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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 reflection suggested that while life may appear busy on the surface, we can cultivate an inner stillness beneath it. Rather than escaping emotions or seeking perfection, mindfulness invites us to observe thoughts and feelings with compassion and without judgment. By softening habits of craving, resistance, and distraction, we discover that awareness itself becomes a kind of “holding space”—a deep inner resting place that remains available even in the middle of life’s movement and uncertainty.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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—with authenticity, compassion, and presence.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 is that life is the event we’re invited into, and these lessons only gain meaning when lived through everyday experience.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F ~ Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages~ Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F ~ Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages~ Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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. Ultimately, the key to a meaningful life isn’t just knowledge but the cultivation of imagination, simplicity, and a deep sense of curiosity in how we engage with the world.- 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- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F - Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages- Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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.theunitycenter.net 2. Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup3. Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F 5. Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages6. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 down to bring kindness into everyday moments. Ultimately, the message teaches that transforming the world doesn’t require grand gestures—just consistent, compassionate actions, starting at home, where even the smallest act of love can create a ripple effect.1. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net 2. Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup3. Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F5. Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages6. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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, consistent acts of courage that keep the vision of a more just and connected world alive.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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://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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 comes from a combination of mindset and movement—aligning your thoughts with "real-world effort and persistence."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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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. Ultimately, the message is that transformation begins within—by living these teachings with courage and awareness, we awaken the “radical within” and create meaningful change in our lives.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 our internal state is a public contribution, proving that a single stable presence can "change the temperature" of a chaotic room and stabilize the world around us.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 labor pains for a higher level of consciousness. By prioritizing "holy curiosity" over static certainty and integrating reason with spirituality, individuals can cultivate a "liquid" faith that remains resilient and expansive regardless of the challenges the 21st century presents.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 grounded no matter what is happening around us. ✨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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 use of technology. By consciously directing our attention and practicing discernment—through habits like reducing notifications and taking regular breaks from screens—we become the gatekeepers of our own peace.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 feels overwhelming. Through practices like mindful pauses, morning intention, and conscious response, we reclaim stillness as an act of spiritual authority and strength in a speeding world.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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: 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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 listening. Through stories, research, and spiritual wisdom, it shows that love, practiced intentionally, has the power to heal, uplift, and transform lives.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk builds on last week’s commitment to “Live Out Loud” by offering a clear spiritual instruction manual for turning up our light and making our inner potential visible. Drawing on Ernest Holmes, Charles Fillmore, and others, it teaches that manifestation is primarily a mental practice—supported by a five-step process called BE BIG: Become aware of a bigger reality, Embody trust in the Law, Be bold in speaking your word, Imagine yourself being big for God, and Go forth in practical action. By choosing our thoughts, imagination, and actions intentionally, we move from inner awareness to outer radiance and consciously choose to live in the light rather than the dark.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message "Live Out Loud" reframes New Year’s resolutions as a spiritual commitment to authenticity, courage, and wholehearted expression rather than self-improvement projects. Drawing on teachings from Ernest Holmes, Charles Fillmore, and poets like Rumi, it teaches that we are designed for continual expansion and feel “divine discontent” when we aim too small. The invitation is clear: notice life’s nudges, aim higher, and consciously RSVP “yes” to becoming a greater expression of God and a catalyst for change. 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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Join us today for a morning of reflection on the past year and intention-setting for the year ahead. Our Burning Bowl and White Stone Service takes place December 28 from 10:00–11:30 a.m., featuring Nicole De Kozan with The Soul Notes Band. Youth Village will be closed, so children are welcome in the service, with a kid-friendly release activity and intention paper provided.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Please enjoy our Christmas Eve: Candle Lighting Service with Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell, Nicole De Kozan and The Soul Notes Band. 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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message is on "Advent" reflection presents Love as the universal heartbeat—agape, unconditional divine energy—calling us to embody compassion, see the divine in all, and contribute our awakened love to the collective transformation of humanity.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message explores Advent Joy as an inner, enduring wellspring that flows from our true nature, distinct from fleeting happiness and independent of life’s conditions. Joy is awakened through recognizing our oneness with God and all creation, practicing gratitude as a spiritual lens, and returning “home” to our divine essence. When expressed, this joy naturally radiates outward, uplifting others and serving as a vital sign of spiritual awakening.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s Advent message invites us into an inner journey of awakening, where Peace is understood not as the absence of problems but as a deep spiritual stillness that remains steady even amid chaos. Using the metaphor of “no room at the inn,” she illustrates how our crowded minds—filled with stress, worry, and seasonal pressures—leave little space for the sacred presence of peace within. We cultivate this “peace that passes understanding” through prayer, gratitude, and by consciously creating quiet inner space—our own spiritual manger—where divine peace can be born.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Rev. Ken Fendrick's message was about hope which is the beginning in our journey of Faith. It is the simple awareness that there is a power and presence in us that brings forth the good which we desire for ourselves and others. A steady and unwavering Hope builds in us the strong foundation of Faith that cultivates a confidence, knowing and mastery in the workings of Divine Principle in blessing every aspect of our lives.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell explores six elements of a universal 21st-century spirituality—showing how timeless truths, direct experience, inclusivity, and global awareness from many wisdom traditions deepen and enrich our Unity understanding of Oneness.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message is about spiritual exploration that connects indigenous understandings of interconnectedness, cyclical balance, and stewardship with Unity principles to foster a deeper, more sustainable relationship with the Earth and all life.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell explores how Indigenous earth-spiritual traditions teach interconnectedness, reverence for nature, and stewardship, and shows how these universal truths resonate with and enrich our Unity principles.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell explores the mystical currents within Christianity, emphasizing the difference between the historical Jesus and the universal Christ Consciousness—the divine potential within everyone—which aligns with Unity's focus on inner experience. It highlights how contemplative practices like Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina offer a pathway to direct spiritual encounter rather than reliance on dogma or belief alone. Ultimately, the message is that like Unity, the Christian mystical heart is found in the direct, indwelling experience of God (Divine Immanence), echoing the wisdom of figures such as Meister Eckhart and Julian of Norwich.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message, “Living in the Flow,” explores trusting divine guidance, giving and receiving freely, and taking inspired action as pathways to experience true abundance in all areas of life.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

