Outreach

To inspire and foster spiritual growth in one another and in the community.

Unity Center of Reno prides itself in our strong commitment to serving our community in partnering with local organizations that support others that are less fortunate. Throughout the year we organize to raise funds and collect goods to help meet those needs.

Reaching out to the community and serving others inspires spiritual growth in those that are serving as well as receiving. As we foster love in action this often brings a new awareness, healing within, and a purpose to our lives.

Unity Center’s Outreach program meets the first Sunday of each month after Sunday service. If you would love to serve in this program and have ideas on how to serve contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2580 or barbbw@charter.net


Vi Peevers 101st Birthday February 6th!!

Greetings Dear Ones,
We have a few timely announcements that I wanted to bring to your attention. First of all, it is Vi Peevers 101st Birthday on February 6th! We would like to deliver as many greeting cards and love notes to her as we can gather together between now and then. There will be a card station set up in the CommUnity room for the next few Sundays with cards to sign or craft. Please consider participating with a loving message for our dear Vi. Can’t get to the unity Center before then? Please drop a card or note in the mail to her attention, c/o: April’s Villa | 10450 Arbor Way; Reno, NV 89521.
Continue scrolling below for information on classes that are starting next week! Don’t worry if you want to participate but can’t. Inform me of your interest and I’ll send you a personal invitation for a repeat class in the coming months.

Blessings,
Toni King, Spiritual Leader


Continuous Support


Angel Network is an aspect of pastoral care providing connections within Unity Center’s Community with those who may need rides to church/medical appointment, meals and visits during times of grief, illness, or periods of isolation. Our team is ready and willing to provide this care for you.

If you have a need please contact Laurie Minsal at 661-478-2975 or LaurieMinsal57@gmail.com

In need of prayer?

Affirmative prayer is key to the Unity movement. Your prayer request is sacred to us and is kept private and confidential.

There are 3 ways to request prayer.

1. Send a prayer request to Julie Davis-Bingham at hammlett@aol.com.

2. After Sunday Service meet with a Prayer Chaplain one-on-one or fill out a prayer request slip and put into the prayer box. (both in the foyer)

3. Also, you can contact The Unity Prayer Ministry (Silent Unity®), They pray with people of all faiths around the globe each year. You can make a prayer request online at unity.org/static/welcome-unity-prayer-ministry or speak with a prayer associate by calling 816 969-2000 or (800) 669-7729 Toll FREE. There is never a charge for prayer.


St. Vincent’s Dining Room / Ongoing Project

The St. Vincent’s Dining Room is Reno’s oldest “soup kitchen” welcoming all who are hungry in our community. The dining room serves a free hot take-out style lunch and dinner to over 1,000 people a day, 7 days a week.

Join us the fourth Saturday each month serving meals and clean-up at St. Vincent’s Dining Room. It involves a 2 to 3 hours shift, standing and walking, bending. Sign-up in the community room.

For questions contact April Liu at LizzieLiu22@gmail.com for more information.


St. Vincent’s Food Pantry / Ongoing Project

The St. Vincent’s Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in northern Nevada, serving more than 15,000 people each month. They offer non-perishable, canned, and packaged food products to individuals and families in need at no cost.

Unity Center has a collection barrel for items located in the CommUnity room. PEANUT BUTTER is our specialty, although any non-perishable foods and hygiene products are accepted. The first Sunday of each month we donate it to the Food Pantry.

Any questions contact John Williamson at 775-240-0189 or johnbmw@charter.net


Projects in the Works or Completed


For the Love of Animals / February Fundraiser 2024

We will be collecting funds and items on 1/28, 2/4, and 2/11 after Sunday services.

Each February we raise funds and collect needed items for the Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary. https://www.crccs.org

Any questions contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2580 or barbbw@charter.net


John with 40 decorated trees to deliver

Senior Companion Program December / Complete for 2023

Senior Companion Program in Sparks welcomes volunteers to enrich and support seniors in Northern Nevada communities one life at a time. seniorsinservicenevada.org

Thank you Unity volunteers for decorating 40 mini Christmas trees for seniors!


November 2023 Project / Complete for 2023

Opened in June of 2021, OUR Place is the largest emergency housing provider for women and families in our community. In partnership with Washoe County HSA, we provide shelter and wrap around services for 138 women, 38 families, 28 seniors, and all of their animal companions every day.

Unity Center collected and donated 3 boxes of needed items, 7 mini decorated Christmas trees, and $1000 to support Our Place. A BIG Thank you to all those at Unity who gave!!

Any questions contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2580 or barbbw@charter.net


Unity Center Blood Drive / Complete for 2023

January, June, October

First, Sign-up for an appointment time in the CommUnity room. Second, On the day of donating go to the Vitalant Bus out front. All who give, will receive a FREE Pint of ice cream voucher, courtesy of Tahoe Creamery as a pint size token of thanks. Thank you for your gift of life!

Any questions contact John Williamson at 775-240-0189 or johnbnw@charter.net


Any questions contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2580 or barbbw@charter.net


Financial Donations accepted May 7-21 / Complete May 2023

Once again we are purchasing new books at Grassroots Books for students to own and take home to read for the summer at Bailey Charter Elementary School. We are grateful for your donations! Please contribute at the Outreach table in the CommUnity room.

Any questions contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2580 or barbbw@charter.net


Reno Pride Festival and Parade / Complete for 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Join Unity Center as we reach out to the LGBTQ+ community to share our spiritual principles and lots of free material! www.unity.org/lgbtq

We will have a vender booth with a portable Selfie Angel for selfies, lots of handouts, and fun!

Contact Laurie Minsal at laurieminsal57@gmail.com to volunteer at the booth.

Join the fun as we will be a part of the parade, contact Toni King at unityrenotoni@gmail.com to be in the parade.