Following recommendations re: COVID-19 pandemic... our building is closed; classes cancelled.
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Unity of Gainesville, Florida
Rev. Eleanor Bentley, Minister 8801 NW 39th Avenue Gainesville, Fl 32606 Phone: 352-373-1030 - unitygvl@gmail.com Taking COVID-19 PrecautionsUPDATE on March 18, 2020:
Our leadership team at Unity of Gainesville has been closely monitoring the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and our local, state and national government regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, 2020, the CDC has recommended that gatherings be curtailed for the next 8 weeks. Therefore, using wisdom as our guide, your leadership team here at Unity of Gainesville has voted to close our building temporarily, effective immediately. All classes and gatherings have been cancelled until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation carefully, and will be in touch via our website, email blasts, and Facebook. Please check in online with us often. If there is a prayer need, please call the office (352-373-1030) and your call will be directed to Rev. Eleanor or a member of the prayer team. We also recommend you call Silent Unity at 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729) or 1-816-969-2000. Download the free uPray mobile app available at http://www.unity.org/prayer Be gentle with yourself during this interesting time in our history... Rev. Eleanor Bentley, Minister Ms. Lauri Mills, Board President Sunday Services & Children's Church CANCELLED til further notice!
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:
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'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! |
Message from our Minister - dated April 1, 2020
Good day, everyone…… I was awakened this day to a sense that sweet rain has washed the earth clean and pure. Then I remember that we are all quarantined, separated by a virus that is touching the lives of every person. How can we possibly be “In the world, but not of it!” as the apostle, Paul reminds us to do. I have been re-reading the book by Eckhart Tolle, “The Power of Now”, whose words are printed in this message. His teachings speak and echo the words of Paul and touch my heart in a profound way……. 
I have discovered also that technology is a wonderful thing. Our leadership team met last evening with a new program called “Zoom”. Some of us were able to conquer the latest tech gadget and see each other. Some were not. Is that a measure of our Self? of course, not! As I sit here in front of my computer, I can be in this world of technology, and still look out the window (which is open to feel the sweet, fresh air with just a hint of coolness on this perfect morning). I can be in the world, and, not allow it to control my thoughts and actions.
Our theme for this Lenten season is “fast and feast”. Our theme for this year of 2020 is “Perfect Vision”. My personal word from our White Stone Ceremony earlier is “clarity”. I encourage each of you to find a place of balance between this world and your Soul. Humanity is being called to “come up higher, go deeper”. We are evolving as a species, and a new humanity is emerging. That is very exciting to me as I create and discover a new normal in this world that is continually being washed clean after each new rain. I invite you, each of you, here in Unity to move to a place of gratitude for all experiences. The most difficult ones have come to bless us the most. It is time to stretch our innermost Self, find the “Chi”, the lifeforce inside and embrace it at all times. Be good to yourself, and, I will give each of you a giant hug when we return to our beautiful space at Unity of Gainesville. Namaste Rev. Eleanor Note: Zoom says it is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars ... For previous messages- please check the MESSAGE BOARD
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. 
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 March 2020 Compassion — Through acts of love, I live. April 2020 Appreciation — Appreciation fills my heart and fuels my gratitude. 
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. We are an AmazonSmile Charity:
We are now 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! |
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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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
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