Following recommendations re: COVID-19 pandemic... our building is closed; classes cancelled.
You may connect via Zoom meetings ... see below for links.
Unity of Gainesville, Florida
Rev. Eleanor Bentley, Minister
8801 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Fl 32606
Phone: 352-373-1030 - unitygvl@gmail.com
Rev. Eleanor Bentley, Minister
8801 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Fl 32606
Phone: 352-373-1030 - unitygvl@gmail.com
"Sacred Community" Zoom meetings held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 PM.
- Discussion facilitated by the minister and a licensed Unity teacher. - Please visit this page for instructions to connect. |
PLEASE continue to submit your donations online or by mail.
Thank you for your generosity. |
"Sunday Zoom Meeting" held at 11 AM Sunday mornings.
- Please visit this page for directions to get on Zoom. - Past Sunday meetings are on the new 'Sunday Zoom Video Files' page. - Also, The 'Audio Library' is available for previous Sunday Service messages and meditations that were held at the church. |
The Board of Trustees will meet by Zoom meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
- Please visit the 'Board Zoom Meeting' page for directions to get on Zoom.
- Please visit the 'Board Zoom Meeting' page for directions to get on Zoom.
Taking COVID-19 Precautions
Sunday Services & Children's Church CANCELLED til further notice!
You may listen to previous Sunday Messages and Meditations by visiting the 'Audio Library.'
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
Your donations to the food bank are more important than ever. Please join us to support the community!
Click below for more information.
Your donations to the food bank are more important than ever. Please join us to support the community!
Click below for more information.
We are an AmazonSmile Charity:
We are registered with Amazon Smile as a charity and will receive 0.5% of eligible purchases when you log in to Amazon Smile to make your purchases.
Our unique charity link is https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-2499226
You can access this one time and set up a bookmark to be able to shop through this link every time you log in to shop.
Thank you for helping support your church!
We are registered with Amazon Smile as a charity and will receive 0.5% of eligible purchases when you log in to Amazon Smile to make your purchases.
Our unique charity link is https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-2499226
You can access this one time and set up a bookmark to be able to shop through this link every time you log in to shop.
Thank you for helping support your church!
THEME for 2020: "Perfect Vision - Seeing Through a Spiritual Lens"
The monthly Themes, Affirmations, and Meditations can be viewed at Unity Worldwide Ministries:
https://www.unity.org/resources/perfect-vision
July 2020
Play — I play “in the zone” – free and unrestrained.
The monthly Themes, Affirmations, and Meditations can be viewed at Unity Worldwide Ministries:
https://www.unity.org/resources/perfect-vision
July 2020
Play — I play “in the zone” – free and unrestrained.
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.
Children's Church:
Classes for all ages CANCELLED. The Unikids are 3-10, Uniteens are 11-13, and the Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) are 14-18. Read more about the Youth Ministry and its Director, Gwen Lindsley HERE. UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS:
(Click title below for more information.)
'Portals' Bookstore:
Our bookstore's new open design allows for easy browsing. There is a great selection of metaphysical and Unity books for children and adults. Pick up the latest Daily Word, music or Sunday Service CD. BUSBY RESOURCE LIBRARY: Dr. Walter A. Busby donated his book collection to us as resource material. Books may be borrowed and returned on the “Honor System,” rather than “only to be read at church.” Please return so others may learn! Lending Library:
Our Lending Library is in the Gathering Room. Chairs are available for you to take a break, sit and read or browse the selection... maybe find those books you would like to take home with you. Many of these books are for sale on a love-offering basis. Rev. Joe Bettencourt Scholarship Fund:
This fund was established to support our future leadership. This fund was named in memory of Unity of Gainesville's first minister, Rev. Joseph Bettencourt, who served from 1983 to 1989. He remained involved with the church as leader of the Rose Prayer Centre, and was named "Minister Emeritus" until his passing in 2014. If you would like your donation to go toward this fund, please indicate your wishes when you make your donation. Use the "Donate" button above. God bless you! |
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.
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. 
