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Welcome to
Unity Christ Church!
Thank you for visiting our site.
We welcome you and know that you are here by divine
appointment. Unity Christ Church is a spiritual home to many
who are seeking a deeper relationship with Spirit. It is also a
place to make life-long friends that are supportive of you on
your own unique spiritual journey.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, all-inclusive community
that offers a positive, practical, everyday spiritual message.
Experiencing our dynamic message and diverse music program, one
leaves our services feeling uplifted and affirmed. At Unity
Christ Church we are open to and accepting of all faiths, and we
encourage individuals, families and people of all denominations
to join us in celebrating the Divinity within themselves and
within others. We celebrate, honor, and affirm the divine
presence in every person and we celebrate our oneness with
Spirit.
We teach the transformational principles of love, prayer and
meditation, forgiveness, peace and responsibility, and we
celebrate the many paths to God. Our services are designed to
support each person’s experience of the Christ presence within.
Thank you for visiting our site, and we certainly invite you to
visit our church. We would love to have you join us in our
Sunday celebration or one of the many other events.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome at
Unity Christ Church.
Love and Blessings,
Reverend Pat Williamson
Senior Minister
revpat@unitychristchurch.org
763-521-4793, ext. 27
Reverend Pat Williamson is committed to supporting individuals
in growth as well as transformation through Unity principles
thus empowering them to live as expression of The Christ within.
His personal mission is to teach and preach these Universal
Truth Principles so that he may grow spiritually and assist
others with their growth. His 23 years of personal recovery
assist others in supporting their own spiritual journey.
Pat serves as Senior Minister of Unity Christ Church in Golden
Valley MN. He has served as chair of the Association of Unity
Churches International and is currently serving as a member of
the Unity Movement Advisory Council. He serves or has served on
the Field Licensing Team, the Radio/Media Ministry Team, and the
Great Lakes Regional, Children’s Education Team. Pat’s
professional Affiliations are International Conference of Police
Chaplains and is a graduate of Unity Ministerial Executive
Institute.
Pat has served the congregations of Unity Temple on the Plaza,
Kansas City, MO, Unity Church on the North Shore, Evanston IL,
New Thought Unity Center, Cincinnati and is currently serving
Unity Christ Church in Golden Valley MN.
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All
Inclusive
Because we
celebrate, honor, and affirm the Divine Presence in every
person, we welcome you. Unity Christ Church is a
community open and receptive to all who enter our doors. We
believe everyone is here by divine appointment. We welcome you,
and we welcome your thoughts and ideas, for they add to our
discourse. We welcome your gifts and talents, for they add to
our resources. We bless you and we affirm your wholeness, for we
deeply value your presence in this community. Unity Christ
Church is a community that is fully accepting of all people. We
welcome everyone into our community without regard to age,
abilities, race, religious beliefs, cultural background, gender,
or sexual orientation. Welcome to Unity Christ Church!
Adopted by the UCC
Board of Trustees during their October 2006 meeting
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UCC
Services & Celebrations
When you come to worship at Unity Christ
Church, you will enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, inspirational
messages and uplifting music. Following Sunday
Celebrations, we invite you to join other congregants for
fellowship--share a cup of tea, meet new friends or visit with
old ones. Our
spiritual bookstore is open before and after
services, and it offers a wide selection of metaphysical and new
thought publications, tapes and CDs as well as a great selection
of greeting cards. You also can check out one of our ministry
displays in the foyer to learn more about how you can connect
within our spiritual community.
Sunday Celebrations
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Held in Sanctuary
Childcare is provided during both services
Sunday School is held during the 11:00 service
Fellowship follows both services
Silent Unity Prayer Service
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Led by Licensed Unity Teacher Nancy Little
Held in Meditation Room
Wonderful Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Led by ministerial team with music by Maria Benson
Held in the Fillmore Room
Special Services
UCC offers a variety of services throughout the year to coincide
with holidays or special times of worship. Check our
events page
for more information about dates and times.
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Mission and Values
Vision
We
are a dynamic, vibrant, welcoming and prosperous community of faith, created as a center for Spiritual understanding and for building Christ consciousness in our members and the wider community.
Mission
Our
mission is to celebrate, honor and affirm the divine presence in
every person.
Core
Values:
Oneness with God
God is spirit. As spiritual beings, our highest purpose is to know and
express our oneness with God.
Unconditional Love
We are one in Spirit. We offer hope and loving support in challenging
times, and we celebrate our joys.
