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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...

This message centers on the idea that real change begins with one person choosing love in action, using the life of Mother Teresa as a model. It highlights her journey from teacher to servant of the poor and emphasizes six key lessons: serve a higher purpose, choose love through action, begin with those closest to you, do small things with great love, nurture your inner spiritual life, and slow do...

Martin Luther King Jr. inspires Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message. It calls for moral courage—reminding us that true transformation requires not just inner growth but action rooted in love, justice, and nonviolence. It emphasizes expanding compassion, thinking deeply, standing up against injustice, and aligning our actions with our values. Ultimately, lasting change comes from small, consiste...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk explores how Mahatma Gandhi embodied “soul force,” teaching that true power comes from self-awareness, simplicity, authenticity, and the courage to stand alone in pursuit of truth. It emphasizes that real change begins within—by living your values, starting small, and taking personal responsibility to be the change you wish to see in the world. Website: http://w...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s message draws on the Tao Te Ching to highlight “finding your flow” by aligning with life rather than forcing it—trusting natural timing, practicing self-mastery, and moving with patience. It teaches that real growth and power come not from pushing harder, but from living with simplicity and steady ease, like water—soft, yet powerful. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.ne...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell emphasizes that manifestation isn’t just about thinking or visualizing—it requires "taking consistent, intentional action." The speaker challenges the idea of passively waiting for results and instead encourages viewers to actively participate in their goals by making decisions, following through, and staying committed. Ultimately, the message is that success com...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk in the *Learning from the Masters* series explores the teachings of Jesus Christ as a powerful and often misunderstood guide for personal growth. It highlights key principles such as recognizing your inner light, prioritizing what truly matters, using your unique gifts, taking responsibility for your own growth, and practicing forgiveness and reconciliation. Ult...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message shifts the focus from using spiritual presence as a personal survival tactic to wielding it as a dynamic, outward force for global change. By acting as a "gyroscope" that remains level amidst the waves, we move from passive peace to Applied Spirituality, Radical Compassion, and Conscious Co-creation. Ultimately, it challenges us to recognize that ou...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message "Future-Proofing Your Faith" explores how to maintain spiritual presence and peace in a volatile, changing world by transitioning from a fragile, dogmatic belief system to an "anti-fragile" and evolving faith. Using the metaphor of a trapeze artist in mid-air, the message encourages embracing the "chaos" of shifting cultural and personal structures as necessary l...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson explores how to live with presence in a chaotic and changing world by cultivating an unshakable heart. Drawing on the teachings of Eric Butterworth and HeartMath principles, it reminds us that peace is not the absence of challenges but a practiced state of inner resilience. Through simple spiritual and mindfulness practices, we learn to remain centered, calm, and...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk teaches that in a chaotic, digitally saturated world, our attention acts as a “soul’s firewall,” filtering what we allow into our consciousness and protecting our inner peace. Excessive digital consumption can fragment attention, weaken real relationships, and contribute to loneliness, so living with presence requires intentional digital boundaries and mindful u...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message draws on themes from congregational input and global stress research. This message reframes peace not as a luxury but as a biological and spiritual necessity, reminding us that we don’t go to peace—we come from it. Using metaphors like the eye of a hurricane and a submarine beneath stormy waters, it teaches that our divine center remains steady even when life...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson on the final Sunday of Friendship Month reflects on a quote from Barack Obama’s 2011 Tucson memorial speech, emphasizing that the most important thing in life is not wealth, status, or power, but how well we love. The closing theme encourages openness to love, focusing on the idea that when love finds you, you must be willing to accept and embrace it. Website: htt...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson emphasized the power of expressing sincere appreciation and acknowledgment, reminding us that love and gratitude strengthen our relationships and reflect God’s presence in our lives. By intentionally valuing others and speaking our appreciation out loud, we create healing ripple effects that deepen connection and bring more peace to ourselves and the world. Websit...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk, part of Friendship Month, explores how growing holy relationships begins with love as our highest value, reminding us that friendship is foundational to all meaningful connections. Drawing from Unity principles, it teaches that love is expressed through clear agreements, honoring differences, communication, touch, appreciation, and—most powerfully—deep listenin...

This talk invites us to grow “holy relationships” by living with integrity, honoring differences, and communicating with love—mirroring the ever-present, inclusive love of the Divine in our friendships and connections. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expan...

Live Out Loud teaches that spiritual enthusiasm—being “filled with God,” keeping our vision clearly in mind, and staying passionately engaged even through fog, failure, or fear—is the fuel that empowers us to live boldly, serve deeply, and let our lives sizzle and shine as a force for good. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAs...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message teaches that inspiration—understood as the breath of God—empowers us to break free from fear and doubt, either by being pushed by pain or pulled by a bold vision, so we can stop doubting, start doing, and live out loud as our highest, most purposeful selves. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/s...