Inspiration from Unity of Fairfax: Recent Episodes
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Sometimes people have trouble distinguishing between order and control. This Sunday we dive into that discussion as we continue our exploration of the 12 Powers of Humanity. Click below for resources on Order from Unity.
What if the most important spiritual question isn't, "What do I want?" but "What am I allowing to take root in my life?" Drawing on Charles Fillmore's teaching on the faculty of Will, we'll explore how this often-overlooked spiritual power shapes our character, influences the direction of our consciousness, and helps us live in greater alignment with the Divine within us. Click the link below for resources on the Power of Will from Unity
It's natural in a consumer-driven economy to seek to get more and more; however, in a spirit-driven economy is there something to get that's more than the latest bright, shiny thing? Join us Sunday to find out as we explore the spiritual power of Understanding!
Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Was he right? Let's explore the power of Imagination this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax! Click below for resources on Imagination from Unity.
Is this a perfect time to lift our selves, our commUnity, our country, and our environment UP, or what? Yes! And... there's a lot going on to Pray Attention into! Join us Sunday as Rev. Diane Scribner (raised at Unity of Fairfax) shares how we can use our Power, right now, in productive and inspiring ways.
Rev. Russell will serve as Platform Assistant. Click below for resources on Power from Unity.
Speaker: Rev. Diane Scribner
Love is the most powerful force in all the Universe, and this Sunday as we continue our series on the Twelve Powers of Man, we'll address Love in its revolutionary aspect. Click below for resources on Love from Unity.
Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland
Wisdom, also known as Judgment, is a priceless treasure, but how do we nurture and express it in the tumult of our daily lives and world events? Join us this Sunday as we open our minds and hearts to Wisdom. Click here for resources on Wisdom from Unity.
Just how strong are you? You're stronger than you know you when you allow your inherent faculty of Strength free expression. This week we examine the divine idea of Strength. Click here for resources on Strength from Unity.
Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland
This Sunday "anything goes" at Unity of Fairfax as Rev. Russell will be unscripted and and co-create the message with the congregation!
Sometimes we want things, sometimes we need things, and sometimes it's hard to tell if something is a want or a need. This Sunday, we will learn how to peacefully navigate the polarity of wants and needs.
One of the most flexible words in the English language is "give." It can be a verb and a noun and is used in numerous colloquial expressions. This Sunday we will "give it a go" and see how giving augments our capacity to thrive.
Everyone likes a pleasant surprise, but have you ever said, "I can't believe it!" when the good thing happens? This week we'll examine why the surprise may be a bit misplaced.
Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland
What is your B.S. (belief system) about money? Is it "the root of all kinds of evil" or something else entirely? This week we explore the intersection of faith and funds.
Is there something that is keeping you from living your best life? If so, what would it take for you to experience the freedom to thrive? Join us this Sunday as we embark on a 5-week journey from surviving to thriving!
Today we celebrate the earth with a special celebration of Earth Day. Join us as we live into our core value "Oneness" in which we honor the interconnectedness of all life wtih an interfaith component.
The gift of Epiphany is a moment of sudden insight which usually happens through something simple and striking. They are “wake up calls” to our gifts and talents as well as what may be holding us back in life. Epiphanies inspire, encourage, and transform. What's your greatest epiphany story?
Easter is the holiest day of the Christian calendar, but is it only a once a year or one time only experience? Or is it possible that Easter is an ongoing, lived reality? Join us as we celebrate the glory of Easter and answer those questions.
Today is Palm Sunday, the opening of Holy Week. We will explore contemporary messages in this ancient story of trial and overcoming.
In each moment we are constantly creating the next moment. How different would our lives be if we were more intentional about what we were creating particularly when life is tough and we're in darkness?
As expressions of Spirit, we are imbued with the flexible, moldable energy of life. Are we aware of how we use or misuse our power to imagine lives we would love to live?
We don't usually focus on Country-Western dance during Lent, but there's a first time for everything! Join us this Sunday to find out what it's all about!
On this first Sunday of the Lenten season, guest speaker and former Unity of Fairfax Senior Minister Rev. Donna Johnson invites us into this season with a message focused on both release and renewal.
The spiritual life is both an individual and collective experience. This Sunday we conclude our series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality by focusing on "the energy of community."
Everyone who attends in person or signs the online guestbook on Sunday, February 15th will receive a special gift! Be sure to join us!
It's been said, "Pleasure and pain arise in the body; happiness and suffering arise in the mind." How do we reconcile these parallel experiences? That's the focus of this Sunday's message at Unity of Fairfax.
A common New Year's resolution is to be free from limiting beliefs and conditions. Totally achievable, but at what cost? This Sunday we explore "the cost of freedom."
In Unity, we often describe people as "co-creators with God," but what does that mean on a day-to-day basis. Join us this Sunday as we explore this fundamental spiritual teaching.
Is humanity continuing to transform, or is our evolution at an end? This Sunday guest speaker and small group leader Rev. Todd Humphrey will lead us as we explore this question.
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I here?" We all have, and this Sunday we begin our 6-week series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality, by leaning into this question.
Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland
Prepare to be inspired through meditation to receive a word or name that expresses a consciousness which you wish to manifest in the New Year. White Stones will be provided.
Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland
The Advent theme for this week is Love. This Sunday the Voices of Unity Chorus and Rev. Russell together will focus on something we love about Christmas - music!
(This Podcast is the speaking only to allow listeners to hear Rev Russ's message)
This Sunday we dive into the Advent theme of Peace inspired by the title ascribed to Jesus "Prince of Peace." What does that mean for us today?
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent - the 4-week period of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Each week has a theme, and this week's is either Hope or Faith depending on one's perspective. In Unity, we celebrate both!
It's not enough to say "Thank you" for good received. As spiritual beings having human experiences, we honor the Spirit within as we embody the consciousness of gratitude in our whole being. That's our focus this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Do you feel something powerful when the house says, “Hallelujah”? This joyful acclamation is an acknowledgment of God’s presence and serves as a reminder that we are never alone. Inspired by the song “Hallelujah Today” by Denise Rosier, this week’s Unity Awakening message from Rev. Russell Heiland is a celebration of Spirit in our hearts and in the world.
What holds the world together? It's the Love that God is. In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Russell takes us on a journey of connection inspired by the song "Between Us" by Denise Rosier.