Prayer and Meditation
We acknowledge the power of prayer and meditation to inspire, transform
and to heal. Through affirmative prayer, we change our lives. Through
meditation, we open ourselves to insight, intuition, and a conscious
awareness of Divine Spirit within.
Practical Use of Truth Principles
Universal Truth principles are positive, practical tools for use in daily
life which, when applied consistently, produce predictable results. We use
Truth principles to express our divine potential, and to achieve a deeper
understanding of our spiritual nature as children of God.
Lifelong Spiritual Learning
We are open to opportunities to deepen our understanding of our oneness
with God. We recognize the value of continuing education as a means of
enriching our spiritual experience.
Inclusiveness
All people are accepted and welcomed here. We honor the holy nature of
every person.
Our Blessings:
Joyful, uplifting and inspiring services
which allow us to collectively discover and celebrate the truth of our
being as children of God.
An exceptional and creative music program
which fills us with joy while expanding our awareness of God working in
and through us.
Prayer and meditation activities, healing
services, and a variety of small and large-group sharing opportunities
which enhance our spiritual growth individually and as a community.
Strong, extensive, high-quality education
programs that support people of all ages in spiritual growth and
understanding, with an emphasis on the practical application of Truth
principles in our personal lives and in the wider community.
Effective and well-supported ministry
teams, both ongoing and ad hoc, that bring a Spirit-driven vitality and
immediacy to our mission. These may include prayer, healing, music,
social, outreach, pastoral care, appreciation, inspiration line,
bookstore, church promotion, senior, family and intergenerational
ministries, among others.
A well-led and inspired team of creative,
skilled, committed, and empowered staff and volunteers.
A diverse congregation which accepts and
welcomes all people and supports both short term and long term
participation, depending on individual needs.
Abundant and well-managed financial
resources that provide for current needs and that are a manifestation of a
long-term plan for ongoing support and future growth.
Facilities and a campus that are well
suited to our needs, beautiful and well maintained, and highly functional
in support of our spiritual, educational, social, and community programs.
An effective Outreach Ministry which
extends outside of Unity Christ Church into the surrounding communities
and beyond, to provide inspiration, support and prayer, and which affirms
God’s presence in the world.
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Our History
1919
- First study groups known as Unity Truth Center organized
by Mrs. Lila Raney.
1943 -
Incorporated
1966 -
Name
changed to Unity Christ Church. Mrs. Raney served as spiritual leader until
1964.
1964-76 - Rev. Eugene Sorflaten, Revs. Bernard and Polly Dozier, Rev. Donald Gates,
Revs. Hal and Flo Dibblee and Rev. Dale Cross serve Unity Christ Church during
this period.
1964
- UCC purchases building at 2401 Aldrich Ave. N.
1976 -
The church moves to 4000 Golden Valley Rd.
1976 - Rev. Don Clark and his wife Vivian assume the spiritual leadership of Unity
Christ Church. Rev. Clark serves until his transition in 1985.
1985
- Rev. Jim Fisher assumes UCC pastorate in 1985. He serves the ministry until
1994.
1992-1994 - Rev. Paula Montgomery Skiles appointed as co-minister.
1994-1996 -
Rev.
Paula McClellan and Rev. Harriet Valliere act as interim ministers.
1996 -
Rev. Rob Robinson appointed as minister of Unity Christ Church and serves
until 2004.
2003 - Rev. Allen Liles hired as Associate Minister.
2004 - UCC
Board of Trustees appoints Rev. Allen Liles as Acting Minister.
2005 - Rev. Allen Liles selected as Senior Minister.
2006 - Rev. Allen Liles retires and Rev. Pat Williamson is
selected as Senior Minister.
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Five Unity
Principles
1. There is
only one Presence and one Power active as the universe and as my life,
God the Good.
2. Our essence is of God; therefore, we are inherently good. This God
essence was fully expressed in Jesus, the Christ.
3. We are co-creators with God, creating reality through thoughts held
in mind.
4. Through prayer and meditation, we align our heart-mind with God.
Denials and affirmations are tools we use.
5. Through thoughts, words and actions, we live the Truth we know.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Are you new to Unity
teachings? Click
here to
view 20 frequently asked questions and answers.
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Unity Worldwide
To learn more about the Unity movement, we invite you to visit these
links:
Unity World Headquarters, home of Silent Unity
www.unityworldhq.org
Association of Unity Churches
www.unity.org
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