Seattle Unity

Guest speaker Jan Campbell helped us wrap up our series on Boomers. We know Boomers have done everything differently, and they're planning to die differently, too.  Special guest artist Rafe Pearlman returns as well, for a full celebration of community and life. ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service at seattleunity.org under 'services' ⁠ ⁠ Support the show

Guest speaker Rev. Blair Tabor reminds us that sometimes we need to be weird in order to grow in Spirit. ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service at seattleunity.org under 'services' ⁠ Support the show

Rev. Karen continues her look at the 1960's for lessons we can use today.  How does the light shine through even in a culture's darkest moments?  How can we use the wild swings of consciousness of that time period, to help us navigate our own personal upheavals?  And could it even be FUN?   Service includes the lovely Sage Suzerris and fine worship arts team.  ⁠ See the whole service at...

Rev. Karen continues her look at the Baby Boomers, and the gifts they brought to us -- ⁠what kind of commitment to action can WE offer, in this moment, that feels as ridiculously big as going to the moon? What vision draws us forward?⁠ Service includes the glorious LaVon Hardison. ⁠ to see the whole service video, go to seattleunity.org under 'services'.   Support the show

Rev. Karen Kicks off the next series in our Generations theme for 2024, by celebrating the Baby Boomers. What lessons should we learn from this era of fast-paced change and optimism? And what elements of 50's and 60's culture really need to be left behind? ⁠ Special guest Shaunyce Omar brings her signature sounds.  See the whole service at seattleunity.org under 'services' ⁠ Su...

Rev. Karen's message looks at the early 20th century for hints about how we can deal with today's anxieties and tribalism.  When many of us live inside a Red/Blue illusion, how do we maintain our activism, and yet never forget we are one with all those we deem other?  Special Worship Arts Guest Sarah Christine joined.  See the whole service video at seattleunity.org under 'services&...

Rev. Karen continues the Generations theme, this time through the lens of the Silent Generation. How did the wounds of our great grandfathers trickle down in our own families? And how can we use our spiritual tools to benefit the future? ⁠ See the whole service here or at seattleunity.org under 'services'   Support the show

Rev. Karen leads a Pride Sunday service, looking at how our Silent Generation ancestors turned the hardships of the Depression into the Wisdom of Prosperity Consciousness. How do we envision ourselves experiencing our own evolution? How do we turn our fear into faith? ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service at seattleunity.org under 'services' ⁠ Support the show

Is Unity a Christian movement, or not? And what was the deal with those Fillmore people anyway?  Rev. Diane is happy to answer some of the most common (and most difficult) questions from the curious. ⁠ ⁠ see the whole service video, including worship arts from guest harpist Jared Parsons,  at seattleunity.org under 'services'⁠ Support the show

Guest speaker Joshua Inacio leads the Father's Day service.  To see the whole service video, including the full Father's Day Slideshow, go to seattleunity.org under 'services'.  Support the show

It's Pride Month, and this Sunday, Rev. Diane connects the core messages of our Unity founders to the needs our very current world.  How do our words raise us up?  See this whole service, with its powerful, provocative and personal message, plus Worship Arts with guest Ben Black, here or at seattleunity.org, under 'services'. ⁠ ⁠ And if you saw love this service?  share it with a fr...

This Sunday guest speaker Rev. Eric Odel looked at various kinds of bias - which he equates to superstition - and asks us to look at our own beliefs. How are our habits informing our behaviors? How do illusions hold us back from achieving our goals? ⁠ Special Worship Arts guests is Stefan Mitchell. ⁠ see the whole service video here , or at seattleunity.org under 'services'⁠ Support the...

Rev. Karen looks at the roots of New Thought, and introduces us to the Emma Curtis Hopkins and The Fillmores.     APOLOGIES for the audio issues, because of which we lost about 10 minutes of the minister's message.    to see the service video, go to seattleunity.org Support the show

Rev. Karen leads a lovely Mother's Day service, featuring our annual mother's day slide show, music from Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder, a ritual for connection to our ancestors, and a powerful message encompassing more than just the surface layers of Mother's Day. ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service video, including the full slideshow  at seattleunity.org ⁠ Support the show

 Rev. Karen looks at the mid 1800's for some inspiration on how we can find Good and Truth, while the world is in deep turmoil.  She points out that the roots of the New Thought movement come out of this turbulent time, and that some of the greatest wisdom came from those who said "go to nature". ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service video at seattleunity.org ⁠ Support the show

Rev. Sonja Mathis visits us from her Alabama home, giving us an awesome talk on the Fifth Principle - aka walking the talk, living the truth we know.  Worship Arts incudes favorite guest Shaunyce Omar. ⁠ See the whole service video at seattleunity.org. Support the show

Rev. Karen investigates leadership through the lens of spiritual wisdom. What part does the Material World play in creating deep spiritual wisdom? She incorporates the Passover story, and the work of Unity leader Ed Rabel, as well as personal stories, to ask: how do we fulfill our own callings? ⁠ See the whole service video here , or at seattle unity.org  Support the show

Rev. Karen leads a rich service exploring leadership and the Pioneer Spirit. Who are the pioneers in our culture, in our church, in your life? How are you pioneering, in your own day to day efforts? ⁠ Special guest : longtime congregant and community leader Faith Ireland. ⁠ See the whole service video here or at seattleunity.org ⁠under 'services'. Support the show

Rev. Karen continues the Generations, peeking into the Shadow part of the process. What happens when we become driven by ambitions? And how do we reconcile what's disturbing about our own shared history? ⁠ see the whole service, including music from guest Stephanie Anne Johnson here or at seattleunity.org under 'services' Support the show

Easter Sunday was a full out celebration of our 2024 Generations theme, with juicy wisdom and ritual pulled from our ancestors, but updated, refreshed and looking with clear eyes into the future. ⁠ Rev. Karen touches on traditions from all over the world to help us get everything we can from this holiday. ⁠ See the whole service video here or at seattleunity.org ⁠ Support the show

Palm Sunday was a lovely dip in mystic waters, led by Rev. Diane Robertson.  How does mysticism actually endow us with practical spiritual tools that we can use during times of uncertainty? ⁠  See the whole service video at seattleunity.org ⁠ Support the show

Rev. Diane leads a rich St. Patrick's Day service, pulling all the mystic wisdom she can from her own recent journeys through Ireland.  Worship Arts includes guest Tommie Burton.  See the whole service, including readings, music, message and meditation at seattleunity.org, under 'services'. ⁠ Support the show

As we dive into the topic of Mysticism, Rev. Karen leads a service rich in wisdom drawn from interfaith sources, dreams, myth and story.  She wove in the evolutionary ideas of Spiral Dynamics, inspiring us to grow more and more expressive of our true selves and spiritual natures. ⁠ Worship Artss includes guest Tod Kimbro.   ⁠ See the whole thing, including readings, music, message and meditation,...

Rev. Karen leads a wonderful Sunday service, looking at Michael Beckwith's 4-stage mode of spiritual awareness.  Special Worship Arts guest is Ethan Carpenter. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠See the whole service here or at seattleunity.org, under "services".⁠ Support the show

Martha Creek was her usual magnificent self this weekend, challenging us to get ready for Rev. Karen to retire... in two years, yes, there's time, but we still need to do this as a conscious process, right?   See the whole service video here , including full message, music, readings, and meditation, at seattleunity.org, under "services".⁠ Support the show