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Upcoming Speakers:

August 3, 2008 Jody Kessler is an on-going guest speaker.

Jody Kessler is a performing songwriter, recording artist, educator, and ordained Interfaith Minister. She has released four CDs, three of which have won awards for her outstanding songwriting and musicianship. Known for her insightful lyrics, masterful guitar work, and pristine vocals, Jody delivers her message with passion, sensitivity, and humor. She weaves together her gifts as a spiritual leader, motivational speaker, teacher, and troubadour into a unique ministry of song and spirit. To learn more about Jody visit Jody Kessler.

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August 10 , 2008 :Dr. Michael McKimmy's :

"Authenitc Living in Chaotic Times: The Baghavad Gita for the 21st Century" The Gita presumes we are living in the last of four cycles of existence- the kali yuga. During this phase, dharma- truth, morality- breaks down. The Gita offers us advise on how to live when outcomes are not certain, as confusion and violence are more prevalent. Life in our time can be full, redemptive and meaningful.

My biographical data:

Dr. Michael McKimmy is a psychotherapist in private practice in Binghamton, New York. He holds degrees in Theology, Philosophy and Comparative Literature with post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. McKimmy has taught as an adjunct professor at Binghamton University and Broome Community College. He has also taught a number of community education courses and offered workshops on spirituality and comparative religion. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and faith communities.

August 17 , 2008 Rev Diane Sickler: "Willing to Do God's Will"

Rev Sickler is the minister of Unity Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and an inspiring and motivational speaker. We are blessed to have her share her wisdom on Unity teaching with us.

Diane Sickler was ordained by The Association of Unity Churches in 1978; she has a Masters of Theology degree from Eden Theological Seminary, class of 1996.

Diane has been an active Unity minister ever since her ordination. She has served as senior minister at Unity Church of Maui, [Hawaii (1978-1979)]; Unity Church of Christianity, [Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf, Iowa (1979-1987)]; Unity Church of Crystal Lake, [Illinois (1987-1988)]; Unity Church of Peace, [St. Louis, Missouri (1988-2005)]; and Unity Church [Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (2007 – now)].

August 24 , 2008 Rev Donald Law:

August 31 , 2008 Joseph Perkins & Don Cashimere: A musical pathway to Spirit.

September 7, 2008 Rev Ann Marie Acacio: "The Path to Awakening Through Transfiguration."

Rev. Ann Marie Acacio serves as Minister Emerita at Unity Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA. From pioneering the ministry in 1979, to becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher, then Spiritual Leader and finally an ordained minister through the Field Licensing and Ordination Program, Ann Marie also shares her passion for teaching and ministry as a Spiritual Advisor for 4 inmates, serves as Interdenominational Chaplain at a nursing/retirement facility, and is the current President of the Wyoming Valley Interfaith Council.

Ann Marie is graduated from the Academy for Coaching Excellence and coaches clients through her business - S.M.A.R.T. Steps, Personal Development Coaching.

She and her husband Bob have been married for nearly 45 years. They have three adult children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

There will be a workshop following the service titled "The Metaphysics of the Trinity."

Does Unity believe in the Trinity? Is this a concept that you may have been educated to accept on faith, even though you didn't understand it? What is the Unity teaching on the Trinity?

Rev. Ann Marie has developed a simple and practical way of teaching the metaphysics of the Trinity so that we can readily see where we fit into this equation. The teaching has been presented to Unity School for inclusion in the Metaphysics I workbook. Our ministry will be one of the first to be presented with this teaching.

From 1:00pm to 2:30pm. A $10.00 donation would be appreciated. No one will be turned away for in ability to pay.

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Gail is the Music Director of Unity in the Southern Tier. She is a long time student of Unity teachings and has studied many other metaphysical teachings. Gail shares her passion and spiritual knowledge through both her music and her words of wisdom. Gail has recently released her first CD "Above the Clouds", a collections of song which touch the heart and lift the Spirit. CD's may be purchased at Unity services.

Upcoming speakers:

Sept. 7 - Rev. Ann Marie Acacio

14 - Rev. Ellen Douglas

21 - Rev. Diane Sickler

28 - Karla Hill

Oct. 5 - Rev. Jody Kessler

12 - Cybie Mauro

19 - Rev. Diane Sickler

26 - Paulette Placek - "The Power of Mantra"

Nov. 2 - Rev. Jody Kessler

9 - Cybie Mauro

16 - Edmund Cotton "Big Mind, Big Heart"

23 - Tom Moberg "The Power of Thought"

30 - Liana Railsback/Gene Federowicz "ACIM"

Dec. 7 - Rev. Jody Kessler

14 - Rev. Ellen Douglas

21 - Rev. Diane Sickler

28 - open to suggestions

TBA=To be announced as soon as that information is received for posting. Please check back for updates.