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In the Zone, In the Flow, and In-Spirit– by Rev. Dalia Adams
September/October 2016
Unity of the Valley 350 N. Orchard Avenue • Vacaville, CA 95688 • (707) 447-0521 • www.unityvacaville.net
Flow is a self-surpassing dimension of human experience
that is recognized by people the world over.
It is lack of self-consciousness, a heightened sense of mastery,
and an experience of self-transcendence.
– paraphrased from psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
To the degree we're not living our dreams,
our comfort zone has more control of us than we have over ourselves.
author Peter McWilliams
Can you imagine – or remember – a moment in which the experience of struggle gave way to an experience
of ease and grace, an experience of focus and mastery? If you are a runner, maybe it was during a
long-distance run when all else slipped away and you became the running. Or if you are an artist or a
writer, it may have been that moment when thinking slipped away and the brush strokes or the words
seemed to simply flow through you.
Athletes call it being in the zone. Psychologists call it being in the flow. For artists it is being inspired.
According to Dr. Wayne Dyer, a way of expressing it in spiritual language is to call it being “in-Spirit.’
Whatever we call it, it is the experience of moving past the every-day sense of limitation and moving into a
state of clarity and peace – a state in which the ego falls away and we are able to be all that we are called to
be. It is a state of mind which is filled with calmness, awareness, and focus. Actions seem effortless and
there is sense of enjoyment and possibility.
Living “in the zone” or “in the flow” is the opposite of living in the comfort zone. Comfort zone living is
a very cautious approach to life. Living in the comfort zone is all about keeping ourselves safe, keeping
everything under control, and staying in familiar territory. Comfort zone living is about protecting the ego
and its endless fears of “not being good enough.” Comfort zone living is about putting the lid on
inspiration and closing the door on possibilities. It is about forgetting who we truly are.
We live “in the zone” or “In-Sprit” when we refuse to allow our worries and fears to set our limitations –
when we decline to be discouraged by appearances. We live “in the zone” or “In-Sprit” when we
remember that the creative power that sourced the universe is the same creative power that is waiting to
express through us in each and every moment. It is listening to our hearts and staying aware of the many
ways that Spirit calls us to greater possibilities and to greater fulfillment. It is listening to the call of Spirit
and it is the joy of saying “yes.” It is the joy of saying “yes” again, and again, and again.
May you live in the zone, and in the flow, and In-Spirit always.
Many blessings,
Rev. Dalia
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Mondays
Walking for Exercise - 8:15 a.m. - Meet at the Church
Yoga -5:30-7:00 p.m. - Contact Rose Loveall-Sale (707) 888-5013 for more
information
Hoop Class—7:00 p.m.—Facilitated by Sunny Merideth 1st, 3rd, 4th , Mondays
NGU - 7:30 p.m. First Monday of the month
Drumming Circle - 7:00 p.m. - Second Monday of the month - Facilitated
by Sage Trucano
CoDA Meeting—6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) - 7:00 p.m. - Call
(707) 333-9991 for more information
Wednesdays
Tai Chi Chuan - 5:30 p.m. - 6 week session begins the first Wednesday
of odd months - Facilitated by Paul Whitney, open to all levels.
Silent Meditation—6:30 p.m.
Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Teen Night—6:30 p.m.
Thursdays
Men of Unity Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. - Second and Fourth Thursday of the
month - Held at a variety of local restaurants
Women of Unity Potluck Luncheon - 12:00 p.m. - Third Thursday of
the month
Board of Trustees Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Third Thursday of the month Media and Marketing Meeting (M&M) 5:30 p.m.-Fourth Thursday of
the month Fridays
Walking for Exercise - 8:15 a.m. - Meet at the Church
‘4th Friday Feed’ - Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church,
12:00-7:00 p.m. - Fourth Friday of the Month - Visit out website to sign-up
to help
Pranic Healing - 6:00 p.m. - First and Third Friday of the Month
Prayers for the World—First Fridays at Five
Sundays
Ongoing Classes and Activities . . .
Tai Chi Chuan Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Paul Whitney
6-week session - Open to all levels
Class provided on a Love Offering basis
4th Friday Feed
Community Kitchen at
Epiphany Episcopal Church
12:00-7:00 p.m.
Fourth Friday of the Month
We invite you to join us in this important community outreach
and help feed the homeless and hungry
Visit www.unityvacaville.net click on the Ministries tab
then‘4th Friday Feed’ to sign-up to volunteer
Pranic Healing® Clinic
See Calendar for clinic times and dates.
