Weekly Electronic Bulletin

August 9, 2026 Navigating Life with Optimism and Faith 

Unity of Tampa Mission: We are a thriving spiritual community that embraces diversity and inspires spiritual growth by living Unity principles. Our Vision: We reflect our Divinity through words and actions that

create love, peace, harmony, and abundance for all. Our Core Values: We are Spiritual, Loving, Respectful, Inclusive, and Peaceful.

Sunday Celebration Service

We welcome you into our spiritual center! 

Minister Rev. Nancy Mercurio

Greeters Jeffrey Beach, Patti Breckenridge Marc Menard, Michael Williams

Platform Assistant Martin Guttenplan

Youth and Family Ministry Heather Schultz, YFM Director, Kids Crew Teacher Mark Sharman, Asst. Director, Head Teen Sponsor Catie Minkler, Early Birds Teacher Music Team Elliot Dickinson, Director Michael Hilson (Piano), Alvon Griffin (Drums), Christian Myers (Trumpet) Greg Roberts, David Wilfinger (A/V Techs)

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Prosperity Prayer I have Faith in God as my instant, constant abundant supply, and supplier. I have Faith in God to open ways when to the human sense there is no way. I have Faith in God to guide me in all my ways, and my health, happiness and prosperity are assured.

Thank you, God for your abundant good, now flowing forth to meet my every need.

Next August 16, 2026 Sunday Service Rev. Nancy Mercurio

August 9, 2026 Navigating Life with Optimism and Faith 

Lessons

Navigating Life with Optimism and Faith requires us to remember:

#1 Optimism serves as a window. Shining light on our expectations.

#2 Faith trusts the unknown path. It begins where certainty ends.

#3 Optimism helps motivate us.

Faith prevents abandoning ourselves.

#4 Optimism lets us imagine solutions. Faith deepens the roots of Optimism.

Affirmation I AM Navigating Life with Optimism and Faith! Quote Optimism is the Faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without Hope and Confidence. - Helen Keller

PERSONAL PRAYER If you have a prayer need...

If you or someone you know needs support, email our prayer team: UTPrayerTeam@gmail.com. Or, you may place a written request in the Narthex Prayer Box. For 30 days, our Minister and Chaplains will pray for you. Afterwards, we will send your request to Silent Unity where it will be prayed over for another 30 days. Silent Unity is our 24/7 prayer room at Unity World Headquarters. Contact Silent Unity directly at 800-669-7729, unity.org/prayer or use the UPray app.

Unity of Tampa Staff and Board

Spiritual Leader: Rev. Nancy Mercurio - UTSpiritualLeader@gmail.com Executive Director: Jeffrey King - UTExDirector@gmail.com Music Director: Elliot Dickinson - elliotdickinson1@gmail.com Music Team: Alvon Griffin, Michael Hilson, Christian Myers A/V Technicians: Greg Roberts, David Wilfinger Youth & Family Ministry Director: Heather Schultz - UTYouthEd@gmail.com YFM Asst. Director, Head Teen Sponsor: Mark Sharman Early Birds Teacher: Catie Minkler Classroom Assistant: Madeline Swanson Administration/Office Manager: Janet Stanley - TampaUnity@gmail.com Website: www.UnityTampa.org - Visit www.UnityTampa.org/events for event info Facebook: Unity of Tampa & Community Connection of Unity of Tampa Address: 2610 Silver Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 - Phone: 813-870-0731 Board of Trustees: Jennis Thomas (President), Oscar Bernard (Vice -President), Annette Montanez (Secretary), Joanne Wells (Treasurer), Sam Esser, Sean Lee, and Teri Bennati. Giving: 4 Easy Ways Are you spiritually fed at Unity of Tampa? Consider giving back with a donation.

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Unity of Tampa 2610 Silver Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 ~ 813-870-0731 UnityTampa.org Sunday Services: 11 am, in person or live on Facebook

August 9, 2026

Use the QR code for easy purchase of school supplies from The Spring ’ s Amazon wish list. All items will be shipped directly to The Spring, filling backpacks for the children and families they serve.

Tomorrow Night!

YFM Update! The End-of-Summer Picnic (scheduled for today) has been cancelled. Volunteer Opportunities: See Asya to sign up Parent Chats Resume - 1st Sunday of the month starting Sept. 6, 12:30 - 1:45 pm in the Clubhouse. More Info: UTYouthEd@gmail.com

Prayer requests: UTPrayerTeam@gmail.com More info at UnityTampa.org

Groups and Activities

Today!

Today!

Next: August 16

Next: Sat, August 15

Last Sat. of the month Aug. 29, 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall

Next: August 17

Zoom only!

With Reiki Master Bronwyn Beynon And Donna O ’ Toole No Appointment ~ No fee! In the Sanctuary

2610 Silver Lake Avenue ~ Tampa, FL 33614 More info at UNITYTAMPA.ORG