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.
POSTED SEPT. 27, 2021:To protect all from Covid-19 (and the variants that spring up), we require everyone to wear masks/face coverings when in the building. regardless of vaccination status. - Masks and hand sanitizer are available if needed. Observance of 6 feet for social distancing is appreciated.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to prevent the spread of this virus
while maintaining church activities for all to enjoy.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to prevent the spread of this virus
while maintaining church activities for all to enjoy.
 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 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.” 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. 
SUNDAY SERVICE at 11 AM:
... In-person church services. Please wear a mask for everyone's health needs. ... Click to read more and connect on Zoom, Facebook, and/or YouTube. CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE
Sunday, Jan. 23 - Homecoming event
Saturday, Feb. 5 - Workshop: "Seven Secrets of Clean & Lean Eating" Meetings on Zoom Platform:
SACRED COMMUNITY with Carla:
Tuesdays 7-8 pm - Spiritual Discussion Group
BOARD of TRUSTEES:
Regular Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. ... Read more and connect on Zoom. ... Please note-- new Zoom link. MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD:
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THEME FOR 2022
In this year of Spiritual evolution I BEcome my Spiritual Potential: “Fully Human - Fully Divine” AFFIRMATION JANUARY- CONNECTING WITH SOURCE I turn to Spiritual Substance as my Source. 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! 
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Weekly hours:
BOOKSTORE: Open on
Tue/Wed,/Thu, 10 am - 2 pm Sundays before/after Service. Good Unity Books! Reduced prices. 2022 Unity calendar Jan-Feb 2022 Daily Word * If door is locked, please knock or ring bell. * Face coverings are required * 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. < Walter Busby & Marty Dow Books > Books from the Dr. Walter A. Busby Resource Library and the Rev. Dr. Marty Dow library were donated to the church. They are now available for a love offering. ART & CRAFT DISPLAY AREA
Art, craft, and music now fill up our bookshelf-gallery in the Gathering Room, colorful and welcoming. Shelves are still available. Claim yours ASAP! Hours are Tue/Wed/Thu, 10am to 2 pm. 
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QIGONG Classes with Anne on Wednesdays - morning & evening:
CLASSES RESUME 1/5/2022 ... More information 
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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 its Director, Gwen Lindsley HERE. Ms. Gwen, Director, Youth & Family Ministries, has recommended 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 Updated Needs:
We deeply appreciate the financial support already received. These have been unique times for us all and we are blessed to have your support. Updated Needs -
To read about future projects, visit "Church Maintenance & Beautification" on our website. With hearts filled with joy and gratitude, Unity of Gainesville thanks all for their ongoing support. |
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Church Maintenance & Beautification:
There is much to do in the year ahead, Support the church and please consider a designated contribution for much-needed improvements.. We appreciate your assistance. |
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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:
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
CLICK TO READ MORE
Resources and Tools for an Abundant Life:
* Resources
* Classes & Meetings Schedule
* Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the "Unity Messenger" to stay informed..
* Resources
* 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. 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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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...
Click to connect to unity.org/12powers
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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."
- Learn more at www.unity.org/12powers - Charles Fillmore's classic book The Twelve Powers is available in our bookstore or at unity.org. - Awaken the 12 Powers in You with a boxed-set of 48 Power Cards available from Unity Books. - Order from unity.org/powercards |
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.
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 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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