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Joy and Suffering are a Choice
Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
UCR eNews 3/20/26
This Sunday at UnityCR

This Sunday at UnityCR

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/media/2026-03-17-joy-and-suffering-are-a-choice

This Week at UnityCR

  • Sat, 3/21 Grounds & Gardens Work Party 9:00 am 
  • Sat, 3/21 Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am 
  • Sun, 3/22 Lenten Booklet Discussion 9:15 am 
  • Sun, 3/22 Jonas Magram, "Joy and Suffering are a Choice" 10:00 am
  • Sun, 3/22 Meals for Willis Dady 11:15 am
  • Tue, 3/24 TRUE Tuesday 6:30 pm
  • Thu, 3/26 Spirit Space Book Study:  Spiritual Gems of Islam 10:30 am
  • Sun, 3/29  9:15 am Lenten Booklet Discussion
  • Sun, 3/29 10:00 am Palm Sunday with Chris Klostermann
  • Sun, 3/2911:15 am UCR Leadership Meeting
  • Sun, 3/29 11:20 am YFM Team Meeting

Other Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, 4/9, Centering Prayer with Susan
  • Sundays, 4/12 & 4/26, Spiritual Care/Prayer Team Class
  • Saturday, 4/18 Wholistic Renewal Retreat
  • Sunday, 4/19 Garage Sale Drop-off Begins!

See the calendar & all events

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/events

3/21 - Grounds & Gardens Beautification Party

3/21 - Grounds & Gardens Beautification Party

Please join us tomorrow at 9 am!

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/grounds-gardens-beautification-party/2026-03-21

Easter is Coming!

Easter is Coming!

Easter is coming - and that means an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids! Please add to the fun by bringing some goodies.

  • Large (3-inch?) plastic eggs to fill (We have lots of the regular little eggs)
  • Small candies to fill eggs

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/news/easter-is-coming

March 22 - Lent Booklet Discussion 9:15 am

March 22 - Lent Booklet Discussion 9:15 am

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/events/lenten-booklet-discussions/2026-03-08

March 22 - Willis Dady Meals

March 22 - Willis Dady Meals

After service this week, help the outreach team prepare a lunch for Willis Dady Homeless Services. 

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/meals-for-willis-dady-homeless-services/2026-03-22

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March 24 - TRUE Tuesday

March 24 - TRUE Tuesday

Time to Check In

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/events/true-tuesday/2026-03-24

RSVP
March 26 - Spirit Space Book Study

March 26 - Spirit Space Book Study

March 26 is the last week for Spiritual Gems of Islam. No Book Study April 2. Starting April 9, we will discuss "Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change" by Pema Chödrön. (Limited copies available in the bookstore.)

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/spirit-space-book-study--134/2026-04-09

Read More About the Book & Sign Up
April 7 - Weekly Centering Prayer Begins

April 7 - Weekly Centering Prayer Begins

Starting April 7th, join Licensed Unity Leader Susan Liddell for weekly Centering Prayer on Tuesdays from 10:30-11 am via Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/centering-prayer/2026-04-07

Register to Receive the Meeting Link
April 12 - Spiritual Care & Prayer Team Class

April 12 - Spiritual Care & Prayer Team Class

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/spiritual-care-prayer-team-class/2026-04-12

Sign Up to Join Us
April 18 - Wholistic Renewal Retreat

April 18 - Wholistic Renewal Retreat

Come together in a supportive and safe space to relax, renew, and grow. Come and go as you feel called, or stay for the whole event. Space is limited! Suggested Love Offering of $50+ includes lunch.

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/events/wholistic-renewal-retreat--128/2026-04-18

Click to Save Your Spot!
April 19 - Donation Drop-off Begins

April 19 - Donation Drop-off Begins

Tools, Household, Toys, Clothing, Shoes, Baked Goods (in $1 bags). Small plants sell VERY well, please consider starting a few cuttings for the sale! Drop-Off Begins April 19.

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/events/9th-annual-garage-sale

Think of the EFCC When You Shop

Think of the EFCC When You Shop

* Chili  * Can Openers

Last Sunday's Lesson

The Power of Wisdom | Ruth Geary 

Be sure to click the link below to read all of the tidbits of wisom that we shared during Ruth's talk. 

Like & subscribe to our YouTube Channel youtube.com/@UnityofCR

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/podcasts/messages/2026-03-08-music-verse

Watch Last Week's Lesson
March Power of Wisdom

March Power of Wisdom

For more infomation visit:

http://unitycr.org/blog/march-power-of-wisdom

Watch the Video - Power of Wisdom

Youth & Family Ministry

Nursery (0 - 4 years)  
Children (5-12 years) 
Y.O.U. (13-18 years)  March 22, 29 April 5

For more infomation visit:

https://unitycr.org/programs/youth-family-ministry

Learn More about Youth & Family Ministry
2026 Board of Trustees

2026 Board of Trustees

Spiritual Care Team

Spiritual Care Team

If you have a prayer intention for yourself or others please contact the Spiritual Care Team.  We will help you direct your thoughts towards affirmative prayer.

Barb Buchanan, Licensed Unity Leader
Jan Griffith, Licensed Unity Leader
Paula Land, Licensed Unity Leader
Susan Liddell, Licensed Unity Leader
Office Hours

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3791 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
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