Facilitated by Lilia Afshary
Pranic Healing® is a simple yet powerful and
effective system of no-touch energy healing. It
is based on the fundamental principles that the body is a self-
repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself and
that the healing process is accelerated by increasing this life force
that is readily available from the sun, air and ground to address
physical and emotional imbalances.
Drumming Circle 7:00 p.m. on the Second
Monday of the Month
Facilitated by Sage Trucano
Drumming has been used for healing, ceremony/
prayer and communion with the Divine Creator
and each other for centuries. Join us in celebra-
tion, prayer and healing using sound and the beat of the mother drum
which is the beating of our hearts.
Bring your own rattles and drums or use the many we have to share.
Dance, sing, rattle, drum or just listen to the healing beats.
No experience is necessary - All are invited to attend
A Love Offering will be taken
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Special Events . . .
Men of Unity Breakfast Meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month.
Thurs Sept 8 Tony’s Restaurant, 909 Merchant Vacaville Thurs Sept 22 Huckleberry’s, 3101 Travis Blvd, Fairfield
Thurs Oct 13 Putah Creek Cafe, 1 Main St., Winters Thurs Oct 27 Raul’s Striper Cafe 1720 N Texas Fairfield
CRAFT FAIR
Come one—come all! It’s time again for our November Craft Fair! Enjoy the crisp fall season,
sunshine, and camaraderie—and pick up a gift or two for your loved ones BEFORE the Christmas
rush.
DATE: November 19, 2016
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Join the Men of Unity for Breakfast!
The Men of Unity meet at 8:30 a.m.
on the Second and Fourth Thursday
of the month at various local eateries.
Contact Bob Panzer for information
Join the Women of Unity for Lunch!
The Women of Unity meet at 12:00 p.m. on the Third
Thursday of the month in Unity Hall
Women of all ages are invited to attend
Bring your lunch or a dish to share
Contact Marilynn Ugalde for information
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Classes and Activities . . .
Yoga
Mondays
5:30 p.m.
Facilitated by
Rose Lovell-Sale
707-888-5013
Coming Soon
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Celebrating our oneness ~ Honoring our diversity
Unity of the Valley is dedicated to the Belief in God as universal Spirit
Our purpose is to provide opportunities for each individual to express their inner Christ Spirit
Special Community Action . . .
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Suisun Water Front
Registration at 8am
Ceremony at 9am
Walk at 10:00am
Join Team Unity
Andrews Park Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 17th
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Contact: Peter Wanberg, City of Vacaville
707-469-6421
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Nov. 5th Quarterly Church Workday
Saturday, Nov. 5th Fall Program Finale
Sunday, Nov. 6th Annual Service Auction
Fri. and Sat. Nov. 11th and 12th Arlene Arnold presents a workshop “Clear
Your Mind and Expand Your Intuition Through Color Frequencies”
Saturday, Nov. 19th Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, Dec. 3rd Annual Holiday Soiree
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Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Dalia Adams
Board of Trustees:
Kathryn Patterson, President
Sandy Tosti, Vice President
Bob Panzer, Secretary
Brenda Brown, Treasurer
Elliott Williams Carolynn Ranch Paul Whitney
Carl Debevec Michael Woodcock
Licensed Unity Teachers:
Carol Sublett
Administrative Assistant/Newsletter: Teresa Wilkinson
Prayer Chaplains:
Meredith Lawler Kathy Rybicki Rowland Spayth
Linda Bradley Donald Wilkinson Teresa Wilkinson
Luned Nothaft Phil Harris Warren Spayth
Bobbi Fortner
Church Directory . . .
Prayer Chaplains are available for prayer support, home or
hospital visits, and listening when you need someone. Prayer
Chaplains are available after church on Sunday or may be
reached by calling the church office (Mailbox #6).
Prayer requests are read in strictest confidentiality, placed in
our prayer chest, then sent to Silent Unity where they are held
in prayer for 30 days.
Prayer: The inspirational, positive and uplifting messages on
the Kid’s Line (447-1588) and Dial-A- Blessing
(447-2731) are changed each day.
CDs of the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration are available
for $5.00 in the Bookstore following the service. CDs of past
Sunday service messages are also available.
Lending Library: If you need a book for a class or for your
personal spiritual enrichment they can be checked out from our
lending library. The library is available on Sundays before and
after the service and during normal business hours Monday-
Did you Know? . . . Bookstore: The Bookstore is available Tuesday - Friday
during normal office hours and Sundays before and after
the 10 a.m. service.