What is the meaning of the word "light" in a spiritual context? It is the power of Spirit within to bring peace, healing, and freedom. In our Unity Awakening message this week, Rev. Sherrie leads us to our inner light inspired by the Denise Rosier song "You Are The Light."
You Are the Light
Rev. Sherrie Quander
with "You Are the Light," words and music by Denise Rosier (c) Denise Rosier Music
Do you like presents? Do you like your "present"? In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Vernelle invites us to co-create the present we really want, inspired by the song "Today" by Denise Rosier.
How does life change when you discover God within you? In Week 2 of Unity Awakeing 2025, Rev. Sandy shares an inspiring message on this topic based on the Denise Rosier song entitled "God Within Me."
Do you know God? This week we launch our annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday talks and small groups drawing inspiration from the music of acclaimed singer and songwriter Denise Rosier. We'll begin by examining how we come to know God.
Today we celebrate the 69th birthday of Unity of Fairfax by centering ourselves on the idea that God is a Community.
Some people strive for a happy life, while others seek a meaningful life. But what if there is another option, or options? This Sunday we'll explore what else is available.
Rev. Russell returns to the pulpit today from sabbatical and picks up where he left off in June with an exploration of the connection between "why's" and "wise."
Music and Message
In an era of uncertainty, we can surely take small positive actions, aiding others in our community.
Every day, we’re writing the next page of our lives — sometimes with intention, sometimes on autopilot. We’ll explore how the principles of good writing can inspire us to release what no longer serves, embrace our creative freedom, and craft a life story worth telling.
Pieces, people, pets — all part of the art of life. Join Tim Kime as we explore how each one holds sacred meaning and love.
Rev. Ana Quintana explores how fear and change invite us into deeper spiritual growth. Through personal stories of loss and surrender, she reveals the path to inner liberation.
This is a call to trust Spirit as our only Source and awaken to our divine truth.
Wisdom seems to be something we associate with chronological age. The older we are the more wisdom we have. As we live and grow by means of the Christ consciousness within us, Universal Wisdom is ours at any age.
Please accept the invitation as a joyous participant in the Divine Dance.
Allow your heart to be touched and your mind to be changed as you realize you are
Born to Dance!
You are invited to view every joy and challenge in your life as sacred brushstrokes in a masterpiece shaped by Divine Order.
Through the lens of art and creativity, we are encouraged to trust that each piece holds purpose in God’s unfolding design.
This Sunday we’ll explore the fundamental nature of declarations.
What makes certain declarations true or not?
And finally, what insights might we discover regarding ways to live our life declarations more fully?
Consider what it means to be fully present in living life unconditionally.
Are you keeping your light on?
Is there “unity in Unity”? This message—which is Rev. Russell’s last Sunday talk before his sabbatical—will dive into this deep and exciting topic.
You’ll want to be there!
The word “father” often connotes power. But how do we, as individuals, access and use our own power for good—particularly when there are so many “shadowy” examples of the misuse of power?
Join us Sunday and step out of the shadows!
We wrap up our series of talks based on The Book of Joy, focusing on the depth and breadth of the experience of generosity.
Although joy is an inherent part of our humanity, two words often determine our capacity to experience it: accept and except.
We’ll explore these two this Sunday as we continue to grow the pillars of joy in our lives.
Ever feel weighted down by life and unsure how to get back to joy?
Fortuantely, avatars have gone before us to show us how.
This Sunday, we start our talk series and small groups based on The Book of Joy.
The ultimate story of transformation is found in the experiences of “Holy Week”—but is this week any more holy than any other?
Join us this Sunday to find out!
Our talk series on Core Values concludes as we recognize and augment our ability to thrive through by engaging the Truth we know.
Join us as deepen our understanding of our Core Value “Engagement.”
“Oneness” is a broad and deep term—but how do we live it as core value, individually and collectively?
That’s where we’re going this Sunday as we explore our Core Value “Oneness.”
Did you know that the root of “integrity” means wholeness?
This Sunday we will dive into our Core Value “Integrity” as an avenue for thriving in life.
Why you do what you do is every bit as important as what you do.
This Sunday we open a series on the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Unity of Fairfax, with the goal of helping each of us as individuals to be clear on our “whats”, and our “whys.”
Butterflies are very clumsy when they emerge from the cocoon, seemingly unsure of where to land. It can be like that for mystics, too.
This Sunday, we explore what it means to earn our “butterfly wings.”
When we show up for ‘what is,’ no matter how heartbreaking, laborious or conflicted, we allow for the possibility that from the depths of pain can come a deeper love.
Are “people who need people“ really the “luckiest people”?
This Sunday, we’ll explore the power ofintentional community.
Have you ever noticed how you feel around certain people?
Without saying a word, some individuals are able to invite us up to a higher standard or bring us down.
How are you offering the gift of your presence?
Is it possible that politics, business, and technology can be rooted in…love?
You might laugh at the mere suggestion—but what if they are?
The mystic mindset may just surprise you. Join us this Sunday!
Are you a “mystic”?
This Sunday we begin our 7-week talk series, inspired by the book Ordinary Mysticism by Mirabai Starr.
Join us and you may gain a new awareness of the role of mysticism in your life
It’s “out with the old and in with the new,” as we celebrate the completion of one year and set intentions for the next!
Christmas is almost here!
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we welcome and experience the joy of the season and all its trappings!
Peace is the theme for the second Sunday in Advent!
This week we will awaken the way of peace in our hearts—not only for Advent, but beyond.
What if every word you said and every action you took had the potential to alter the world or save lives generations down the road? Would it change the way you relate to the world and those around you?
Discover events in history that were unknowingly shaped by a single action and realize your own potential to do the same as we apply the power of the Radical Purpose to our own lives.
The election has come and gone...
So, now what? As people of faith, how do we process this particular quadrennial national experience?
Join us this Sunday as we lean into this crucial topic.
Week 6 of Unity Awakening 2024 brings to our awareness some “age old truths” in light of New Thought teachings.
What does this mean? Join us to find out!
In Week 5 of our annual Unity Awakening series, Rev. Russ explores the concept of “giving up”—and what it can mean for you!
Week 4 of Unity Awakening 2024 is here!
When we allow ourselves to be in The Flow of Life, we have the opportunity to be lifted by the light of Spirit.
Unity Awakening 2024 begins this Sunday, September 22! Now through November 3, our Sunday messages will draw inspiration from the book In the Flow of Life by Eric Butterworth.
This Sunday we engage the idea of “God present in us an inexorable flow.”
