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Continuing in our series of exploring eight precepts that are guidelines to connecting with our essential Self, we come to number four.  It says, “In all your outward activity remain inwardly free. Learn not to identify yourself with anything whatsoever.”  Well, that’s a pretty tall order.  The good news is that these precepts are not commandments one should follow, but descriptions of inner work we can address when we bump up against roadblocks to an ongoing sense of peace and well-being.  Let’s see how we can use Precept 4 to unlock a new sense of freedom.

Eight Precepts: 4. Solitude in the Crowd (Rev. Bill Williams, 7/18/21)

The Fifth Precept in our ongoing series is: "Remember your Friend, that is, God. Let the prayer of your tongue be the prayer of your heart." The human intellect cannot easily, if at all, conceive of boundlessness or of infinite power.  So, it is not hard to understand how religions have needed to construct finite images of a god that is the superhuman version of a person (usually a man) that resides in an almost cartoonish version of an ideal landscape. Human beings seem to have an innate need to connect with a force greater than themselves.  A doctrine that dogmatizes a way to believe in an almost magical power that also satisfies the intellect sufficiently is very attractive, especially if it offers admittance to a community that resonates in a feeling way.  Movements with these attributes emerge in all cultures and thrive in different ways. These religions serve the immediate needs of the masses. Jesus, as I see it, did not attempt to establish a religion but to show how to make an inner connection to a reality beyond thought, transcendent to any belief system; how to have a personal experience with the Infinite.

Eight Precepts: 5. Remembrance (Rev. Bill Williams, 7/25/21)

The Sixth Precept in our ongoing series is: Return to God. No aim but to attain Reality.

This Sunday we come to Precept No. 6 in our journey through the eight guidelines that assist us along the way to recognition and realization of who we have been created to be. This precept suggests that the return to God includes expanded understanding of three things: establishing an aim, working to attain it, and connecting with what is Real. Growing the understanding of these three things will be the focus of our lesson this Sunday.

Eight Precepts: 6. Return to God (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/1/21)

The Seventh Precept in our ongoing series is: Struggle with all alien thoughts. Keep your mind on what you are doing whether outwardly or inwardly.  Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow…”  (Matt. 6:34 KJV).  Certainly, he was advising against worrying and fretting about what might be coming up, but beyond that obvious point is an idea even more basic. The spiritual journey begins with a thought leading to right thinking.  By the same token, the journey can be, and often is, sidetracked by a thought leading to wrong thinking. Herein lies the struggle this precept is pointing to.  This Sunday we will see if we can uncover some useful pointers about this key part of our journey of Self-realization.

Eight Precepts: 7. Observation (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/8/21)

The Eighth Precept in our ongoing series is: God is Present. Be constantly aware of the quality of the Divine Presence. Become used to recognizing the Presence of God in your heart.

This Sunday we conclude the series of eight precepts that are guidelines to assist in the awakening to who we have been created to be. This Precept represents both the beginning and the end steps of our journey.  When we encounter all events from the awareness of the presence of God, everything changes as we change.  Join us Sunday in the Sanctuary or by Zoom.

Eight Precepts: 8. God is Present (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/15/21)

Do you have family members or friends you have lost touch with and then tried to reconnect?  It is easy to get out of touch if we don’t make special efforts to stay connected.  It is also easy to lose touch with your essential Self, that sense of who you are beyond all thoughts of past and future.  It is perhaps the deeper meaning of the phrase in the old Gospel song, “Amazing Grace,” that says “I once was lost, but now am found.”  Let’s spend a few minutes this Sunday strengthening our ability to get in touch and stay in touch.

Staying in Touch (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/22/21)

One of the key threads woven throughout the tapestry of Jesus’ teaching is that transformation happens from the inside out, not the outside in. This Sunday we will explore how the realization of this truth changes everything we think, feel, say, and do and how we experience life itself. A certain and clear understanding of the reality of this concept is the birth into a new heaven and a new earth that Jesus kept pointing toward; a new inside and a new outside.

Inside Outside (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/29/21)

The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist marked the beginning of a remarkable three-year transformational experience that the disciples were called into. They and other closely involved members of the group constituted a School, established by Jesus, where he gave an intense course in awakening to a new dimension of possibilities. These people were not obviously remarkable in any way one would notice. They were ordinary people initiated into an extraordinary way of seeing and being. Let’s see if we can extract from the Gospel narrative a better understanding of what was taught in that School and what were some of the methods Jesus used that we can practice.

