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Unity is a positive,
practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the
teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the
universal truths in all religions and respects each
individual’s right to choose a spiritual path.
God
God is Spirit, the loving source of all
that is. God is the one power, all good, everywhere present,
all wisdom. God is divine energy, continually creating,
expressing,, and sustaining all creation. In God, we live and
move and have our being. In Unity, some other ways we speak of
God are Life, Light, Love, Substance, Principle, Law, and
Universal Mind.
Jesus
We believe that Jesus expressed his
divine potential and sought to show humankind how to express
ours as well. We see Jesus as a master teacher of universal
truths and as our Way Shower. In Unity, we use the term
Christ to mean the divinity in humankind. Jesus is the
great example of the Christ in expression.
The Nature of
Humankind
We are each individual, eternal
expressions of God. Our essential nature is divine and
therefore inherently good. Our purpose is to express our
divine potential as realized and demonstrated by Jesus and
other master teachers. The more we awaken to our divine
nature, the more fully God expresses in and through our lives.
The Bible
Unity founders Charles and Myrtle
Fillmore studied the Bible as history and allegory and
interpreted it as a metaphysical representation of humankind’s
evolutionary journey toward spiritual awakening. In addition,
Unity recognizes that the Bible is a complex collection of
writings compiled over many centuries. We honor the writings
as reflecting the understanding and inspiration of the writers
at the time they were written. The Bible continues to be a
valuable spiritual resource for us.
Our Teachings
Unity teaches that each person
is a unique expression of God created with sacred worth.
Living from that awareness transforms our lives and the world.
Unity emphasizes the creative power of thought in our life
experience. We refer to this as the Law of Mind Action. When
we take personal responsibility to choose life-affirming
thoughts, words, and actions, we experience a more fulfilling
and abundant life.
Unity emphasizes the
importance of applying spiritual principles in our daily
lives.
Unity teachings continue to evolve as we
identify, embrace, and apply spiritual insights and the
spiritual implications of new discoveries.
Prayer and
Meditation
Affirmative prayer is the highest form of
creative thought. It includes the release of
counterproductive, negative thoughts, as well as holding in
mind statements of spiritual truth. Through meditation, we
experience the presence of God. Prayer and meditation heighten
our awareness and thereby transform our lives.
Youth and
Family Ministry
Unity recognizes that there are many
expressions of family life. All are welcome. Unity creates an
affirming environment that fosters positive self-image,
personal responsibility, and unconditional love and
acceptance.
Unity:
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Beholds all children as whole and perfect
expressions of God.
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Empowers children to fulfill their divine
potential.
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Teaches children to meditate and pray.
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Invites children to experience a loving
God.
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Unity provides a strong spiritual
foundation for children’s lives.
Spiritual
Action
In Unity, we feel a sacred
responsibility, individually and collectively, to make a
positive difference through personal example and active
service in our churches, our communities, and our world. |
