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.
Mask Update 4-19-2022: The Board encourages face-masks be worn when inside the church and social distancing be respected.
Masks and hand sanitizer are still available for those who wish to use them.
Masks and hand sanitizer are still available for those who wish to use them.
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On the Shoulders of Greatness: Black History in Unity
African-Americans played a vital role in the development of the spiritual movement at Unity. In honoring Black History Month, we dive into Unity history and the impact that black leaders—past and current—have made to the growth of Unity. https://www.unity.org/resources/shoulders-greatness-black-history-unity  LOCATION
Unity of Gainesville, Florida 8801 NW 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32606 ~ Phone: 352-373-1030 ~ Email: unitygvl@gmail.com - Rev. Betty Martin-Lewis, Minister of Record - Giovanna Drausal, Church Administrator - office hours: Tue/Wed/Thu, 10 am-2 pm 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. 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.”
SUNDAY SERVICE at 11 AM:
... In-person church services. Face-masks are encouraged for everyone's health needs. ... Click to read who will be speaking and connect on Zoom, Facebook, and/or YouTube. PLEASE NOTE: Unity Sunday Zoom Service link is new for 2023. If you have a bookmark, it should be updated. 
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. 
Regular Meetings on Zoom Platform:
SACRED COMMUNITY with Carla:
Tuesdays 7-8 pm - Spiritual Discussion Group
BOARD of TRUSTEES:
Regular Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. ... Read more and connect on Zoom. MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD:
On the Shoulders of Greatness: Black History in Unity
African-Americans played a vital role in the development of the spiritual movement at Unity. In honoring Black History Month, we dive into Unity history and the impact that black leaders—past and current—have made to the growth of Unity. https://www.unity.org/resources/shoulders-greatness-black-history-unity |
THEME FOR 2023
In this year of spiritual evolution, I am reminded of Grace and Gratitude; I am abundantly blessed. AFFIRMATION February – Love I have been created to love myself and others! 
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. 
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. 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! 
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: Open on Tues/Wed/Thur. 10 am - 2 pm
* If door is locked, please knock or ring bell. * Face-masks are encouraged * The number of people allowed in the building at one time will be limited according to regulations. Please feel free to come in to browse and buy. * Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and face masks are available. |
Classes at church:
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BOOKSTORE: Open on
Tue/Wed,/Thu, 10 am - 2 pm Sundays before/after Service. Good Unity Books! - Reduced prices. - Daily Word Click to view Unique gift items for sale |
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11:00 AM - SUNDAY YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
IN PERSON CLASSES RESUME (starting 5/23/2021)
Face masks and social distancing encouraged
Ms. Gwen welcomes the children back 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.
IN PERSON CLASSES RESUME (starting 5/23/2021)
Face masks and social distancing encouraged
Ms. Gwen welcomes the children back 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.
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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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Rev. Joe Bettencourt Scholarship Fund:
This fund supports future leadership and is named in memory of our first minister. God bless you! |
We are an AmazonSmile Charity:
This program will end on Feb. 20 2023. You may use the link until then!
Click HERE to read Amazon's notice.
We 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!
This program will end on Feb. 20 2023. You may use the link until then!
Click HERE to read Amazon's notice.
We 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!
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank:
This food bank supplies food throughout the year to Alachua County and five nearby counties. It assists those who are food insecure, including mobile pantries, school pantries, and after-school snack programs. HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DENT IN HUNGER. We are once again accepting non-perishable food and checks (made payable to Bread of the Mighty) at the church. Drop off your donation inside the building on Sundays or from 10 am- 2 pm Tues., Wed., or Thur. Of course, you may also give to them directly. To make a food or monetary donation: 325 NW 10 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 - Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monetary gifts can be mailed to: Bread of the Mighty, P.O. Box 5086, Gainesville, FL 32627 Online Link: https://www.breadofthemighty.org/ 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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Resources and Tools for an Abundant Life:
* Resources
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* Classes & Meetings Schedule
* Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the "Unity Messenger" to stay informed..
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. |
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
To subscribe call 1-800-669-0282 (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm CT) or click button above to visit their website.
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® 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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