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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTION THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

WHAT IS AT UNITY OF POMONA

Unity's Messages are filled with Hope and Joy and Tools to assist you in connecting to the Divine Spirit that is your core essence. We call this the Christ within, the Sacred Presence, and know it is found in the mystical branches of all world religions. From this Indwelling Presence comes wisdom, healing, comfort, strength, imagination, love, understanding, and much more. Join us for our 10:30 am Sunday Morning Service.

Unity's music is a blend of Oldies, New Thought, and Original Hits by our Music Director, Julie Edwards Matanga. Our choir, instrumental and soloist's music is complemented by the beautiful powerpoint images that accompany them. Come and join in the singing!

Meditation sooths the soul and purifies the body, allowing them to rest and refresh to prepare you for your work in the world. Group meditation often takes us deeper. We meditate together in the 10:30 am Sunday Service, at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings and at special Meditation Events.

Classes come in many forms, from classical New Thought books to popular Spiritual Development books, to Scriptures from the Religions of the World, to practical ways to Communicate Effectively and Compassionately like HeartMath and NonViolent Communication. As we do this work we build bridges to the inner Mystery and to the outer Other, that result in deep Peace.

Spiritual Counseling is available on a Love Offering basis by appointment with Rev. Jan Chase

Our Spiritual Paths Book Store has a large array of spiritual books on many topics to serve your needs, curiosity, and spiritual hunger.

Unity of Pomona supports families in a number of ways. We are open to restarting our Youth Education Classes at 10:30 am Sunday Mornings. Teens are also invited to regional rallies and local gatherings.

We commune with each other with food and fellowship every Sunday after our 10:30 am Service. Please join us.

We love to gather for service or fun or both and find reasons to come together by hosting special events.

Unity of Pomona is a Community Partner with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

We host monitored family visits at our church so that families in distress can stay connected through the healing process. We also host monthly Pomona Valley Youth and Family Coalition Meetings with our Community Partners and DCFS . Here organizations throughout the area come together to find ways to support children and families in our area.

We support the Pomona Unified School District through our involvement with the Superintendent's Faith-Based Initiative.

Jan and others in our Interfaith community are contributing to citywide Anti-Bullying Campaign planned for March 2011. Stay tuned for more information and opportunities to participate.

Unity of Pomona is involved in the Community in a number of ways. We host things like Neighborhood Watch Meetings, Pet Blessings, etc. 

OUR INTERFAITH WORK:

 Unity of Pomona and some of our members are involved in a number of Interfaith Groups and Events. We feel that Unity is about creating a sense of ONENESS in our local community and throughout the world, therefore we work to build relationships across many differences to reach Unity's Vision of "Centered in God, We Co-Create a World that Works for All."

Unity of Pomona is a member of Claremont Interfaith Council, and the Upland Interfaith Council where Jan is the vice-president. Jan is also a member of Pomona Valley Religious Leaders and the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World's Religions.

Our church hosts the Unity and Diversity Interfaith Gatherings on a rotating basis. These meetings usually occur on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 3-6 pm. Information is on our front page.

Jan is also active in the Interfaith Working Group for Middle East Peace which meets at Claremont School of Theology and sponsors interfaith events like the September Interfaith Walk.

As a member of the Progressive Christians Uniting, Jan and our church are presented with many progressive opportunities, including other interfaith work.

Unity of Pomona Believes in Service in Action

Our church functions because of the willingness of our volunteers to serve in many ways.

We hold semi-annual Name-Your-Price Sales to support our local community and to raise funds for our church.

We have a "Pass It Along" boutique, which is mainly name-your-price donations.

We collect food for Hope Partners food pantries.

We collect toiletries for the homeless.

We host AA and NA meetings throughout the week.

Unity of Pomona is a Community Partner with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

We host monitored family visits at our church so that families in distress can stay connected through the healing process. We also host monthly Pomona Valley Youth and Family Coalition Meetings with our Community Partners and DCFS . Here organizations throughout the area come together to find ways to support children and families in our area.

We support the Pomona Unified School District through our involvement with the Superintendent's Faith-Based Round Table.

Jan and others in our Interfaith Community are contributed to a citywide Anti-Bullying Campaign in March 2011 where Anti-Bulling Assemblies were put on for 3rd Grade classes in 29 public schools, 2 Muslim schools and 2 Catholic Schools in one week. We also sponsored a 12-grade Art Contest and reception for the winners complete with $100 prizes provided by corporate sponsors.

Unity is involved and interested in Mental Health Awareness. Jan is involved in the Interfaith Mental Health Alliance and many of our members have gone to Mental Health training offered locally.

Unity of Pomona is involved in the Community in a number of ways. We host things like Neighborhood Watch Meetings, Pet Blessings, etc.