Special Events

Manitowoc/Two Rivers Unity Study Group  Meeting dates -Octoberber 14th - 6:30 to 8:00pm  Please call Jean Biegun for more details (920-553-1607).           

Unity of Sheboygan – October 12^th, 2008

On October 12^th, 2008, Diane Pauly will be presenting the message at Unity in Sheboygan, Diane’s husband, David Pauly, will be presenting the meditation.

For the past five (5) years Diane and David have been traveling and escorting people to Brazil to witness/experience miraculous healings being performed by Spirit working through a man called “John of God.” 

After the church service, on Sunday, October 12, a short film will be shown about “John of God” ….the Brazilian Spiritualist and healer. Questions and answers will follow ….please join us for this interesting program!

Diane and David Pauly are originally from Sheboygan, having moved to Madison in 2001. They are members of the Unity Church in Madison, where they both serve on many committees and elected offices.

Diane is presently the Marketing coordinator, serves on the Social Justice Ministry Advisory Council, as well as being the coordinator and active in their Environmental Green Team at Unity of Madison. She is an ordained minister with the Ron Roth “Celebrating Life Ministries”.  For the past 12 years Diane has taught a class titled “Happiness Comes From Within.” It has been presented throughout the state to groups such as: University of Wisconsin Sheboygan, mental Health Services at Memorial Medical Center, Meriter Hospital in Madison, ARC Community Services (working with women coming out of jail) to name just a few. In addition, over the years, Diane has been involved in numerous self-growth activities which include: Woman Within, Positive Thinking, Assertiveness Training, Life Career Training, Dale Carnegie Human Relations and Public Speaking. Diane worked with the Battered Women program and Court Watch for Abused Children.

David is the CEO of the Capital Indemnity Insurance Company in Madison Wisconsin. He serves as worship assistant, is on the board of directors as well as being the treasurer at Unity of Madison. David also is a board member and has worked with Big Brothers, Big sisters for 25 years.

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Unity Classes

Deepak Chopra Webcast - Each Wednesday 7:00 PM Beginning October 22nd.  A Weekly web class series with Deepak Chopra on Jesus and the Awakening to God-consciousness.  Each week for six week, the web series will feature Deepak Chopra talking about his best-selling book " The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore".  As you listen to the discussion between Deepak, one of the world's most renowned spiritual leaders and Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell, a prominent Unity minister and chief executive officer of The Unity Center, you'll gain a new insight into Jesus and his primary teaching: awakening to God-consciousness.  Discussion will follow each 30 minute video.  Facilitated by John R. Knowles, L.U.T.

Non-Unity Classes

An Eckhart Tolle Study Group meets each Monday  at 7:00 PM.    The group is reading Eckhart Tolle's book "The New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose".  Each week, one chapter is featured with additional insights from DVD's and CD's.  All are welcome to attend. Note:  The Class will be recessed September 1st for Labor Day and September 8th for the Sacred Meditation Sessions listed above.

Tai Chi & Qigong - Each Wednesday 6:00 PM Beginning October 22nd.  Qigong consists of techniques for dealing with human energy flow.  Through use of certain energies and techniques Qigong can relieve pain, strengthen the body's constitution, improve intelligence and prolong life.  Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese art of relaxation, healing and self-defense.  Its gentle and fluid motions are suitable for everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability.  It is widely practiced for stress reduction, energy enhancement, prevention of illness, improving concentration and many other benefits.  This class will be facilitated by Galina Petrich.

NIA - Each Thursday 4:15 PM NIA stands for Neuro-Muscular Integrative Action which is a cardio-vascular program that uses whole body expressive, grounded movements rather tan repetitive jogging or lifting for conditioning.  The NIA technique tones and trims the body, is kind to the joints, and is usually done barefoot.  NIA is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even those with limitations.  Fitness is gained by using the body's weight with varying intensity, range of motion and speed.  NIA incorporates movements from Yoga, Tai Chi, Ballet  and various dance and other techniques.  Benefits include cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, balance, endurance and relaxation.  The class is taught by certified NIA instructor, Lynn Gordon.