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Podcast Archive

If you have found spiritual enrichment in our sermon podcasts, please consider making a financial contribution to
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Below is a list of audio broadcast files of our previous services. You may either download them as a mp3 audio file or you may subscribe to our podcast using iTunes. If you use another podcasting tool, such as Morpheus, you may access our RSS feed directly. The broadcasts are in descending order, beginning with the most recent. Please visit our podcast for the most recent services.

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Paul John Roach

Psalms in Ordinary Voices
On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 we talk about the higher way of love in action that helps us move beyond the old, ego based dualisms of them and us, right and wrong. We also explore the idea that true community is a gathering of individuals choosing to express their love one by one. When we move to this higher level we clearly hear love teaching us discerning wisdom.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Mindy Audlin, guest speaker

What if it All Goes Right?
Mindy Audlin discusses how to apply Unity principles and the What If UP? process from her book What if it All Goes Right? to create a life of abundant peace, joy, gratitude, and possibility.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Bruce Verkruyse

The "Q"
The “Q” is a process that shows one how to transform and integrate our shadow and live from the space of “Who I came here to be”. The program demonstrates how science and spirituality can partner to explain how each one of us as a human being, may live as the spiritual being that we are.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Paul John Roach

Releasing and Affirming
We look at the two great tools of Unity Metaphysics – those of release and affirmation. Jesus referred to these as the ‘keys to the kingdom.’ Explore ways to cleanse and transform your life using these powerful and effective techniques.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Paul John Roach

Sizzling!
Moving beyond the sizzling of the frying pan of human fears we explore how to sizzle with God energy, citing Charles Fillmore’s affirmation, the healing in Acts 3 and the five Unity Principles.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Paul John Roach

Are You a Particle or a Wave?
Today we look at the powerful story of the raising of Lazarus from John 11 and explore Jesus’ template for restoring life and possibility to dead and seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Bruce Verkruyse

The Importance of Relationships
This week we take a look at the possibilities within healthy relationships and share Scriptures wisdom on who our neighbors are and how we are called to be in relationship with one another.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Paul John Roach

Claiming Your Good
We look at 7 ways to claim our good through the power of knowing, feeling, forming, and doing, and follow the story of Joseph in Genesis who faithfully claimed his good and received success, reconciliation, and many blessings. We can too.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Paul John Roach

Law and Grace
In this message we look at the way the law is fulfilled as grace through the power of love. Using quotations from Jeremiah, Paul, and Sufi mystics, as well as ideas from quantum physics, we see how expanding our perspective leads to greater blessings in our lives.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Paul John Roach

How to "Break" the 10 Commandments
We look at 10 ways to break open the 10 Commandments and discover their deeper meaning for our lives today. By so doing we follow Jesus who stated that he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. Learn 10 statements to expand your life.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Paul John Roach

Ways to Pray
Learn the great secret of affirmative prayer through a change in attitude and focus. Then explore 12 fascinating ways to pray that involve all aspects of our being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Paul John Roach

Different Ways to be Dad
We look at over 20 ways to show up as dad and how we can shift our perception to create a larger container that allows for compassion and forgiveness to be present for ourselves and our fathers.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Paul John Roach

Trinities
In this message we look at the way Spirit creates through the threefold nature of the trinity and how we can utilize that power too. We examine a number of trinities and their meanings.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Paul John Roach

Kinds of Courage
In this message we explore the nature of courage and its many manifestations physically, emotionally, morally, intellectually, and spiritually, offering ways to allow courage to make a difference in our lives.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Future of Religion
In this message we look at the difference between religion and spirituality and the two trends in spiritual understanding in today's world: fundamentalist dualism and unitive mysticism. We examine ways they can work together and how an awareness of our oneness is the best way to survive and thrive.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Paul John Roach

Chinese Truth
Today we look at the complementary world views of Confucianism and Taoism and how their contrasting emphasis on ideal citizen and enlightened individual are meaningful for us today in finding a healthy balance of yin and yang in our lives.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Paul John Roach

Himalayan Wisdom
Looking at the four elements as metaphors we examine aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism and how they relate to our ability to be fully alive and fully awake with an expansive oceanic consciousness and a mountaintop perspective.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Paul John Roach

