The Unity Center

Inspired by Jack Kornfield’s book All in This Together: This Being Human, this message explores how mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual grounding help us navigate fear, uncertainty, and collective grief. Through learning to befriend fear, honor grief, and avoid compassion fatigue, we discover that true resilience isn't about ignoring the world's challenges but staying rooted in spiritual truth....

Inspired by Jack Kornfield’s "All in This Together," this message explores how we can look beyond others’ personalities, flaws, and differences to recognize the divine within everyone. Through mindfulness, compassion, and intentional practice, we can break down barriers, strengthen connections, and cultivate greater understanding. We are reminded that spiritual growth begins when we see...

Join us for the final week of **“The Upward Fall: Growing Into Your True Self,”** inspired by Richard Rohr’s teachings. We’ll explore how spiritual maturity means letting go of perfectionism and embracing our whole selves, including our flaws, wounds, and scars. By releasing the need to prove our worth, we discover the freedom to live authentically, extend compassion, and trust that we are loved n...

In The Messy Middle, Richard Rohr explores the “tragic ridge,” the uncertain space between who we were and who we are becoming. Although this wilderness can feel uncomfortable, it is essential for spiritual growth. We are encouraged to resist the urge to rush toward answers, let go of black-and-white thinking, and trust in divine grace. By releasing our ego, control, and need for certainty, we cre...

Richard Rohr’s "Falling Upward" teaches that spiritual growth often comes through the failures, losses, and challenges we cannot control. These “necessary falls” can open us to grace, humility, and a deeper understanding of our True Self. Instead of seeing setbacks as failures, we can see them as opportunities for transformation and ask, “What is this experience awakening in me?” Website...

This lesson explores Richard Rohr’s idea that the first half of life is about “building the container”—developing our identity, relationships, career, values, and boundaries. These structures are necessary, but they are not the whole purpose of life. Life’s challenges, losses, and failures can crack the container and invite us to discover a deeper sense of self and spirituality. As we mature, we l...

Unapologetic Manifestation #6: Be Open, The Art of Letting Go explores the importance of releasing control over how and when our intentions manifest. By letting go of rigid expectations, trusting Divine Timing, and remaining open to unexpected possibilities, we create space for grace, growth, and outcomes beyond what we originally imagined. The lesson encourages us to release the belief that thing...

This lesson explores how community and collaboration can support conscious manifestation. Prosperity and personal growth don’t have to happen alone. By sharing our intentions with trusted people, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, and celebrating one another’s possibilities, we create greater support and connection. Instead of hiding our dreams out of fear of failure or judgment, we are encourag...

In this session of "Unapologetic Manifestation: 'Take Concrete Steps,'" we transition from magical thinking to conscious, grounded creation through aligned action. True manifestation is a partnership with the Divine—while faith provides direction, human action provides the momentum because Spirit cannot steer a parked car. Rather than passively waiting for a sign, participants are challenged to ta...

This week’s message, “Shift Your Consciousness,” focuses on moving from a mindset of lack to one of sufficiency and abundance. Rather than waiting for circumstances to change before feeling happy, loved, or peaceful, we are encouraged to shift our inner state and embody those feelings now. Through the practice of “acting as if,” we can begin aligning our thoughts, feelings, and actions with the li...

This talk focuses on moving beyond wishful thinking into conscious, grounded manifestation through clarity and intention. It teaches that vague requests often lead to vague results and that instead of focusing on what we don’t want, we need to clearly define the good we wish to experience. Focus directs our spiritual energy, and simply thinking positive thoughts is not enough—specificity and inten...

Move from wishful thinking to conscious creation by focusing your mind on what you truly desire. This message explores clarity, intention, and the truth that abundance is our birthright. When we clearly name what we want, we create space for Divine Order to move through our lives. “My mind is a clear channel for Divine Order. I know what I want, and I am brave enough to name it.”Website: http://ww...

