“SerendipiTea” Holds First Higher Tea at Unity Church of Peace in South Bend

SerendipiTea Team Leaders (L to R): Maureen Briones, Lisa Greco, Diane West, Joanne Hill, and Joleen Krause

Women Participating in a World Cafe ActiviTea

SerendipiTea is off to a smashing start, thanks to Joanne Hill who took the program from her winter home in Fort Myers, Florida to South Bend, Indiana. Thirty-seven excited women gathered on October 17^th at Unity Church of Peace  for their very first Higher Tea. After opening with a prayer by Rev. Sandie Vanik, Lisa Greco, a Communications Professor at Bethel College, involved participants in a “World Café” activity about what the women wanted their group to address. They captured ideas for promoting spirituality, small group discussions, emotional support, spiritual retreats, and social activities. One lucky woman won the drawing for Dr. Pamela Gerali’s book, Higher Tea: The Essence of Joy. Stay tuned for more exciting news from this dynamic new Higher Tea Circle.

Women of UniTea Begin Second Season with “ScentualiTea”

Women of UniTea getting acquainted with a Bingo Game

Susie Jennings shares wisdom and benefits of essential oils

Women of UniTea at Fort Myers began their second season on October 17, 2009 with a delightful program on “ScentualiTea” given by singer, songwriter and massage therapist, Susie Jennings.  Over fourty women enjoyed food, fun and fellowship at this higher tea. Susie shared her experiences and the benefits of using essential oils. She also talked about the history of oils in the Bible. Participants had the opportunity to test some oils and got better acquainted through a modified Bingo game.

Unity South Atlanta Church Launches Higher Tea Circle

Pastor Ray Wigging with key volunteers and Dr. Pamela Gerali

On Sunday, September 13th, I had the opportunity to worship with the congregation at Unity of South Atlanta and share my insights on “The Power of One.”  They meet on Sunday mornings at the Pristine Chapel. It is so lovely and inspiring.

After the service, 30 members attended a workshop on “Creating CommuniTea” and learned how to start an ongoing higher tea circle at their church. They have decided to open the program to women and men and will have a “pot-luck” tea after service on the first Sunday of each month. This is a perfect example of how  flexible the “Create CommuniTea” program is and how it can be tailored to meet the needs of the church and community.

We look forward to hearing more about their new higher tea circle, CommuniTea in UniTea.

Unity Embraces Higher Tea Circles

A Create CommuniTea exhibit was held at the International Unity Conference in Kansas City in June. The program was well received and many churches expressed interest in launching a higher tea circle for women of their congregation and commmunity. Introductory CDs were distributed with details about the program, and the benefits for women and the church.

Welcome to this Sacred CommuniTea!

Women around the world are gathering and are experiencing the power of ”communiTea.” We have learned that together we can change the world from the inside out. As we expand our awareness, we give birth to wisdom, love, peace and joy.

I invite you to join your sacred sisters for “higher tea” and enjoy the benefits of this delightful experience. Create a higher tea circle; share your thoughts and ideas with others through this blog.

May you be richly blessed,

Dr. Pamela Gerali

Pamela also shares her insights on her virtual tearoom at  www.HigherTea.Wordpress.com.