Religions of the Goddess
In this message we look at the ways in which the divine feminine is found in all the world’s religions, even the most patriarchal. We also explore qualities of the Goddess that are relevant to our lives today.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Paul John Roach

Children of the Book
In the first in our series on World Religions we look at Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – the three great monotheistic religions of the west – and note commonalities in their views on God, prayer, and living an effective life of service.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Power of Light
Light gives us the power to see and spiritual light gives us the ability to discern and see things anew. In this celebratory service we examine the story in John 21:1-13 as a template for moving beyond habitual ways of seeing to see and act with possibility and power.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Triumph of Sanity
Beginning with a pertinent quotation from Buddhist teacher Shantideva on the confusion that leads to collective insanity we look at seven ways we get confused about ourselves and seven antidotes that Jesus taught to lead us to the triumph of sanity in our lives.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Thelene Scarborough, guest

The Metaphysics of Pollyanna
Guest speaker Thelene Scarborough shares aspects about the story of Pollyanna offering five tools used by Pollyanna to free ourselves of behaviors that limit us evidenced by four characters in the story.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 7: Ramana Maharshi, India’s great saint
In this week’s message we look at the great Indian saint Ramana Maharshi and his method of self inquiry based on the question, Who am I?, which can lead us to an awareness of our innate freedom and self-realization.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Paul John Roach

Together We Stand
Today we look at the idea that we succeed not by compromising or winning at someone else’s expense but by being the fully realized expressions of God that we are created to be. Looking at Exodus 32 and Matthew 5 we see the clear call to fulfill ourselves through love.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 6: Baal Shem Tov
Today we explore the teachings of the founder of Hasidic Judaism, Baal Shem Tov, and notice the many similarities between his understanding and Unity principles.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 5: Milarepa
In today’s message we look at the fascinating life of Tibet’s great yogi, poet, and spiritual teacher Milarepa and discuss four extracts from his teachings on non-attachment, demons, meditation, and enlightenment.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Paul John Roach

Renewal and Rejuvenation
In this Rock & Roll service we explore the idea that it is when we hold our humanness, with all its paradox and pain, in the hands of compassion we find renewal and we regenerate ourselves body and soul into vessels of light.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 4: Hildegard of Bingen
In this message we explore the visionary zeal and power of this great 13th century female saint through her writings, music, and very relevant inspiration for the 21st century.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 3: Solomon
The third in our series of great sages of the world focuses on Solomon who is considered the wisest man in the Christian tradition other than Jesus. We look at the actions he took in his life and contrast them with the wisdom he wrote.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 2: Rumi
In this message we discuss the life and work of the great Sufi mystic and poet Jalaludin Rumi, reflecting on the core themes in several of his poems and their relevance to our journey to God.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Paul John Roach

The Great Sages 1: Lao Tzu
The first in our series on great sages of the world begins with the founder of Taoism, Lao Tzu. We look at the key principles of Taoism, its similarity to the teachings of Jesus and the power of creative letting be. Selected readings from John Heider’s The Tao of Leadership illuminate the message.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Bruce Verkruyse, LUT

Celebrate Yourself - There Are No Miracles
What are you saying to yourself? Using the wisdom of our teens this service takes a look at some of Eric Butterworth’s points on how we treat our self in life. The Unity Principles are reviewed and demonstrated through Mark 5:24 and the use of Q&A with our Uniteen group. We are asked to work the principles through allowing our inner light to shine, as in the song and to remember there are many glorious lights around you.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Paul John Roach

Mindful Being
In the third of our series on mindfulness we explore the importance of being and resting in the stillness to gain clarity and understanding before acting. We look at tools and templates for Jesus, Buddhism, Charles Fillmore and others.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Paul John Roach

Mindful Seeing
We use the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and his Noble Eightfold Path with correlations from the teachings of Jesus, to explore skillful ways to see and live clearly and successfully.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Paul John Roach

Mindful Eating
In the first week of our series on mindfulness we look at food in terms of spiritual substance, mental awareness, and physical nourishment. Paul offers 10 tools or guidelines for mindful eating.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Paul John Roach

We Get to Choose
God has gifted us with the power of free will which gives us the choice of aligning with God, the One in all, or getting lost in changing circumstances. In this special Burning Bowl Sunday message Paul references Joshua, Psalms, and the story of the woman caught in adultery to show the expansive choices that are possible for all of us.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Paul John Roach

