Unity’s founding principles

A world powerfully transformed through the growing movement of shared spiritual awakening.

Mission

Advancing the movement of spiritual awakening and transformation through Unity, a positive path for spiritual living.

Purpose

Develop, equip, and support Unity members and communities to grow in innovative, sustainable, and cutting-edge ways.

Values

  • Supportive—Seeking to find what is needed and filling that need.

  • Inclusive—Creating an environment that fosters a culture of trust, respect, and belonging.

  • Resourceful—Finding the workable way forward with creative solutions.

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Five basic principles

Unity encourages the application of five spiritual principles in daily life, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, forgiveness and positive thinking.

  1. GOD IS: There is one infinite presence and power that permeates my life and the entire Universe—God, the good, omnipotent. In this divine presence, I live, move and have my being. God is Absolute Good, unchanging and ever-present, the eternal source of all love, light and life.

  2. I AM: We are created in the image of God, our very essence infused with divine goodness. This sacred truth reveals that within us lies the spark of Divine Love, a reflection of the God essence fully embodied in Jesus the Christ. We are reminded of our inherent capacity to live as vessels of boundless love and grace.

  3. I THINK: Our thoughts shape our reality, creating the foundation of our experiences. By aligning our thinking with divine wisdom and truth, we become co-creators of a life filled with purpose, joy and love.

  4. I PRAY: Through prayer and meditation, we open ourselves to the profound mystery of the Divine, tapping into God's limitless essence. In this sacred connection, our heart and mind align with the infinite love, wisdom and guidance of God.

  5. I ACT:  Action is the bridge between faith and fulfillment. Through our thoughts, words and deeds, we bring the Truth we know to life, embodying divine wisdom and love in every step we take.

Note that Unity consists of a network of independent spiritual centres globally. Each Unity community may interpret and express these principles in its own unique way while remaining aligned with the core teachings of Unity.