Here's what's happening at Unity of Chattanooga:
OCTAVIA FARABOW - GUEST SPEAKER ON JAN. 25TH
Presents: "Fire and Bloomstone"
What if we treated anger as sacred as we do joy? Octavia will explore the transformational potential of anger: not as something to fix or fear, but as a holy companion in our spiritual lives. Through storytelling, reflection, and reimagining, Octavia Farabow invites us to consider the emotions we’re often told to quiet. What if our righteous rage is a signal of deep love, and our discomfort is a doorway to sacred change? Together, we’ll honor the weight of truth, and make space for a peace that doesn’t require our silence.
Octavia Farabow is a lifelong student of Unity, a former YOUer, a mother, writer, speaker, and student in Unity’s ministerial program. With a passion for sacred disruption, Appalachian storytelling, and spiritual evolution, her work lives at the intersection of Christianity, mysticism, deconstruction, motherhood, and doubt. She brings a justice-centered lens to all she does, grounded in activism, compassionate skepticism, and a deep respect for evolving belief. Her sermons invite radical honesty, deep listening, and unexpected peace.
SHAWN GALLAWAY - GUEST SPEAKER ON FEB. 1ST
Presenting: "Rising in the New Lovelution"
Humanity is at another major choice point. The New Lovelution is the path of love which is awakening in all those who choose to hear the call. Back in the 60's and early seventies, there was a wave of love that moved all around the world. The next big wave is here. Hear stories and songs that will support us all in understanding what it takes to stay centered in the Light as we ride the waves and embody more love for ourselves and the collective.
Shawn Gallaway is an award-winning American singer-songwriter, guitarist, visual artist, author, workshop facilitator, and energetic healer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has built a multifaceted career over more than two decades, blending music with themes of personal and global healing, spiritual growth, and activism.
RV DR REGINALD HOWARD - GUEST SPEAKER ON FEB 8TH
Presenting: "You Are The Prayer That You Pray!"
Prayer is more than verbal or silent communication with God. Prayer encompasses and reflects your entire life's energy. Effective prayers are achieved by integrating one's thoughts, feelings, words and behaviors with the God within. In other words, you don't have to seek to change God’s mind through prayer. You must seek to transform your mind and be self-convinced of your prayers. This is the "season and time" to pray as if your prayer has been answered. God says: "Before they call, I will answer." You are one with God. That means the answer to your prayer is within you. Be the answer and not the problem.
ACOUSTIC SOUND BATH - with BOB WORTH ON FEB. 14TH
Join Bob Worth to experience balance, centering and healing acoustic tones from a dulcimer, meditation lyre, kantele and other instruments performed by Bob Worth. Give your mind, body and spirit a sound bath rooted in love and connection with our natural world.
Love Offering is only $10.
LOOKING FOR 3 CANDIDATES TO FILL 3 BOARD POSTIONS
Unity of Chattanooga's Annual Membership Meeting is coming up on Sunday February 15th. Calling all creative, innovative, big-hearted and dedicated supporters, who feel inspired to take Unity of Chattanooga to the next level. They will be elected to the Board of Trustees at our Annual Meeting. To stand for election, you must currently be a voting member of Unity of Chattanooga. If interested in serving, please see Eric Miller.
ONGOING EVENTS AND CLASSES:
MONTHLY DRUMMING CIRCLE
Join Heath Luallen on the first Saturday of every month at from 6 to7:30 PM. They meet again on Saturday, February 7th.
Drumming circles are a way for people from a community to gather and create a group consciousness of unity and harmony, and to get in tune with each other. Heath Luallen will lead everyone in a drumming circle. Bring your own drum and instruments if you have one. 6 to 7:30 pm.
WELLNESS WARRIORS
Cancer survivor Eric Miller heads up a positive, practical, support group for people who are dealing with health issues. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at noon. That's Feb 5th and 19th. Share your challenges and share your victories as well as set positive health intentions for ourselves. This group was created to empower each other on our journeys to living a healthier life. Instead of being a wellness worrier, let's all become wellness warriors!
UNITY COMMUNITY DISCUSSION GROUP
This Thursday group will be meeting next on February 12th and 26th at 6 PM. Topic of discussion to be announced.
POWER OF EIGHT GROUP
Meets on the 1st Sunday of each month which is February 1st at 12:15 in our downstairs meditation room following fellowship. All are welcome.
NEW DAYTIME SPIRIT CONNECTION GROUP MEETING ON TUESDAYS
All are welcome to attend our Book Study Group of Unity Classics that meets o Tuesday mornings at 10:45 AM. Our book selection is Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox. This is not a Unity publication so you will have to order the book online.
These Spirit Groups are a cohesive, strategic program that is designed to inspire our spiritual community. Groups can meet once a week for 6-10 weeks to experience healthy, spiritually balanced on the principles called “The Five C’s”, which are:
Communion: SpiritGroup members grow through personal reflection, prayer and/or meditation time. Members begin each meeting with prayer or meditation and group members volunteer to take on the role of a prayer leader for the group.
Connection: SpiritGroup members cultivate fun and fulfilling relationships with each other. Group gatherings contribute to the development of meaningful relationships.
Compassion: All members of the group proactively seek to support and care for each other in times of joy and times of challenges.
Community: SpiritGroups enrich the community by choosing to serve together in ways that benefit the local, regional, and/or global community by participating in one community service project together.
Challenge: SpiritGroup members proactively apply what they are learning through their group gatherings. They encourage each other in their spiritual growth and provide non-judgmental support to help each other progress toward their intentions for spiritual growth.
