The Unity Center

Today, Rev. Wendy starts her "Healthy relationships" series about thriving on trust, respect, and communication, promoting mutual support and growth. They feature honesty and shared responsibility, while unhealthy ones involve manipulation and imbalance. Spiritual leaders like Jesus and Buddha modeled strong connections, and sacred texts emphasize self-awareness and transformation. Perso...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s message is on, "Build the Life You Want: Love Made Visible," inspired by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah's book, emphasizes aligning work with values, prioritizing relationships, and discovering "amazing grace." Drawing from Oprah's interviews, Arthur's research, and Unity principles, it encourages transitioning into a teaching role by making love visible through actio...

Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lesson is on "Build the Life You Want" focuses on "Building What Matters," emphasizing family and deep friendships as key to happiness. Insights are drawn from Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah, their research, interviews, and Unity principles. Today's focus highlights strengthening imperfect families and fostering authentic friendships, derived from...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson is on "Managing Your Emotions" focuses on principles from Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah’s work, emphasizing living fully in the present and strengthening connections. Key takeaways include choosing better emotions, focusing less on oneself, and practicing gratitude, humor, hope, and compassion to foster emotional growth. ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Dow...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell starts a new series on happiness is an evolving process that requires intentional effort, emotional awareness, and a focus on meaningful relationships, work, and experiences, leading to a life of purpose and connection. The key to healthy relationships lies in understanding the basic principles that support them, which helps in building strong connections and knowin...

This is our annual "Burning Bowl and White Stone" service please enjoy this extra long and special message from Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell to welcome in the New Year and Happy 2025 everyone! ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup ~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X ~ Subsc...

This is our "Candle Light Service," my favorite one each year to celebrate Christmas Eve by seeing the light in everyone and share it with everyone else. Enjoy it with family please, Happy Holidays! ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup ~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/08715933...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson explores the metaphysical and mystical interpretation of the Nativity story as an allegory for the spiritual journey. Focusing on the star, the Wise Men, and Herod, it highlights themes of guidance, inner wisdom, and egoic resistance. The star symbolizes divine light and intuition, guiding us through uncertainty. The Wise Men represent seekers of truth, bri...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell explores the Nativity story through Bible metaphysics, where each character symbolizes a part of our spiritual journey. The focus is on the "birth in the manger," reflecting how responding to the divine call is often imperfect and messy, much like life itself. This lesson emphasizes discovering a map for spiritual awakening and navigating the process of divine respo...

Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lesson emphasizes five key points for spiritual alignment: focus your attention mindfully, face fears but proceed with faith, stay present and open to Spirit, observe signs around you, and surround yourself with supportive spiritual companions. ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup ~ Ask Yourself Th...

Rev. Wendy introduces the theme of viewing the Nativity story through Bible metaphysics, where each character symbolizes aspects of ourselves. By exploring the Christmas story mystically, we uncover a map for spiritual growth and awakening. The focus of the lesson is on developing trust by examining Mary and Joseph's journey and the foretelling of Jesus' birth. ~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson encourages gratitude through journal prompts, focusing on specific aspects of life. It invites participants to reflect on three things they're grateful for today and why, their personal growth, supportive people, nature, small joyful moments, and future aspirations. It emphasizes recognizing and appreciating positivity in daily life and looking forward with...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Listening for the Whisper: Return to the World" invites us to reconnect with nature as the ultimate teacher, healer, and source of spiritual grounding. Drawing from Christina Baldwin's The Seven Whispers, it emphasizes how industrialization and modern conveniences have distanced us from the natural world and its cyclical rhythms. Through stories, quotes, a...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson is on the sixth whisper, "Love the Folks in Front of You," from Christina Baldwin's The Seven Whispers. We are called to see and honor the humanity in those around us, particularly the people we interact with daily yet often overlook. Inspired by teachings from Leo Tolstoy and various cultural reflections, this lesson challenges us to drop judgments, open o...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lesson is on "Listening for the Whisper: Ask for What You Need" encourages participants to engage in a spiritual dance of reciprocity by openly asking for what they truly need and offering what they can. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s book The Seven Whispers, it highlights the importance of balancing giving and receiving to sustain healthy, interconnected relati...

Yesterday, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson, “Surrender to Surprise,” explores how embracing life’s unexpected moments—both joyful and challenging—can become a profound spiritual practice. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s The Seven Whispers, it encourages us to “surrender to surprise” by loosening our grip on rigid plans and allowing room for spontaneity and resilience. Through personal stories a...

Yesterday, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson titled "Listening for the Whisper: Practice Certainty of Purpose" is based on Christina Baldwin's book The Seven Whispers and explores the theme of discovering and committing to one's life purpose. Using quotes from various sources, including a Hasidic legend and the works of authors like William Wordsworth and Meg Wheatley, the lesson emphasizes that e...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Listening for the Whisper: Move at the Pace of Guidance" explores the importance of slowing down and tuning into spiritual guidance amidst the fast-paced demands of modern life. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s book The Seven Whispers, it emphasizes the contrast between living at high speed, driven by distractions and ego, and moving at the gentle pace of...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson is based on "Listening for the Whisper: Whisper One - Maintain Peace of Mind," Christina Baldwin's The Seven Whispers, focuses on the importance of peace of mind as the foundation for receiving spiritual guidance. The teaching emphasizes that inner peace allows us to remain open to the Divine and maintain a personal connection with Spirit. Drawing from wisd...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's "From Turmoil to Tranquility: Embracing Inner Peace," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, explores the universal quest for inner peace and spiritual transformation. It highlights that true peace is not the absence of challenges but the ability to remain centered and resilient through life’s ups and downs. Both Buddha and Jesus taught that inner pe...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lessons is on "Living Lightly: Exploring the Path of Detachment," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, will explore the spiritual practice of detachment and renunciation as taught by both Buddha and Jesus. Detachment, often misunderstood, is not about indifference but loosening our grip on desires, possessions, and outcomes, recognizing impe...

Today's lesson is titled "Living Buddha, Living Christ: The Way of Love – Compassion in Action" explores the interconnected but distinct qualities of compassion and loving-kindness. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, it highlights how both Jesus and the Buddha embodied and taught these principles, though in different contexts. Compassion, rooted in the desire to alleviate suffering,...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Living in Service; Walking in Humility" explores the virtues of humility and service as central to the spiritual teachings of both Buddha and Christ. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, it highlights how both spiritual leaders exemplified these qualities through their actions—whether Jesus washing his disciples&#3...

Today's Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson is titled "The Path of Peace: Forgiveness and Non-Violence," part of the "Living Buddha, Living Christ" series inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, explores the shared teachings of Buddha and Jesus on forgiveness and non-violence. Both spiritual figures emphasized the importance of letting go of anger, resentment, and the desire for rev...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell lesson introduces key teachings of Emilie Cady, a prominent figure in the New Thought movement. It highlights her principles of unity with divine presence, the constructive power of thought and word, the Law of Mind Action, affirmative prayer, and divine healing. Cady's teachings emphasize spiritual growth as an ongoing journey, encouraging individuals to live f...