blessing while holding a personal intention for the process. The Blessing helps bring forth freedom from hurt, fear, disease, addiction and can also help in the manifestation of love, prosperity, employment, awakening and more.
Blessings are given based on a numbering system. Recipients are requested to arrive and be checked in for receipt of their Blessing no later than 6:45 p.m.
A Healing Concert
Wednesday, March 16
7 to 8:30 p.m.
With Janalea Hoffman
Tickets – $15.00
Join Janalea Hoffman, pioneering Music Therapist, and violinist, celloist, and harpist for a unique program that is part concert / part music therapy. A PowerPoint presentation about how music affects our brain is woven into the live music. It is divided into different sections according to how our brain responds and the slides are illustrated with live musical examples. The focus will be on practical musical solutions to help you learn about your own healing journey.
Our world tends to be rather frantic, so this is an opportunity for a musical escape into peace, harmony, as well as tapping into your body wisdom. There will be specific music to help ease pain, music to help with specific frequencies in your body, as well as information on how to use music on your healing path. The concert includes a wide range of music from classical to popular with specific instructions on why it was chosen to help with personal healing.
What others are saying about this concert:
"I wish I could bring everyone I know to this conert."
"This is the most meaningful musical experience I have ever had."
"This concert was equal to 2 days of an Esalen workshop." Judi Carlson, Ph.D.
"We loved your Healing Concert. I have never gravitated to the violin before. Also, your therapeutic CD's have made a difference in making some of our patients more peaceful." Teri Belletto, Director of Volunteers, Daytona Beach HospiceMusic, with all its therapeutic properties, has been Janalea Hoffman’s life mission for the past 30 years. She takes her music to hospital rooms to play with other musicians at patients’ bedsides. For the last three years, Janalea has also presented over 30 ‘healing concerts’ at medical centers, churches and various public venues – for cancer patients, medical personnel and the general public.
Oneness Blessing: An Introduction and Overview
7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, March 21
With Dion Koch and Genevieve Normand
The Oneness Blessing, also referred to as Deeksha, is a non-denominational benediction that is a gift for all. It is currently being given every day to people all over the world; people of all nationalities, religions, and spiritual beliefs. The blessing is a direct transfer of intelligent sacred energy which causes the heart to open, quiets the chatter of the mind, opens doors to higher states of consciousness, and initiates a process of Awakening into Oneness.
In preparation for introducing the Oneness Blessing to Unity Church of Overland Park, we are offering an introductory evening for all who may be interested in learning more about this transformational blessing. Come join with UCOP congregants Dion Koch and Genevieve Normand as they offer an overview of the Oneness Blessing. During this informational evening, participants will obtain:
- In-depth information about the Oneness Movement and Oneness Blessing
- Experience an opening and clearing of the Chakras
- Information on what it means to be a Oneness Blessing Giver
- Materials outlining the Oneness Blessing community and events
Love offering.
Dion Koch has been a certified Oneness Blessing Giver since July 2010. In December 2010, she traveled to Chennai, India to receive her training and certification as a Oneness Blessing Trainer.
Genevieve Normand has been a certified Oneness Blessing Giver since April 2010.
Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life
7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
With Michelle Robin, DC
Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life, by Dr. Michelle Robin and published in summer 2010, shares simple actions in seven categories that will fundamentally improve the reader’s wellbeing, with little or no financial cost.
Each chapter challenges the reader with questions to consider allowing for a quick self-assessment of the topic. The reader explores the mind-body-spirit impacts of the subject at hand learning not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why and how’ to incorporate the suggestions put forth into his or her life. The author includes stories of real clients that have applied the ideas of the chapter demonstrating the impact they can have on one’s wellbeing. The reader is given practical actions to apply the chapter’s lessons as well as space to write notes, affirmations, or intentions.
Dr. Michelle Robin has been passionate about wellness for 26 years. She is the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) and Founder of Your Wellness Connection, PA in Shawnee, Kansas. She graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1991 and opened her own practice shortly thereafter, in 1992. In 2001, her vision to change people’s lives by connecting them to holistic wellness practices and treatments led her to build a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary healing facility. She leads a team of 30 members and operates one of the most successful healing centers in the nation, focused on integrative healing disciplines such as chiropractic, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, functional medicine, counseling, nutritional counseling and coaching, wellness coaching and movement arts.
Mind and Meditation
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
With Sunil Prabhu
Join facilitator Sunil Prabhu for an interactive session where participants will explore the nature of mind and meditation as a tool to strengthen the mind. A strong mind helps one respond to situations, people, and things they come across daily while keeping their SMILE intact.
During this presentation, the class will explore several areas, such as What is Stress?, the nature of mind, meditation as a tool to infuse energy and strengthen the mind, and more. There will also be a time for questions and further discussion.
Come receive some simple tools that can be practiced on a daily basis. Walk away with hope and the strength to live life fully and with a SMILE that does not fade away. Love offering.
Sunil Prabhu is a Project Team Lead for a financial services company in Kansas City. He volunteers his time for the Art of Living Foundation, speaking on Mind & Meditation and teaching the Art of Living Course. He has been teaching and sharing his experience for the last 11 years and has taught courses in the United States, Australia, India and Singapore.
Unity for Today: Principles for Positive Living
7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 29 – May 3
With Rev. Eileen Stulak
We say that Unity is a positive path for spiritual living . . . that it offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. What does that mean? It means that our teachings have meaning and power that stretch far beyond the Sunday morning experience. It means that what we believe can be integrated into every aspect of our lives. Come experience our teachings and practices at greater depth. In this 6-week class beginning on March 29th, we will take our teachings to the next level and offer you spiritual tools to use in everyday life. We will explore a broad scope of spiritual truths and see how the foundational teachings of Unity support each one. In doing so, we will experience community as we support each other’s journey of transformation. Love offering.
Rev. Eileen Stulak currently serves as the Associate Minister for Congregational Care and Ministry Programs at Unity Church of Overland Park.