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Join us for Sunday Worship Services at 11 AM - in-person, by Zoom, or livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.  Scroll down for links.  Check class schedule HERE.


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​Unity of Gainesville, Florida
 8801 NW 39th Avenue
 Gainesville, FL 32606

~ Phone: 352-373-1030
​~ Email: unitygvl@gmail.com

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- Giovanna Drausal, Church Administrator
- office hours Tue/Wed/Thur:
   - from 10 am-2 pm 

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THANK YOU for your support. 
​Your tithes and love offerings have blessed our church!
PLEASE continue to submit your donations​ online or by mail
 as we are working to improve the church and complete repairs and upgrades that are required.  To read the list of Maintenance & Beautification projects, click HERE.
Your generosity is appreciated.
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 VISION STATEMENT:  “Centered In Divine Love & Wisdom, we joyfully create a world united in positive spirituality.”
 MISSION STATEMENT:  “Through prayer, meditation, spiritual education and service, we put God’s love into action.”
Read our CORE VALUES and see the colorful, new Banners in our Sanctuary.

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SUNDAY SERVICE at 11 AM:
... In-person church services. 
... Face-masks are optional.

... Click to read who will be speaking and connect on Zoom, Facebook, and/or YouTube.
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PLEASE NOTE: Unity Sunday Zoom Service link is new for 2023. 

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On Many Sundays after Service - Haircuts by a Pro!
Gerson, a retired hair stylist with 30+ years of experience, is donating his time and talent to cut hair on many Sundays. 
Love offering only $15. 
He suggests arriving with freshly washed hair for best results.

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Check our EVENTS page to see the special events coming up at Unity of Gainesville!


Regular Meetings on Zoom Platform:
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SACRED COMMUNITY with Carla:​
​Tuesdays 7-8 pm - Spiritual Discussion Group
  • Thursdays 7-8:30 pm - Spiritual Book Study Group
​... Click to read more and connect on Zoom.


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​BOARD of TRUSTEES:​
​Regular Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. 
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... Read more and connect on Zoom.


MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD:
  1. 2023-2024 Board of Trustees - President Gabriel Coleman, Vice President Phyllis Shepard, Secretary Donna Bonnell, Treasurer Barbara Gordon, and Trustee Rupali Robinson. 
  2. Click to read:  Board Meeting .Minutes (once they have been approved and submitted).  A recap of the Town Hall Meeting is also available.
  3. Church projects, needed repairs, and how you can submit requests in the Log Book is available on the Maintenance & Beautification page. ​
  4. Your donations to the church are so appreciated - "Time, Talent, and Treasure"   Please DONATE today!​
  5. The church accepts  donations made payable to "Bread of the Mighty" food bank. 
  6. ​​Questions, Prayer Requests, Comments, Suggestions, Volunteer Opportunities, or to speak to a member of the Board of Trustees, please email unitygvl@gmail.com
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Resources and Tools for an Abundant Life:
  * Resources 
  * Classes & Meetings Schedule

  * Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the "Unity Messenger" to stay informed..


THEME FOR 2023
In this year of spiritual evolution, I am reminded of Grace and Gratitude; I am abundantly blessed.

AFFIRMATION

November  -  Harmony
My every thought is in harmony with divine love.

Practical Christianity for Positive Spiritual Living
  We warmly welcome you to our website in the same sacred and loving spirit with which Jesus the Christ greeted his friends and followers.  No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re invited to join us in embracing and strengthening your personal relationship with God, yourself, your family, your friends and your community.  
Unity of Gainesville, Florida, is a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries and affiliated with Unity School of Christianity, home of Silent Unity Prayer Ministry and publisher of Daily Word magazine.
5 Basic Unity Principles: 
 1. God Is. 
 2. I Am. 
 3. I Think It.  
 4. I Pray It. 
 5. I Live It. 
Click HERE to read the full version.
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UNITY OF GAINESVILLE is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit organization supported and sustained by your freewill offerings. Your gifts and tithes to Unity of Gainesville are tax deductible.  Remember to keep receipts as proof of your giving (for tax purposes).
Thank you for your generous contributions to our ministry.
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Prosperity Prayer  "Unity of Gainesville, Florida is richly blessed and in the flow of universal abundance.  We give thanks that just the right people, with loving hearts and skills to help us grow, are attracted to join us.  
We accept the good that enriches us and all with whom we have contact.  We are prosperous, loving, and healthy, joyfully co-creating an abundant life." 
And so it is!
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Many Ways to Serve Unity:
  • As a Greeter
  • On the Hospitality Team
  • On the Streaming Team
Click the area you are interested in for details.

Now is the Time - An Inspirational invitation to join Unity, a positive path for spiritual living.
https://www.youtube.com/c/UnityWorldwideMinistries

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Weekly hours:  

Church Office:  Tue/Wed/Thur - 10:00 am-2:00 pm

* If door is locked, please knock or ring bell.  ​
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BOOKSTORE: Open during the week when the office is open.

Also open on Sundays before/after Service.
Good Unity Books! - Reduced prices.  -  Daily Word

Click to view 
Unique gift items for sale



Schedule of Classes and Meetings

Classes at church:

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QIGONG Classes with Anne on Wednesdays - morning & evening:

... More information​

NOTICE: In-person class takes a pause for July.  Telephone class will continue.  Click for details.


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A Course in Miracles (ACIM)
Meets Thurs. 10:30 am at church.

 Read more... 

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Drum Circle every Thursday, 7 - 8 pm 

 Read more... 


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​11:00 AM - SUNDAY YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
IN PERSON CLASSES 

Ms. Gwen welcomes the children to class!
Children's church: ages 2-13
Youth of Unity: ages 14-18

Read more about the Youth Ministry and ​Director, Gwen Lindsley HERE.