Moments of Awakening (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/5/21)

Last Sunday we began an exploration to better understand the relationships and dynamics in the group that formed with Jesus as the central force.  This group was a spiritual school whose purpose was to transform those within it and those who came into contact with it in the general population. The makeup of the school consisted of Jesus as Teacher (Rabbi), twelve designated messengers (Apostles), and those who directly followed Jesus as students (Disciples).   Jesus gave direct instruction in the form of teaching principles of living consciously.  Examples of this can be found in what is known as The Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5, 6, & 7).  There were also less direct teachings through various parables and sayings, as well as indirect teaching by example and demonstration.  Perhaps the most powerful transformer of the followers and students was being in the force field of the presence of the Teacher.  The teaching assisted the students through the following three stages of transformation:
1) Awakening (alertness to the present)
2) Dying to the acquired or conditioned self (surrendering)
3) Rebirth (embodying ones True Self).
This Sunday we will further acquaint ourselves with how all of this is not just an historical event in the past, but a present time reality to be entered into.

More School Work (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/12/21)

This Sunday we continue to delve into the workings of the School that was established by Jesus.  Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, was asked to define Unity.  He began his answer by saying, “Unity is a link in the great educational movement inaugurated by Jesus Christ…”  Since the founding of Unity it has been common to hear the participants in services and classes referred to as students, particularly in the early days and even up until fairly recently.  What is it like to be in this School, to be a student in a school with a transcendental point of view?

A Transcendental Point of View (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/19/21)

The narrative depicting Jesus’ work as given in the Gospel of John begins with an account of the supernatural transformation of water into wine that we are all familiar with.  What is the significance of this incident being the first attention-getting act of his ministry?  How does it tie into the teachings that follow, and what understanding does it lay the groundwork for?  What is the universal principle exemplified by this act?

Changing Water Into Wine (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/26/21)

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear…” 1 John 4:18
There is a thread weaving throughout the transformational teaching of Jesus reiterating the idea of turning the lower into the higher.  Last Sunday we looked at this pattern as illustrated by the story of turning water into wine.  All beliefs, perceptions, and experiences of life that are lower and separating in their nature are fear-based and result in ever increasing suffering.  We can attempt to defeat our fears one-by-one or we can see if it is possible to meet life from a new, higher baseline of thinking, perceiving, and being that connects rather than separates.  Let’s explore how this might be made a reality in our lives.

The Defeat of Fear (Rev. Bill Williams, 10/3/21)

The disciples were initiates with access to different levels of understanding about who they really were.  Jesus guided them into a new awareness of how they could turn all the various life circumstances and events into the energy necessary for a change in level of being.  We will continue this Sunday to explore the nature of some of the instructions in the Gospel narrative that we can use as a guide for a change in our own realization of who we really are.

Instructions in the Kingdom of Heaven (Rev. Bill Williams, 10/10/21)

More than likely you have made a decision at some point to approach a difficult life situation differently after what you had been doing wasn't working out well.  You had a change of mind about the well-worn approach, but for some reason, the old way of doing things may have crept back into control of your experience. Is this a familiar pattern for you? If so, perhaps you not only need a change of mind, but also a change of heart. Let’s see if we can find some helpful ways to bring about real and lasting change; a complete attitude overhaul.

It's an Attitude Thing (Rev. Bill Williams, 10/17/21)

It can sometimes seem as if we’re part of random happenings that can knock us off our feet with no warning. The feeling of ‘life out of control’ is what many of us try so very hard to avoid. Indeed, the unpredictable nature of the world can tempt us to do everything we can think of to try to control events and outcomes. The Easy Jesus Tour is not about learning how to control life events, but how to recognize what is real and what is false in and around them. It is about knowing that all the events and circumstances are not destinations; they are places along the tour. This Sunday we will take a look at the itinerary and learn more about where we have been in a way that clarifies where we are going.

The Easy Jesus Tour: Part 2 (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/14/21)

The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas is deemed by many Biblical scholars to be worthy of standing beside the more familiar four gospels in the New Testament. In this class, we will conduct a metaphysical exploration of the 114 sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas.