Happy 68th Anniversary Unity of Fairfax!
This is a special Homecoming Sunday celebration featuring guest musician Daniel Nahmod.
Homecoming happens once a year, and you will definitely want to be at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday!
Prayer is the cornerstone of the Unity movement—and prayer encompasses a vast range of postures, paradigms, and practices.
This Sunday we lean into the illimitability of prayer.
This is Labor Day weekend—a time to honor America’s workers and the unofficial end of summer.
Join us this Sunday as we take time from our labors and focus on the inner life of Spirit.
Have you ever attended a party and thought, “Who put THIS guest list together?”
Life can be like that. Join us this Sunday as we learn some skills to navigate attitudes at the table.
Summertime means travel time, and if you’re flying you will have to go to “baggage claim.”
What spiritual lessons does “baggage claim” have for us?
If you’re at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday, you’ll find out!
Spiritual teachers across time and continents have shared the idea that this is an abundant universe.
As we conclude the Freedom to Thrive series, Revs. Sherrie and Russell highlight the role of “flow” as it related to living an abundant life.
Last Sunday we explored the impact of making a true decision to receive our good.
This week, we’ll explore the other side of the coin, examining the extent to which we have truly decided to give.
The word decide comes from a Latin root meaning “to cut off” as in “to cut off other options.”
In this week’s message, we lean into the work and reality of what it means to decide to receive with open minds, open hearts, and open hands.
If you look closely at American currency, you’ll see the words “In God We Trust.” But, on the whole, is that really true?
Join us Sunday as we unpack spiritual beliefs about money.
This is the first Sunday in our 5-week “Freedom to Thrive” talk series, co-presented by Revs. Sandy Butler, Sherrie Quander, and Russell Heiland.
Ironically, the first step to take the journey to thriving is a step back.
Curious? Join us this Sunday!
The heat and humidity are back, bringing with them the “dog days of summer.”
This Sunday we explore the special spiritual lessons this time of year brings.
As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, we might want to ask ourselves two key questions: Free from what?—and Free for what?
Answers await this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax!
In Unity, prayer is central to who we are and what we do. Common forms of prayer are statements of affirmation and denial (release).
...But what if there’s an additional form of prayer that straddles the two?
There is! Join us Sunday to find out what it is!
Some of us remember hearing this phrase used in our households when growing up, and it struck terror in the hearts of the children who heard it.
As we have grown into adulthood, we have the opportunity to appreciate the idea of being at home with the Father.
Join us this Sunday to learn more!
Last Sunday, Rev. Russ discussed gathering and its relation to what Jesus called “The Kingdom.”
Unfortunately, our livestream was not working last week. But if you missed it, you can listen to the podcast episode.
In the teachings of Jesus, he spoke often of the Kingdom. But what is this kingdom? And how does it relate to us—ALL of us?
Join us as we gather beautifully together this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer, but it invites us into a deep exploration of the things to which we are dedicated and how we are living out that dedication.
Join us this Sunday!
We conclude our 5-week series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values by committing to the Core Value of “Engagement.”
Values only matter if one is committed to engaging them.
Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore wrote:
Love is the unifying, harmonizing, attracting, cementing quality or idea of Spirit that holds all things together in right relationship.In this, the 4th of 5 talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values, we explore “Love” as a Core Value.
Week 3 of our 5-week series of talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values focuses on “Integrity.”
Integrity is the core that makes all positive demonstrations possible, and an attribute of living an authentic spiritual life.
We continue our 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values with an elaboration of the value “Spirit-Centered.”
Join Rev. Sandra Butler as she “gets down to brass tacks” with it!
Our consciousness reveals that all of creation is connected as one.
What does this mean? This Sunday, we celebrate Earth Day and begin a 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values.
What happens when we intentionally shift our focus of awareness and spiritual practice from vertical (between me and God) to horizontal(between all of us and God)?
Based on her doctoral dissertation research and spiritual practice and teachings, Dr. Stacey will share what she learned from studying group consciousness when it is intentionally cultivated.
How are the stories of the death and resurrection of Jesus meaningful for us in our modern lives?
Celebrate Easter with Unity of Fairfax and find out!
In life we often start out heading one way, then end up doing something completely different. But aren’t we supposed to “stick with the plan”?
The 🌴 Palm Sunday story will help us answer that question.
Learning a new skill means experiencing a learning curve—another way of saying it won’t be perfert the first, second, or even third time trying.
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, we’ll explore implications of needing to be right.
How much of our life energy is spent imagining the worst and fearing what will happen next?
Is that “just being a realist” or “manifesting mayhem”?
That’s the subject of the message for the third Sunday of Lent.
All too often, people fight about the perceptions of others. Is it true that what you think of me is none of my business?
…Or is it? We lean into that question this second Sunday of Lent.
Just how attached are you to your current self-perception? Is it helping you “to have life and have it abundantly,” or simply getting in the way?
That’s what we will explore this first Sunday of Lent.
Christmas was just a few weeks ago, and Easter is in just a few weeks. How do we embrace the perspectives both offer us in a meaningful way?
That’s the focus of Sunday’s message at Unity.
What does it mean to be both human and divine? Is that hubris or a call for humility?
The focus of Sunday’s message is the great “both/and” of life on Earth.
It just seems like the world is destined for destruction, but our Unity and New Thought teachings accentuate the positive.
Is there a way to acknowledge the facts while demonstrating the Truth? Join us and find out!
As we honor the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we must understand the balance and interplay of spiritual practice and social engagement.
That will be the focus of this Sunday’s message.
This Sunday, we examine the gifts the Magi brought the Christ child in light of our commitment to living a spiritually enlarged life.
ow—what a year we’ve had! Today’s service will focus on the prayerful practice of denial and affirmation as we engage in the Unity tradition of “Burning Bowl.”
🔥 Burning Bowl is this morning’s service! We will not be having an evening service. Then you have the rest of New Year’s Eve to celebrate however you like.
Today’s Advent theme is “Joy”—and everyone is invited to celebrate the joy of the season, sporting your best and most fun Christmas attire.
Today’s Advent theme is “Love,” and this service will quicken your capacity to both be and demonstrate the divine idea of Love in you, through you, and as you.
And Rudolph, too! 🦌
Today’s Advent theme is “Peace,” and in this special choral service, we will experience the peace-making power of the season’s music.
The holiday season is in full swing.
So...how do we not get overwhelmed with Puritans, pies, presents, and pressure?
