Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
With James Kershner leader of the Cape Sangha. His topic will revolve around Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, “Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet.”
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We are All Whalers
Relating his experiences caring for endangered whales, a veterinarian and marine scientist shows we can all share in the salvation of these imperiled animals.
The image most of us have of whalers includes harpoons and intentional trauma. Yet eating commercially caught seafood leads to whales’ entanglement and slow death in rope and nets, and the global shipping routes that bring us readily available goods often lead to death by collision. We—all of us—are whalers, marine scientist and veterinarian Michael J. Moore contends. But we do not have to be.
Sustainable Living In Your Organic Homestead.
Special workshop will also be offered by Michael and Linda McCluskey form 10:00 am till noon called, “Sustainable Living In Your Organic Homestead.”
A Course in Miracles and You!
This is a class for those new to ACIM as well as those who have experienced the Course for years. We will be learning how to apply the universal teachings and principles of ACIM to bring about recognition of our healing and wholeness.
A one time donation of $150.00 for all ten classes is requested.
Sign up by sending an email to Rev. Tony at [email protected] You can also make your donation here on the website by clicking the donate button. Make sure you add the note, for ACIM.
The Earth is Crying in Our Hearts
The suffering in our world arises out of a sense of separation—from our own bodies and hearts, each other, and this living web. She will explore this trance of separation and how it’s led humans to destroying our larger body, earth. We’ll then look at the pathways of awakening to the truth of “interbeing” and responding to our precious world with love. Brach is a highly regarded teacher of Western Buddhism. Discussion will follow led by our FCEN (Faith Communities Environmental Network) co-leader Susan Starkey as well as Rev. Tony Cryer and others.
The Power Of Positive Prayer
Learning the fundamentals of affirmative prayer.
Applying denials and affirmations.
Establishing our personal prayer practice.
Learning to pray more effectively with others
Joining with prayer partners to help enrich our prayer life.
Upon completion of the class you will be able to join the Unity on Cape Cod Prayer Ministry Team.
The Class will take place on four consecutive Saturday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. by Zoom.
To receive the zoom link please add your name and email address on the form at the back of the sanctuary or send an email to [email protected] with the heading, Affirmative Prayer Class.
Unity Book Club
In honor of Earth Care Month, the Unity Book Club’s April selection is “Zen and The Art of Saving the Planet” by Thich Nhat Hahn. “This book has at its core the simplest of Buddhist solutions: We take care of what we love, so loving the earth with all our hearts is what’s required to save the planet, and ourselves.”
We will meet in person at Unity on Monday, April 18th at 7:00 PM. James Kershner will join us to discuss this enlightening and inspiring book.
The book can be ordered through Martha Powers at Books by the Sea, with a 15% discount for Unity members.
Milked
Discussion to follow with Kumara Sidhartha, MD, MPH
Milked is a a new film about the dairy industry and how it impacts our health and the planet. Discussion follows with Kumara Sidhartha MD, MPH (Nutrition), with a focus on nutrition and health, with time for questions and answers.
Dr. Sidhartha’s vision is to create an informed, empowered and healthy population through evidence-based nutritional approaches to address illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and arthritis. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Physician-Hospital Organization of Cape Cod Healthcare. He is a contributing author of the textbook, Promoting Biodiversity in Food Systems (CRC Press, 2019), which tackles a related subject matter as in this film.
special Earth Day service with Wampanoag Annawon Weeden
Annawon will share native traditions and values for honoring the Earth, including a Round Dance we will do outside as part of the service.
Annawon began sharing the culture of his tribes with his family during public programs at a young age. Annawon's passion for preserving the culture has been clear throughout decades spent working at Plimoth Plantation (Museum Interpreter/Outreach Educator), the Boston Children's Museum as well as visiting schools, colleges, museums, libraries, birthdays and more. On stage or in the classroom, his ability to share his tribal culture has been sought after by many institutions.
Healthy Buffet Earth Day
We are looking for people who would like to contribute healthy, plant based and delicious food for our special Earth Day celebration. Dairy is ok, but no meat or fish.
If you would like to participate, please let Paula Long know what type of food you might bring (e.g. salad, dessert, fruit, etc.). If you would like suggestions for what to bring, contact Paula or Dolores Pucci.