FAQ
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When will the renovation of the sanctuary and facilities at 1871 Geary Road begin?
The project will start in late summer/early fall 2009 and is planned for completion within 1 year.
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When will we have our last Sunday service at Unity Center?
Our final Sunday service at Unity Center before renovations start will be July 26, 2009. The 11:30 service will conclude with a special celebration and blessing.
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Where will Sunday services be held while Unity Center is closed for the renovation?
Services will be held in the beautiful Lakeside Room at the Heather Farm Community Center in Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek. The Community Center is located at 301 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek.%uFFFD The children, Uniteens and Youth of Unity (YOUers) will meet in the Club Room, adjacent to the Lakeside Room, and in other designated space nearby.
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Where will Sunday services be held starting in August?
he locations of our upcoming Sunday services are:
The Lakeside Room at
Heather Farm Community Center
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What is the schedule of Sunday services while we are at the Heather Farm Community Center?
8:15am - Meditation Service
9:30am - Service
11:00am Service
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We spend a lot of time on the patio; will we have a patio where we can socialize, get information and volunteer for our great events while we are at the Heather Farm Community Center?
Yes, of course! This is Unity! There is a beautiful, outdoor, lakeside venue for us to commune, congregate and socialize. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Will we continue to have the children's, Uniteens and Youth of Unity (YOU) programs?
Yes, our children's, Uniteens and Youth of Unity (YOU) programs will provide services and support throughout our transition and renovation. Our Youth Education team will announce details of their continuing programs very soon. Rest assured that our children, teens and youth will be nurtured and supported during the transition period. They weill be warmly welcomed to their temporary home at the Club Room at Heather Farm Community Center.
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Will our bookstore be open during the renovation?
No, our bookstore at 1871 Geary Road will be closed during the renovation. A smaller, mobile version of our bookstore will be available every Sunday at Heather Farm Park. In addition, we have launched a virtual, on-line version of our bookstore at www.unity-books.com. We appreciate your continued patronage while our bookstore at 1871 Geary Road is closed.
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How can I contact Reverend David or members of the Center staff during the renovation?
The office facilities at Unity Center will be closed during the renovation. Temporary office and class room space will be located just a few minutes away from the Geary Road campus. The phone number will remain the same: 925-937-2191.
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Where will the offices be relocated during the renovation?
We have secured over 1,800 square feet of temporary office and class room space at 1800 Oak Park Drive, Suite A in Pleasant Hill. (From Unity Center, turn right on Putnam and right on Oak Park.) This lovely, light-filled, first floor space has convenient rest rooms and parking. In preparation for the upcoming renovation, Rev. David and our Center staff will move into the temporary space on July 15. The office will be open and staffed in a manner similar to how the office operates today. Note: We will not have kitchen facilities at this temporary location.
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Will Healing Night and other evening classes be available during the renovation?
Yes, Healing Night and other class offerings will continue to be available at our temporary office and class room space at 1800 Oak Park Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill, 94523. Two smaller classrooms are available for group activities up to 12 people, and groups of up to 25 can use the large classroom. Check for regular updates on www.growingunity.com.
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Will we have our other traditional Unity events during this time?
Yes, we fully intend to host as many of our traditional events as possible, location permitting. (What are some of our traditional events? Our traditional events include our Volunteer Picnic, Annual Meeting, Thanksgiving Dinner, Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, Burning Bowl, etc.)
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How can I connect with a Heart Minister?
As always, Heart Ministers will be available following Sunday services. Look for their lavender sashes! You can also submit a prayer request electronically at www.unitycenter.net or contact the Center at 925-937-2191 to request prayer support from a Heart Minister. Our prayer box will be available during the renovation and we will continuously accept written prayer requests.
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How can I find prayer support during the renovation?
Over 20 volunteer Heart Ministers will continue to provide prayer support to the congregation through a variety of options:
In person
Heart Ministers are available following Sunday services. Look for congregants wearing lavender sashes. If you cannot spot a Heart Minister, ask another congregant – we are always willing to help.
By telephone
If desired, a Heart Minister will contact you by telephone. Call your request to our Center at 925-937-2191, ext. 20. Be sure to leave your phone number!
By email
Send your prayer request email to: david@unitycenter.net.
By internet
Submit an online prayer request by clicking on the Prayer Request section of our regular website at www.unitycenter.net.
By first class mail
Send prayer requests via first class mail to:
Unity Center of Walnut Creek
Attn: Prayer Request
1871 Geary Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94597Hand delivered
Our prayer box is the place to submit your written prayer request. Your prayer request will be honored by our local Heart Ministry before it is forwarded to Unity Village where it will receive additional prayer support for 30 days. If desired, you may request that a Heart Minister also contact you by telephone.
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What will happen to the symbols located on the front wall of the sanctuary (e.g. the chevron and the 'heart' affixed to our current sanctuary wall)?
We will honor these symbols in an appropriate observance and they will be respectfully removed from their present location. We will identify a way to commemorate the symbols in our renovated space.
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What will happen to the Peace Wall?
The end panels of the Peace Wall will remain in place during the renovation. The other panels will be safely stored and reinstalled onsite once the renovation is complete.
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Who is doing the construction? Who is our general contractor?
The Capital Development Committee and our architect will select the general contractor following a thorough review of the results of our competitive bidding process. We will announce when our general contractor has been named.
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When will we have City approval for the renovation?
We have received approval from the Planning Commission. Our architect is now working with other departments to finalize the plans.
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How can I help?
There are many ways you can help during our time of transition and renovation:
Sign up to volunteer: Volunteer sign up sheets will be available on the patio after Sunday services. There will be many opportunities to help us assemble and dismantle our Sunday service set-up at Heather Farm Community Center, as well as other events. We look forward to your support!
Reach out to others: Support our beloved community with your love and kind words and actions by reaching out to old friends and introducing yourself to new ones.
Purchase a gift for our new kitchen: Similar to a bridal shower, we will host a ‘kitchen shower’ to celebrate our new kitchen facilities. A list of desired gifts will be registered in the gift registries at several local stores so you will have an opportunity to purchase and present a gift for the new kitchen at our ‘kitchen shower.’
Look for volunteer activities: Opportunities will be identified on the “Growing Unity” website at www.growingunity.com.
Support us in prayer: Most importantly, we welcome your ongoing prayer support during the transition and changes we will experience during the renovation -
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How will I be supported through this change?
Several options are available to support congretants during the renovation and transition to and from our temporary space. If these options do not meet your needs, please contact us at (925) 937-2191.
Talk to a team member: Members of the Love in Action team and member of our Board of Trustees will be available on the patio after Sunday services to answer your questions.
Provide a suggestion, ask a question: We welcome your suggestions and questions at the Love in Action table located on the patio after Sunday services.
Participate in a small, community group prayer circle: As Spirit guides us, we will create Spiritual Circles to offer and provide prayer support for members of the Unity community.
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Where can I find additional information?
Additional information about Unity Center of Walnut Creek, our renovation and our temporary space during construction is available at www.unitycenter.net. We encourage you to frequently visit us here and at www.unitycenter.net as updates will be provided regularly.
Continuous, 24 hour prayer support is available through Silent Unity at 1-800-NOW-PRAY (1-800-669-7729) and www.unityonline.org. Unity Center of Walnut Creek also sponsors Dial-a-Thought at 925-937-0777, and over 20 volunteer Heart Ministers will continue to provide prayer support to the congregation through a variety of options. Refer to FAQ #15 for details.
The Unity Center phone number will remain operational throughout the construction process. We can be reached at 925-937-2191.