By learning to savor the moments of the seasons. Join us to find out how!
The Thanksgiving holiday focuses on the universality of gratitude as spiritual principle.
This Sunday we will explore this principle from a variety of angles.
We are living in a time of great challenge and many of us are asking what we can do.
One answer we hear often is “pray.” Let us pray effectively.
Unity Awakening 2023 concludes this week as we dive into the connection between paradox and divinity in the creation of a creative life.
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “trust begets accomplishment.”
What does this mean?
In week 5 of Unity Awakening 2023, we focus on trust as an element of the creative process.
Sir Winston Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through Hell, keep going.”
Now that’s persistence…and persistence in the creative process is the focus of week 4 of Unity Awakening 2023.
Do you remember being in school and having to bring in a “permission slip” to participate in certain activities?
In week three Unity Awakening 2023, we explore the power of giving ourselves permission to participate in creating the life of our dreams.
Enchanté ✨”
In week 2 of Unity Awakening 2023, we explore courtship with ideas as part of the creative process.
Does this sound enchanting? It is!
Join us for this scintillating Sunday service!
Unity Awakening, our annual series of Sunday talks and study groups returns for 2023 with an exploration of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert.
This week we focus on courage as an element of creativity.
The change of seasons reminds us that life is a never-ending series of transitions.
This Sunday we will share how not just knowing, but using, spiritual principles allows us to capture the gifts of each transition experience.
Every hero has their own unique superpower. Truth be told, everyone can be a superhero if they share their gift world. It’s true for organizations, too.
For Homecoming Sunday, we will focus one of ours!
Prayer is the heart of the Unity movement. But is it still relevant in the 21st century?
Perhaps there’s more to it than you thought. Join us this Sunday!
As we rest on Labor Day, we are invited to rest the mind a bit as well. In Unity, significant emphasis is placed on managing the mind for a better life experience.
However, in this lesson, RevAna will explore how our spiritual labor ought to be anchored in bridging the distance between our minds and hearts because the more we do, the more we will be in alignment with the Divine plan for our lives.
Howard Thurman wrote, “The religion of Jesus makes the love-ethic central.” How do we live this consciousness in today’s world?
Join us on Sunday and we will discover how!
Counted definitely as a 4-letter word, “hate” is something that has to be transformed so that the energy it contains can be released for constructive ends.
The process for doing so will be shared this Sunday at Unity.
“I am a child of God” When asked “Who are you,” how do you respond? What does it mean to answer with “I am a child of God”?
We’ll dive into the depths of that answer this Sunday at Unity as we continue our talk series inspired by Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman.
Rev. Russell Heiland with Carol Bradley's inspiration from the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
This Sunday we begin a 4 week exploration of the concepts illuminated in the classic book Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman.
You can purchase a copy of the book Jesus and the Disinherited in our bookstore.
Additionally, we will see how to unpack the lessons from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
There seems to be an overwhelming tsunami of facts—many of them disconcerting—coming at us these days.
How do we protect ourselves and still maintain peace?
Join us this Sunday for tools to create and maintain a life of meaning.
The concept of “center” has many connotations. In times of challenge, the question is sometimes asked, “Can the center hold?”
That’s our topic for spiritual exploration this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
In answering this question, a “new” concept of prayer may be required, as well as a complete overhaul of not only our understanding of God but our beliefs about ourselves.
There are so many areas in our lives that we must manage, and sometimes it becomes a little overwhelming.
It is at this point where we must remember the Eleventh Commandment: Thou Shall Lighten Up!
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, how much attention do we place on our spiritual freedom and its maintenance?
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we will dive into that crucial topic.
With all the strife in the world today, how do we co-create a world that works for everyone?
Engage with love. 💗 This Sunday at Unity, we will examine holy engagement as spiritual practice.
As children so many of us learned that our father’s word was final. Where does the final word rest now?
Join us for a special message that will address multiple holidays.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk the red-carpet?
This Sunday our very own Hollywood insider shares a spiritual take on the red-carpet experience.
Is it true that “pride goeth before a fall”? Or are there other self-defeating attitudes that get in the way of co-creating a world that works for everyone?
Join us and find out!
What is the value of community in the process of developing a prosperity consciousness?
We come together to reflect on our perception of the meaning of Abundance and to access spiritual tools to enrich our prosperity consciousness.
Spirit designed life to be good and plentiful.
How is it that we find it so easy to deny this birthright and focus so much energy on affirming lack and limitation?
Have you ever tried to force a change in your consciousness or way of thinking? How’d that work for you?
This Sunday we will explore a better way to make changes in our lives: nurturance.
Do you want to be prosperous?
Of course! Who doesn’t?
But how do you know when is enough? We will lean into this question this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Are you ready to set yourself free from any form of limitation? Being relieved of the “bondage of Self” is about giving over all of our lives to the Highest Voice (Spirit) within.
Join us Sunday to find out how!
with music by David Friedman: "Give Up" and "We Live On Borrowed Time" ((c) MIDDER Music Publishing, Inc.)
What motivates us to do anything? Desire? Need? Greed? Altruism?
In today’s 🌎 Earth Day message, Rev. Russell invites us to quicken our faculty of Zeal as a sacred component of creating a world that works for everyone.
In our religious or spiritual experiences we may have heard that we are “made in the image and likeness of God.”
How do we know we are the image and likeness of God?
Has Easter simply beome another commercial holiday, or does its message of resurrection still have relevance in the 21st Century?
It does...but maybe not in the way you have been taught.
What’s so holy about Holy Week? And how is that related to me?
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we will dive into the archetypal experience of Holy Week that sets up Easter.
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What do you think Jesus meant when said to his disciples, “I do not give to you as the world gives”? Is there both a mystical and practical way to integrate this teaching into our lives?
Join us this Sunday and find out!
We’ve all heard the expression “don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” But does that expression apply to our religious experiences?
That’s the question of the day—this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
What does it mean that Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer?
How well are we living up to that standard?
That’s the topic this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
What’s so new about New Thought? And for that matter—what is New Thought, and how is it related to Unity?
A thought-provoking and inspiring Sunday awaits you at Unity of Fairfax!
Why is it that so many of us have difficulty letting go of unhealthy, unhelpful, and unproductive thoughts and behaviors? And what can facilitate the manifestation of the life we desire?