Promise
Using Luke 24:49 as our basis we discuss various meanings of promise contrasting those that come from the changeable ‘below’ and those that come from the stable ‘on high’.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Holly and the Ivy
In this message Paul shares personal stories and experiences about the abundant life and offers ten lessons he has learned about experiencing the flow of God’s love, health, and provision.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Bruce Verkruyse, LUT

Celebration Consciousness
A look at the 4 levels of consciousness presented in Heart-centered Metaphysics, by Hasselbeck with an additional focus on our own "worth-ship". Together they are tools that lead us into a Celebration Consciousness as we live from the Oneness that we are.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Paul John Roach

True Prosperity
In this message Paul shares personal stories and experiences about the abundant life and offers ten lessons he has learned about experiencing the flow of God’s love, health, and provision.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Call to Live It
The fifth in our series on Unity’s Five Basic Truth Principles, we look at ways to put what we know into practice. We discuss the key ideas of Pronouncing it Good, Seeing the Messiah in disguise, For the benefit of all, and other useful techniques for effective and successful living.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Paul John Roach

Affirmative Prayer
This week we look at Unity’s fourth principle and discuss how affirmative prayer is different from traditional ways of praying. Using the tools of release and affirmation we heighten our awareness and align with the divine.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Great Law
In this message we look at Unity’s third principle of Mind Action and how it is found universally throughout all religions and philosophies. We offer eight ways to activate the law in our own lives and become true co-creators with God.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Divine is Within Us
This week’s message focuses on Unity’s 2nd Principle: the nature of the divine within us. Again looking at world mystical traditions we see that this idea is widespread. The next task is to embody it in our daily lives.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Paul John Roach

One Presence, One Power
This is the first message in our series on Unity’s Five Principles. We look at the implications of the idea of God’s Oneness, how to expand our vision of God and activate the flow of God in our lives.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Rev. Toni Boehm, guest speaker

Living Waters
Using John 4:1-30, this sermon explores making conscious choices to move out of the void of forgetfullness. When we choose to drink from the 'living waters', or consciously embrace the Holy Spirit, we are able to make choices from a place of truth and love and area able to present and ready to handle any situation.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Bruce Verkruyse, LUT

Claiming Your Good
Claim your Good takes a look at Rev. Eric Butterworth's, Spiritual Economics. In this weeks talk we review seeing things right, working from the inside out, claiming our worthiness and having an attitude of gratitude and giving.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Paul John Roach

Freedom
Freedom is not something that is given to us freely, instead it is a truth that we must claim for ourselves. Freedom is recognizing our connection to Spirit and the responsibility we have to align with Truth. Only when we actively claim our good and act from a place a love and wisdomare we truly free.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Paul John Roach

Tibetan Wisdom
It has been 10 years since we took a church group on a pilgrimage to Tibet. In this message we examine the attraction of Tibet and its people and offer four aspects of Tibetan Wisdom: What are you bringing? Mind the gap; Boundless Compassion, and Great Natural Perfection.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Paul John Roach

God is Formless and Takes Many Forms
The many forms and faces of God are ways we can approach the formless mystery of Spirit. These ways help us connect with the overwhelming brilliance of the divine. Using quotations form the Bhagavad Gita, Rilke and looking at some of the many forms of God we realize that God is greater than any self image we may have created.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Paul John Roach

Looking with the Eyes of Love
To look with the eyes of love is to remember that we are beings of love, connected with everyone we meet. In this message we look at the Buddhist six element practice as described in Bodhipaksa's book "Living as a River", seeking ways to express love, and we give helpful ways to center ourselves in the Truth of our being. You can read the passage used in this week's sermon on our Weekly Inspiration page.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Paul John Roach

Renewal
Renewal is about remembering how precious and important life is and taking THIS moment to be transformed by Spirit. Romans 12:2 reminds us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind". When we embrace and move through the extremes in life, we open ourselves to be made new.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Steve Bhaerman, guest speaker

Universal Love Story
We are joined by guest speaker Steve Bhaerman for a humorous and enlightening message about the nature of our thoughts, beliefs and what we hold to be "true", and how even our scientific laws are constantly challenged and found to be false. Knowing this, we take the opportunity to shift the negative paradigms we hold about ourselves into positive, loving paradigms.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Bruce Verkruyse

