New Chaplain Dedication...faking it, that’s okay. As one of Kataria’s mantras state: “Fake It Till You Make It!” Since 1995 there are more than 6,000 laughter yoga clubs in

Founded November 1999 July 2019

New Chaplain DedicationChoosing Joy

We can choose joy and happiness which is part of love.Hence, for the Laughter Festival, “Laughter is the bestmedicine” is the inspiration with “Experience Joy” asthe theme. Our festival has spiritual, and healthbenefits.From Bob Banner’s e-book “Laughter for No Reason”:Laughter Yoga is a series of childish playful exercises,indigenous laughter rituals, yogic postures andneurolinguistic programming(NLP) technologies to stimulatelaughter. All these exercises getus out of our heads, put a smileon our faces, energize ourhearts, is great for sociability(how can one have socialhierarchy when people laughtogether?) and its great in creating a foundation of Joyto withstand times of adversity... so we have moreoptions and choices on how we respond to varioussituations.It was started in Mumbai, India by Dr. Kataria and hiswife in 1995. While writing an article for his medicalmagazine about the benefits of laughter he wasastounded to find in the medical literature all sorts ofbenefits by laughing. And eventually he discovered, byaccident, that we can laugh for no reason… No jokes,no movies, no clowns, no comedy… just laughing. Wecan do it right now. Laugh! Or if it feels like you arefaking it, that’s okay. As one of Kataria’s mantras state:“Fake It Till You Make It!”Since 1995 there are more than 6,000 laughter yogaclubs in more than 65 countries throughout the world.A laughter yoga club is a place (a home, rec center,yoga center, church, outdoor park, studio…) where aleader leads a group in various forms of exercises that

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At our Sunday celebration, June 9th, Rev Brianconducted a Chaplaincy Dedication ceremony for UnityFive Cities two newchaplains – JaniceLamont and ClaireMcLean. Janice andClaire completed theChaplaincy trainingprogram facilitated byChris Garey, LUT andcertified Chaplaincy Trainer. During the training Chriswas assisted by Rev Brian, who worked for many yearsat Silent Unity. The Chaplaincy Team, includingMartha Aivaz and LaDawn Davis, are excited towelcome Janice and Claire to our lineup. Our spiritualcommunity has been well served in prayer and spiritualleadership for many years by our chaplains. We aretruly grateful for all of them. Welcome, Janice andClaire. Here are statements by each of them.Claire McLeanI came to Unity-Five Cities in 2015. For many years Ihave been a student of truth through Unity Principles.At 90 plus years, I have been blessed with youthfulenergy and good health. In peaceful gratitude, I havebeen led to believe my spiritual purpose is to serveothers in prayer.Janice LamontBeing a prayer chaplain has taught me a way of open-hearted listening and how praying out loud for the sakeof another deepens my own experience of God. I am sovery thankful for my Unity family and for theopportunity to realize the power of prayer together.

You do not have a problem except the one that is inyour own mind, and you put it there!~ Myrtle Fillmore

Stress ReleasethroughDeep

Breathing andCommunalVocal

Vibration

In this workshop, we will explore firsthand the "significant positivephysiological effects" of deep breathingand learn how to shed tension andincrease our connection to sourcethrough the gentle vibrations ofhumming and communal vocal release.*This powerful communal vocal vibrationmeditation touches on concepts found inThe Humming Effect: Sound Healing forHealth and Happiness as well as Wendy-Marie’s twenty years career as a vocalvibration teacher. *You do not have tobe a singer or even be able to carry atune to experience the healing benefits ofvocal vibration.

Wendy-Marie Martin:

Wendy-Marie Martin has been teaching theatre and voicefor over twenty years, working with singers of all levelsand vocal focuses. After graduating from the actor-training program at PCPA, she moved to NewYork to finish her BFA inActing. Upon graduation, shespent 10 years performing,writing, directing and teachingvoice in Germany. Whileabroad, Wendy-Marie alsostudied Reiki and exploredhow energy work influences thevoice. She returned to the UnitedStates in 2007, where she continues to teach amindful approach to vocal work

Sunday, July 21stVictorianNoon

Wendy-Marie Martin

$15 suggested love offering. ALLproceeds will be donated to 5-Cities Unity to help support ourcontinued growth as a spiritual

community.