Metaphysical Interpretation of the Gospel of Thomas: Sayings 65-70 (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/18/21)

How difficult is it to be filled with joy or to be in a state of gratitude when life around you has gone awry? It’s hard to be a peaceful presence while identified with the duties and demands of the day and feeling as if life has closed in on you. We can find scattered throughout the Gospels clues about one of the primary exhibits on the Easy Jesus Tour, namely, the transformation of the contracting darkness felt as negative and separating emotions into the expanding lightness of being experienced as what we are calling the Seven Sacred Emotions. As always, the guide on our tour is the Spirit of Truth. We will discover together if we can learn to hear the Voice of the Guide.

The Easy Jesus Tour: Part 3, The Seven Sacred Emotions (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/28/21)

Last Sunday we introduced the idea that our sense of who we are in a given moment, our sense of self, is experienced through our feeling or emotional nature. It is through the clear and unconditional felt sense of self that we connect most directly with who we are as a spiritual being, not just a body or as thoughts about God or Spirit. Negatively identified emotions are impediments to connecting with the higher, less cluttered dimensions of being we’re calling our Sacred Emotions. The demonstrations of Jesus that appear to be miraculous could be seen in a new way if they are understood to be natural and easy expressions of these Sacred Emotions. This Sunday we will look at Jesus’ teachings through the lens of understanding that he was offering keys to unlocking the presence and power of the Sacred Emotions as the essence of who we are.

The Easy Jesus Tour: Part 4, Accessing the Sacred Emotions (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/5/21)

The Christmas story is expressed in many ways; caroling, lights, colors, smells, children’s laughter, solemn ritual, family gatherings, meals and parties, parades, and giving of gifts. The original telling of the birth of Jesus is found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke as a kind of prologue to the narrative of his ministry. The Nativity story sounds certain notes, resounding clearly in hearts attuned to the possibility of a new direction in the course of human experience and expression. Or, maybe it is a kind of cosmic course correction in this obscure corner of the Universe we currently call home. If we can be still enough in the midst of the clatter and clamor, perhaps we can touch what it is about this yearly Birth Day celebration that draws us into a different place within us than the everyday ordinary; a reality that is always Peace, Joy, and Love. Join in as we open up the gift of the Christmas story.

A New Christmas Story (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/12/21)

As we return to our exploration of the "Easy Jesus Tour", let’s see if we can connect a little more consciously with some ways we can navigate life that enhances the potential for the realization of who we are created to be. One of those ways is by becoming more attuned to what may be called “the prompting of Spirit”. In the Gospel of John, chapter 16, it is reported that Jesus talked about the need for him as a physical presence to go away. It can be understood that the disciples could not take the next step in their spiritual development unless he did go away. They would then have the opportunity to grow in that part of themselves that could have ever-present access to what Jesus called, "the Spirit of Truth which would guide them in all things.” What if you could have a personalized tour guide to take you through all the many twists and turns of life? That may be what he was pointing out to the disciples and to you and me.

Your Tour Guide (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/26/21)

Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! John 4:35b

The Sufi mystic, Rumi, said, “(T)here is a field, I will meet you there.” Jesus made numerous references to something he called the kingdom or heaven, seemingly pointing to a kind of spiritual field of infinite possibilities. Physicists have searched for a Unified Field Theory since the early 20th century. Do the various religious traditions have something fundamentally in common that is also being delved into by modern science? How would I be affected by knowing ‘there is a field’ where we meet?

There is a Field (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/4/22)

Thursday Evening Online Class
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
“And truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, that also which this woman has done shall be spoken of in memory of her.” (Mark 14:9)

 Which disciple did Jesus say this about? It has not been readily accepted by the Christian leaders and teachers during the last two millennia that a woman was perhaps Jesus’ closest disciple. Mary Magdalene is a bit of a mystery character in the Gospel narrative, but one that merits a closer look to see what about her can expand our understanding of our own spiritual journey. In this online Zoom class we will delve into this mystery. The primary resource book we will use is The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, by Jean-Yves LeLoup. It is available from Amazon. The book is based on the papyrus fragment discovered in the Nag Hammadi find called “The Gospel of Mary”. This class will endeavor to unearth a new understanding in each of our class participants.

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Page 9 (Rev. Bill Williams, 9/8/22)

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Luke 12:32

When we find ourselves in life’s most turbulent moments, that’s when the greatest transformation and enlightenment can occur. Any of life’s challenges or changes, whether it be our health or relationships or finances or work, puts us smack on the precipice of a threshold. It is here we find ourselves teetering on the brink of the unknown and this causes our greatest fears to surface. This Sunday, we will be exploring what Jesus, Apostle Paul, and Charles Fillmore advise us to do when fear overcomes us.

