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ABOUT tHE unity MOVEMENT
Unity is a spiritual movement rooted in the idea that divinity lives within each person—and that through awareness, love, and positive intention, we can transform our lives and the world around us.
At Unity, we teach that:
Unity ministries are communities of acceptance—welcoming people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, healing, or a deeper sense of purpose, Unity offers a path grounded in compassion, empowerment, and spiritual awakening.
We believe that all people are created with sacred worth, and we strive to reach out to all who seek support and spiritual growth. Therefore, we recognize the importance of serving all people in spiritually and emotionally caring ways. Our ministries and outreaches are free of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability, and sexual orientation.
At Unity, we teach that:
- God is everywhere, present in all people.
- Our thoughts shape our reality.
- Prayer and meditation connect us to divine wisdom.
- Love is the highest spiritual principle.
Unity ministries are communities of acceptance—welcoming people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, healing, or a deeper sense of purpose, Unity offers a path grounded in compassion, empowerment, and spiritual awakening.
We believe that all people are created with sacred worth, and we strive to reach out to all who seek support and spiritual growth. Therefore, we recognize the importance of serving all people in spiritually and emotionally caring ways. Our ministries and outreaches are free of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability, and sexual orientation.
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What are unity's basic teachings?
Unity's most basic teachings are rooted in the foundation of Love and Oneness of God, as taught by Jesus and other spiritual way-showers throughout time. While having its origins rooted in Christianity, the Unity teachings bring together ancient wisdom from many faith traditions. You will not find dogma in Unity, and we honor all spiritual paths.
The five basic Unity Teachings or Principles:
- God is everywhere and always present in every circumstance. This divine energy underlies and animates all of existence.
- Human beings are innately good because they are connected to and an expression of Spirit.
- Our thoughts have creative power to influence events and determine our experiences.
- Prayer and meditation connect and align us to our own spiritual nature and to God.
- It is not enough to understand spiritual teachings. We must apply our learning in all areas of life, incorporating them into our thoughts, words, and actions.
We encourage you to explore and apply Unity teachings based on your own spiritual understanding. We believe this spiritual understanding is enhanced through reflective prayer and meditation.
Key Ideas about Unity
- Unity is a spiritual pathway open to all seekers regardless of religious background.
- Unity offers positive, practical, and experiential teachings that we can apply to our lives in the here and now.
- Unity offers an open invitation to discover your potential, grow in spiritual awareness, and experience your Oneness in God.
What is unity's primary goal?
As a spiritual movement, Unity's primary goal is to help people develop a relationship with the presence of God expressing within them. Additionally, our goal is to offer a spiritual home for seekers of all kinds. Unity offers spiritual insights, teachings, and guidance that can be applied to all spiritual pathways and faith traditions.
What is the practice of affirmative prayer?
Affirmative prayer is an uplifting, positive form of prayer that utilizes affirmations and denial statements to shift our perspective and see more of the Presence of God within any circumstance or situation.
What is the law of mind action?
The Law of Mind Action is the spiritual understanding that our thoughts and feelings shape our perceptions and experiences. By focusing our thinking on our good, we are able to perceive more of the good already present in our lives. In Unity, we offer practical and easy-to-apply spiritual practices to inspire and empower shifts in perspective, and therefore shifts in how we experience our lives.
Unity's History and founders
Unity was founded in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. After Myrtle used prayer and affirmations to heal lifelong ailments, her friends became interested in how she accomplished the healing. The Fillmores published their first spiritual publication in 1889, and over time the Unity movement grew from small prayer circles in living rooms to the worldwide movement it is today.
In 1919 the Fillmores bought 58 acres of land about 15 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. Originally intended as a getaway for Unity workers, the area grew into a working farmstead called Unity Farm. In 1953 the area was incorporated as the township of Unity Village, which continues to be the home of Unity World Headquarters.
Many of the original teachings from the Unity founders about prosperity, healing, and the creative power of our thoughts have now been explained scientifically. The Fillmores were truly spiritual pioneers. Over the years, students who learned from the Fillmores established study groups and churches around the world, now numbering more than 600.
"Prayer is man's steady effort to know GOD.”
- CHARLES FILLMORE, CO-FOUNDER OF UNITY