Grief as a Spiritual Practice Booklet
Loss can change the trajectory of a life. It shifts our days and interrupts our nights. It breaks open our hearts and forces us to reckon with the big questions of life: Where is God? Who am I now? How do I pray?
Cultivating a Grateful Heart
You can become thankful when you habitually practice gratitude in your life. This practice is one we must be intentional about. We grow in our awareness of the presence of God when we understand this.
Our 2022 Unity YOUniversity students graduate!
Unity YOUniversity kicked off at the beginning of 2022 with the sole purpose of evolving students spiritually. Students attended online from around the world - USA, Spain, Brazil and the Congo, learning and practicing spiritual principles and gaining a greater understanding of God, the Universe and themselves.
2022 Light of Unity Awards
Each year at our gala, we honor and celebrate an individual, and organization, that we have seen align with the work and mission of Unity on the Bay.
Rev. Juan becomes new Senior Minister
Our community came together on Sunday, October 23, 2022 for a special Installation Ceremony and Service for Rev. Juan del Hierro new role at Senior Minister at Unity on the Bay.
Rev. Chris Jackson gives his final Sunday talk
After almost 17 years as Unity on the Bay’s Senior Minister, Rev. Chris Jackson delivered his final Sunday Talk in front of nearly 300 guests on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He’s talk focused on five of the spiritual lessons he has found to be the most powerful during his time in ministry.
The Sizzle Effect
Have you become bored and uninterested in certain areas of life? We all have places that need to be dusted off and infused with new life so they can sizzle like they once did. Rev. Juan's 3-step process he calls “The Sizzle Effect, '' will without a doubt help you create uncontrollable enthusiasm in any area of life including work, relationships, hobbies, and more. In this 3-part series you’ll dive into each step and learn how to apply it to wherever you want to experience more sizzle in your life!
Your Cinderella Story
At the heart of the Cinderella story is a metaphysical understanding of how we can create the life we want. It isn't just a fairy tale; it is a study in the ways in which we can live life to the fullest and embrace the power of manifestation. Are you ready to re-learn the timeless classic? Envision the life that you want, and start manifesting it more fully. It's time to step into your own Cinderella story.
Unity tithes $100,000 to Unity World Headquarters
It’s with a heart full of gratitude that Unity on the Bay is tithing $100,000 to "Unity World Headquarters" to further their work in spreading the message of positive spirituality throughout the world. They have been a source of great spiritual nourishment to us throughout the years.
Be Kind to All
Did you know that kindness has been scientifically proven to help the healing process, calm you down, and make you happy? We get so much out of being kind and treating each other from the place of our Oneness. Yet, it can sometimes be difficult to be kind or even recognize when we aren't being kind.
Deep Appreciation Meditation
Use this guided meditation as a way to cultivate deep appreciation in your life.
Prayer for Recent Gun Violence
We mourn the lives lost due to recent gun violence, including the Texas school shooting today. Let us hold in prayer all those affected, including those who lost loved ones and those who will tell their children why they hug them a bit tighter tonight. Let us recommit to being a source of prayerful action in the world, remembering and living our Oneness.
Report from the 2022 Annual Membership Meeting
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, our Members gathered for our Annual Membership Meeting both in person in Miami and online. Above is the video from the full meeting.
The Platinum Rule
Most of us have heard of the Golden Rule, which has been described as a common thread for most of the world's religion. And, as we get clearer and more comfortable living into the Golden Rule, maybe it is time for an upgrade to Platinum. Come find out the Platinum Rule and how it can better serve our relationships and how we serve the world.
Creating Abundance in Your Life
We are meant to thrive in all areas of our lives. One of Jesus' miracles was that of multiplying the loaves and fishes, thereby feeding a crowd of 5,000. We can multiply that which is in our lives also, moving into a consciousness of abundance and plenty. The miracle of the loaves and fish is a blueprint for manifesting a life of prosperity, harmony and joy.
2022 “Release & Let Go” Lent Booklet
Lent is the perfect season to practice letting go of dark worries and renewing our awareness of the good that always surrounds us. If you want to give up something for Lent, consider releasing the thoughts that keep you from expressing your highest self. If you want to celebrate the light that Easter brings, practice renewing your mind with uplifting thoughts and inspiring affirmations.
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.