Breaking Free From Fear (Theresa Krieger, 10/9/22)

A familiar plot line in the movies is one where the protagonist has amnesia and does not remember who he or she is. The quest to rediscover the lost identity then ensues. The idea being conveyed is that without a story to provide an identity, no one knows who they are. Our personal story is like a database that we refer to for answers to all sorts of life questions; it’s a kind of self-referral we have that tells us who and where we are along our lifeline. Our story can be a blessing or a curse, so to speak. We get useful information from our story, but we can also feel like we are burdened by our story. What is the truth about the story we tell?

What a Story (Rev. Bill Williams, 10/30/22)

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29

This Sunday begins a series in which we explore and deepen our understanding of what the heart of Unity really is. This journey is not about the history of an organization, a religion, or a movement. It is an attempt to understand the universal nature of unity itself. Merriam-Webster says, “The meaning of UNITY is the quality or state of not being multiple : oneness.”  This definition says unity is a state of being. A state of being is an innate or inherent quality of who you are, who I am. This series will seek to discover how the experience and expression of this already present, yet often unrealized truth might shine forth in you and me. Thus, true unity is realized.

Realizing Unity, Part 1: "True Rest" (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/13/22)

Continuing our exploration of what it means to realize unity as our true state of being, this Sunday we will attempt to get in touch with how our sense of self is so often misplaced. The upsets, unhappiness, stress, and suffering we experience in life naturally follow the fallacy of identifying and living as who we are not, rather than who we really are. The correction of this fundamental error is what we call our spiritual journey. Different religions and traditions describe this error in different ways and prescribe a variety of solutions. Fundamental Christianity uses the term "original sin". In Unity we call it "error thought".  Samsara is what Hinduism and Buddhism name it. Other traditions have their own version of this universal human condition of the experience of our unrealized wholeness. By whatever name it is given, this conditioning of our true Self is not in our way; it is the Way to realizing our Wholeness.

Realizing Unity, Part 2: "No Such Separate Self" (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/20/22)

Continuing our exploration of what it means to realize unity as our true state of being, this Sunday we will seek to understand how the mind can either reveal or obscure the oneness that is our true nature. Charles Fillmore put a great emphasis on getting to know the mind and its functions, particularly thoughts. As a matter of fact, Jesus did as well. His teachings about "take no thought for tomorrow", "judge not", and many others, were a way to train the powers of focus and attention; a way to clarify and unify the mind. We have been given an amazing instrument to use. The thing is, human beings are quite often unconsciously used by the mind, rather than consciously use the mind to realize that which is greater, which is transcendent to the mind. Join us as we continue on our path of ‘"Realizing Unity".

Realizing Unity, Part 3: "A Unified Mind" (Rev. Bill Williams, 11/27/22)

“…(God) causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and He sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” Matthew 5:45(b)

We live in a world with which we engage diversity of every sort. Some activities and people in the world appear to be pleasant and just what we would prefer. Then there are the "others". These people and conditions  are experienced as disagreeable and definitely not preferable or conducive to what we may judge to be good. After living for a while in such a diverse world, we may arrive at the conclusion that we do not have the power to change or control the world of appearances all around us. So, what are we to do? How do we reconcile the concept of fundamental Goodness being the ground of everything, with the experience of everyday life seeming to be anything but goodness and peace itself? Join in as we expand our spiritual practice of mediating the opposites in our life experience.

Mediated by Love (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/4/22)

“They alone live, who live for others.” – Vivekananda

Every day, in so many ways, we are being called forth to participate in deeper, more meaningful ways with others and therefore within ourselves. Life is like an open hand ready to receive the gifts we are willing to offer. Life is also like a mirror, reflecting back to us the love we are willing to share. Every day we are invited to express ourselves in ways that allow us to be channels of compassion, peace, and joy. How do we hear that invitation and respond? This Sunday we will explore this invitation and an example found in a traditional Christmas song that models how we could courageously answer that call.

The Little Drummer Boy in Us All (Theresa Krieger, 12/11/22)

There is only One Presence and One Power in the universe, and in my life, God, the Good.

