Seattle Unity

After a week off to see the new grandbaby, Rev. Karen returns rich with ideas on our 2024 theme: Generations.  We are all carriers of tradition and inherited ritual. What will we choose to pass on to our children, and what will we let fade into history? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠See the whole service at seattleunity.org, under "services"⁠, including special worship arts guest Savanna Woods. ⁠ Support the sho...

Rev. Karen continues the Generations theme, this time leading us into the period of Romanticism, which included the Transcendentalists, and the seeds of the Unity movement. How does imagination lift us up in ways that the intellect does not? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠See the whole service here , or at seattleunity.org, under "services"⁠, including worship arts from Andrea Carino, Leslie Jones, Chris Sullivan...

Rev. Diane takes a dive into our 2024 theme of Generations, by helping us look WAY back, at the Axial Age and even Zoroastrianism. What gifts from this period of history could help us deal with our challenges in 2024 -- an election year? ⁠ What Unity principles help us reach across boundaries, to create something even better than my idea or yours? ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service video here , or at seatt...

Rev. Karen begins the 2024 Generations theme with a look back at the Age of Reason. ⁠ ⁠ What was happening in the late 1700's here in the US, that holds spiritual relevance for us today, and wisdom for the future? ⁠ Rev. Karen draws from traditional historical sources, but also deeper sources of marginalized stories and characters we might not have heard from before. ⁠ And of course, she uses...

Rev. Karen Kicks off this year's annual theme: GENERATIONS. We'll be looking at how we can use the gifts of our ancestors, to build our future. ⁠ ⁠ Special Worship Arts guest is Jacqueline Tabor. ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service here , or, at seattleunity.org under 'services'⁠  Support the show

Fan favorite Iman Jamal Rahman joins us once again with his delightful stories and deep wisdom, drawn from many traditions including Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and his own Sufi Muslim traditions, too.  See the whole service video here , or at seattleunity.org, under services.   Support the show

Rev. Karen leads the annual Burning Bowl service of releasing and letting go.   ⁠ ⁠ See the whole service, at seattleunity.org under 'services'⁠ Support the show

Associate Minister Rev. Diane Robertson  leads the annual Whitestone service, where we celebrate, connect, meditate, and listen for inner guidance for 2024. ⁠ Worship Arts includes guest Kat Bula.  ⁠ See the whole service, at seattleunity.org under 'services'⁠ Support the show

 Rev. Karen and Rev. Diane lead,  as we reflect on the four major themes of the Christmas story - the angels, shepherds, wise men and the holy family.   Worship Arts program features special guest Jay Easton on horns, plus Stephanie Anne Johnson.  See the whole service video here , at seattleunity.org.   Support the show

Rev. Karen leads a wonderful morning celebration, highlighting inclusion of world traditions.  What is "Christ Consciousness" in the Unity tradition?   What is being birthed within us during this season?    See the full service video, with lots of caroling, at seattleunity.org.    Support the show

Associate Minister Rev. Diane Robertson leads another festive holiday service, this time looking closely at the archetype of The Wise Men.    How do we use Love to keep Wisdom truly wise? Worship Arts include special guest Kiki deLohr Helland. See the full service video here  or at seattleunity.org.  Support the show

Rev. Karen leads a delightful Christmas celebration.  We begin with plenty of caroling fun, before we enter into the sacred journey, with a special focus on the experience of Awe.   Where does awe come from?  Why is it special, how doe sit change us, and how do we invite more Awe into our consciousness? Worship Arts includes special musical guest Gretchen Yanover.  See the whole service video here...

Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig moves us into the "I Explore" series, looking at concepts of expansion.   The spiritual journey is a journey of expansion, and Rev. Karen invites us to see the Christmas story in the same light. How do we say "Yes" to the unknown, as Mary did, and follow spiritual guidance, like the shepherds?   Worship Arts includes guests Jeff Fielder and Te...

Associate Minister Rev. Diane Robertson continues the theme of Exploration, pulling lessons from her sabbatical travels this year.   How do we explore within, and without?  Are we ready for the universe to expand us? Worship arts included special guest Savanna Woods.  See the whole service video here , or at seattleunity.org under 'services'. Support the show

Rev. Karen shares the bounty, in a Gratitude talk perfectly timed for the season.  Do you know what MUDITA is?   Find out and put it into practice today.    Worship Arts featured special guest Ben Black, and much more - to see the whole video, go here or seattleunity.org under 'services'.    Support the show

Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig delves very deep this time, taking on tough topics and digging under the surface on issues as sticky as war and peace. ⁠  See the entire service video here , including guest Lavon Hardison, performing a stunning original song called Let Me Live Myself Again, as well as a fine take on Autumn Leaves with congregants' pictures. ⁠ Support the show

Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig continues this "I Delve" series, this time exploring the various brain states and types of intelligences that affect our spiritual well being. Worship Arts features guest Tommie Burton.    To see the whole service video, including more music, prayer and community engagement, go here , or to seattleunity.org, under "services" .   Support the sh...

Associate Minister Rev. Diane Robertson continues in this series, entitled "I Delve".  She leads a journey into the symbology and psychology of the death-oriented rituals of this season.   How do we reach into the world beyond, and honor our loved ones who have departed?    Worship Arts includes a lovely flute meditation from Andrea Carino, as well as a fine solo from community member St...

Rev. Karen kicks of the new subseries in our 2023 Cycles of Life study,  this one entitled "I Delve".  She starts by looking at the autumn leaves as a metaphor for the fearless approach to changes, even death.   What does it mean to go deeper into our connection with the Divine, beyond the external world, to something more fundamentally connected?   Worship Arts included special guest Sh...

Michael Bogar returns to give us more in our "I Share" series, this time looking closely at the myth of Eros and Psyche.  Michael identifies 4 stages of relationships, not only romantic, but all relationships, whether they involve people, ideas, objects, or the divine. Worship Arts incudes a wonderful poem from Rose Ramm, entitled Braid.  Note Seattle Unity Sunday services podcasts are e...

It's Pet Blessing Sunday, and what a delight, much needed this week.  Rev. Karen leads this annual appreciation of all earth's Divine Fauna.  Special Worship Arts guest Kat Bula joins in for a howling good time.  ⁠ ⁠ To see the full service video, go here or seattleunity.org under 'services'.⁠ Support the show

Rev. Karen kicks off the new series in our Cyces of Life 2023 theme, this time it's "I Share" and we are examining relationships - friendships as well as romantic relationships. Worship Arts includes a wonderful sound meditation from Andrea Carino. To see the entire service video, go here , or check out seattleunity.org under 'services'.  New Here?  Support the show

Rev. Karen continues the "I Share" series in our 2023 Cycles of Life theme, this time looking at how Spirit shows up even in the very loose connections we have with passing strangers and people we don't know well.    Worship Arts includes special guests Aline Vida and Wes Speight.  To see the whole service go here , or seattleunity.or, under 'services'. New Here? Support t...

Guest Michael Bogar returns, this time in advance of his upcoming class on Religious Symbology.  Michael uses the OM symbol, the Hindu character of Shiva and the life cycle of the butterfly, to dig deeper into his concept of life as a Soul-Making endeavor.  Worship Arts includes guest Tod Kimbro. To see the full service video, go here , or seattleunity.org under 'services'.  New Here? Su...

It's been one year since the Grand Opening of this building, and Rev. Karen looks at our  process, our past, and our future, to uncover some spiritual gold.  See the entire service video, including a lovely appreciation of the Seattle Unity Visioning team as well as Tom Curran, by going here or to seattleunity.org, under services.  New Here?   Support the show