You Have The Power:
A supply of untapped spiritual potential lies within us all. Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore identified a way to access that vital energy by calling forth 12 innate spiritual abilities (or powers) that are "expressions of the One Power, the Christ within each of us." - To learn about the powers, the color, disciple, and area of the body each one represents please visit... www.unity.org/12powers
Charles Fillmore's classic book The Twelve Powers is available in our bookstore or at unity.org. |
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! 
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. Silent Unity Chapel:
The Silent Unity Chapel at Unity Village, invites you to visit them online. Bible Interpretation
Have you ever wondered how a specific Bible verse might be interpreted metaphysically? "Interpret This" provides greater insight into the hidden meanings of the Bible. Submit your questions about your favorite Bible verse or explore interpretations of the meanings of the Bible. |
Video by Lisa Cameron, with music by Daniel Nahmod.
Learn more about Affirmative Prayer.
Visit our PRAYER PAGE. 
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OUR VALUES:
- Spirit Led – We are centered in God; Spirit leads our thoughts and actions as we co-create a world that works for all.
- Love – We strive to follow Christ’s commandment to love by loving God, ourselves, and our neighbors.
- Practical Christianity – We use the teachings of Jesus from the Bible to lead a Christ-centered life based on prayer and meditation.
- Diversity – We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. We promote greater understanding among people in a spirit of unity.
- Abundance – We live in the infinite flow of God’s good, draw from God’s inexhaustible supply, and wisely use our rich resources to serve our community.
UNITY OF GAINESVILLE is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit organization supported and sustained by your freewill offerings.
To give a donation, please mail it to our address or give at church. Thank you in advance for your support and love.
To give a donation, please mail it to our address or give at church. Thank you in advance for your support and love.
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Resources and Tools for an Abundant Life:
Unity of Gainesville holds many classes and meetings at our church to assist you in your desire to learn and grow as "a spiritual being having a human experience."
* Classes & Meetings * Spiritual Growth * Monthly Drum Circle
* Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the "Unity Messenger e-news" to stay informed..
Unity of Gainesville holds many classes and meetings at our church to assist you in your desire to learn and grow as "a spiritual being having a human experience."
* Classes & Meetings * Spiritual Growth * Monthly Drum Circle
* Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the "Unity Messenger e-news" to stay informed..
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Community Outreach:
Unity of Gainesville contributes to a number of Community Outreach projects... Bread of the Mighty food bank is one. A container is available in the Gathering Room at church to place non-perishable food items in that are then transported to the food bank distribution center. Let's continue to help those who are hungry. Click to Read More about Community Outreach opportunities... |
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Booklets from Unity Headquarters:
Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village periodically offers free inspirational booklets. Click to see what is currently available.
http://www.unity.org/publications/resource-materials
Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village periodically offers free inspirational booklets. Click to see what is currently available.
http://www.unity.org/publications/resource-materials
Expand Your Spiritual Toolbox
If you’re looking for tools to support your spiritual journey, Unity has collected some of the most practical ways to nurture your divine spirit — whether you’re looking for an affirmation, a meditation, or simply silence. Learn more...
If you’re looking for tools to support your spiritual journey, Unity has collected some of the most practical ways to nurture your divine spirit — whether you’re looking for an affirmation, a meditation, or simply silence. Learn more...
You’re familiar with the Golden Rule, but do you know about 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.”
Unity invited favorite Unity booklet authors to give you examples for incorporating the Golden Key into your personal spiritual practice.
The latest booklet from Unity, The Golden Key for Today, is available now.
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.
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.”
Unity invited favorite Unity booklet authors to give you examples for incorporating the Golden Key into your personal spiritual practice.
The latest booklet from Unity, The Golden Key for Today, is available now.
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.
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 visit www.dailyword.com.
To subscribe call 1-800-669-0282 (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm CT) or visit www.dailyword.com.
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. Each $12.95.
Order online: https://shop.unityonline.org/catalog/54
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. Each $12.95.
Order online: https://shop.unityonline.org/catalog/54
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