Seattle Unity Church

“If we’re truly going to believe in our divine principle, that all is God, …then that means all of us, every part of us is divine, even the parts that might annoy us or frustrate us.” Associate Minister Diane Robertson continues our look at what Buddhism can offer in our growing understanding of Grace. Along the way we re-tell the story of Unity founder Myrtle Fillmore, and apply these teachings to our understanding of healing and compassionate action. The 4-minute silent meditation begins at 13:04; the minister’s talk begins at 20:40. Today’s reading is excerpted from Myrtle Fillmore‘s works, circa 1897. Worship Arts this week features special guest Tiffany Wilson. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast March 8th – The Greatest Love Affair appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“Pema Chodron said it’s a technique for awakening compassion…’It is a method for overcoming fear of suffering and for dissolving the tightness of our heart.'” Rev. Karen Lindvig looks at the Buddhist practices of Metta and Tonglen, as well as how compassion shows up in the teachings of Jesus. She leads the congregation through these practices, helping us to nourish the seeds of joy in ourselves and in the greater world. The 4-minute silent meditation begins at 08:15; the minister’s talk begins at 16:40. Today’s reading is I Am There, by James Dillet Freeman. Worship Arts this week features special guest Frederick Hagreen. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast March 1st – The Collective Dream appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“Emily Cady said that God is the Spirit or creative Energy that is the cause of all visible things. There could be no body or physical part to anything unless there were first Spirit, as creative cause.” As we move further into our annual theme “Sowing the Seeds of Grace,” Rev. Karen Lindvig digs down into the into the roots of Unity, tapping on the works of Dr. H. Emilie Cady.  But more than that, she weaves in elements of her own religious education, using the Vedantic teachings of the Upanishads as well. The talk starts at 18:55. Today’s reading from Charlie Manger is a longer excerpt of the Statement of Being by Dr. H. Emilie Cady. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast February 23rd – God Is appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“…we don’t believe in a separate entity called the Devil, that’s running around creating havoc in the world, because – guess what – we can do that on our own.” Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to discuss how accepting responsibility creates an opening for grace and true change. The talk starts at 20:19. Today’s reading from Mike Brennan is a Daily Word entry from 1950, entitled Accomplishment. Worship Arts was presented with special guest Stephanie Anne Johnson. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast February 16th – The Devil Made Me Do It appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“So there you are in the chaos of things. And in the chaos, you get to brew up new stuff.” Rev. Pamelagrace Beatty returns to look at change models, with special attention to the moment after acceptance, when we begin experimentation. Reginald Oliver reads a poem by Langston Hughes entitled Mother to Son, with an introduction from Stephanie Stokes Oliver, literary researcher and author of Black Ink. The talk starts at 21:45. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast February 9th – Beautiful Chaos appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“Have you ever been in a situation that isn’t ideal, but it’s comfortable, so it’s the devil you know?” Rev. Karen Lindvig talks about the Israelites’ departure from Egypt as a metaphor for our building process. While their obstacles were many, they were also gifted with manna, the grace of the moment. This service also features the wedding of Larry Kemp and Mary Bonine Kemp. The talk starts at 16:05. Today’s reading is a called To the Diaspora, by Gwendolyn Brooks Worship Arts features guest artists Justin Huertas and Tyler Rogers. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast February 2nd – Change in Consciousness appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“Sow a thought – reap an act. Sow an act – reap a habit. Sow a habit – reap a character. Sow a character – reap a destiny.” Rev. Karen Lindvig introduces the 2020 annual theme “Sowing Seeds of Grace.”  She describes how our community is spiritually tracking the ongoing physical building process. As our concrete is pouring into the foundations, we’re also working on our deep-level community building, through sharing our experiences of Divine Grace. When have you experienced miraculous grace in your life? The talk starts at 18:45. Today’s reading is a called Now is the Time, an adaptation of Hafiz, by Daniel Ladinski. Worship Arts features guest vocalist Shaunyce Omar. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast January 26th – Sowing Seeds of Grace appeared first on Seattl

“So as we face the problems in front of us right now… we can either face those problems head on, or we can hide our heads in the sand.” Rev. Karen Lindvig returns from an ashram retreat with a message about leadership and responsibility.  She reviews 4 yogic paths, with special attention to karma yoga, the yoga of service to others. The talk starts at 16:40. Today’s reading is a called Divine Order, by Jeffon Seely. Worship Arts features guests Ireland and Savanna Woods. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast January 19th – Facing Reality appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“What if I dwelt less on people wounding me, and more on what those wounds do to nudge or shove me toward my destiny?” Michael Bogar returns to tackle some of the hardest questions in spirituality: how to deal with suffering. Join Michael for his class “Swamplands of the Soul” starting January 22nd. The talk starts at 18:55. Today’s reading is an orignal poem by congregant poet Marcia Rutan, entitled Drought: Now This. Worship Arts features guest soloist Sarah Russell. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast January 12th – Divine Purpose of Negative Emotions appeared first on Seattle Unity.

“The wise men represent that wise part of ourselves… that says now how am I going to go forth and live this divinity?” Associate Minister Diane Robertson uses the arrival of the Magi as a metaphysical springboard for our annual Whitestone ceremony.  She guides us in listening to our deeper selves, to find out what divine quality wants to express through us this year. Today’s reading is All Things, from 13th century mystic nun Hadewjch of Antwerp. Worship Arts features solos from congregant volunteers Chris Sullivan and Noor Dhagistani, with Song Mei Doran and Inez Lindsey. Try our Facebook or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here. The post Sunday Service Podcast January 5th – What if? appeared first on Seattle Unity.