Weekly Events at Vishnu's Couch

Events for
April 3rd - 5th, 2026

Quote of the Week

To him, O Bharata (Dhritarashtra), sorrowing in the midst of the two armies, Hrishikesha (Lord Krishna) smilingly spoke these words:

Bhagavad-Gita 2.10

Commentary: Arjuna, having exhausted all possible avenues for a solution that would satisfy both his call of duty as a warrior, and his compassion for his relatives and friends in the opposing army, is now ready, willing and able to listen to Lord Krishna's response, hopeful for a satisfactory solution. Sanjaya in this verse describes the highly contrasting present state of Arjuna and Lord Krishna: Arjuna is full of sorrow, having decided that not fighting in the imminent war is his best response, he sits quietly on the seat of the chariot awaiting the Lord's response. Lord Krishna, by contrast stands above him smiling, happy to address this, for Him, paltry problem Arjuna has laid out before Him. This is the second dramatic turning point in this epic drama; the first being the profound effect created by the first words spoken by Lord Krishna: "Behold these Kurus gathered together", which immediately changed Arjuna's state of mind from that of a brave and skillful warrior eager to make short work of the impending conflict, into that of one overcome by extreme compassion for the destruction he is about to inflict on his relatives and friends. This second turning point where the dawning of the light of Lord Krishna's infinite wisdom is about to remove the darkness of Arjuna's sorrow, is both the resolution of that first turning point, and the solution to Arjuna's conflict between the dictates of his heart (compassion) and that of his mind (duty).

Yogi Edmond.

Movie Night

Movie: When Harry Met Sally

Date: Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Time: 7:30pm (optional: bring a dish or snack)

When Harry Met Sally: Youtube Trailer

Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Written by: Nora Ephron

Produced by: Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman

Music by: Marc Shaiman, Harry Connic Jr.

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Released: 1989

Running Time: 95 minutes

When Harry Met Sally is an American romantic comedy film that follows the title characters from the time they meet in Chicago and share a drive to New York City through twelve years of chance encounters in New York, and addresses the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?"

Hope to see you there :)

Group Meditation

Sunday, April 5th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

The Silent Season (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

Bashar is a being of extraterrestrial origin, a friend from the future who has spoken for the past 30 years through the channel Darryl Anka, bringing through a wave of new information that clearly explains in detail how the universe works and how each person creates the reality they experience. Over the years, thousands of individuals have had the opportunity to apply these principles to manifest the reality they prefer.

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30 Main St., Binghamton.

Sunday, April 5th

Continuing Prayers for:

Merri Warren, our fearless leader is recovering at home from her heart valve replacement surgery, and is now able to receive visitors.

Rose Husted who is also in recovery from her recent elbow injury.

Our heartfelt blessings to both.

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Sunday Service

begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room

Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for

coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is our superstar speaker: Julie Boerst

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Next Speakers: April 12th--Andree; April 19th--Art; April 26th--DeeOna

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Apr 5th: Sunday Brunch is CANCELLED due to Easter Sunday.

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April 6th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We are reading Chapter 3 of Awake by Angelo Dilullo.

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ACIM Group: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room is CANCELLED

Tentative restart date will be April 22nd.

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April 26th: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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April 26th: Steering Committee meeting

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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If you have anything Unity-related that you would like to have considered for posting in this weekly email, or if you no longer wish to receive this email, please contact Merri 607.723.9601 or myself. Joy and Blessings 🙏

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Events for
March 27 - 29th, 2026

Quote of the Week

Sanjaya said: Gudakesha, oppressor of the foe, having spoken thus to Hrishikesha, said to Govinda (Lord Krishna): 'I will not fight' and fell silent.

Bhagavad-Gita 2.9

Commentary: Arjuna, for most of the first chapter and the previous verses of this chapter, has been analyzing and expressing his dilemma to Lord Krishna, who has been quietly and attentively listening. Having failed to arrive at a viable solution that would satisfy both his mind and heart (his duty as a warrior, and his love for family and friends) Arjuna acquiesces, defending neither his kingdom nor his loved ones, and instead accepting his own defeat and certain death with no resistance, and only a faint hope that Lord Krishna may offer a better solution. The teaching here to all who would offer advice to one in need is to: first listen attentively so you can understand and identify the source of the problem, then, when the one in need of advice comes to his wit's end, so to speak, and falls silent, ready willing and able to receive a different perspective, you can easily, happily and succinctly offer your advice. It is our objectivity that allow us to perceive and offer perspectives that the one in need cannot yet see, and it is our great joy to shear this objectivity. Just as a mother happily offers her loving advice to her son who comes to her with a bruised knee or some other trivial problem, so Sanjaya describes Lord Krishna's mood as "smilingly" in the next verse as he happily begins to offer Arjuna the perennial wisdom of life.

Yogi Edmond.

Movie Night

Movie: When Harry Met Sally

Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026

Time: 7:30pm (optional: bring a dish or snack)

When Harry Met Sally: Youtube Trailer

Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Written by: Nora Ephron

Produced by: Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman

Music by: Marc Shaiman, Harry Connic Jr.

