Unity of Santa Rosa

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. David McNair, Licensed Unity Teacher Music by Guy Richards Lesson: "Unity 101, Part 5: Walking the Talk"... The old time Unity teachers used to call this Living in Truth. We do this through centering ourselves in prayer, which allows us to show up everyday with the intention of living a good, positive life. We do have a choice. We can say: Oh my gosh, I don’t want to practice what I preach. It’s too hard, besides I don’t have time, besides it’s too crazy right now. OR we can say: I am a child of God, I’m going to embrace the real me as best I can, seeing my life as a blessing. Which choice sounds more fulfilling to you? David McNair is the black sheep in his family. The son and grandson of Episcopal Bishops, he found Unity thirty-four years ago and has never looked back. He has performed every job possible in a Unity Ministry as a volunteer. He has advanced training in Hospital Chaplaincy, Hospice Grief Counseling, Unity Chaplaincy, and Pastoral Counseling. He has served as a Licensed Unity Teacher, the Spiritual Leader of Unity Clear Lake, on Unity’s West Central Regional Board, and is the Pastor Emeritus of Unity of Richmond. He believes that the presentation of spiritual principles should be interesting, practical, and involve a sense of humor. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to join our Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel Music by Star Tom Lesson: "The Mighty Power of Faith"... Join Rev. Patricia and explore your faith experience in our world today. Charles Fillmore says that Faith is the perceiving power of the mind, linked with the power to shape substance. We’ll take a look at the consequences of our Faith in action. Bring your curiosity and your open heart this Sunday. Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel is a longtime student of metaphysics and a spiritual teacher in the mystical tradition. Patricia was the Founding minister of Unity of Berkeley and is currently a frequent Guest Minister at Unity churches. Her study in India over the past 14 years brings a unique depth to her work as East meets Western spirituality. She is an Advanced Trainer, Oneness Meditator, One Consciousness Transformer and Ekam Circle Facilitator for O&O Academy. Rev. Dr. Patricia is passionate about helping seekers find their inner connection to the Divine, and to guide people out of stress and disconnection into the creative field of limitless possibilities. Her work as a teacher, coach, speaker, and trainer spans over 30 years with diverse groups from all cultures, faiths, and traditions. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to join us.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom Service! Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger Music by Star Tom Lesson: "A Geodesic What?!"... A Geodesic What?..A Dome??!! Why for heaven’s sake? We are always creating and do we know what we making those plaster molds for? People are usually running to something we desire or away from something that frightens usand in both instances we are exercising our universal human capacity of Creativity. Join Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger as we explore the powerful tools of creativity that we can tap into and consciously lean into the direction of our joy and imagine the possibilities. The Cave You Fear To Enter Holds the Treasure That You Seek Joseph Campbell Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger has a long and illustrious career in entrepreneurship, literally guided from perfect place to perfect place. From house painter, writer and small farmer, then to Dimensions Radio, then to being a co-founder of PBS station Ch. 22 in Sonoma County. In 1986, she began YES Productions, a marketing and organizational development company, then LEGER Internationale as a project developer for the early wave of economic joint ventures between US/Europe and Soviet Union then Russia. After years of serving on many boards, she entered Ministerial Training, graduating in 2000 as a licensed minister. She has always felt the call to peace. Leaving her dog to her son and her Buick Park Avenue to her daughter, on Sept 11th, 2001, Rev. Barbara took the leap to answer the call and brought her experience, vision, and determination to Ukraine, committed to do all she could do for PEACE on EARTH there in that mysterious and challenging land. This year Rev. Barbara celebrates 19 years as the spiritual leader of a diverse organization in change. TEMENOS has spawned 2 non profits: the existing Temenos East: Center for Self-Realization, which is the teaching chapter in Ukraine, now being managed and led by a collective of practitioners, and the new NGO to serve young people and the adults who care for them. WE: Stand for the Future, was born in July 2020. Please call 707-542-7729 for information on how to join our service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel Music by Star Tom Lesson: A Journey with Persephone... Ancient myths have much to teach us about the Soul's Journey through life. Coupled with our Unity perspective and grasp of metaphysics, we can dive deeply within ourselves each time we share these stories. We will explore the Myth of Persephone and Demeter to uncover some of the wisdom that supports our willingness to uncover hidden beliefs and patterns that may be running our lives. Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel is a longtime student of metaphysics and a spiritual teacher in the mystical tradition. Patricia was the Founding minister of Unity of Berkeley and is currently a frequent Guest Minister at Unity churches. Her study in India over the past 14 years brings a unique depth to her work as East meets Western spirituality. She is an Advanced Trainer, Oneness Meditator, One Consciousness Transformer and Ekam Circle Facilitator for O&O Academy. Rev. Dr. Patricia is passionate about helping seekers find their inner connection to the Divine, and to guide people out of stress and disconnection into the creative field of limitless possibilities. Her work as a teacher, coach, speaker, and trainer spans over 30 years with diverse groups from all cultures, faiths, and traditions. