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Unity of Sedona is
an Awakening Community
United as One Presence
Radiating Love, Joy,
Harmony and Service
A discussion of our mission statement follows, sharing a more complete picture of who we are, our values and beliefs.
Unity of Sedona
Nestled in the Red Rocks of the Verde Valley, Unity serves congregants, the community and many travelers on their spiritual paths. Sedona is a mecca of spirituality and Unity is called to be an umbrella church, honoring the many paths to God.
Is an Awakening Community,
Our role is to facilitate Awakening to the Truth that Love is who we are, rather than the ego-selves we have believed ourselves to be. We are reminded of our true reality through Sunday’s transformational messages and music, classes, 12 step support groups, speakers, films, workshops, and connection with an evolving spiritual family.
"G-d created the universe in a manner in which we perceive our own existence as the intrinsic reality, and g-dliness as something novel and acquired. Our role is to achieve an entirely new level of perception, where G-dliness is the absolute reality and we are the novel creations, channels for divine expression."
-Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Judaism-
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." -Joseph Campbell-
United as One Presence,
Through prayer and meditation, we realize the illusion of separation. Like waves of the ocean, we are each an integral part of the One.
Unity’s origin was healing prayer, which remains a part of Sunday services and beyond. Chaplains are available to listen and pray with people after church and to call members monthly.
Mastermind Prayer groups meet weekly in various locations to provide support through affirmative prayer. Meditation occurs in silent worship and by walking our labyrinth
"Be still and know that I am God." -Psalm 46:10-
"Nations are many, but Earth is one; Beings are many, but Breath is one; Stars are many, but Sky is one; Oceans are many, but Water is one; Religions are many, but God is one; Jewels are many, but Gold is one; Appearances are many, but Reality is One."
-Sathya Sai Baba, Hindu-
Radiating Love,
Love is our foundation and from that love is born 
inclusivity and diversity, the honoring of all paths to God, the Knowing we are all One—no separation. Unity of Sedona is a welcoming and safe community, which agrees and disagrees in love, where we support and love one another unconditionally and we see God in the eyes of each person we meet.
"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." -Matthew 22:39-
"As different streams having their sources in different places mingle their waters in the sea, so, o lord, the different paths (we) take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to thee." -Vedic hymn, Hindu-
Joy,
As we become more loving, more aware of the One Presence, and of Divine Order, joy bubbles from the Source within.
Joy is expressed throughout our community, visible in all church services and in activities such as Friendly Feasts, talent shows, concerts and potlucks.
"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls". –Mother Teresa-
"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." -Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist-
Harmony,
“Unity stands for peace in our lifetime…one life at a time.” (Unity minister, Gary Simmons) Peace in the world begins in our hearts and we strive to practice it in our daily lives.
We develop harmony through classes (such as A Course in Miracles and 4T Prosperity), Season for Nonviolence and World Day of Prayer activities, our worship services, and becoming more increasingly conscious of our daily thoughts and actions.
"The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, and the fruit of service is peace." -Mother Teresa-
"When you move amidst the world of sense, free from attachment and aversion alike, there comes the peace in which all sorrows end, and you live in the wisdom of the Self". -Bhagavad Gita-
and Service.
We revere and steward all with which we’ve been blessed: our Earth as we strive to conserve and recycle; the greater Sedona community with which we share through outreach projects; our spiritual community as we lovingly tend its grounds, its buildings and its people; and our own mind/body/Spirit as we share our God-given talents, skills, and passions with our community through projects and service teams.
"Sacred One, teach us love, compassion, and honor, that we may heal the earth and heal each other." -Ojibway Prayer-
"The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it."
-Psalm 24:1-
Unity Historical information
Unity
began in the late 1800s during the time of Transcendentalists such as
Emerson, Whitman, Thoreau, etc. Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Filmore
were seekers of Truth, and sought to find Truth in all philosophies
and faiths, knowing that there is only one God with Universal Truth
for all people. Charles and Myrtle believed in the healing power of
prayer and were both healed through prayer.
Unity
began as a prayer ministry and is best known for Silent Unity, a 24-hour
telephone prayer ministry, and the Daily Word, a daily inspirational
reading guide. Unity has little dogma, but rather supports people on
their spiritual journey in a positive and uplifting way.
We
believe in the power of God that resides within everyone and unites
us all. Hence our name, Unity.