Oneness
In this message we explore the core Unity Truth of the unitive nature of all things, that everything is one. We are reminded that, in truth, we are never separated from Source. We only experience separation when we choose to give power to fear, lack, and other negative thoughts. We discuss useful tools we can use to remind ourselves that we are connected to God.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Paul John Roach

Metaphysics of Jonah
In this sermon we look at the power of love versus the power of judgment. We seek to move out of negative judgment and into the more positive aspect of discernment. We explore Jonah's journey into the belly of the whale metaphysically as our own journey to the deepest part of ourselves. When we seek God in places of darkness true transformation of spirit happens.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Paul John Roach

Creative Stress
In this sermon we look at how to turn seemingly negative stress and the unsuccessful ways we use to avoid or overcome it, into creative stress that finds blessings in every situation. Learn about the keys of finding, embracing and radiating the good. Inspiration for this message comes from James O'Dea's book "Creative Stress".

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Paul John Roach

Smile!
Using examples from the Book of James, Rumi and 18th century poetry as well as 70s rock music we explore how to become centered in the smile of compassion no matter how trying the circumstances.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Paul John Roach

Leaning into the Sharp Points
Feeling and responding directly without avoidance or analysis is a powerful tool for growth, especially when we remember that Spirit is present darkest experience also. In this message Paul offers five strategies to 'lean' effectively as well as sharing some personal experiences of leaning into the sharp points.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Paul John Roach

Skillful Means
In this message we look at the often counterintuitive but powerful ways we can skillfully live our lives. We focus on the teachings of Jesus, The Buddha and the Tao Te Ching and present seven skillful means that are practical and transformative.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Aman Motwane, guest speaker

Yes, You Can Change the World
Guest speaker Aman Motwane discusses ways that we can change the world around us by changing the attitudes within us. Motwane discusses simple steps that we can take to get in the habit of being positive, proactive and send out ripples of change into the world.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Metaphysics of Pink Floyd
In this message we explore the deeper meaning behind the lyrics of the rock sensation Pink Floyd. Although the lyrics of Pink Floyd are seemingly dark and depressing, we choose to see that unless we embrace the darker parts of our human experience we can never feel truly alive in Spirit.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Paul John Roach

It Takes Courage to Be Free
In this message we celebrate freedom as a nation and the kinds of freedom we enjoy. We also look at the embrace that helps us to be truly free. Embrace of others who are seemingly different from ourselves, and embrace of the joys and sorrows within us. David Whitney, classical author, shares a story that illustrates this connectedness and embrace.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Paul John Roach

The With-God Life
The With-God life is a commitment to align with God for long haul. It is the antidote to dualistic, them and us, thinking. In this message we look at the Biblical figures that lived the With-God life. We also share eight qualities that help keep us in alignment with God.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Cynthia Leveque, guest speaker

There's an 'App' for That
Guest speaker Cynthia Leveque compares our spirituality to the modern smart phone. Like smart phones that are filled with useful apps to help us move through our daily lives, so too we are filled with spiritual 'apps'. We must actively choose to learn to use the spiritual tools and powers available to all of us.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Paul John Roach

Joy / Ananda / Bliss
In this message we look at trinities and especially the third aspect of The Trinity - the Holy Spirit, which is God in action as joy. We explore trinities of all kinds and their significance and find helpful teachings in the Old and New Testaments as well as Hafiz in Islam and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj in Hinduism. Learn how to release your natural God-given capability and joy.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Mindy Audlin, guest speaker

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
In this sermon guest speaker Mindy Audlin explores the relationship between mind, body and spirit. Using jars of water as a metaphor Mindy shows us how our minds can become clouded with mud and dirt when we choose to stir up old patterns and thoughts.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Paul John Roach

The House that Jack Built
In this Family Sunday sermon our youth enact the nursery rhyme about the "House that Jack Built" and we explore its deeper meaning of connectedness and interrelation. We find the idea of connectedness in all religions and in modern philosophical and scientific ideas.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Courage of Hanuman
We explore the story of the Hindu deity Hanuman and its significance to our own lives. His courage, devotion, strength and persistence in restoring balance is a template to our own journey in life.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Paul John Roach

