newsbriefs Balancing Eros and Agape: A Weekend
with Andrew Cohen: September 9-10 Unity Church of Raleigh will host internationally-renowned teacher, author and lecturer Andrew Cohen. As a result of recent intense experiences, Andrew’s teaching has developed deeper dimensions of compassion, patience and humil- ity. His passion is still ignited by the blazing fire of Eros, the Evolutionary Impulse. In this workshop, Andrew will share and explore a new perspective on how to balance the two fundamental principles of Eros and Agape. In Andrew’s words:
In Agape the heart of God is broken wide open as the deepest dimension of our own fractured souls. Agape is the powerful presence of love that is human tenderness, vulnerability, forgiveness and compassion. In Agape we find release from the torment of victimization, the prison of rage and the paralysis of fear. Agape is that profound expression of care, kindness and acceptance that makes all things right.
Eros is that mysterious creative force that birthed the evolving universe. Eros is the energy and intelligence that gave rise to the entire creative process, and is doing so now and in every moment. Eros is the unseen driver that literally compels us to exist. When we are at our best, Eros is the relentless force of love in consciousness that inspires us to make the effort to evolve and to want to make our world a better place.
Agape is the deep recognition and acceptance of our inherent imperfection. Eros strives for perfection at ever higher levels of human potential and possibility.
Unity Church of Raleigh is located at 5124-108 Departure Drive in Raleigh. Phone 919-870-7364. For events times and ticket pricing, visit
www.unitychurchofraleigh.org. See ad on this page.
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Unity Church of Raleigh to Host World Day of Prayer with Guest Speaker Mark Siljander Sept. 14
Times of great change challenge us to find our center in the midst of seeming chaos. The spiritual practice of finding peace right where you are, in the midst of any situation has been the prescrip- tion of master teachers through the ages. Unity is echoing this centuries-old practice during World Day of Prayer 2017, calling for “Peace in the Midst” and engaging people all over the world with renewed spiritual energy to Pray Peace…Be Peace…Do Peace. Unity Church of Raleigh is honored
to have as our Unity World Day of Prayer guest speaker peacemaker Mark Siljander. Congressman Siljander skillfully blends 30 years in America’s political power circles as a man of faith. His journey includes life shaping stories beginning with his travels to over 145 countries. His private interactions with major political and religious world leaders, especially in conflict hotspots around the world, have gripped audiences as they compellingly defy the status quo of traditional diplomacy. Many of these stories are recounted in his award-winning book, A Deadly Misunderstanding. Follow Mark’s personal story
of spiritual transformation from an anti-Muslim, right-wing, war-hawk to a pioneer of unique international peacemaking. His bridge-building efforts were acknowledged by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who publicly recognized his, “…efforts toward a more just, humane and peaceful world,” with the presentation of Mohandas K. Gandhi International Peace Award in 1996. Today, Mark is continuing his international peacemak- ing efforts as president of Bridges to Common Ground.
Plan now to attend Thursday, September 14 from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets are $20 at UCR or online at
www.unitychurchofraleigh.org. 919-870-7364. See ad on this page.
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