Seattle Unity

“I think first we have to take a step back and acknowledge that there is a collective grief that is circling the planet right now.”Today, Rev. Karen explores our collective grief, referencing work from founder of grief.com David Kessler , as well as astrologist Laurence Hillman .  Grief can be an invitation to explore the dark places within, and sometimes this invitation cannot easily be refused....

 “We are living in strange times and we are in unknown territory. Right now this is a very strange wonder.”Rev. Karen Lindvig leads the service team in another new experiment in Live Stream service, as we continue to navigate the enormous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen’s talk begins at 22:30Worship Arts this week features special guest Be Russell. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for...

“We have never really been in a situation like this before. It really demonstrates how the entire planet is connected, and that what happens to one of us, happens to all of us.”Rev. Karen Lindvig leads the service team in creating a new, virtual version of the Sunday service experience. In the midst of the challenges of coronavirus precautions, Karen encourages us to look for opportunites for a Sa...

“If we’re truly going to believe in our divine principle, that all is God, …then that means all of us, every part of us is divine, even the parts that might annoy us or frustrate us.” Associate Minister Diane Robertson continues our look at what Buddhism can offer in our growing understanding of Grace. Along the way we re-tell the story of Unity founder Myrtle Fillmore, and apply these teachings t...

“Pema Chodron said it’s a technique for awakening compassion…’It is a method for overcoming fear of suffering and for dissolving the tightness of our heart.'” Rev. Karen Lindvig looks at the Buddhist practices of Metta and Tonglen, as well as how compassion shows up in the teachings of Jesus. She leads the congregation through these practices, helping us to nourish the seeds of joy in ourselv...

“Emily Cady said that God is the Spirit or creative Energy that is the cause of all visible things. There could be no body or physical part to anything unless there were first Spirit, as creative cause.” As we move further into our annual theme “Sowing the Seeds of Grace,” Rev. Karen Lindvig digs down into the into the roots of Unity, tapping on the works of Dr. H. Emilie Cady.  But more than that...

“…we don’t believe in a separate entity called the Devil, that’s running around creating havoc in the world, because – guess what – we can do that on our own.” Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to discuss how accepting responsibility creates an opening for grace and true change. The talk starts at 20:19. Today’s reading from Mike Brennan is a Daily Word entry from 1950, entitled Accomplishment . Worship...

“So there you are in the chaos of things. And in the chaos, you get to brew up new stuff.” Rev. Pamelagrace Beatty returns to look at change models, with special attention to the moment after acceptance, when we begin experimentation. Reginald Oliver reads a poem by Langston Hughes entitled Mother to Son , with an introduction from Stephanie Stokes Oliver, literary researcher and author of Black I...

“Have you ever been in a situation that isn’t ideal, but it’s comfortable, so it’s the devil you know?” Rev. Karen Lindvig talks about the Israelites’ departure from Egypt as a metaphor for our building process. While their obstacles were many, they were also gifted with manna, the grace of the moment. This service also features the wedding of Larry Kemp and Mary Bonine Kemp. The talk starts at 16...

“Sow a thought – reap an act. Sow an act – reap a habit. Sow a habit – reap a character. Sow a character – reap a destiny.” Rev. Karen Lindvig introduces the 2020 annual theme “Sowing Seeds of Grace.”  She describes how our community is spiritually tracking the ongoing physical building process. As our concrete is pouring into the foundations, we’re also working on our deep-level community buildin...

“So as we face the problems in front of us right now… we can either face those problems head on, or we can hide our heads in the sand.” Rev. Karen Lindvig returns from an ashram retreat with a message about leadership and responsibility.  She reviews 4 yogic paths, with special attention to karma yoga, the yoga of service to others. The talk starts at 16:40. Today’s reading is a called Divine Orde...

“What if I dwelt less on people wounding me, and more on what those wounds do to nudge or shove me toward my destiny?” Michael Bogar returns to tackle some of the hardest questions in spirituality: how to deal with suffering. Join Michael for his class “ Swamplands of the Soul ” starting January 22nd. The talk starts at 18:55. Today’s reading is an orignal poem by congregant poet Marcia Rutan, ent...

“The wise men represent that wise part of ourselves… that says now how am I going to go forth and live this divinity?” Associate Minister Diane Robertson uses the arrival of the Magi as a metaphysical springboard for our annual Whitestone ceremony.  She guides us in listening to our deeper selves, to find out what divine quality wants to express through us this year. Today’s reading is All Things...

https://vimeo.com/668416037“We are the Guardians of the Tree of Life. We have been given the blessing and honor to protect it and to help others to taste its fruits with love and compassion…Let love and only love be the instrument of change.” Ricky Saikia10:00 AM Sunday Service(Service video will play in the image above, or click here .)Podcast also available here . —–Thank you's:Senior Minis...