We are continuing with a deeper dive into Unity’s Statement of Being that we affirm at the beginning of each Sunday’s service. This statement is not just another affirmation. It is a way to state the Principle from which all of our affirmations of Truth are derived.  Therefore, this statement is not an abstract concept or a philosophical idea, but the basis for harmonious and balanced living. Perhaps, even more than that, it is the guiding Principle to the realization of who we really are. Join us in this next step of spiritual discovery.

The One You Are: Part 2 (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/3/23)

So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.” Mark 10:18 (NKJV)

The ordinary experience of life is filled with ups and downs, with light and shadows. The dynamics of life is perceived through our senses and we can often be challenged by what the senses reveal as our current reality. It can be very difficult to experience all of life as good. How, then, are we to experience and practice the concept of the omnipresence of Good as stated in Unity’s foundational principle. This principle can be summed up as “There is only One Presence, we are one with the One Presence, and that One Presence is Good.” Join us as we continue on this inner journey of discovery and realization.

The One You Are: Part 3 (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/10/23)

The Christmas season touches each of us uniquely. The ways we are touched range from exuberant Joy to deep quiet reverence. How we are touched by, and experience, the holidays (Holy Days) informs our understanding of the Christmas story. Embedded in each of the various symbols, characters, and events depicted in the narrative are gifts to be opened in our awareness. It is up to each of us to recognize the value of our particular gift and how it affects our journey of birthing the Christ awareness. A singular force that the opening of each gift reveals is Gratitude. As we grow spiritually, we begin to recognize that Gratitude is not an emotion we experience from a gift we get, but rather the power to transform any condition, situation, circumstance, or event into a gift. This power can be called “Gratitudinal Awareness”. Let’s open this powerful gift together.

Gratitudinal Awareness (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/17/23)

Our regular 11:00 Sunday service will be transformed into our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service this year. Come and experience our unique version of Unity’s Candlelight Service in preparation for a joyous Christmas. The birth of Jesus as celebrated throughout Christendom points to the emergence of new Light in the heart of humanity. Each year we renew and grow our understanding of the impact this Light has in each individual’s spiritual journey. Unity’s founder, Charles Fillmore, shared his understanding of the qualities or powers in each of us to be realized or brought to Light as we awaken to our true nature, the Christ. This Sunday we will symbolically bring the Light to each of our primary spiritual powers as we celebrate our Candlelight Service. Join us in Holy Company as we celebrate this Christmas together.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/24/23)

You can experience our traditional New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl and White Stone Ceremony this year as part of the 11:00 service. Unity does not have many rituals, but these two ceremonies are wonderful activities to clear out the residue from the year that’s now coming to a close, and to help us open our minds and hearts for spiritual growth in the upcoming year. Join us Sunday morning and bring a friend to this once-a-year experience of resetting our intentions inward and upward.

New Year's Eve Burning Bowl & White Stone Ceremony (Rev. Bill Williams, 12/31/23)

Therefore, consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them. Luke 8:18

What spiritual practices or techniques do you have to employ to become who you are? That is kind of a nonsensical question, isn’t it? You already are who you are. The thing is, we humans tend to think, act, and live as if we are someone or something other than the wholly fulfilled spiritual being we are. There is a principle that Jesus stated which was recorded four times in the three Synoptic Gospels. This gets my attention. Sunday we will focus on this key spiritual principle in Jesus’ teachings. Together, we will see how this principle can inform and enhance every thought, word, and action of the spiritual seeker.

Getting to Who You Are (Rev. Bill Williams, 8/11/24)

In this inspiring and uplifting talk, I’ll share my personal journey of manifesting dreams despite facing constant doubt and negativity from those around me. Through persistence and an unwavering commitment to helping others, I turned discouragement into fuel for success. Together, we’ll explore the transformative power of positive support, the challenges of navigating negativity, and strategies to stay focused on your unique path.

Come recharge your spirit, gain practical insights for the months ahead, and leave feeling empowered to turn challenges into opportunities. Let this talk be the motivation you need to finish the year strong and step confidently into the new one!


"Thriving Against the Odds: Manifesting Dreams with Purpose and Persistence" Lisa Palmer, 12/1/2024

A basic principle in Unity is that we can shape our life experiences by changing our thoughts and expanding consciousness to what is possible. One practical approach to accomplish this is through the use of positive affirmations. 

