Rev. Chris announces his retirement
As I continued to remain open to guidance, it became clear to me that it was time for me to retire from field ministry effective October 31, 2022.
This decision, coupled with the impact of Covid-19 on my personal value system, has led me to make plans to return to my home town of Kansas City, Missouri, and explore the next chapter of my life. Yes, it will be colder! Yet it will also find me in the warm embrace of my family. In the midst of the winter months later this year, I am looking forward to completing and publishing the book that’s been on my mind and in my heart for the past 30 years.
A Perfect Love
A perfect love. Sounds idyllic, right? Well, it depends on your definition of perfect. Join us as we look at the Seven Spiritual Laws of Relationships and how we can use them to deepen our connection to those we love. Using those relationships can catapult is into experiencing all of our relationships as blessings.
Important Update from Rev. Chris and Eddie
With the holiday season quickly approaching and knowing that most of you will be busy celebrating and preparing (as will we!), we didn’t want to wait to update you on some exciting and important things that are happening at your spiritual community.
Why Being Pollyanna Isn’t So Bad
It's funny how in society we create stories about stories. Do you know the real story about Pollyanna? Have you ever considered it to be a bad thing to be "Pollyanna-ish"? Let's get to the core of what her story is, and how we can all benefit from being a bit more Pollyanna in the way we show up to the world. And no, it isn't about "pretending" it's all ok.
Our 17th Annual Backpack Drive delivers 5,000 sighs of relief
We just finished distributing 5,000 backpacks as part of our 17th annual Backpack Drive. 5,000 backpacks! That is 5,000 smiles on children’s faces, over 5,000 sighs of relief from parents and guardians trying to figure out how to manage the beginning of the school year.
Another Successful Food Distribution
On August 7, 2021 Unity on the Bay filled the gap for families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet in Miami. Through the help of #FarmShareFL we hosted a drive-thru food distribution to give away around 500 boxes of groceries.
"Building Our Future" Update
We are also excited to report that we have contracted with a professional strategic planning consultant to help us expedite the creation of a plan that will help move us toward our future home. We are also creating a new Building Our Future Committee, which will convene for the first time this summer and will work closely with the board and our consultant to develop our strategic plan and implement it.
400 Meals to Families in Need
Knowing that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic - we are continuing to provide food to families and individuals in need in Miami.
The Power of Community
The work of self-realization is one we have to choose and commit to on our own. That does not mean, we walk the journey on our own though. We do not have to face our challenges and difficulties alone - we can lean on our community as a source of strength, courage, inspiration and allowance.
Unity Feeds 500 Families in Need
On a very rainy Oct. 3, 2020, the Sacred Servers (volunteers) and Staff of Unity on the Bay set out to distribute 500 free boxes of fresh healthy food to people in need in the Miami, FL area. The food distribution lasted about 3 hours while cars arrived with their trunks open so the food could be provided safely with as little contact as possible.
OM Hour ends after 15 years.
After 15 years of bringing our community meditation music and practices on Wednesday nights, we have decided to open our minds and hearts to the guidance of Spirit in creating something new to serve our spiritual community.
$42,000 raised for kids in need
This is our 11th Annual Backpack Drive and the drive that almost didn’t happen. In the early days of planning for this year’s drive, there were so many questions about whether this could be done during a global pandemic. With many questions left unanswered, Unity on the Bay along with it’s partners, Turnberry Associates and City National Bank, stepped forward in faith.
Our "Building Our Future" Affirmation at your fingertips
Every week the Building Affirmation is shared during our Sunday Celebration services. The Building Our Future Care and Communication Subcommittee wants you to have it at your fingertips so you can affirm it every day. We have created a graphic for you to download and save on your device of choice.
Our inner & outer purpose
At times, we may feel pulled by the events of our own personal world and our desire for the inner life. We may even believe we have to choose between being and doing. What if we can create harmony between both? Our inner purpose for being, and our outer purpose for doing can come together in such a way that it can change our world. Awakening opens us up to experiencing life with new vigor, excitement and zeal. Isn't it time for us to find this sense of harmony in our lives?
Unity on the Bay tithes $50,000 to "Loaves & Fishes" Fund
There are many Unity Churches and Centers worldwide that are suffering from the economic stress caused by COVID-19. Unity on the Bay wanted to act on its belief that God always provides and we are channels through which God’s supply can flow. It is in that consciousness that our Board of Trustees decided to tithe $50,000 to the Loaves and Fishes Fund created by Unity Worldwide Ministries which supports those Unity ministries worldwide that need help right now. So far 59 communities have benefited from this fund.
Rev. Chris receives the 2020 Charles Fillmore Award
After now 30 years of ministry, Unity Worldwide Ministries has chosen Rev. Chris to receive the 2020 Charles Fillmore Award, honoring him for his special contributions toward the work of Charles and Myrtle Fillmore (co-founders of the Unity Movement).
Celebrating Rev. Juan and his 15 years at Unity on the Bay
June 13, 2020 marks 15 years since Rev. Juan del Hierro (our now Associate Minister) became part of the staff here at Unity on the Bay. Since we couldn’t throw a party right now, we celebrated him during our online Sunday Celebration on June 14, 2020.
Unity on the Bay attends "Prayer Walk for Change" in Downtown Miami
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, some of our leaders (including Rev. Chris, Rev. Juan, and our Board President, Eddie Dominguez) attended the Prayer Walk for Change in Downtown, Miami. This peaceful (and prayerful) protest for the Black Lives Matter Movement was organized by Touching Miami with Love. Our Advocacy Committee is looking at how else we can support healing racism.
Our Angel, Helen Viviand
With a heart full of gratitude for the blessing of her life, we share with you the passing of our beloved Helen. Following a heroic journey through challenges with her health, Helen moved into the next dimension of life Thursday evening. In days prior, almost by miracle, some family and friends were able to be with her.