Capability
In this message we investigate the meaning of capability, especially its spiritual aspect and we discuss the co-founder of Unity, Charles Fillmore's, formula for realizing any idea, faith and substance. This very practical message calls us to a more creative and successful approach to life.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Paul John Roach

Mother Wisdom
We explore the vast range of qualities that the mother represents and the divine aspect of the Mother found in all world religions. We also explore how the balance masculine/feminine, Father/Mother is so needed in our world today.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Paul John Roach

Worthy to Receive
This message focuses in the heart of the Unity teachings concerning the original blessing of God and the five foundational Unity principles that lead to an abundant and effective life. Acknowledging our oneness allows us to give and to receive God's good.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Paul John Roach

A New Earth
Taking a lead from Eckhart Tolle's book 'A New Earth', we explore the possibility of the shift from the world of name and form to being in the Divine Presence. One way leads to apparent separation, the other to a new way of looking and living. What exactly are we identifying with and how can we change that focus?

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Paul John Roach

Keys to a Successful Relationship
We look at 10 keys to a successful relationship with partners, friends, circumstances and God and note four important approaches to living an adult, accountable, open and trusting life.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Paul John Roach

Do We Die?
Everybody that is born is subject to death but life is more than birth and death. In this sermon we look at That which is beyond the fear surrounding death. In fact, death can be a friend if we understand it correctly. The wisdom of the Katha Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita help us see the I AM identity within all beings.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Whole Truth
The message of Jesus includes the embrace of human and divine, sorrow and joy, death and resurrection. In this message we look at the seven ways of Jesus that lead to true freedom and we allow the presence of the Christ to inform our lives.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Paul John Roach

Costly Implications
Allowing the Christ, the Presence of Love, into the center of our lives as symbolized by the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is dangerous to our egos and to old conditioned ways of living. In this message we explore the powerful teachings and parables of Jesus as he enters Jerusalem and The Temple as we prepare for the adventure of Holy Week.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Paul John Roach

Bible Radicals: John the Baptist
On this Rock n' Roll Sunday we explore the message of a true Bible radical, John the Baptist. The message of John the Baptist is emphasized by powerful and uplifting music. Please note that for copyright reasons, music from Rock n' Roll Sunday is not available via the web. Please ask for a copy of the service in the Bookstore.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Paul John Roach

Bible Radicals: Elijah
In this humorous and insightful message we gain inspiration from the prophet Elijah, who acknowledged always the Presence of God as the center of his being. Through stories of provision, healing, attachment and justice we discover the victory of Spirit over the self centered consciousness of Ahab and his queen Jezebel.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Rev. Scott McDowell, guest speaker

The Power in Silence
In this message Rev. Scott McDowell explains the power of stillness and silence as God's true voice. Noise distracts us but the stillness is always there to bring us home to our true nature. Using the story of Elijah Scott relates how we have the choice of listening to the noise and confusion of life or to the silence. When we return to the still point at our heart we realizethat all is well.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Sermon on the Mount - Part 3
In the third part of our series we look at the theme of alignment: how God is aligned with us and how we can be aligned with God and with others. The joy and possibility of the God centered life is an alternative that offers boundless good.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Melinda Veatch, guest speaker

The Power of Compassion
Guest speaker Melinda Veatch calls us to move beyond a ritualized or overly personal view of spirituality to one that sees the divine in all and encourages compassion. The text is Isaiah 58: 1 - 10.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Sermon on the Mount - Part 2
In this message we explore the importance os passion, zest and flavor in motivating us to focus on our true treasure which is the kingdom of God within us. Utilizing a passion for inner realization gives us light to see how to live compassionately and expansively.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Sermon on the Mount - Part I
In this message we look at the theme of integrity. Jesus encourages us to move beyond division and separation and align with our inner wisdom and resource. In this way we free ourselves of fear and resentment and become more expansive and available to others.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Power of Space
It is out of the invisible, the void, the emptiness that God creates. So, too our creative endeavours begin in the apparent emptiness which is the divine substance of God. Using the Parable of the Talents we see how, with understanding faith, we can take every opportunity to harness the energy and substance of God.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Power of the Earth
Taking inspiration from Luke, Isaiah and Revelation we discover that when we allow Spirit to breathe in and through our earthly experience everything becomes meaningful and sacred. It is the balance of realizing the Presence of Spirit in the earth that makes us wise stewards of the planet and of our own lives.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Andrew Harvey, guest speaker

Sacred Activism and World Crisis
In this message we are joined by guest speaker Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, focusing on the subject of sacred activism. As spiritual beings living a human experience it is important to recognize our role as stewards of the well being of our planet and each other.