In this talk we explore the deep power and wisdom of an affirmation that most of us have known since childhood, but never recognized it as such. Join us in discovering a new, easy to use tool for more conscious and spiritual daily living.


"A Childhood Affirmation for Daily Living" Don Langston, 12/8/2024

This talk is about my lifelong walk with and awareness of Jesus. It seems fitting that we dive into what he's all about, since we celebrate his birth in a few weeks. His teachings are central to Unity and thanks to our dear former minister, Bill Williams, we were blessed with many enlightened metaphysical interpretations of the Bible and Christ's teachings. But what is it like to know Him? To dive in to Who and what He is in our lives?


"Let's Talk About Jesus!" Judy Langston, 12/15/2024

Learn ways to have things go smoother and easier for you through the chaos of the transformation process we are going through. Learn ways to move beyond your comfort zone more easily. Realize that everything you need is within you! See how all this leads you to experiencing the theme for this Advent Sunday: JOY. 

"Tap into Your Inner Powers and Expand Your Comfort Zone More Easily!" Judee Light, 12/22/2024

Here we are, again, at the end of the year. Now is a perfect time to pause together, my friends, to reflect on what's helping us on our spiritual journey and what may be hindering us. Let's discuss three mind-blowing resolutions to help us become more self-aware and more aligned to the Truth of our Being, aka the "Kingdom of Heaven", so we may think, feel, and act in accordance with that. Let's ring in the New Year with openness, strength, and clarity. Let's fearlessly radiate the light of Love, Peace, and Harmony throughout the year.


"Three Most Important New Year's Resolutions to Make on a Spiritual Path" Theresa Krieger, 12/29/2024

All experiences, pleasant and unpleasant, wanted and unwanted, are pointers indicating the true nature of our Being. Join us as we follow the trail, leading us back home where we see, beyond the shadow of doubt, that we are the unconditional peace, love, and joy that we seek.

"All Roads Lead to Home" Theresa Krieger, 4/6/2025

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” He also said, “You are the light of the world.” In both instances, he was reminding us of our true nature as beings of love and goodness. When we notice the suffering of others, or when we’re facing challenges of our own, we may lose sight of this truth. Identifying with and dwelling on our worries, upsets, and fears can trap us in a prison made of thoughts. What do we do when we’re attached to a habit of thinking that causes us to forget who we are? The Buddha proclaimed that there can be an end to suffering. He also said that no one should accept his words just because he was the Buddha. He taught students to come and see for themselves, testing the teachings through mindfulness, contemplation, and ethical conduct. Jesus, the Buddha, and other enlightened teachers understood the nature of human beings and the nature of suffering. Together let’s see if their lessons can show us the way to end our suffering and to experience peace and joy for ourselves. 

"You Are the Light of Your World"  with Paul Lawrence Smith, 7/20/2025

The God qualities that are buried beneath our self-concept are careening toward us from within. We have been preparing for this time since humanity came into existence. We have what it takes for what is coming into the human collective! 

"When We Own Our God Self"  with Vickie Spray, 8/3/2025

Join us as we explore The Spiritual Power of Will—not the pushy, perfectionistic kind, but the deep inner power that helps us align with Divine wisdom, peace, love, and joy. Discover how choosing Divine Will can unlock blessings beyond your imagination! 

"The Spiritual Power of Will"  with Judee Light, 8-24-2025

When I teach I believe that we need to start with a question. In our spiritual life, asking ourselves a good question takes us to deeper ground. Many times we stay unconscious until somebody asks us a question that challenges us to go deeper into ourselves and deeper into what we believe, think, and want!

"What Does God Want?" with Patty Ball-Thomas 8-31-2025

As we live each day, our bodies, our senses, and our minds experience and react to whatever happens to us. Over the course of our lives, what we think and believe about our experiences becomes the story of us. When things are going well, it feels good to be us. But when our story feels difficult to live and we’re unable to find a pathway to peace, we may lose hope that things will ever get better.

The Good News is that we are more than just our bodies and minds, we are the Self. But just hearing that or considering that is usually not enough for most people to believe and accept it as true. We need help and thoughtful guidance that opens our minds as well as our hearts. Fortunately, we live in a time where we have easy access to the lessons and wisdom taught by the greatest teachers in history. And if we long to be free, and we can see with our eyes, hear with our ears, and understand with our hearts, the truth we’ve been seeking will reveal itself. Together, let’s uncover what’s been hidden and learn to experience life from a new and loving perspective.