Church Financial Summary

May 2019Total Income $3,808Total Expense $4,412Net Income -$604

YTD Income $20,476YTD Expense $20,543YTD Net Income -$67

"Life's a Song"with Richard Inman

On Sunday afternoon onJune 16th, Richard Inmanled a workshop titled“The Joy of Singing.”The long-time localmusician, assisted byJoannie and Bill on percussion, led the assembled groupin chants and singing for almost an hour and a half.The crowd of about twenty seemed to really appreciatethe uplifting energy of the music and communalconnection. I feel certain that we’ll be doing it again.

Five Cities Women's Christian Food PantryFor the month of July, the Five Cities Women'sChristian Food Pantry is acceptingdisposable razor blades. Please bringyour donation to the Victorian onSunday and leave it in the chairs by thefirst entrance. These contributions aremuch appreciated by the clients of theFood Pantry. If you have further questions orcomments, please see Martha Aivaz, who coordinatesour program with the pantry.

Sattie and Herb's WeddingOn Sunday afternoon, June 30th, Sattie Blanton wed herlong-time partner Herb Grantham at the Victorian, in aceremony officiated by RevBrian. The bride wasresplendent in her whitegown and beautifully coiffedhair. Gale McNeeley set thetone for the event by singing"Makin' Whoopee" as thebride made her entry. Therewas an inspirational reading of Don Miguel Ruiz' "OnYour Wedding Day." The ceremony was followed by acatered lunch reception. I think that the Unity FiveCities community who attended felt so happy for Sattie,who said her "I Do" even before the question wascompleted.

Con't from page 1leader leads a group in variousforms of exercises thatinclude clapping, breathingand laughing. The entiresession can last from 30minutes to 60 minutes. Thelink between yoga andlaughing is the breath, whichis key for enhancing health for both the heart and lungs.

Board of Trustees & StaffRev. Brian Walker, Minister 805-345-0832Janice Lamont, Facilitator 310-701-1041LaDawn Davis, Secretary 805-757-7556Joe Davidson, Treasurer 661-304-5154Rachel Rodriguez, Trustee 805-904-9882Mamie Page, Trustee 503-707-5200Janet Glenn, Vice President 805-929-3359

Chris Garey, LUT 805-489-7359Therese Solimeno, LUT 805-440-9461Prayer Chaplain - Martha Aivaz 805-81-1335Prayer Chaplain - LaDawn Davis 805-757-7556Prayer Chaplain - Janice Lamont 310-701-1041Prayer Chaplain - Claire McLean 209-606-0444Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Garey 805-489-7359

VISION STATEMENT

Aligned in peaceful Oneness, we co-create a worldof love, harmony, and abundance through sharedspiritual awakening.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a heart-centered spiritual community dedi-cated to empowering personal growth and living theunlimited possibilities of Spirit.

Belief Statement• We believe that prayer works.• We assist in discovering and living spiritualpurpose and potential.• We facilitate a stronger connection to ourhighest potential.We feel we are:

• Empowered Grateful• Peaceful Inspired• Accepting Connected• Loving Affirming

Unity - Five CitiesSunday Celebration 10:00 amMeeting at The Victorian

789 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande, CA805-788-4777P.O. Box 1005

Arroyo Grande, CA 93421Email: [email protected]

Website: www.unity5cities.org

ScheduleSpeaker Music

July 7 Rev Brian Walker Jan Grigsby&Nina RyneJuly 14 Chris Garey, LUT Gale McNeeley & Bob

MoloznikJuly 21 Wendy-Marie Martin Steve Kindel & Dahlan

RichenbergJuly 28 Rev Joyce Zorger Rob KimballAugust 4 Wendy-Marie Martin Gale McNeeley & Chuck

OsborneAugust 11 Jeffrey Briar Jan Grigsby&Nina RyneAugust 18 Kevin Hauber Steve Kindel & Karen

WilkensAugust 25 Rev Jan Limberg Rob KimballMorgan