"Healing the Divide," explores love, connection, and belonging as expressions of our shared divine nature. We’re invited to recognize the Divine in one another, take responsibility for the energy we bring, choose love over indifference, and listen deeply. Healing division begins within us by releasing the need to be right, practicing grace, and creating space for authentic connection. Website: htt...

"The Path to Soulful Living: A Life Not Wasted" explores the idea that each of us has a unique purpose and calling. Our purpose is the deeper “why” behind our lives, while our calling is how we express it through our gifts and talents. By quieting the noise, listening to our souls, following what brings us alive, and using our gifts in service to others, we move toward a more meaningful and authen...

This message explores how gratitude and grace open us to the flow of Divine good. By releasing expectations and practicing gratitude, we shift our perspective, deepen our trust in the Divine, and experience greater peace, resilience, joy, and harmony in our daily lives. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: http...

In "The Wound Where the Light Enters: Staying Awake in the Dark Night," Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell teaches that life's challenges can "break us open" rather than break us apart, revealing opportunities for healing and spiritual growth. By facing our pain with curiosity instead of resistance, we uncover limiting beliefs, transform our wounds into wisdom, and allow our Christ nature to emerge. The ser...

Forgiveness is a powerful spiritual practice that frees us from the burden of the past, allowing us to reclaim our energy, find inner peace, and live more fully in the present. Rather than condoning harmful actions, forgiveness is an act of self-love and healing that helps us release resentment, embrace growth, and align with our higher purpose. Through acceptance, compassion, and intentional refl...

Rev. Wendy reflected on the fifth invitation from Frank Ostaseski's "The Five Invitations: Cultivate Don't Know Mind." She encouraged us to let go of certainty, approach life with curiosity and openness, and reexamine the stories we tell ourselves. By meeting each moment with fresh eyes and an open heart, we create space for greater understanding, compassion, and growth. Website: http://www.theuni...

This talk explored the fourth invitation from "The Five Invitations" by Frank Ostaseski: “Find a place of rest in the middle of things.” The message is that true rest doesn’t depend on changing our circumstances or waiting until life slows down—it comes from bringing full attention to the present moment. Using stories, meditation, nature, Sabbath practices, and spiritual teachings, the r...

Join us for Week 3 of The Five Invitations as we explore the invitation to Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience. Inspired by Frank Ostaseski’s work with those at the end of life, this message reminds us that true wholeness comes not from perfection, but from embracing every part of who we are. Together, we’ll reflect on releasing judgment, quieting the inner critic, and showing up more fully—wi...

The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski draws on his experience caring for thousands of dying patients through the Zen Hospice Project to explore what death can teach about living. He presents five “invitations” as ongoing practices rather than theories: don’t wait, welcome everything, bring your whole self, find rest in the middle of difficulty, and stay open to not knowing. His central message i...

This talk explores “Don’t wait,” the first of the Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski, urging us to fully engage with life now. Inspired by lessons from the dying, it highlights three practices—embracing impermanence, cultivating mature hope, and practicing forgiveness—as pathways to greater presence, love, and a life with less regret.~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App...

Inspired by the Dalai Lama, this talk highlights key practices for personal growth—self-discipline, compassion, global responsibility, and caring for the planet—emphasizing that true happiness comes from inner peace, kindness, and recognizing our shared humanity.~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup~ Ask Yourself This: https:...

This message introduces a series on learning from great thinkers, beginning with Albert Einstein as a model for “thinking like a genius.” It emphasizes that true intelligence comes from imagination, curiosity, and a sense of wonder about the world. Einstein’s wisdom encourages us to think beyond limitations, stay curious, embrace mistakes, and approach problems from a higher level of thinking. Ult...

The message highlights the Dalai Lama’s teaching of secular ethics—universal values like kindness, compassion, and self-discipline that lead to true happiness. It emphasizes that change starts within and extends outward through compassion, responsibility for others, and care for the planet. Ultimately, both personal and global peace depend on practicing kindness.1. Website: http://www.theunitycent...