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Unity Community of Central Oregon | Sunday's Celebration Service on September 6th, 2020 with Rev. Jane Hiatt.
The Hebrew Scriptures are foundational writings in our culture. The ideas presented in the Bible influence us in ways we don’t recognize because our exposure to those ideas happened for many of us at a time when we were too young to question them. The influence on us continues today not as overt teaching but as cultural assumptions. For example, in Unity we talk about oneness: one world; one people. That is not a new idea. Originally the Hebrews believed that. But that wasn’t entirely a good thing.
Then there was a shift to individualism. That brought freedom and progress and also disaster. It’s not a simple either/or but a continuum of evolving consciousness. Since evolving and awakening spiritual consciousness is our mission, then it’s important to examine this continuum. And that’s just one theme. The Hebrew Scriptures are rife with ideas that are deep in our psyches. If we have eyes to see!
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Located in Bend, Oregon, we are a growing spiritual community of like-minded yet eclectic and unique individuals that come together in love, joy and spiritual growth. If you are looking for a spiritual home that leaves out the dogma and judgement of childhood religion and instead focuses on personal growth and connection to others, this may be what you've been yearning for. We invite you to come play and grow with us and with our entire spirit-led family of caring and sharing individuals. Our ministry invites and accepts all people of all faiths and all creeds while sharing the wisdom and love from the highest and best teachings of Christianity and many other faiths. Parents bring your youth to experience the fun programs and loving teachings of our youth program. Come exactly as you are and see how easy it will be to relax into letting go of fear-based teachings, while allowing yourself to be bathed in the flow of unconditional love and well being.