Answers and actions are in store this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
(Includes a Visioning meditation)Music performed: If Love Is Why I'm Here, words and music by Karen Drucker & Kate Munger, © 2009 TayToones Music (BMI)
What are the steps to manifesting one’s dreams, creating peace on earth, and… winning the Super Bowl?
You might be surprised to learn how similar the process is to demonstrating all three!
Join us this Sunday to find out!
Do I have all the parts? If you’ve ever put together something from a kit, you first have to determine if all the parts came in the box.
Then there’s following the directions… which can be challenging.
This Sunday, we’ll see how this process applies to our spiritual life.
How do you determine the vision for your life? What practices facilitate self-discovery and direction?
This week we launch a 6-week series of life visioning. Join us!
Renowned Unity minister and author Eric Butterworth, said “life is a flowing experience and the only certainty is change.” The discovery of the flow of life is the greatest awakening of consciousness we can achieve.
Are you finding and expressing the power of living in the flow of life? That’s the question we will address this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
How was it that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was able to make such a tremendous impact on the nation and the world?
This Sunday, we explore a key divine idea that empowered his mission.
A new feature for 2023 at Unity of Fairfax is “Interfaith Friendship Sunday” when we share our Sunday experience with friends from other faith communities.
This Sunday, we celebrate our friendship with the Turkish Muslim community.
The White Stone Ceremony
Music performed: Open My Eyes, words and music by Amy Conley (c) 2007 Amy Conley
Start the new year with a special service of spiritual discernment with the White Stone Ceremony.
In this ceremony, you will intuit a new name or quality of character as a focus for 2023.
A special informal, celebratory service awaits you at Unity of Fairfax on 🎄Christmas Day.
What’s more fun than celebrating Christmas with children?
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we focus on the joy of Christmas to awaken the child in us all.
If we only gave one another the gift of Love this season, what would that be like?
On this third Sunday of Advent, that is what we will explore at Unity of Fairfax.
With all the drama in the world today, is it even possible to know peace in our hearts let alone the world?
The answer is a resounding YES!
Join us this second Sunday of Advent as we awaken the power of Peace.
What’s the difference between faith and hope—and why does it matter?
In this first week of Advent, we will dive into this topic and realize the importance of both.
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, our Unity teaching invites us to live in a perpetual consciousness of thankfulness which flows from an awareness of our Oneness with God, All Good, Omnipotence.
This week we will explore the question, “What are you thankful from?”
music performed: Spirit's Prayer, words and music by Gary Lynn Floyd and Robin Hackett, (c) Funny Things Happen Music (ASCAP)
In Unity, we focus on the positive in all things; however, is there a time when focusing on the negative is warranted?
This week we explore the positive side of negativity!
What makes soup taste good? The blending of the flavors of the ingredients.
What makes salad taste good? The individuality of the flavors of the ingredients.
How does this relate to Unity and World Religions? That’s what we’ll discover this Sunday!
What moves by not moving?
The Tao. Taoism is an ancient Chinese school of thought that has many parallels to Unity teaching.
This Sunday, we will explore what some of those are.
Our guest speaker for week five of Unity Awakening 2022 is Rev. Paul John Roach, author of Unity and World Religions.
He will speak on Unity and Buddism and have a Q and A with us following Sunday’s service.
This is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss!
What is the world’s oldest religion?
If you said “Hinduism”, you are correct.
In the fourth week of Unity Awakening 2022, we examine the many connecting points between Hinduism and Unity.
Formless, Yet Taking Many Forms Music: Ong namo (arr. by Snatum Kaur) performed by Nina Gibson & LeAnne Gioeli
Did you know that, like Unity, Islam has five pillars that inform the spiritual life of Muslims?
This is week three of Unity Awakening 2022, in which we delve into the connecting points between Unity and Islam!
Rev. Russell Heiland with Sevim Kalyoncu and Afnan Khairulla
Why are we here? Why am I here?
At some point everyone asks these questions, and the world’s faith traditions provide answers.
In this second week of Unity Awakening 2022, we examine those questions in light of the relationship of Unity and Judaism.
Is Unity Christian? If you ask around, you might be surprised at how people answer this question.
This week, we begin Unity Awakening 2022 based on the book Unity and World Religions, and explore the relationship of Unity and Christianity.
Unity of Fairfax celebrates its 66th Birthday 🎂 and Homecoming with a special music service and reception!
Be sure to join the Unity community on this special day!
Music performed: The Garden, words and music by Debi Smith (c) 2016 Degan Music (ASCAP) Little Stars, words and music by Debi Smith (c) 1999 Degan Music (ASCAP)
What do you do when you’ve completed your lesson? You put your new-found, or newly re-engaged information to work growing your capacity to make a diffence!
That’s what we will explore this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Have you ever been told that the task at hand is an “all you gotta do” job?
Well, elevating your consciousnes is like that, too. Find out more this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax!
The word “practice” conjures a variety of images.
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, Rev. Russell will weave these images together while sharing about Unity’s 4th principle.
The value or price of self-talk is of enormous consequence to one’s ongoing spiritual growth and development.
What’s the most powerful phrase one can say? Join us this Sunday to find out!
What is Unity? The theology of Unity and New Thought is expansive and inclusive, sometimes making it difficult to define what Unity is.
This Sunday, we begin 5-week exploration of what makes Unity, Unity.
Have you ever looked at something and it transformed or changed right before your very eyes?
These kinds of experiences happen both literally and figuratively our whole lives.
This Sunday at Unity, we’ll explore the spiritual value of these experiences.
Are you looking to find some magic in your life? It’s all around us if we have eyes to see it and hearts to feel it.
Join us for a spell-binding Sunday at Untiy of Fairfax!
Spirit has laid out the intention for us to experience and live prosperous lives.
Being creatures of “free will,” how do we keep ourselves from veering off the road of prosperity and getting stuck in the mud on the side of the road?
Ever hear the expression, “this ain’t my first rodeo”? It implies wisdom gained from experience.
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we will explore the process of gaining wisdom and the results of gaining wisdom.
Hold on to your hats! 🤠
Two hundred forty-six years ago, the United States declared its independence, and since then the idea of “freedom” has been central to the American psyche.
This week we explore the idea of freedom from a spiritual point of view.
There are all manner of spiritual practices to feed the soul and provide peace of mind. This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we'll lean into spiritual practices that lead to growing our joy consciousness.
Have you ever thought that you or your voice didn’t count? In Truth, everyone matters in the creation of the Beloved Community. That’s the subject of this Sunday’s message at Unity of Fairfax.
