Unity of Sarasota

Holiday Concert with St. Joseph's Bell Choir & Suzanne Geyer
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Holiday Concert with St. Joseph’s Bell Choir & Suzanne Geyer on Wednesday, December 21st at 7pm, Unity of Sarasota. Love Offering are appreciated.

Sangha SRQ - Buddhist Oriented Recovery Meeting
2022-12-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid was a radical psychologist and a spiritual revolutionary. Through his own efforts and practices he came to understand why human beings experience and cause so much suffering. He referred to the root cause of suffering as “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving.” This “thirst” tends to arise in relation to pleasure, but it may also arise as a craving for unpleasant experiences to go away, or as an addiction to people, places, things, or experiences. This is the same thirst of the alcoholic, the same craving as the addict, and the same attachment as the codependent.
Eventually, Sid came to understand and experience a way of living that ended all forms of suffering. He did this through a practice and process that includes meditation, wise actions, and compassion. After freeing himself from the suffering caused by craving, he spent the rest of his life teaching others how to live a life of well-being and freedom, a life free from suffering.
Sid became known as the Buddha, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction.
For more information on this meeting, email: rr-srq@mail.com

Soul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota
2022-12-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2022-12-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Soul Sisters is an opportunity to create connections with other women along your spiritual journey. Through meditation, sharing, book discussion, and prayer, we will open our hearts and souls to see and share the beautiful creations we are.
Join Soul Sisters 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Unity of Sarasota
Soul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota

Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
2022-12-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art.
Price is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.
Art Class

Law of Attraction with Rev. Zan Benham on Zoom
2022-12-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-05 19:00 - 20:00
Freshen Up Your Law of Attraction
On-Going, 7pm-8pm ish ET On Zoom
Register to receive the Zoom log-in links
Facilitated by Rev. Zan Benham
A weekly class to support and enhance good outcome for your weekly journey by setting intentions and goals using the principles and tools of the Law of Attraction.
To attend class it is helpful to be somewhat familiar with Abraham-Hicks and/or the Law of Attraction.
Included in the program is a 10 to 15 minute YouTube of Abraham to help enhance your flow.
Fee
Class fee is $10. Co-sponsored by Unity, so a portion of these monies support them.
To Register
RSVP to receive the Zoom links. Zan@woman-spirit.com or 941-922-7839.
If you have questions, please contact Rev Zan, via Zan@woman-spirit.com or call me at 941-922-7839. (Office land-line.)
Payment can be made through Zelle or PayPal using the above email or send a check to Zan Benham, 2839 Trinidad St. Sarasota, FL 34231.

Sunday Morning Celebration Service - All Are Welcome Here!
2022-12-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
The Sunday Morning Celebration Service is one of joy and reverence for the divine spark in all of us. We gather together in-person and virtually to pray, sing, listen, and rejoice in the celebration of life. All are welcome here! Unity of Sarasota is a diverse, inclusive, accepting and welcoming safe space for everyone!
Please remember that we need your support more than ever to keep Unity of Sarasota a Beacon of Light and Love. Click here to donate now

Sunday Morning Awakening Class
2022-12-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Converse, Discuss, Listen, Learn what it is to actually LIVE Our Unity Principles during our everyday Lives. Have you ever asked; what does the saying mean “God dwells in me and is in all things”? FIND OUT! Join David Hawkins for the Sunday Morning Awakening Class (SMAC)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Classroom D
With David Hawkins

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Colleen Cassidy Watercolor Painting Class
2022-12-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2022-12-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2022-12-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art.
Price is $30 per class. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 – 12:30. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.

Harp & Crystal Bowls Holiday Concert with Margaret Germain & Jamie Besterfield
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Harp & Crystal Bowls Holiday Concert with Margaret Germain & Jamie Besterfield on Wednesday, 12/14/22 @ 7:00pm at Unity of Sarasota. Love offerings are appreciated.

Life Line Screening at Unity of Sarasota
2022-12-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Get screened for stroke and cardiovascular disease. Life Line Screening will be at Unity of Sarasota on Monday, 9/19 from 8am until 4pm; and on Wednesday, 12/14 from 8am-4pm.
5 Screenings for $149
Carotid Artery (Plaque) Screening
Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Call 1-800-324-1851 or visit LLSA.SOCIAL/HS

Pub Theology - Bring a Spiritual Question & We'll Talk
2022-12-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Olive Garden, 4900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Bring a spiritual question and we’ll talk … the second Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. Location: The Olive Garden, Sarasota Landings Plaza, 4900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 923-3136
Note: Reservation required for the Olive Garden ; please call Rev. Amy 941-374-5811

Peter Kater in Concert! At Unity of Sarasota
2022-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Unity of Sarasota is pleased to present Peter Kater in concert December 3rd at 7 PM in our newly renovated Sanctuary. This 2-time Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum Pianist/Composer has been an innovator of contemporary instrumental music for over three decades. He’s received many awards and accolades for his rich and diverse music including 14 Grammy Award nominations and two Grammy wins. Peter has released over 70 critically acclaimed recordings and has scored the music for over 100 television and film productions, and for 11 On and Off-Broadway plays. From solo piano and contemporary jazz ensembles to full orchestral works his cross-genre music is heard all over the world from the Olympics to Carnegie Hall. He’s collaborated with musicians such as Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, Sting guitarist Dominic Miller, and Sacred Chantress Snatam Kaur. As an avid environmentalist and humanitarian Peter has received the Environment Leadership Award from the United Nations.
Join us for an evening of transformative music in this beautiful venue.
Unity of Sarasota ~ 3023 Proctor Rd.
Saturday, December 3, 2022 ~ 7 PM
Buy Tickets thru Brightstar:
General Admission Early Bird $35; $40 after 11/19/22
Premium Seats $50
Brightstar: https://tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/peter-kater-sarasota-florida-2022
or Contact Unity of Sarasota ~ www.UnityofSarasota.org ~ 941-955-3301

Kirtan with Cheryl Chaffee at Unity of Sarasota
2022-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Kirtan with Cheryl Chaffee will be held once a month at Unity of Sarasota in Fellowship Hall. By donation to benefit Unity of Sarasota – Love Offering

Kirtan is a very different kind of music. Based on ancient chants, it has the ability to quiet the mind if listened to with intention. Everyone experiences kirtan differently, and it doesn’t have to be a religious experience. You can think of it as a sing-along. A kirtan concert is not your typical concert either.
The wallah (leader) sings the mantra, and the audience sings it back. As you sing with each other you experience a deep connection with the musicians, the other audience members and yourself. And when the music stops, your mind is quiet.
Because kirtan has roots in India, many of the songs are sung in Sanskrit. If you’ve ever chanted responses in Latin or Hebrew in your religious tradition, then you know how powerful singing in an ancient, holy language can be. You can be completely immersed in the sound, with no words to distract the mind. The magic of the chants can then carry you within.
Kirtan is non-denominational, the Universal language of Spirit, the song of the Soul.
