My road to Unity - Angus Irons

My name is Angus Irons and this is my story. A few years ago (but after Covid-19 started), I found a copy of the Daily word. Someone had left it on the book table, which is where residents leave books they have read and wish to share with other residents. I was feeling depressed and had been for a while, but as I started to read, it made sense; it struck a chord. A few days went by and I continued reading the Daily word. Then I noticed Unity had a Zoom meeting in the morning, so I joined the 9am Unity prayer/meditation service and I thought, ‘this is inspiring and fun.’ However, I only joined the service now and again.
Some months passed, and then I attended an online Zoom Unity course: WOW my eyes were opened. It was about the Bible. Yes, I knew of the Bible but like War and Peace, I had never read it. Then I realised that God was in me, part of me, not some old guy with a beard. That was a life changer: I was no longer a downtrodden victim, I was empowered; I was starting to deal with issues that before had crushed me. I wasn't yet moving mountains, but it was a start.
Then I went on a Unity retreat and discovered the intense joy of meditation and prayer with others, and since then I join Unity every day to pray, meditate and celebrate God's love and the fellowship of fellow travellers. Since then, I have also joined a physical church near me (a shout out to Millpool Hill Church). Two friends and I (Sheila and Julie) travel there and belt out the hymns on our journey to and from, and discuss the joys and problems that arise from being a Christian. (I still have problems with forgiveness.) It’s a friendly down to earth church, and like Unity the fellowship is a joy. A lot has happened to me in the last few years, I have changed internally as well as externally. It seems that the frightened insecure child has grown into a Man who is proud to stand side by side with all humanity as I carry on to becoming more and more committed to serving God. I even got Baptised recently! But that's another story.
That is my story, and it all started with a little book. As I continue to stride out with God and find adventure and excitement in my life at an age (76) when I had imagined my life would be all pipe and slippers, I am grateful for the past and the opportunities to learn; for all the riches I have today (my friends, my flat and living in one of the best cities in the world, Birmingham), and I look forward to the challenges of tomorrow. Thank you, Daily Word. So next time you come to the end of your Daily word, leave it somewhere and maybe someone will pick it up and read it. For them it will be like winning the lottery. Amen

Angus Irons
Unity student

From Kimerie - our Sunday service this month (18th May at 3pm) includes a few others in Unity sharing how they found Unity and what blesses them in their lives. Do join us - some of their experiences may resonate with yours.