You can support Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center by
making a donation through our website: We are able to
accept one-time donations or recurring donations made with
any major credit card or PayPal. For more information, visit
this page on our website:
www.unityvacaville.net/tp40/Application.asp?app=Donate&I
D=238362
You can put your tithe and Love Offerings on your credit
card: Complete the donation form in the Sunday service bul-
letin and place in the offering.
You can support Unity of the Valley by shopping at Amza-
on.com: To start shopping visit our website or go to
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0123547
Youth Education Team Leaders:
Mike Gomez - Unikins (Preschool-Grade 1)
Marisa Hannen - KOU (Grades 2-5)
Faun Schlosser - Uniteens Leader (Grades 6-8)
Michael Gomez – YOU Sponsor (Grades 9-12)
SEE Education Director: Carol Sublett, LUT
Music Ministry Narayan and Janet Baltzo
Sound Technicians: Kathleen McIntyre
Michael Gomez
Don Wilkinson
Bookstore: Carol Sublett
Facility Maintenance Coordinator: Don Wilkinson
Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Dickey
UNITY PRINCIPLES God is good and everywhere present.
The spirit of God lives within each person, therefore, all people are inherently good.
We create our life experiences through our way of thinking.
There is power in affirmative prayer, which we believe increases our connection to God.
Knowing and understanding Unity principles is the foundation. Taking action based on the truth principles transforms our
lives and the world.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Prayers for the World Pranic Healing Clinic
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4 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
5 CoDA
6 FA
7 Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
8 Men of Unity Breakfast Wingers Rehearsal
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11 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
12 Yogo CoDA Drumming Circle
13 FA
14 Tai Chi Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
15 Women of Unity Luncheon Wingers Rehearsal Board of Trustees
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17 Healing: Mind, Body, Science and Grace Workshop 2016 Solano County Coastal Cleanup
18 Beginning of Fall Program Week 1 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
19 Yoga CoDA
20 FA
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Tai Chii
Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
22 Men of Unity Breakfast Wingers Rehearsal
23 4th Friday Feed
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25 Fall Program Week 2 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
26 Yoga CoDA
27 FA
28 Tai Chii
Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
29 Wingers Rehearsal
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PLEASE NOTE: Calendar is subject to change. Please check your weekly bulletins or contact the church office for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Calendar is subject to change. Please check your weekly bulletins or contact the church office for more information.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 Fall Program Week 3 Coffee With God Service Morning Service I Love You, You Drive Me Crazy Workshop
3 Yoga CoDA
4 FA
5 Tai Chi Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
6 Wingers Rehearsal
7 Prayers for the World
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9 Fall Program Week 4 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
10 Yoga CoDA Drumming Circle
11 FA
12 Tai Chi Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
13 Men of Unity Breakfast Wingers Rehearsal
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15 Pranic Healing Level 1
16 Fall Program Week 5 Coffee With God Service Morning Service Pranic Healing Level 1
17 Yoga CoDA
18 FA
19 Tai Chi Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
20 Women of Unity Potluck Board of Trustees Wingers Rehearsal
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22 A.R.E. 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's Suisun, CA
23 Fall Program Week 6 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
24 Yoga CoDA
25 FA
26 Silent Meditation Evening Service Teen Night
27 Men of Unity Breakfast
28 4th Friday Feed Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church
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30 Fall Program Week 7 Coffee With God Service Morning Service
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October, 2016
September, 2016
Schedule of On-going Classes and Activities
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. - Walking for Exercise (meet at church)
Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - Tri Yoga - Contact Rose Loveall-Sale - (707) 888-5013 for information
Mondays, 6:00 p.m. CoDA Meeting
First Monday, 7:30 p.m. - Next Generation Unity (NGU) - Facilitated by Mike and Crystal Gomez - (707) 301-0960 for information
Second Monday, 7:00 p.m. - Drumming Circle - Facilitated by Sage Trucano - (707) 372-3077 for information
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) - (707) 333-9991 for information
· Wednesday, 6:30-6:55 p.m. - A Time of Silent Meditation
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Evening Service
Second and Fourth Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - Men of Unity Breakfast
Third Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - Women of Unity Potluck Luncheon
Third Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Board of Trustees Meeting
First and Third Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - Pranic Healing - Facilitated by Lilia Afshary - (707) 761-3868 for information
Fourth Fridays, 12:00-7:00 p.m. - Community Kitchen at Epiphany Episcopal Church - sign-up to help on our website
Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - Coffee House Service in Unity Hall
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Celebration
Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center 350 N. Orchard Avenue Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 447-0521
[email protected] www.unityvacaville.net