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Power of Water and Air
In this message we investigate the nature of water and are as powerful symbols for flexibility, choice and humble power in our lives. We examine Jesus's involvement with water, what the Tao Te Ching has to say and we appreciate a beautiful poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Paul John Roach

The Power of Fire
In today's Burning Bowl Service we look at the consuming, renewing and creative aspects of fire as we release the old in a symbolic burning and allow the new to arise like a phoenix from the ashes.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Paul John Roach

Lessons of the Spirit
In this message we look at five lessons of the Spirit and how to activate it effectively in our lives. This includes its invisible but all-emcompassing nature that cannot be controlled, and how release of blocks allows Spirit to flow.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Paul John Roach

Lessons of the Body
In this message we look at the body as a vehicle and channel for Spirit, how its appetites need to be disciplined so that we can become a living sacrifice, letting go of the lesser and expressing the higher qualities of compassion and generosity that are our gifts from God.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Paul John Roach

Lessons of the Mind
Our minds are incredibly powerful assets. They are also pivotal, looking within and without, choosing and discerning and often misperceiving. In this message we look at ways to connect with Spirit and overcome the pitfalls of negative thinking and avoidance with a buoyant and joyous approach.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Paul John Roach

Spirituality of Humpty Dumpty
In this message we explore the spiritual aspects of a simple and familiar nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty. We interpret Humpty Dumpty in three different metaphysical ways: as pride, as ego or fear based thinking, and as the 'cosmic egg'.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bruce Verkruyse, licensed spiritual teacher

Sacred Earth
Each and everything we do is a sacred activity; when we remember the Truth of our being and align with that truth. In this message we review ways to use Unity Principles in order to quicken our awareness and align with Spirit’s good for us. We affirm the power that has been given to us.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Dale Allen Hoffman, guest speaker

The Intimate Realization of Christ
In this message we are joined by guest speaker Dale Allen Hoffman as we explore the Christ through the context of the Aramaic language. Aramaic, the language that Jesus would have used to speak to his followers, offers us an intimate and alternative glimpse to Jesus and the message he shared.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Paul John Roach

Peaceful and Wrathful Deities
In this message we examine the importance of embracing both the peaceful and the terrifying aspects of God. When we do so we find true protection and the ability to find real peace. Whenever there is fear, resistance or hurt there is also the opportunity to discover spiritual depth and compassion.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Paul John Roach

Dealing with Paradox
Paradox is not something to resolve but to embrace. In this message we look at seven classic paradoxes in the spiritual path of life and approach them playfully seeing how they give us ways to fly.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Paul John Roach

Trusting the Process
Coexisting with God's divine plan for us allows us to trust the process of unfoldment in our lives. In this message we explore what trusting the process really means and look at Taoist scriptures and other wisdom teachings.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Paul John Roach

Seeking / Finding
In this Rock n' Roll Sunday we look at what Jesus meant when he said, 'Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find'. To truly find and receive we must ask not for things or solutions but more of God awareness in our being. This putting God first guarantees success.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Ways We Learn
Often we learn from ineffective, trial and error means based on hearsay or misinformation. In this message we look at some of those ways as well as more effective means based on reframing, honesty, release and allowing.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Michael Mirdad

The Christ Being
Many of us do our best just to 'get by' in life. In this message guest speaker Michael Mirdad shares that it is not enough just to simply survive; we must thrive in life and to do that we must acknowledge the Christ Presence within ourselves and others.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Paul John Roach

Sufi Wisdom
Many truths found in Sufism can also be found in Unity. As the mystical branch of Islam, Sufism speaks to the universal connection to the Divine Presence that can be found in each of us, here and now.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Paul John Roach