In the Western Christian calendar, June 12 is Trinity Sunday, a day that celebrates the doctrine of the Trinity. What is that? And is it relevant to Unity?
We’ll explore these questions and find the surprising answers this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
What does it mean to be “filled with the Holy Spirit?” How does one experience that? And what does it even mean?
In this engaging and inspiring message, Rev. Ron will address these questions and more!
How often do we reference the Gospel of Thomas as a source of inspiration and wisdom?
Not too often, but that’s about to change. Join the Unity Community this Sunday for an introduction to this inspiring, not-so-new guy in town.
Have you ever looked at something, and not realized there was more there than meets the eye? What if something truly inspiring was hiding in plain sight?
There is—and that will be the focus of the message this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Do you know what three things cannot be hidden? The sun, the moon, and the Truth.
The full moon eclipse of May 15–16 is the inspiration for the message this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
Ever feel so worked up you just want to give the world “a piece of your mind?” When that happens, you’ve actually already given the world the “peace of your mind.”
Maybe there’s something better you can give. We’ll see what that is this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
What would it be like to live in the consciousness of Eden, that wonderful garden of life and plenty?
The Garden of Eden is alive and well in the consciousness of those who love the earth.
Our task is to demonstrate it in the here and now; and that’s what we’ll focus on with an interfaith service at Unity this Sunday.
Rev. Russell Heiland with Afnan Khairullah of Green Muslims
The Easter experience can be interpreted in a myriad of ways, but how might it inspire us in light of the present “facts” of the world?
Come celebrate the joy of the day with Unity of Fairfax as we awaken the spirit of Easter within our hearts.
Holy Week describes events that occurred 2,000 years ago. So why are we still talking about them today?
This Sunday we’ll explore the timeless teachings of this special week.
Have you ever cried out to the Infinite—God—for a new perspective or way of seeing? It’s a common experience among spiritual seekers.
In this week’s Sunday message, we explore the power of spiritual “opening.”
Do you want to experience more holiness in your life? How would that come to pass?
These questions are the focus of the message this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
with music performed: I Want to Be More Holy words by Howard Thurman, music by Amy Conley (c) 1953, 1981 Anne Thurman, 2022 Amy Conley
What do you do when you’re experiencing life’s heavy strains?
There a many ways to address them, and this Sunday at Unity we will lean into the experience of “when the strain is heaviest.”
Does it ever seem as life is getting out of hand, too busy?
If you said yes, you’re not alone. For the Lenten season, our Sunday messages will focus on the wisdom of theologian Howard Thurman, an American treasure.
This week, we learn “how good [it is] to center down.”
This Sunday we will explore the Kingdom of Heaven, which Jesus taught is within, both here and now, and still unfolding.
We bring the Kingdom of Heaven into manifestation, by living in alignment with our Christ Nature; and the Christ Way is one of Grace and Pure Potentiality.
Music performed: The All of It All, words and music by Gary Lynn Floyd, (c) 2020 Funny Things Happen Music (ASCAP)
Have you noticed the crooked tree by the Labyrinth? It’s the inspiration for today’s message at Unity of Fairfax as it leads the way to the path of enlightenment.
Not sure how this can be? Then you’ll definitely want to be at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday to find out.
Do you feel stuck?
The experience of “stuck-ness” in any area of life is not uncommon, but there are tools to overcome whatever is “holding you down” or “holding you back.”
This Sunday, we’ll unpack our spiritual toolbox and get to the work of overcoming.
Have you ever felt incapable of expressing your true feelings and emotions?
Most people do at some point in their lives.
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we explore practical ways to renew our capacity to express ourselves freely and confidently.
What is the way of healing?
And are healing and curing the same?
This Sunday we will explore ways to renew our consciousness not only of healing, but wholeness in mind, body, and spirit.
music performed: One Great Power, words and music by Robert D. Anderson, (c) 2006 Totally Intact Tunes (ASCAP)
Are you open and receptive to receiving all the good life has to offer?
It’s interesting that for many people their actions don’t match their words on this account.
This Sunday, we will explore ways to unify our words and actions in order to manifest the good we desire.
(music performed: It Ain't Necessarily So, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin, (c) 1935 (renewed 1962) George Gershwin Music, Ira Gershwin Music, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund)
What does it mean to manifest the Kingdom of Heaven on earth?
It means being willing to grow in ways that both exhilarating and uncomfortable, humbling yet powerful.
This Sunday, Unity of Fairfax honors the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a service of renewing our commitment to the Kingdom.
Is there really enough good to go around?
Or should we scrimp and hoard what little is available?
This Sunday, we’ll renew our consciousness of abundance by reacquainting ourselves with the true secret to prosperity: giving.
Rev. Russell Heiland (with special guest: Rev. Sherrie Quander) Are you ready to renew in 2022?
The beginning of the year is the ideal time to commit to spiritual renewal, and this Sunday we begin a series of messages focused on spiritual renewal.
This Sunday we start with the foundation: prayer.
As we come to the end of the season of 2021, we know that every ending is the dawn of a new beginning.
As visionary leaders, how do we go about utilizing where we have been—and what we have learned in 2021—to inspire a vision of what it is we want to contribute in the new dawn of 2022?
Do you have the “joy, joy, joy, joy down in [your] heart”?
How about in your mind or body?
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we’ll celebrate the multi-dimensional joy of Christmas.
What does “for God so loved the world” mean to you?
How does that relate to Unity metaphysics?
This expansive and wonderful topic will be the subject of the message on the third Sunday of Advent at Unity of Fairfax.
Do you have a favorite Christmas carol? Most people have at least one favorite!
This second Sunday of Advent, Rev. Russell explores the powerful messages contained in one of his favorites.
Music performed: Do You Hear What I Hear, words and music by Noel Regney & Gloria Shayne, © 2013 Jewel Music Publishing Company Limited/Regent Music, Blue Ribbon Music Limited
Do you ever wonder if faith really can move mountains?
On this first Sunday of Advent, we explore the divine idea of Faith as it relates not only to the Nativity story, but to each one of us.
Ever wonder what the secret sauce is to demonstrating an abundant life?
Gratitude!
In anticipation of the most universal of all our holidays, this Sunday’s message will focus on the amazing power of giving thanks.
“Everything is in Divine Order.”
Yes, but is everything in order?