Ms. Gwen recommends the following children's' ​Unity teachings videos
​and a story by The Story Time Family.

Be Kind | A Children's Story about things that matter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAo4-2UzgPo

"THE FIVE COME ALIVE" VIDEO SERIES  BY TRISH YANCEY
The Five Come Alive- Unity Principle #1- https://youtu.be/lh_7uLwg49s
The Five Come Alive- Unity Principle #2- https://youtu.be/aPocsnEMeOU
The Five Come Alive- Unity Principle #3- https://youtu.be/JdUpNy9dJWM
The Five Come Alive- Unity Principle #4- https://youtu.be/X_F2e3IP5fk
The Five Come Alive- Unity Principle #5- https://youtu.be/jr5YAkpa67w

 Praying with Children 
Spiritual tools for helping young people reduce anxiety by Rev. Adriana Segovia.


Target Your Giving:
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Church Maintenance & Beautification:
We deeply appreciate you and are blessed to have your support.  
There are many projects ahead.  Please consider a designated contribution.
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  • installing a new roof
  • replacing a/c units
  • link to list of projects
  We appreciate your assistance.  With hearts filled with joy and gratitude, Unity of Gainesville gives thanks for our financial blessings! 
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Rev. Joe Bettencourt Scholarship Fund:
  This fund supports future leadership and is named in memory of our first minister.
 God bless you!
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HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DENT IN HUNGER. 

Donate online at https://breadofthemighty.org/
Or mail a check payable to "Bread of the Mighty" to:
P.O. Box 5086 Gainesville, Florida 32627


Donations to the food bank are more important than ever.  Please join us to support the community!
  Everything helps!


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 CORE VALUES:
1- Generosity
    • We place our faith in God as the Source of all Substance and Supply.
    • We give generously, affirming that we live in an abundant universe and that as we give so shall we receive. 
    • We live in the infinite flow of God’s good; we draw from God’s inexhaustible supply and wisely use our rich resources to serve our mission.
2- Gratitude
    • We give thanks continually, focusing on our blessings rather than a sense of fear or lack.
3- Inclusivity
    • We see all people as one in God and honor the spark of the Divine in each other.
    • We treat every individual with acceptance and respect as spiritual beings. 
    • We promote greater understanding and compassion among people in a spirit of unity. 
4- Love
    • We affirm that God is Love and commit to raising our individual and collective consciousness to manifest love in all our interactions.
    • We attract others to our ministry by building a culture of Divine Love, caring and compassion. 
5- Spirit-Led
    • We consciously practice the universal Unity spiritual principles and support each other in discovering and manifesting the Christ Self within. 
    • We center ourselves in prayer and meditation to guide our thoughts, behavior, decisions, and actions. 



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May we pray with you?
Link to a prayer request form to submit your prayer request.
The dedicated Prayer Partners of our Rose Prayer Centre will join with you in prayer for 30 days; then your request is sent to Silent Unity for an additional 30 days of prayer.
​Call 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729) for immediate prayer!

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Silent Unity is often referred to as the heart of the Unity movement.  There is always someone to pray individually with callers from around the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To request prayer from Silent Unity, click the button or call 1-800-NOW-PRAY (1-800-669-7729).  International: 01-816-969-2000.
 A free uPray app is available on their website; click button below.

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Silent Unity Chapel:
  The Silent Unity Chapel at Unity Village, invites you to visit them online. 
Visit the Chapel
Video by Lisa Cameron, with music by Daniel Nahmod.
Learn more about Affirmative Prayer.
Visit our PRAYER PAGE.
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Learn about Unity World Headquarters:
https://www.unity.org/static/about-us
https://www.unityworldwideministries.org/​

https://www.youtube.com/c/UnityWorldwideMinistries

​Expand Your Spiritual Toolbox
https://shop.unity.org/product-category/department/booklets
https://www.unity.org/collection/spiritual-tools-and-practices

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 The Golden Key
  The Golden Key is a timeless spiritual pamphlet written by Emmet Fox in 1931. It contains just one central thought: “Stop thinking about the difficulty, whatever it is, and think about God instead.”
 
​ Decades after its initial publication, The Golden Key remains a powerful, inspirational work with a profound message of Truth. Thousands of people have used it as a practical guide when faced with challenges in their lives.
  Request The Golden Key for Today and make it part of your spiritual practice.

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​Daily Word Coloring Book: Color Your Zen:
Create your own sacred art with original mandalas - plus favorite affirmations from Daily Word.  This 52-page coloring book for adults ($12.95) is a must-have for those desiring a deep meditative and artistic process.  
Order online​: https://shop.unityonline.org/catalog/54


SCROLL TO BOTTOM for information about DAILY WORD AFFIRMATION CARDS.


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Daily Word
In July of 1924, Daily Word was born.  The founding editor was Frank B. Whitney, who caught the vision from his work in Silent Unity(R).  Daily Word was to offer a manual of daily meditations and instruction for the individuals who wrote or called in for prayer.  The work has continued for 90 years and tens of millions of people of all faiths have turned to these pages for inspiration, comfort, and empowerment.
To subscribe call 1-800-669-0282  (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm CT) or click button above to visit their website.

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Daily Word Affirmation Cards:
Daily Word® magazine is now offering a deck of affirmation cards focused on health and wholeness.  The 30-card healing set features unique designs and powerful statements to encourage a natural state of wellness and to support any healing challenges.

​Order online: ​https://shop.unity.org/product-category/department

Daily Word Affirmation cards on Peace, Abundance, and decks for Families (parents and children editions) are available.
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