Special Events
See Week 2023
History of New Thought and Unity
HTS 140
Instructor: Rev Kelly Isola
June 4-7, 2023, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
On Zoom
Just as one’s previous life experiences underlie one’s current expression, so the history of a tradition underlies that tradition’s current expression. The foundations of Unity as a contemporary movement are explored in its roots in Transcendentalism, Christian Science and New Thought. Students explore Unity’s history and original cultural milieu. They have the opportunity to consider the possibilities of Unity as an evolving cultural phenomenon. This historical exploration includes exposure to ideas, beliefs and philosophies of the main “architects” of this stream of spiritual thought that in some ways has connections back to antiquity.
To register click here.
Healing and Wholeness
HTS 135
Instructor: Juanita Johnson, LUT
June 4-7, 2023, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
On Zoom
Unity began with a spiritual healing that was mediated through mind by application of
principles. The first healing was followed by others and eventually Silent Unity and Unity
Centers emerged. The healing practices and principles developed and applied by Myrtle and
Charles are the basis of this course. Students will be working with the Fillmore’s teachings on
healing and wholeness, as well as with historical and contemporary master teachers. The
principles will be presented to support students in developing a practical understanding of
Unity theology as “heart-centered meta-physics.”
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
Prosperity
HTS 130
Instructor: Rev Edith Washington-Woods
June 5-9, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon EST
On Zoom
This course examines the prosperity teachings of Charles Fillmore and Eric Butterworth, as well as contemporary teachings. Students will explore the broader meaning of prosperity beyond “material things & money” to discover their own beliefs about money, abundance and lack. Students will create practices for healing limitations they hold about prosperity, and discover ways to address their own unexamined, unconscious assumptions about abundance, giving and generosity.
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
Bible Interpretation: Hebrew Scriptures
SCS 110
Instructor: Jane McCarthy, LUT
June 5-9, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon EST
On Zoom
Beneath the literal sense of the Bible, interpreters have for over 2,000 years discerned allegorical meanings related to divine truths and spiritual realities. In this course you will experience the rewarding and surprisingly practical process of the Unity way of Bible interpretation by metaphysically interpreting passages from Hebrew Scriptures. You will learn a step-by-step method for metaphysical interpretation and application to your life.
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
12 Powers
HTS 125
Instructor: Rev Paul Hasselbeck
June 5-9, 2023, 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm EST
On Zoom
In this advanced course, we will review the books, The Twelve Powers, by Charles Fillmore, and PowerUP by Paul Hasselbeck and Cher Holton. In doing so, we will also review many of our basic Unity Principles. Students’ working knowledge of Unity Truth Principles will then be put into practical application in their own lives. Through the use of these Truth Principles, students have the opportunity to learn the Truth and the power of their Divinity.
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
Conversation Skills
SPD 112
Instructor: Rev Sarah Phillips
June 5-9, 2023, 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm EST
On Zoom
This five-session online course is designed to help participants improve their communication skills by mastering crucial conversations. Using the book "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" as a guide, participants will learn how to create a safe learning environment, recognize when conversations become crucial, master crucial conversations, explore dialogue, and focus on moving forward.
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
Metaphysics 4
HTS 120
Instructor: Rev Paul Hasselbeck
June 5-9, 2023, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm EST
On Zoom
In this advanced course, you will further investigate and apply the Truth learned in the previous metaphysics courses (HTS 105, HTS 110, HTS 115). This course summarizes and organizes metaphysical teachings so that Truth may be more easily demonstrated in your life. Through the consistent use of these practical PRINCIPLES, LAWS, premises and teachings, you can consciously transform your life and realize more of your DIVINE POTENTIAL.
The class syllabus is available here.
To register click here.
Self-Care
SPD 115
Instructor: Rev Kelly Isola
June 5-9, 2023, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm EST
On Zoom
Self-care involves making choices that reflect a consciousness of well-being. As we become aware of the care of our mind, body and spirit, we discover that when we are our best self, we make contributions to our family, our communities and our world consciously. This course will provide guidelines and action plans for instilling practices of self-care in the areas of awareness, mindfulness, setting boundaries, letting go, forgiveness and self-love. The class will be both reflective and interactive as we build self-awareness and share what works in applying self-care practices into daily life. We will identify how to use this foundation in times of stress and chaos as well.
Diversity Training
Continuing Education Training for Ministers and Licensed Unity Teachers
Instructor: Rev Kelly Isola
June 8, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
On Zoom
To register click here.
Ethics Training
Continuing Education Training for Ministers and Licensed Unity Teachers
Instructor: Rev Kelly Isola
June 9, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
On Zoom
To register click here.
Q& A on Unity Ministerial and LUT Programs
June 7, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
On Zoom
To register click here.
*The SEE registration fee covers administrative costs. Love offerings to honor our instructors’ time and talents will be collected during the last class. As we give to the people and places that nourish us spiritually, we receive. We are grateful!
Pic-A-Party
Last summer we had many wonderful opportunities to gather with each other at the fun events organized by our fellow community members during our Pic-A-Party fundraiser.
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We’re doing it again this year! The parties will continue all summer.
Here’s how it works: You host a party and your guests donate to participate. All proceeds go to Unity of Gaithersburg. Last year our parties ranged from dinner parties to mini golf to hiking. Do you like to dance, paint, bird-watch, barbeque, view movies, play board games, or visit cultural or historic places? Then sign up to host a party to benefit Unity of Gaithersburg this summer! The possibilities are endless and as unique as our imagination and creativity will take us!
Share your party ideas with the Prosperity Team by filling out this online form:
Please submit your event details by May 31.
Life Celebration Garden Stone Installation
Our Prayer Chaplains will be holding an installation of memorial stones on
Sunday, May 28th following the Service.
If you would like to add a memorial stone for your loved one, please allow (4) weeks for guaranteed delivery of your stone.
During this ceremony, we will be adding stones for our past Ministers who have transitioned (Revs. Anne Quay, Allen Quay, Roger Goodwin and Jennifer Holder).
We hope you will join us in honoring your loved one(s) and holding the sacred space of unconditional love and the Divine's ever presence.
To Order your Memorial Stone visit Perfect Memorials by clicking here.
Scroll down until you find either River Rock Custom Engraved Stone - Large or
River Rock Custom Engraved Stone - Medium.
Purchase and have the stone sent to your home. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery.
Hiking Opportunities
Rev Edith invites you to hike with her to provide an opportunity to learn more about the area as well as get to know the UOG community. We hope you can join us for one or more of these hikes.
Here is our current schedule with leader contacts for more detail and to rsvp:
Hike and Lunch with Rev. Edith
Saturday, June 3, 2023.
9:00 AM Hike at Great Falls, Maryland.
Meet at 9:00 am at Great Falls Taverna Visitor Center, MD (see link below). Walk .5 mile to falls overlook; then back to walk on River Trail 1 mile; then back on Towpath.
(National Pass or $20 fee required to enter Great Falls MD. You can pay the entrance fee or purchase annual pass or lifetime Golden pass for seniors 62+. Or let us know 24 hours in advance if you want to carpool with one of us who has a pass.)
Location
12 noon Lunch at Wild Tomato, 7945 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John MD 20818, 301 229 0680. https://wildtomatorestaurant.com/
RSVP Judith Johnson at admin@unityofgaithersburg.org.