NGU SCUCA

The Next Generation of Unity - South Central Unity Churches Association

Destined To Be!

Are you ready to spend a weekend empowering your life while taking time
to connect with other like-minded young adults from across the South Central
USA?


The South Central NGU Spring Retreat is designed with you in mind!  The weekend will begin with a Friday Night Opening Celebration.  On Saturday you will experience guest

speakers and musicians; meditation, healing and drum circles and an opportunity
to connect with other young adults. There will also be time to simply
walk the grounds of Unity Village for quiet reflection and to
envision.  We will close the conference attending the 11AM Sunday service
at Unity Village Chapel, followed by a send-away-lunch!


Weekend Registration Fee:
Motel: $218 Single / $162 Double (Roommate)
Hotel: $259 Single / $193 Double (Roommate)
Includes Friday Dinner, Saturday
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Breakfast and Lunch!

To register, call 1-866-348-6489 and Press Option 2.


Saturday, March 27, 2010 Morning Presenters: Jason Warner and Ned Kelley

In addition to being the NGU Consultant for SCUCA, Jason Warner is the Youth and Young Adult Leader at Unity Church of Christianity under the leadership of Rev. Howard Caesar in Houston, TX. Jason joined staff in January 2008 and has watched Next Generation Unity in Houston grow and evolve.

Jason has a degree in Sociology with an emphasis in student counseling as well as a degree in Music Performance. Jason toured with several mainstream Christian bands early in his career prior to taking a more expanded approach to his spirituality.

Jason and his partner, deMarco, are also the Contemporary Worship leaders at Unity in Houston and travel one to two weekends per month holding concerts
around the country.


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Ned Kelley is a Ministerial & Religious Studies student at Unity Institute and a Supervisor at Silent Unity prayer ministry in Unity Village, Missouri.  He co-hosts "Unity Happy Hour" on UnityFM radio.  He also has studied and performed the art of Improv acting for the past five years.


Blending Unity principles with the tools of Improv, Ned has developed the Spiritual Self Improv-ment workshop.  Through easy
warm-ups, games, and small group discussions you will
explore meaningful applications of the Improv skills: Listening and
Yes-And!  This program is dynamic, fun, and accessible to anyone from
beginner to advanced in Improv or Unity.


Afternoon Presenters: Jesse Fernandez and Jasmine Ruziuddin

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Jesse Fernandez is a purveyor of consciousness studies, who considers among his greatest influences the poet William Blake, the mystic Joel
Goldsmith, and the revelator Neville Goddard.  Although originally from
New Orleans, LA, he has spent most of his life in Houston, TX.  Jesse
pursued course studies in religion and ethics at Southwestern
Untiversity in Georgetwon, TX while also obtaining a Bachelor of Music
degree in voice performance.  He currently works in the business world
for a large publicly traded company, and is active in organziations
such as the Houston Choral Sociatey and CultureShapers, one of the
largest visual and performing arts contests for high school students in
the state of TX.


Jasmine1.jpgJasmine Raziuddin is a brain management consultant and Earth Citizen. She is currently the Texas regional
captain for Young Earth Human Alliance, YEHA, a team leader in Houston for Next
Generation of Unity, NGU, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art-Graphic
Communications. Through the intent to raise her level of consciousness and be the change that she wishes to see in the world Jasmine has discovered vital training and has developed effective skills to be shared. She has trained at Dahn Yoga in Brain Education, Brain Wave Vibration, and the martial art form Dahn Mu Do for two years. She has taught and organized Brain Education and Earth Citizen outreach events throughout the Houston area that inspire and empower individuals to create a healing society. Her presentation will be
a guide in better care and understanding of the brain with a physical training
experience to activate the brain’s full potential and facilitate the mastering life skills—a time to deeply connect with one’s mind, body and spirit.

Saturday afternoon there will be a guided tour of the Village as well as a service project opportunity.

More guest musicians and special guests to be announced!


Package includes:
Lodging for 2 nights at either the Motel or the NEW Unity Village Hotel
Each room has a private bath
Meals for the entire weekend (see meal schedule below)
*All menus are chef’s choice

*Vegetarian meals are available upon request

To read more and view pictures of the hotel, CLICK HERE.

All meals are served in the Unity Inn
Friday - Dinner
Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sunday – Breakfast and Lunch


IMPORTANT! (Locals Fee Reduced to $50)
If you are an NGU'er who lives in the Kansas City area and will not be staying on campus over the weekend, there is a $50 registration fee to attend the weekend events.  This can be paid upon your arrival Friday evening via cash, check or credit card.
  You may also purchase meal packages to eat with the group. (see below)

GUEST MEAL OPTIONS FOR NGU'ers NOT STAYING ON CAMPUS:
We recommend any locals have lunch and dinner with the group on Saturday, which would be the two-meal package of $36.00.


Two-Meal Package (includes lunch & dinner) is $36.00 per person per day.
Three-Meal Package (including dinner, breakfast, and lunch) is $48.00 per person per day or a
*You must call and reserve a meal package even if you are not staying at the hotel.

How do I register for the retreat?
All reservations must be made individually through the Hotel's Reservation Department by calling 1-866-348-6489 or 816-251-3540.

The deadline for registration is 02/26/2010 (1 month prior to event).  Reservations can still be made after the deadline, however, it will be based on rate and availability.

NGU SCUCA will not make arrangements for roommates; all guests sharing a room will need to call in with the roommate or the roommate information.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, March 26, 2010

3PM: Registration and Hotel Check-In
(Unity Village Hotel)

5PM: Dinner
(Unity Village Dining Hall)

6PM: Getting to Know You
(Unity Chapel Community Center)

7PM: Opening Night
(Unity Chapel Community Center)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

8AM: Breakfast
(Unity Village Dining Hall)
9 - 12PM: Morning Session
(Unity Chapel Community Center)
12 - 2PM: Lunch Break

(Unity Village Dining Hall)
2 - 5PM: Afternoon Session
(Unity Chapel Community Center)
5 - 7PM: Dinner Break
(Unity Village Dining Hall)
7 - 9PM: Meditation, Drum and Healing Circle

(Unity Chapel Community Center)

Sunday, March 28, 2010

8AM: Breakfast
(Unity Village Dining Hall)
10:30AM: Morning Service at Unity Chapel

(Unity Village Chapel)
12PM: Lunch
(Unity Village Dining Hall)
1PM: Pictures and Good-Byes!

*Special Guest Speakers, Presenters and Performers TBA


About Unity Village

Unity Village is located 15 miles southeast of downtown Kansas
City, Missouri, and is the spiritual home and headquarters for Unity
Worldwide. The Mediterranean-style campus includes 1,400 acres of
beautiful countryside including formal gardens, an extensive
metaphysical library, bookstore and the Unity Village Chapel.


How Can I Be Involved?

If you are interested in assisting over the weekend, please contact Jason Warner at southcentralngu@gmail.com.

If you are interested in speaking, performing or sharing over the weekend, please contact Jason Warner at southcentralngu@gmail.com.

Don't Forget!
Visit www.nguscuca.com for more detailed info and please join our NGU SCUCA social network to meet other young adults in our region and to stay updated with all news and regional events!

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