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Released: 1989

Running Time: 95 minutes

Hope to see you there :)

Group Meditation

Sunday, March 29th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

The Silent Season (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

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30 Main St., Binghamton.

Sunday, March 29th

Continuing Prayers for:

Merri Warren, our fearless leader is recovering at home from her heart valve replacement surgery, and will not be attending church for a while.

Rose Husted who is also in recovery from her recent elbow injury.

Our heartfelt blessings to both.

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Sunday Service

begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room

Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for

coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is our superstar speaker: DeeOna Fuson

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Next Speakers: April 5th--Julie; April 12th--Andree; April 19th--Art; April 26th--DeeOna

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March 29th: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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March 29th: Steering Committee meeting is CANCELLED

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Mar 30th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We are reading Chapter 3 of Awake by Angelo Dilullo.

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ACIM Group: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room is CANCELLED

Tentative restart date will be April 22nd.

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Apr 5th: Sunday Brunch is CANCELLED due to Easter Sunday.

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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Events for
February 15th, 2026

Quote of the Week

Indeed I do not see what could dispel the grief that dries up my senses, though I should obtain an unrivalled and prosperous kingdom on earth and even lordship of the gods.

Bhagavad-Gita 2.8

Commentary: Arjuna, in the previous verse has completely surrendered to Lord Krishna, being unable to find a viable solution to the dilemma between doing his duty as a warrior which would cause him to kill many family and friends, or to shirk his warrior duties because he cannot bring himself to kill his kinsmen, even though they are desirous of gain. Arjuna hopes that Krishna will find a solution, but he cannot conceive of any victory that would assuage his grief, not even the benefits of a prosperous kingdom on earth and lordship among the gods in Heaven. So having reconsidered his logic as best he can, he leaves himself totally in the hands of Lord Krishna, just as a child who fell and bruised his nose, looks to his mother for comfort and guidance. For Lord Krishna, the Creator and Lord of all that is, Arjuna's response presents the perfect opportunity for Him to express the perennial truths about our identity and about the world for Arjuna and for all posterity.

Yogi Edmond.

Group Meditation

Sunday, February 15th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

2026 The Year of Disclosure (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

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30 Main St., Binghamton.

Prayers, Love, and Healing Affirmations:

For our sister DeeOna Fuson who is back in Wilson Hospital with complications from her recent surgery.

For Lois Einhorn who is having breast cancer surgery on February 17th. She is requesting volunteer drivers for about three weeks as she is not permitted to drive after surgery. Please contact Merri (607.723.9601) if you wish to help.

For Pamela Moss, please feel free to send her a card or message, using the following address: 2813 Byron Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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Sunday, February 15th

Service begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room
Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for
coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is: Yogi E

Topic: Experiencing Your Primordial Perfection

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Next Speakers: Feb 22nd--Art; Mar 1st--Diane; Mar 8th--Rishi Nishkala; Mar 15th--Yogi E; Mar 22nd--Art; Mar 29th DeeOna;

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

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Volunteers Needed

Our fearless leader, Merri needs someone to bring her to our Monday and Wednesday night meetings at the church. If people are willing to rotate we can arrange for once or twice a month for each person. Please call Merri if you want to help.

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Thanks and Appreciation

To Julie and Pam for reorganizing our Unity Library and putting out new audio books, relaxing music, and videos. These ladies continue to contribute so much to our enrichment.

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Feb 16th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We've finally completed A Walk in the Physical, so we'll be watching YouTube videos for a bit, beginning with one by Panache Desai, author of "You Are Enough" which is one of the books we are considering for our next read.

FYI, call Merri (607.723.9601) if no one answers the door buzzer.

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Feb 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day. Feel free to participate as you are inspired.

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Feb 18th: ACIM Group. Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

This is a discussion of personal ACIM applications and experiences that focus on living the teachings.

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Feb 22nd: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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Feb 22nd: Steering Committee meeting.

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Feb 28th: Kirtan performance by Bhakti Vijaya will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00 pm. Please feel free to bring a snack, appetizer or dessert finger foods, for some Social Time starting at 7:30pm; vegetarian snacks, hot and cold beverages will be provided.

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Mar 7th: St. Patrick's Day Parade. FCC is looking for volunteers to either help that day at the event, or to bake and package cookies into Ziplock bags: with small cookies three to a bag; medium size cookies, two to a bag; and large cookies can be individually bagged. Label each package with the type of cookie, and indicate if it contains nuts. Bring the packaged cookies to the FCC table on Mar 7th between 11:00am and Noon.

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-----------Upcoming Events----------

Wednesday Feb 18th, 5:00pm

Third Wednesday of each month,
at the Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton.

If you are concerned about the state of the world and our country, come gather with us to share feelings, thoughts, ideas, art, poetry, song, articles, etc. with the intention of creating community and peace. For more information please contact Narani at 917.692.9340.

Bhakti Vijaya

Kirtan, Chanting, Spiritual Talks

February 28th, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Unity in the Southern Tier

30 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13901