This week, we will unpack the Power of Order as foundational in the Creative Process, and discover how we can use it more consciously to be the best Christ we can be.
Have you ever said, “I’d be happy if...” or “I’ll be happy when...”?
Most of us have. But what if you could be happy now, without having to wait for certain conditions to be present?
Come join us at Unity of Fairfax and get happy now!
Is freedom “just another word for nothin’ else to lose,” as Janis Joplin once sang?
Or is it something more?
Join us at Unity of Fairfax this week as our Unity Awakening series addresses this important question.
In this week’s reading from Touching the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, Tara Brach writes of her awakening awareness that each life matters, is precious, and is a part of us...and in that, “We are friends.”
How might this awareness of this “mutual belonging” impact how we live our lives?
Join us at Unity of Fairfax this week as our Unity Awakening series addresses this important question.
“Faith, hope, and love abide these three, but the greatest of these is love.” —1 Corinthians 13:13
What does that mean to you? And where do you find great love in the world?
This is what we’ll explore this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.
How often have you asked yourself, “What’s true about this situation?”
It’s a central question for people on the spiritual path, and our Unity Awakening series material this week will help answer the question.
Are you ready to awaken to a greater experience of life? The annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday messages and small groups begins this week!
Our inspiration text is Trusting the Gold by Tara Brach.
This week, we lean into practical teachings on Truth.
What does the change of seasons mean to you?
Each season of the year and each season of life brings something new to embrace and something old to release.
This Sunday we celebrate the arrival of 🍂 Autumn 2021 🍁.
Are you ready to deepen your relationship or reconnect with Unity of Fairfax?
This is the day! Special guests will be joining Revs. Russ, Ron, and Sandy on this special day.
Join us this Sunday for Homecoming 2021 as we celebrate 65 years of Unity of Fairfax!
with music, "Unity", words and music by David Friedman, (c) MIDDER Music Publishing, Inc., performed by Amy Conley
Who doesn’t like a tall, cool glass of lemonade on a hot day?
And to think that glass is not only full of vitamin C, but spiritual wisdom, too!
That’s what will inspire us at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday!
Have you ever wondered why we get a day off on “Labor Day”?
With a name like that, shouldn’t we put in overtime?
This Sunday at Unity of Fairfax, we will glean inspirational insights about the spiritual import of Labor Day.
Are you familiar with the expression, “Enough is enough”?
So just what does “enough” mean?
The Vibrant and Victorious series concludes this week by exploring the graciousness of benevolence as opposed to its opposite, greed.
What does the world need now? Love, sweet love! But to be made manifest, love’s opposite—hatred—must be transformed, transmuted, or simply trashed!
(with recording by Neal Foard)
Do you remember the television show “Fear Factor”? Some days it seems like the show has come to life!
But don’t let fear get you down. Get curious instead!
In this Sunday’s Vibrant and Victorious talk, we lean into fear with faith!
“Did you know that ...?”
In this enormous world of things to know, it’s easy to miss some key facts and information.
Sometimes that “missing” is intentional.
In this week’s Vibrant and Victoriousmessage, we’ll delve into the polarity of wisdom and ignorance.
Have you heard that “a body at rest tends to stay at rest”?
In this installment of our Vibrant and Victorious Series, we break the bonds of apathy and get busy doing the work of Spirit in the world
Do you enjoy travel? Have you ever been on a guilt trip? Well, don’t confuse a guilt trip with a vacation!
In this week’s Vibrant and Victorious message, we’ll examine guilt from multiple perspectives, and add some humor to lighten the load!
Are you ready to live a vibrant and victorious life?
This Sunday, Unity of Fairfax launches a 7-week talk series that addresses seven key concepts of vibrant and victorious living.
This week’s theme is acceptance of what is.
What’s “normal” anymore?
As the nation opens up from the pandemic, what will the new normal be—and how will we acclimate to it?
Rev. Russell explores these questions in Sunday’s message.
When we get down to it, Love is both a magnet for receiving good and a motivator for giving good.
“Love In Action” is the Unity of Fairfax Core Value we will explore on Independence Day!
How many times have you heard the expression “Say what you mean and mean what you say”? And how many times have you sensed a disconnect between the two?
Sunday we explore the Unity of Fairfax Core Value “Integrity” as a lived experience.
Do you really believe that you are the light of the world? Does Jesus’ comment apply to you? What about “them”?
In the fourth of five talks based on the Core Values of Unity of Fairfax, we dive into the value of “Inclusivity.”
We continue our series of messages based on the Core Values of Unity of Fairfax.
How can we live a life of peace while acknowledging the dynamic tensions in the world?
Music performed: There Will Be Peace in the Valley, words and music by Thomas A. Dorsey, (c) 1939 (renewed) Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
This Sunday marks Rev. Russell’s return to the platform following his 3-month sabbatical. He’s eager to start a talk series based on the Unity of Fairfax Core Values.
This week, the core value is… “Spirit Centered.”
This presentation invites you to reflect on your experience of the sacred and divine—both within and around you. All of us harbor enormous potential for spiritual growth and transpersonal maturity.
We will explore how to anchor these potentials in states of consciousness and levels of development.
This Sunday is Pentecost and the end of the Easter Season.
We will metaphysically unpack the Pentecost story from the Acts of the Apostles, and explore how our lives might more authentically give voice to the Indwelling Christ.
As we begin to emerge from COVID-19 isolation, how are we going to continue going about the business of creating a life we would love to live?
We will explore the spiritual opportunites inherent in life’s changes, and discover how to use them for personal and spiritual growth.
Facing change creatively with love, faith, and wisdom can lead to transformation ... Beyond Change.
We will explore the Grace or favor of God, understood metaphysically as being in alignment with God or in the Flow; and the awareness that we are a part of a Mighty Whole.
We will take a look at how you can perceive prayer in a fresh way and perhaps gain a new understanding of contemplation in practicing the presence of God in you, in All.
While Earth Day is always celebrated on April 22, here at Unity of Fairfax, Earth Care is an integral part of our "every day" mission.
Join us via livestream this Sunday for our annual Earth Day celebration, as we consider our role individually and communally, in being good stewards of our Mother Earth.
Original music by Janet Lee Kraft
Rev. Sandra Butler and Rev. Ron Karstetter will share the platform and offer reflections on how the Easter story is the story of our awakening and our expanding Christ Consciousness, with themes of resurrection, new life, and new vision. How is this Easter story unfolding in and through your own life? What new life and vision is arising within you? Join us as we affirm and celebrate this Easter Consciousness at the core of who and what we are.
