The Unity Center

This week’s theme, “Help Each Other Stay Awake,” emphasizes the importance of staying spiritually alert and supporting one another on the lifelong journey of awakening the soul, inspired by Mark Nepo’s The Book of Soul. It highlights that spiritual growth is not a static destination but a dynamic, heart-centered process of awareness, vulnerability, and connection. We’re reminded that awakening is...

Today's, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell message is about meaningful connections awaken our souls by deepening self-awareness and expanding consciousness, as wisdom traditions and transpersonal psychology teach. Authentic relationships grounded in vulnerability and love help us grow spiritually by reflecting ourselves through others. Contributing to community connects us to a greater purpose and fost...

This message explores the theme of "Our True Inheritance" by guiding us through inward exploration, identifying core values, and embracing our authentic selves. Through practices like mindfulness, journaling, and self-reflection, we can peel away societal conditioning to connect with our inner wisdom and purpose. Living authentically means aligning our lives with these discoveries, despi...

In Week 1 of "Awaken Your Soul," we explore how to walk through daily life with spiritual awareness, grounding our inner wisdom in the practical realities of everyday experiences. We acknowledge the challenges of modern existence—stress, overload, and disconnection—and learn to meet them with mindfulness, honesty, and simplicity. By embracing stillness, asking deeper questions, and findi...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message explores how ancient rituals—rooted in spiritual traditions across cultures—remain powerfully relevant today, offering grounding, meaning, and connection in an often chaotic world. By engaging in intentional practices, whether personal or communal, we create sacred space in everyday life and reconnect with Spirit. Modern applications of ritual, support...

Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell’s message from the "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives" series, emphasizes that deepening faith involves questioning, healing, and evolving beyond rigid beliefs. By integrating reason and wonder—often inspired by science—we find that mystery and faith can coexist, leading to personal transformation. Insights from neurotheology reveal how spiritual practices shape the b...

Today’s, message, part of the “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives” series, explores how timeless spiritual teachings—proverbs, parables, practices, and rituals—remain deeply relevant in today's fast-paced digital world. Over five weeks, participants will discover sacred tools that nurture the soul, deepen connections, and infuse modern life with intention, faith, and compassion. The closing advice e...

Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's message, titled “Relationships Wisdom from the Parables”, is part of the Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives series and highlights how timeless spiritual teachings can guide us through modern challenges. Focusing on the parable of the Good Samaritan, it reminds us of the relevance of compassion and kindness in today’s polarized society. The message encourages us to act with...

Today, Rev. Wendy starts the series "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives," explores how spiritual teachings from the past offer guidance and peace in today’s fast-paced world. By engaging with proverbs, parables, and sacred practices, we can live with greater purpose, faith, and compassion. These time-honored truths have the power to enrich our modern lives with deeper meaning and connection. W...

This Memorial Day, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell invites us to look beyond the long weekend and reconnect with the deeper meaning of the holiday. In her message, “The Importance of Remembrance,” she explores how remembrance, reflection, and gratitude are not just patriotic acts but spiritual practices. As we honor those who gave their lives in service, we’re called to reflect on the values they stood f...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purell's final message in the "Anchored in Truth" series, Anchored in Love: Living in Peace and Harmony, emphasizes that love is the antidote to fear and the key to both personal and collective peace. Drawing from spiritual wisdom, the teachings of John O'Donohue and Gerald Jampolsky, and practices such as compassion, forgiveness, service, and recognizing...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message is "Reclaiming Your Power: Living from Inner Strength," part of the "Anchored in Truth" series, the message emphasizes that amid today's challenges, individuals can find peace by connecting with their inner resilience. By shifting from a victim mindset to one of empowerment, releasing the need to control external events, and embracing challenges as opportu...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s second message in the Anchored in Truth series focuses on moving from fear-based thinking to faith-based living. She highlights the power of affirmations and visualization to build trust and security in uncertain times. Drawing from scripture and Unity principles, she emphasizes that while fear is a natural reaction, faith is a conscious choice we can cultivate. Practice...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s message in the "Anchored in Truth" series acknowledges the fear and uncertainty people feel during times of upheaval. She encourages embracing these emotions as a step toward healing, drawing from Psalm 46:10 to find stillness and reconnect with our divine nature. By identifying specific fears, practicing mindful tools like breathing and journaling, and applying wisdom f...

Join us for a joyful Easter Sunday Service with Nicole De Kozan, Jimmer Bolden, The Soul Notes Band, and Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson S...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s message emphasizes that victories, especially those achieved through perseverance, are vital for sustaining motivation and spiritual growth. By reflecting on past successes, celebrating small wins, and learning from challenges, individuals can build resilience and maintain inspiration. The importance of combining dreams with diligent effort, resisting discourageme...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell emphasized how life's hardships are not meant to crush us but to challenge and strengthen our faith. The speaker shared a personal story about the daunting task of raising $500,000 for acquiring a building, highlighting the initial discouragement from expert opinions that projected only $19,000 could be raised. Despite this, through faith and collective effort, the...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell recounts her journey with her husband, John, highlighting their marriage in 1978, divorce in 1980, and remarriage in 1988 during a surprise ceremony on her parents' 33rd anniversary. She reflects on their initial separation, emphasizing her need for self-discovery and dedication to ministry, while John experienced his own life changes, including a remarriage and...

Today, Rev. Wendy shares about transformation often coming through unexpected people and circumstances. The story illustrates how individuals—whether truthful or not—can play a crucial role in pushing us forward. From a fabricated encounter with Lee Iacocca that led to business success to a friend's embellished credentials that gave the speaker the confidence to start The Unity Center, the mes...

Rev. Wendy’s lesson today explores the journey of overcoming an eating disorder that began as an attempt to control weight but evolved into cycles of bingeing, shame, and self-judgment. Triggered by major life transitions, the struggle ultimately revealed deeper issues of self-acceptance and emotional avoidance. True healing came through surrendering to a higher power, practicing mindfulness, and...

Rev. Wendy's lesson explores the transformative power of vision and calling, even when we feel unprepared or reluctant. The speaker shares their journey from resistance to acceptance, recalling a recurring vision of becoming a minister—a prospect initially met with fear, doubt, and societal stereotypes. Through personal struggle and divine nudges, they ultimately embrace their path, realizing...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell starts a series on “transformation” which is a challenging yet essential journey, often sparked by unexpected detours. These detours—whether sudden, gradual, or intentional—push us toward change, revealing the person we are meant to become. Just as a bulb holds everything needed for growth, we already have within us what is necessary for transformation. The journey...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell concludes her "Healthy Relationship" series by highlighting the importance of nurturing intimacy through quality time, strong social networks, and supportive environments. Shared activities, meaningful conversations, and silent companionship, like the bond between Emerson and Carlyle, deepen connections. Spiritual traditions, such as Shabbat dinners and Iftar meals,...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson focuses on building healthy relationships through trust, transparency, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. Trust is built through consistency and reliability, while transparency promotes clear communication to avoid misunderstandings. Vulnerability strengthens emotional intimacy by sharing personal feelings, balanced by healthy boundaries. Emotional intelli...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message continues her healthy relationships series on thriving on effective communication and constructive conflict resolution. Active listening—giving full attention and seeking to understand—fosters deeper connections, while mindful speech ensures words are kind, true, and necessary. Spiritual traditions emphasize speaking with wisdom and compassion, as seen in...