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on joining our service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Bob Brach Music by Guy Richards Lesson: "Take Up Your Bed and Walk"... The theme of the lesson is based on Myrtle Fillmore’s book, How to Let God Help You, Chapter 20 Creatures of Habit. In this brief chapter, Myrtle brings forth the idea of overcoming the negative ideas which have been formed in our consciousness. She alludes to the healing of the paralytic by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem as the key to this overcoming. Rev. Dr. Bob Brach was ordained in 2009, and was among the first group of Unity Institute graduates earning a Masters in Divinity. He has been the Main Speaker at Unity of St. Joseph, MO while in ministerial school, and a regularly scheduled speaker at Unity churches in Warsaw, MO and Joplin, MO for the last 3 years. He hosts the Unity Online Radio Show, Unity Classic Radio: Words from Our Past, featuring unpublished talks and lessons of Unity’s co-founder, Charles Fillmore. He conducts SEE classes, Unity Basic Classes, and workshops on The Rhetoric of Charles Fillmore. Reverend Bob earned DD and DRE degrees from Emerson Institute, Oakhurst, CA. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to join our Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Lesson and Music by Karen Drucker Lesson: "Mind Your Mind and Watch Your Words"... The words you speak become the house you live in. Hafiz How often do you speak sweetly to yourself (especially after you have made a mistake)? What do you say to yourself that could be affecting your health, relationships and daily life? In this talk we will look at how we see ourselves and the world, and how the words we say play a part in what we see and hear, and ultimately what we manifest in our lives. Karen Drucker’s message is all about healing and love whether singing one of her positive message songs or sharing stories that are funny, inspiring, and heart opening. She is a keynote speaker, women’s retreat facilitator, and entertainer who has recorded 20 CDs of her inspirational music. Karen is also the author of the best selling book Let Go of the Shore Songs & Stories To Set The Spirit Free. Her chants and songs are used around the world and often help people deal with illness and loss, or help them fill the need to feel more centered for the day. Karen’s intention is to make a difference by using her music to open hearts and share a message of hope, acceptance, and love. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to join the Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Patricia Keel Music by Star Tom Lesson: "Gone Fishing"... Patricia’s talk this Sunday will focus on the experience of those men who surrounded Jesus during his three years of ministry. The Disciples were fishermen, fishers of men. What can we learn about our own journey as we open to the metaphysics of Unity’s teachings? GONE FISHINGWhat are you fishing for? Have you put your nets down in the deep waters? Examine the Catch of the Day. It will tell you more about yesterday than today. Looking forward to wading in the waters with you. Pack a lunch, relax by the stream and don’t forget your bait. We’ve got to get up early to catch those fish. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to access our Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom Service! Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Sonya Milton Music by Robin O'Brien Lesson: "What's Still True?"... From the pioneers of the Mind Cure Movement of the 18th century, to New Thought in the 19th, Unity has a powerful back story of courageous men and women who faithfully practiced mindfulness, affirmative prayer, and healing. What is still true as we Truth Students encounter the challenges of today? Rev. Sonya Milton, ordained in 1991, has served as Senior Minister in Unity churches in East Tennessee, Napa, and San Francisco. Currently, Sonya is retired from pulpit ministry, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Rev. Hal Milton, and with her 6-year-old great-nephew. She serves Unity Worldwide Ministries and the West Central Region as a Certified Transition Consultant, guest speaker, workshop/retreat facilitator, and all around beneficial presence. Her passion and joy lie in assisting other people in coming to themselves in real, authentic, and profound ways. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on joining our Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom Service! Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Lysa Allman-Baldwin Music by Sky Nelson-Isaacs Lesson: "That's My Story...and I'm Willing to Give It Up!"... We all have a storya collection of experiences we’ve had in our lives. But sometimes the challenges within that story take over, becoming the narrative our subconscious minds use to filter current and future events. Recognizing that narrative, and giving up what no longer serves us, is key to reaching a higher level of consciousness. Attend this special Sunday lesson and learn how nothing happens to us, rather THROUGH us. Affirmation: I have the power to reframe my old stories and chart a new conscious path for the future. For over 25 years, Lysa Allman-Baldwin has fed her wanderlust for everything the world has to offer by writing travel and feature articles for numerous print and online publications. A few years ago, Lysa’s travels crossed paths with a very personal, inner journey which resulted in her new book, I Cried. And People Loved Me Anyway. It’s the story of how, due to a series of events that happened within a very short period of time, her life completely fell apart and she was literally ready to check out. However, through faith, self-forgiveness and a lot of unconditional love, she moved from the depths of despair to living a truly authentic life. Lysa’s websiteAuthenticityAndPurpose.comshowcases her experience as a gifted and sought-after motivational speaker, writer and workshop facilitator. Her missionthrough the written and spoken wordis to inspire others to live a life full of passion, authenticity and purpose. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information about accessing our Zoom services.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Rev. Larry Schneider Music by Star Tom Lesson: "Questions I Wish I Had Asked My Father"... Have you ever thought of sitting down with your father and asking him about his life experiences, feelings, dreams, etc.? Rev. Larry has found that asking these and other questions can lead to knowledge, understanding, sympathy, empathy, compassion, and love. Oh, by the way, these questions and answers are not to change our fathers they change us! Rev. Larry Schneider believes we enter into this life with a divine gift and our task is to awaken, nurture, and share that gift. One of Larry’s greatest joys comes when he is helping others discover and use their divine gifts. Larry’s students describe him as knowledgeable, inspiring, mystical, caring, and light hearted. He delights in teaching his three favorite classes: 1) The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work & Life; 2) Science, Mysticism and an Appetite for Wonder; and 3) A Mystic’s Journey. Larry was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised in the beautiful gulf coast community of Clearwater, Florida. He’s served as an Air Force medic, university instructor, emergency medical technician, state public health administrator, and Unity minister. His academic journey has included studies for Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees. His journey for a Doctorate came to an unexpected end, however, when he discovered something far more valuable than any degreehis wife, Paula. Larry and Paula left graduate studies and moved to Tallahassee, Florida where it was Paula who introduced Larry to Unity. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to join our Zoom service.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom service! Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Lesson and Music by Karen Drucker Lesson: "Let it Be Whatever It Is!"... There is a well-known expression that says, Whatever you resist persists. So how do we deal with something that is not what we want and not have it persist? How can we make it go away, or how can we just get through it fast? What if the key is simply to just let it be and stop trying to change it? With songs and stories, we will look at how being mindful, breathing, acknowledging, telling the truth about how we feel, and just allowing it to be, can actually help us get through a situation or at least hang on until it passes! Karen Drucker’s message is all about healing and love whether singing one of her positive message songs or sharing stories that are funny, inspiring, and heart opening. She is a keynote speaker, women’s retreat facilitator, and entertainer who has recorded 20 CDs of her inspirational music. Karen is also the author of the best selling book Let Go of the Shore Songs & Stories To Set The Spirit Free. Her chants and songs are used around the world and often help people deal with illness and loss, or help them fill the need to feel more centered for the day. Karen’s intention is to make a difference by using her music to open hearts and share a message of hope, acceptance, and love. To access the Zoom service, please call the office at 707-542-7729.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom Service! Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger Music by Star Tom Lesson: "Listen. Tap into Your Heartbeat"... The gift of chaos is a call to let go of the patterns of the past and remember who you arediscover what really mattersand what you can be and do to express it. Arriving on Sept 11, 2001, Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger is the Founder and Spiritual Guide of TEMENOS Center for Spiritual Living , North America and for TEMENOS Center for Self-Realization, Ukraine. The evolution of her work in Ukraine now has created two main outreach projects to meet people where they are and share a way of living that cultivates transformation: PEACE 1st and 21st Century Youth. She is convinced that there is a new world emerging in the consciousness of people all around the world and, in our life-time, we will find our way to live in peace, love and harmony with the majesty and mystery of Life, with ourselves, and with each other. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information about accessing our Zoom services.

Join us for this Sunday's Zoom Service! Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. David McNair, Licensed Unity Teacher Music by Cricket Lesson: "Unity 101, Part 4: What the Heck is Prayer?"... Many of us have been taught that prayer is something that only special people can do, and only in certain places at designated times. Would you be surprised to know praying is as easy as breathing or drinking water? Would you be interested to know that you are highly successful at prayer? Would you be happy to discover that you are already praying every day? Unity’s 4th Basic Principle is always operative in your lives. We can direct and guide it in positive directions, to achieve success in reaching our personal goals. David McNair is the black sheep in his family. The son and grandson of Episcopal Bishops, he found Unity thirty-four years ago and has never looked back. He has performed every job possible in a Unity Ministry as a volunteer. He has advanced training in Hospital Chaplaincy, Hospice Grief Counseling, Unity Chaplaincy, and Pastoral Counseling. He has served as a Licensed Unity Teacher, the Spiritual Leader of Unity Clear Lake, on Unity’s West Central Regional Board, and is the Pastor Emeritus of Unity of Richmond. He believes that the presentation of spiritual principles should be interesting, practical, and involve a sense of humor. Please call the office at 707-542-7729 for information on how to access the Zoom call.