This week we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. We will explore equanimity, as one of the attributes of an awakened being, and of ourselves when we are aware of and present.
Holy Week is one of letting go, letting be, and letting grow. Let’s explore within ourselves what new life and possibility is seeking to awaken and arise!
Forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.
Forgiveness is a choice to begin the process of understanding that forgiveness is about you; it is not about the other person.
Learn the steps of how to forgive, and the healing benefits of simply being willing to take the first step.
In this talk, we explore how to trust the wonder of the infinite Sacred, the warmth of the intimate Sacred, and within the inner Sacred.
Rev. Sherrie leads us on our continuing Lenten: Journey to Transcendence, as we embrace Curiosity.
In the second week of our Lenten Journey to Transcendence, we explore the concept of giving of oneself as a key factor in transcending the limitations of life as we know it.
We’ll come to discover that generosity takes many forms and becomes a blessing not only to others, but to ourselves!
This week we begin the Journey to Transcendence, a six-week Sunday message and small group series designed to give you an inspiring Lenten season.
We kick off the series this Sunday with a message about the important of kindness as a step to transcendence.
How does one translate vision into reality, especially if other people are involved?
That’s when understanding that everyone is a leader is important to understand, and that’s the subject of this week’s message at Unity of Fairfax.
Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and, well, it’s been an odd season; however, the complexities of our times does not prevent us from serving to create a word that works for everyone.
In fact, we’ve been forced to be more creative. Creative engagement is our focus this Sunday.
Having, understanding, and appreciating sacred spaces and mystical experiences is central to a rich spiritual life.
This week’s message addresses these experiences in an enlightening way.
We will consider practical ways to work with the flow of life—instead of against it—and gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live abundantly.
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”—John 10:10
For the message in this important week, Rev. Russell draws inspiration from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s quote:
I have decided to stick to love; hate is too great a burden to bear.
Ever hear the phrase, “Yes, but…”?
It means “no” as in, “yes, I’d like to change, but that means doing something different; so, no.”
This week Rev. Russell addresses some impediments to change and growth—and how to overcome them.
As a virtual experience, our New Year’s Eve Service of Release and Renewal will present some new ways of engaging in our meaningful year-end rituals.
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As 2020 comes to a close, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief! As we thoughtfully consider what has been and ponder the New Year, we resolutely declare that it shall be twenty-twenty-wonderful!
“Joy to the world” is not only an aspiration, but an affirmation as well. Unity of Fairfax is committed to bringing more joy to the world as we explore the experience of Joy as a part of the Christmas season.
As a special addition to the Advent Exploration of Joy, this Sunday will feature two guest appearances from special holiday friends! Rev. Russell pulled strings to make the fourth Sunday of Advent at Unity of Fairfax extra special!
Love is in the air, in our minds, and in our hearts as we explore the impact of Love as an integral part of the Christmas season.
We’d love to have you join us!
This Sunday, Unity of Fairfax explores the role of Peace in creating a memorable Christmas season.
The music, meditation, and message will serve to awaken peace in your mind and heart.
The Advent season is here, and we begin this sacred season by exploring how Faith is born anew in us and in the world.
Join Unity of Fairfax for an inspiring exploration of how faith is a part of the Christmas season.
It is a deeply embedded part of our nature to know how to receive. It’s one of our great and beautiful birth rights as living creatures.
And yet, we sometimes—for any number of reasons—do not believe that we can receive good, or we believe that our only value is in giving.
In actuality, we are in an ever-flowing cycle of giving and receiving.
With the holidays upon us, it might be tempting to ask “what are my gifts to receive?” but in this instance the focus is on “what are my gifts to give?”
Giving of oneself is a wonderful way to live. This week we will conclude Unity Awakening 2020 by exploring this question.
This year we have all had days when we have had to dig deep and search wide to find joy. But what if there were an easier way to access joy on a regular basis?
There is! And that’s the topic of this week’s Sunday message at Unity of Fairfax.
Human beings are both blessed and cursed with the knowledge that our physical lives will end. The challenge and opportunity before us is to create lives of meaning.
Fortunately for us, there are great tools at our disposal to use for this very purpose. Join us this Sunday as we engage them!
Everyone desires to have peace of mind, and many are the pilgrims who have wandered far and wide to find it; however, it just might be closer than we think.
Finding peace of mind is the focus of this Sunday’s message at Unity of Fairfax.
What do I love? This seems like an easy enough question to answer, but as the material for this week illustrates, we aren’t always conscious of what we love, let alone how we love.
Objects of great value tend to come from dark places—gems and precious metals to name a few. But sometimes the gifts of the shadows are not so easy to recognize, or even find.
Fear not! This week’s Sunday message opens a pathway for understanding how the shadows and dark places can be for us.
This week Unity of Fairfax begins its annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday messages and small groups. Our source material is the book How, Then, Shall We Live? by Wayne Muller.
After all that has transpired in 2020, the title of this book, and its inspiring content, might be “just what the doctor ordered!”
An invitation to explore how to live beyond the grip of “the drama” and make Inspiration a reality.
Autumn begins on September 22—and with the change of seasons comes a change of perspective.
This week, Rev. Russ explores how Autumn provides the perfect inspiration for adopting a new point of view.
When the coach or team manager calls “time out!” that indicates the need for some manner of adjustment of strategy.
This episode, Rev. Russell will share about the value of calling a Time Out.
How many times have we felt that our life challenges have been so insurmountable that we would never come up with a solution to the situation?
What we get to understand is that there is power greater than we are which is ever at the ready to support us as we let go of fear, strengthen our faith, open our hearts, and change our thinking.
In the 23rd Psalm, there’s a reference to a cup that overflows.
This week we’ll explore what that means and some practical ideas we can use to demonstrate our own overflowing cup!
Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore was born on August 22, 1854.
This Sunday’s message will focus on key elements of Fillmore’s life and teaching that shaped the Unity movement we know today.
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote.
This week’s message explores the spiritual component of this landmark advancement in consciousness.
Unity co-founder Myrtle Fillmore was born on August 6, 1845.
Today’s message will focus on key elements of her life and teaching that shaped the Unity movement we know today.
What is the most powerful weapon to change the world? According to the late statesman Nelson Mandela, it is education.
The Unity movement is grounded in spiritual education, and this week we examine how spiritual education is making a positive impact in the world.