Unity Church of Portland offers selected classes, many of which can be taken for credit in the Unity Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) program. Distance learning classes are also available from Unity online.
Special Classes
Mondays, January 18–April 12, 1:00–3:00 p.m. or 7:00–9:00 p.m.
4 Ts: Tithing Your Time, Talent, and Treasure
Live your intended purpose: a life of abundance. Twelve classes with Rev. Lisa Davis. Come together for twelve weeks and practice prosperity on every level. You will have the opportunity to experience tithing of your Time, Talent and Treasure. Rev. Stretton Smith developed this powerful course in which you will open your consciousness to transformation in multiple ways. It will include the Master Mind process.
This class may be taken for S.E.E. credit. Registration is recommended, and class will be closed after the second class. Given on a love offering basis.
Mondays, March 1, 8 and 15, 7pm
Exploring Unity, Newcomers Class
With Rev. Billie Blain & Rev. Lisa Davis. If you desire to take that deeper step into your spiritual adventure and are not yet a member, these three prerequisite classes will be offered in March. If you feel ready for this next step and have been attending here for at least three months please fill out a membership application and mark these dates.
Wednesdays, June 1,8,15,22,30 p.m.
Mystical Christianity: A Study of the Gospel of John
Allen Watson, L.U.T. Candidate, will present a metaphysical interpretation of the Gospel of John, using Charles Fillmore's text, Mysteries of John. The Gospel of John affirms the unity of God, humanity, and all creation more strongly than any other book in the Bible. Tthis class will employ the techniques of metaphysical interpretation taught by Unity to uncover the inner meaning of this Gospel and to apply it to our lives. You will learn to:
- Understand the Bible from a New Thought perspective
- Uncover the inner meaning of John's Gospel
- Discover what Jesus demonstrated about realizing the Christ
- De-mystify mysticism
- Apply the "I am" statements to your own life
Required and Recommended Books
Required:
Mysteries of John, by Charles Fillmore
Gospel of John, preferably in the New Revised Standard Version or New International Version of the Bible, but any modern translation is acceptable.
Recommended:
Mystical Christianity: A Psychological Commentary on the Gospel of John, by John A. Sanford. (Highly recommended)
Aramaic Light on the Gospel of John, by Rocco Errico and George A. Lamsa
Presented on a love offering basis.
Tuesdays, June 15 through July 20, 1 to 3pm or 7pm to 9pm
Finding Yourself in Transition
With Sandra Combs, Licensed Unity Teacher. Discover how to use change as a gateway to greater personal and spiritual growth. Robert Brumet weaves together strands of psychology, Eastern and Western mysticism, Bible interpretation, and personal stories as he gently guides you into new beginnings. The required text for this course is Finding Yourself in Transition by Robert Brumet. Love Offering basis; available for S.E.E. credit.
Ongoing Classes
Tuesdays 10:30 AM–12:30 PM; Thursdays 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Course in Miracles Study Group
Course in Miracles with Allen Watson
NO MEETINGS BETWEEN DECEMBER 20 AND JANUARY 1.
Study groups resumed November 17 and 19, 2009. We have begun with Chapter 1 of the Text, so this is the ideal time for newcomers. We'll be studying beginning with Chapter 1, Section II the first week in January, 2010.
Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists.
Allen Watson facilitates two Course in Miracles groups. During 2009, the groups are studying the Text of the Course, one section (or less) of the Text each week. Allen writes a detailed commentary on each section which is distributed a week prior to class, giving students a chance to read through the section and study the notes ahead of time. This makes for a rich time of discussion in which all the students share their insights, "Aha!" moments, accounts of applying the Course to their lives, and, of course, their questions.
Classes are open to all, and geared to include both beginners and advanced students. Feel free to begin attending any week.
Suggested love offering: $10 (no one refused for lack of funds).
Allen has been a student of the Course since 1985 and has facilitated Course study and support groups since 1987. He worked as a writer, teacher, and webmaster for the Circle of Atonement: Teaching and Healing Center, in Sedona, AZ (an organization dedicated to A Course in Miracles) from 1993 through June, 2006, and is author of a dozen books and booklets concerning the Course, which can be purchased online at Circle Publishing.
Class materials (study notes, commentaries) for the classes can be downloaded or read online.
More information about A Course in Miracles, Allen, and the ACIM groups.