" Seeing, Hearing, and Understanding with Love "  with Paul Lawrence Smith, 9/7/2025

I’m excited to share the Mastermind Principle – a powerful prayer method first shared by the late Unity minister, Rev. Jack Boland.  Rev. Julie Keen brought it to Unity of Tallahassee in 1988.  Through this Principle, you combine your own faith and strength with that of at least one other person as well as that of your Higher Power, God, the Mastermind! This prayer process is based on the ancient principle that “If two of you agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18: 19-20. 
 
We will learn the principles and share the power of this way of praying – and yes, there will be a handout!

"The Mastermind Principle"  with Kathryn Hathaway, 9/14/2025


In this service we  explore the power of "I Am" statements with a manifestation activity and open heart meditation. There will be time to share with others in the congregation in order to amplify our intent.

"Manifesting with an Open Heart"  with Laurel Jordan

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s chaos? Wondering how to find peace when things seem out of control? Join us as we explore “The Spiritual Power of Order” — how Divine Order is always at work, even when appearances suggest otherwise. 

Discover practical ways to align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with the natural flow of Life. We’ll talk about finding meaning in chaos, trusting God’s perfect timing, and experiencing more harmony, joy, and ease in daily life.

Come be inspired, uplifted, and reminded that everything is unfolding exactly as it is supposed to— even when we can’t yet see the bigger picture.


"The Spiritual Power of Order"  with Judee Light, 9//28/2025

Join us as we explore why we are here, what we are here to do, how we can best shine our light, and why religion is losing its importance in many people's lives. 

"Two Rules"  with Fred Harris, 10/5/2025

Have you ever found yourself struggling through life? Does every day seem like an uphill climb?  Join us as we discover four simple actions that can help us create an easier, more rewarding life filled with joy and love.


"Let it Be Easy"  with Anne Bewley and Barbara Schmidt, 10/12/2025


We’ll explore how to reignite that inner spark of enthusiasm that keeps us alive, awake, alert, and aware — even when life feels dim. Come be reminded that the flame of Spirit never goes out…it just waits for us to notice it again.

"The Spiritual Power of Zeal"  with Judee Light, 10/19/2025

We each have a certain number of humans that we will influence in any given lifetime. The more we are aligned with Spirit, the more our lives will joyfully influence the journey of their souls. 

"The Power of Our Influence"  with Vickie Spray, 10/26/2025

It is often said, "God is Love," and yet that description can actually seem vague and hard to grasp. This is especially true when we experience difficult or tragic events and are left searching for answers. What does it really mean that "God is Love", and how can we experience God in a way that comforts and transforms us? Throughout human history, saints and sages have offered their thoughts regarding the nature of God to help show us the way.

Love Is The Answer (Paul Smith, 12/3/2017)

Throughout the gospels, when performing a miracle, Jesus would often say something like, "your faith has healed you", or "to the measure of your faith, so are you healed". What is faith? Is it just a matter of believing or is it something more? What qualities does it have that can transform us, and can we acquire more faith? Let's find out together.

Can Faith Work MIracles? (Paul Smith, 10/1/2017)

As we grow spiritually, we are sometimes confronted with a situation that requires we let go of a habit, idea, or belief that has served us for a long time.  Even when we know it is truly for our own benefit, still we may feel resistant or reluctant to do it.  How do we overcome our fear of letting go?  The great teachers throughout history have spoken of this and offered insight and solutions to help us.

Out with the Old, In with the New (Paul Smith, 9/3/2017)

Whatever is going on in your life, whether wonderful or challenging, is here to be a reminder of who you truly are. It is not here to distract you from this truth, but to remind you of it. How can I know and experience this as what is so? The answer to this question is what “The Golden Key" is all about. Based on a simple, yet powerful idea from New Thought minister, Emmet Fox, the Golden Key is a practice that can be life transforming.

The Golden Key (Rev. Bill Williams, 5/20/2018)

The story of the birth of Jesus has led to yearly celebrations of Christmas for nearly 2 millennia. Some celebrate the story as a factual event while others focus on a more spiritual message. Whatever the point of view, this idea has permeated the collective consciousness of humanity. When we recognize that our own state of consciousness is the key to how we experience and express all things, a new understanding is born within us. This awareness is the greatest of all gifts and is one only we can give to ourselves.

Unity of Tallahassee

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