The theme “The Abundance Within: Beyond the Lie of Lack” challenges us to recognise how scarcity thinking and limiting beliefs block us from experiencing the fullness of life. It guides us to shift our mindset from fear-based “not enough” to an awareness of abundance in all areas—time, love, creativity, support, and yes, material resources. Through practices of self-awareness, gratitude, healthy environment, and generous giving, we learn to live in the consciousness of abundance and allow prosperity to manifest outwardly.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message explores the Unity principle that divine abundance is an inner state of consciousness, activated through intentional thought, belief, and alignment with spiritual truth to attract prosperity in all areas of life.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

The Source of All Abundance emphasizes that abundance is a state of being grounded in our divine nature, while prosperity is its outward expression. By understanding God as the unfailing source—not our jobs or possessions—we reconnect with the infinite spiritual substance that sustains all creation. This foundation invites us to release scarcity thinking, recognize our divine worth, and live in conscious alignment with the flow of infinite good.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message is on Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, which teaches that true spirituality means not just awakening and growing internally, but also showing up—embodying insights through authentic action, service, and compassionate engagement with the world.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell shares about Integral Theory, “cleaning up” is the process of confronting the unconscious shadow—the parts of ourselves we’ve denied, rejected, or repressed. By bringing these wounds and limiting patterns into the light through practices like shadow work, therapy, and self-reflection, we stop projecting them onto others and take responsibility for our healing. This integration frees us to live with greater authenticity, wholeness, and spiritual depth, allowing our awakening to be grounded and complete.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy-Craig Purcell's message is about Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, which offers a holistic framework that unites psychology, spirituality, science, and philosophy to map human growth and consciousness. A core principle, “Growing Up,” emphasizes moving through stages of development—from egocentric to ethnocentric to world-centric—expanding empathy, compassion, and wisdom along the way. Spiritual awakening must be paired with emotional and moral maturity to fully embody higher consciousness and live in service to others.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell talks about "Integral Theory," developed by philosopher Ken Wilber, is a comprehensive framework that integrates insights from psychology, science, and spirituality to help people achieve a more holistic understanding of consciousness and human development. The theory's core principles—Waking Up, Growing Up, Cleaning Up, and Showing Up—provide a map for personal and collective transformation, with Waking Up referring to the process of spiritual awakening and experiencing higher states of consciousness.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's theme of "Scenic Overlooks " encourages pausing without guilt to notice beauty and cultivate awe in the present moment. Drawing on wisdom from Taoism, scripture, and research, it emphasizes that rest, joy, and gratitude are not rewards we earn at the “finish line,” but practices that sustain us along the way. By taking daily scenic pauses and sealing moments with gratitude, we learn to see abundance and joy as ever-present companions on our spiritual road trip.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's theme reminds us that our arrivals only have meaning when we acknowledge the lessons, detours, and beauty along the way. True “arrival” is less about a final destination and more about savoring experiences, sharing our stories, and grounding them in gratitude. Each milestone is temporary, but when we honor it fully, it becomes fuel for the ongoing, sacred journey of life.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

The theme, Navigating Detours and Roadblocks, reminds us that setbacks are inevitable but often carry hidden gifts. Through Kai’s story, we see that detours can shift our perspective, deepen resilience, and open us to unexpected connections and wisdom. By practicing adaptability, embracing sacred pauses, reframing obstacles as opportunities, and cultivating patience, we learn that the detour itself can become the true destination.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

In this week’s “Spiritual Road Trip” theme, we focus on how to use your soul’s GPS to travel through life with greater ease and grace. Your inner guidance speaks through the restlessness of divine discontent, the whispers of intuition, and the alignment of your personal vibration, helping you recognize when you’re on the right path—or when it’s time to reroute. By listening closely and adjusting with flexibility, you can reach not only your destination but also a deeper sense of joy, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

In this lighthearted summer series, the theme of “Packing Your Spiritual Suitcase” invites us to reflect on what inner tools and attitudes we bring with us on life’s journey. Drawing on travel experiences—from minimalist packing and phrasebooks to comfortable shoes and maps—the message highlights the importance of simplicity, empathy, resilience, purpose, and reflection. Just as travel shapes us, these spiritual essentials support us in living with intention, meeting others with compassion, and staying grounded in our values.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

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 not only personal but communal—our own journey deepens when we support others, share our path, and build compassionate spiritual communities.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 Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G