What is Unity? 

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. 

The Bible 

Unity co-founders, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, studied the Bible as history and allegory, and interpreted it as a metaphysical representation of humankind’s evolutionary journey toward spiritual awakening. In addition, Unity recognizes that the Bible is a complex collection of writings compiled over many centuries. We honor the writings as reflecting the understanding and inspiration of the writers at the time they were written. The Bible continues to be a valuable spiritual resource for us. 

Our Teachings 

Unity teaches that each person is a unique expression of God created with sacred worth. Living from that awareness transforms our lives and the world. 

Unity emphasizes the creative power of thought in our life experience. We refer to this as the Law of Mind Action. When we take personal responsibility to choose life affirming thoughts, words and actions, we experience a more fulfilling and abundant life. 

Unity emphasizes the importance of applying spiritual principles in our daily lives. 

Unity teachings continue to evolve as we identify, embrace and apply spiritual insights and the spiritual implications of new discoveries. 

Prayer and Meditation 

Affirmative prayer is the highest form of creative thought. It includes the release of counterproductive, negative thoughts as well as holding in mind statements of spiritual truth. Through meditation, we experience the presence of God. Prayer and meditation heighten our awareness and thereby transform our lives. 

Spiritual Action 

In Unity, we feel a sacred responsibility, individually and collectively, to make a positive difference through personal example and active service in our churches, our communities and our world. 

Honoring All People in Unity 

Because we believe that all people are made in the image and after the likeness of the One Being that we call God/Spirit/Principle/Law, we recognize that everyone has sacred worth. We strive to love, support, and encourage anyone who seeks spiritual growth. We are committed to living free from all discriminations based on religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical difference, and/or sexual orientation. Our commitment is for everyone to know that our spiritual community is a soft place to land. 

Statement for Peace 

Unity stands for peace in the presence of conflict; for love in the presence of hatred; for forgiveness in the presence of injury. Unity honors the many names for God, the many paths to God, the many ways to worship God; for there is only one power and presence of God and that God loves each one of us equally. It is therefore the position of Unity to urge all nations, their leaders, and their people to turn to God by whatever the name for guidance during these challenging times and pursue peace, not war, for this is what honors the God of all our faith traditions. Unity stands for peace in our lifetime. 

Adopted by: Unity School of Christianity and the Association of Unity Churches, February 1, 2003