There are moments in church life when the language of “strategy” exposes the cracks in our soul. Recently, Unity leadership offered such a moment that chilled me to the bone and broke my heart. In explaining why Unity World Headquarters and Unity Worldwide Ministries are merging into a single organization under a new Movement Model, [...]
Several months ago I wrote this piece for Unity Worldwide Ministries to distribute to the field, the global Unity movement. I waited and waited for a reply. Mind you, it was draft version 6. UWM decided they wanted to make a joint communication to the Unity movement with their sister organization, Unity World Headquarters. [...]
Ever said, “Now THAT’S my cup of tea,” or “Definitely NOT my cup of tea!” A “cup of tea” is an expression used to describe something we like, or even feel passionate about. WE can also talk about it in a negative context. Interestingly though, tea is a metaphor for our spiritual journey. It [...]
Have mercy on me, Mother Earth, according to your steadfast love and abundant benevolence. Wash each of us thoroughly while the dreamers awaken from their slumber. I know I have transgressed. I see before me the ways I have gone astray from your beauty and goodness. Create in me a clean heart, Mother [...]
The other day I stood in the crisp air of early morning, in the freshness of the dawning light, and knew without question the ecstatic and complex glory of my very simple life, at least for a few minutes. The day was bursting forward without temerity or hesitancy. The sky surrounding me held an eternity [...]
One of the most challenging things in life is to stay engaged in a conversation when there are clearly very different ideologies at play. It doesn’t take long for someone to feel defensive or think they are being attacked. Especially when it comes to issues of dismantling racism, LGBTQ+ rights, spirituality, capitalism, God, patriarchy, and [...]
It is little wonder that many, to whom the first practical lessons in the gospel of the Christ came as liberation and power, should in time of failure and heartache have turned back to the old limited belief of the Fatherhood of God. Emilie Cady, Lessons In Truth, p 130 If you’ve ever been [...]
Advent holds such a sacred space - the story and formation of the womb is tucked into our souls. Advent is most often thought of as an individual journey, even though we may celebrate together. We can think about it all year around, but probably don’t. This year, the invitation is something different, holding it [...]
The reason that singing restores harmony to tense nerves is that its vibrations stir them to action, thus making it possible for the ever-waiting healing Spirit to get in. - Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity Throughout history humans have been immersed in music. In all societies and cultures, ancient or contemporary, every ecological biome from [...]
For white people who need translation as you read the headlines from Buffalo yesterday: Lone wolf = white supremacy terrorist Mentally ill youth = white supremacy terrorist (white supremacy is not a mental illness) Random act of violence = white supremacy terrorism Unspeakable tragedy = white supremacy terrorism Buffalo shooter = white supremacy terrorist Killed [...]
In my lifetime the word “feminist” has taken on multiple meanings. Sometimes I’ve experienced the word and feminists themselves, as uplifting and empowering. Other times women have been labeled “feminist” in quite unsavory ways, assigned a derogatory meaning, what we might call today the “toxic masculine” embodiment. I’ve seen images, listened to songs, read essays [...]
The other day I was talking with a friend and jokingly he said, “Well you know, sometimes love lives in the hallway cupboard, in the dark.” We both chuckled for a moment, as we thought about the people who are hard to love and the times you just can’t summon the requisite “love” needed for [...]
Every year when decorating the tree on Christmas Eve at my mother’s there comes a point when we become still and fall silent. We oftentimes wait until Christmas Eve to decorate the tree in order to have everyone there. It makes for a much more precious and meaningful experience as each ornament is taken out [...]
We are a little bit obsessed in our culture around ideas of worth and value. We spend so much of our time running after something, what we might call the “gems,” or running away from other things, the “pebbles,” in the hopes of having a sense of belonging, feeling worthy and valuable. In our [...]
Don't be distracted my friends. Take a deep breath and remember your inherent goodness. I have seen many on social media envisioning 2021 would be better than 2020, and maybe this is a sign of a final breath. It’s not a final breath. This is a blatant, extremely excellent, horrific demonstration of white privilege. What [...]
