There are two fundamental sides to the Unity experience. The first is prayer, used to deepen our awareness of our connection to God and thereby experience our wholeness, abundance and well-being.  The second is to learn and grow through study. Myrtle Fillmore led the way in prayer and her husband, Charles Fillmore, led the way in education. Both approaches continue to be key elements within Unity and we invite you to take part in them with us. For as we pray, study and serve together, we change; we grow.

This has always been my experience in Unity. Paul and I first arrived at Unity Maidenhead when we moved to Maidenhead in 2002. A friend told us we would really enjoy Unity – and he was right! The minute I walked through the door, it felt like coming home. I connected with the teachings, learnt about the power of affirmative prayer, started to get involved and help out, which led to me being employed in the prayer letter-writing department.

For no other reason than wanting to do my job better, I decided to take Unity classes. I felt blessed to be able to study through Maidenhead and at Unity Village, our US headquarters. Gradually I worked my way through the Unity study programme, which brought me to where I am today. I did not set out to be a leader and I believe this is true for many people. However, as I studied and applied myself, I grew. Over time, vacancies arose within Unity, which I stepped into, even though it felt like the scariest thing to do at the time. Yet I discovered that as I served, I was served in return. My joy and fulfilment through working in Unity and making so many wonderful friends, has known no bounds.

Why am I writing this? Because we are starting up our Unity classes again! This newsletter has details about an introduction evening we are hosting this month and you can visit our website: www.unityuk.org/calendar for more details.

Paul and I are putting together a 2-hour programme, which, we pray, will excite and encourage you to join us in study and prayer. As we come out of lockdown, let this be a time of new opportunities, new study and new growth. If not now, when; If not you, who?

For who knows where this may take you!
​
Rev. Kimerie Mapletoft
Director of Silent Unity and Daily Word UK

There is much to be said for living alone,
I have control of the remote, the TV, and the phone.
I can do what I want, whenever I please,
And change my mind instantly, with consummate ease.
 
But there are drawbacks, of course, to this idyllic state,
Packing and stowing the shopping is something I hate.
Then there’s changing a lightbulb, mending a fuse,
Having no-one to talk to, and enthuse at my news.
 
Sharing jokes, tasty meals, and countryside drives.
Taking the rubbish out when bin-day arrives.
But above all there’s one thing I’d be delighted to say,
“I love you, and I’ll love you always, come what may”.
 
Then I thought, ‘there is someone I know, and who’s near,
Who is waiting silently, patiently, longing to hear
Those words, said with feeling, with tenderness and care.
I’ll just go to my mirror, and get ready to share’.
 
As she looked into my eyes, and started to smile,
I felt my heart melting more and more, all the while.
We gazed and gazed, getting used to the sight
Of features relaxing, and eyes shining bright.
 
“I love you” I told her, and was so happy to find
She said “I love you” right back, she’s so open and kind.
Oh how my heart sang, as we both laughed with glee.
What a find to discover that my best friend is me!
 
                                                         Patricia Rosser

To celebrate world meditation day receive a free meditation when you join our newsletter list. 

“Today is World Meditation Day, and meditation is something we do all the time here at Unity. And you can join us live on zoom for our meditations we lead every day, including a midday prayer service which we lead Monday to Friday. This is a time of silent reflection where we celebrate our life, energy and vitality in our connection with the Spirit within us all. 

You can join us for prayer and meditation every day on zoom including:  
Monday to Friday at 12 noon Midday Meditation
Thursdays at 8pm - Weekly Meditation 
Monday to Saturday 9am ( Sundays at 10am) - Daily Word Prayer Meeting.
​For more details see our calendar