Compassion - Essence of All Religions
There is a strength and power as well as a tenderness to true compassion. In this message we learn how to harness that divine quality and move past the pitfalls of avoidance, fear of intimacy and sentimentality. Guidance comes in this talk from Jesus, Micah, The Venerable Beetle and Rainer Maria Rilke.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Rev. James Trapp, guest speaker

Field of Agreement
Rev. James Trapp, President and CEO of the Association of Unity Churches International speaks at UCFW's 60th anniversary celebration. His theme, Field of Agreement, refers to the power and energy that flows when two or more are gathered in the name of the Christ Presence. Establishing our field of agreement leads to success and brings the possibility of God into action in our lives.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Paul John Roach

One God or Many?
In this message we explore the profound idea that God is formless, yet takes many forms. In Unity we talk about the divine ideas or attributes of God and today we present a tried and true way to harness those ideas through an understanding of the mental and spiritual equivalent.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Spiritual Truth of the Pied Piper
Paul, along with youth in the YFM Department tell the story of 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin', as told by Robert Browning. We explore the metaphysical lesson of this famous fairy tale while the youth and Paul narrate and act out the story.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Paul John Roach

Healing Spirits
We all deserve healing and wholeness of body, emotion, mind, relationship and Spirit. In this message we look at the template for healing set out in John 1 and at the healing of Myrtle Fillmore, co-founder of Unity. In a nutshell the steps to healing are: acknowledge, claim, release, breathe, let it flow.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian, guest speaker

Radical Prosperity
Rev. Ellen Grace O' Brian joins UCFW to share the message of radical prosperity. When we realize that there is enough for all in God's limitless economy we can let go of the idea that there is not enough good to go around.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Power of Community
At Unity Church of Fort Worth we come together as a community to celebrate the power of Love. Outside of Unity it is more difficult to embrace others as they are. In this message we discuss ways to bring the power of community into all aspects of life.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Janet Ellis, guest speaker

Putting Out the Welcome Mat
In this message we explore how we are present to God's good in our lives. We often say that we want something but don't 'put out the welcome mat' to allow the universe to make way for it. While it is good to be specific about what we ask for, it is equally important to be welcoming in our being.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Michael Gott, guest speaker

Activating the Power of Gratitude
With guest speaker and musician Michael Gott we learn about the causitive power of gratitude. What keeps us from our true nature is resistence and the inability to let go of judgement. Gratitude is more than being thankful for what we have, but a deep understanding and humility of who we are and our place in Creation.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Paul John Roach

In Good Order
In this sermon we explore the idea of 'Original Blessing', in contrast to the tradional Christian doctrine of 'Original Sin'. In the first passages of Genesis God established that all of creation is 'Good'. We understand that all things in the Universe were created in perfect order. This does not mean that we have control over all situations, but we recognize the presence of God in all events.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Paul John Roach

Wellsprings of Joy
We are the inlet and outlet of all that is because we are connected to all creation and part of the everlasting flow. Sometimes we dont feel that way and seem to dry up. In this sermon we look at ways to connect to the infinite possibilities of the universe. We explore ideas of Giodarno Bruno, Wordsworth, Clarissa Pinkola Estes and other as we explore what it means to be fully alive.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Paul John Roach

What it Means to Be Free
In this message we look at ways to be free from limitations so that we can be free to be all we are created to be. We look at freedom physically, intellectually, spiritually and affirm that it is our birthright to embody the spiritual freedom of God.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Paul John Roach

Shadows
Shadows and the dark add beauty and depth to life. Embracing the darkside or the shadow self brings greater identity and the possibility of wholeness to our lives. In this message we follow the intuition to integrate from the psalmist, to Jesus, modern authors and poets as well as the great mystics.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Importance of Being a Good Father
In this message we look at characteristics of beeing a good Father and how we can heal and forgive the hurts we may have felt through release and reframing. Paul also shares about his own father and what he has learned.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Hero's Journey
We are all on our own unique hero's journey to realization. In this message we note the stages of this journey from emergence to full integration sharing insights about challenges, opportunities, the threshold and the abyss and skillful ways to approach the journey of our life.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Wisdom of the Tao
We explore the Tao, or 'The Way', and examine the Truth enshrined in its teachings. The Tao shows us that mystery exists beyond the names and labels of things, including ourselves. By labeling we judge, and by judging we create division, when in truth all is One.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Paul John Roach

In the Footsteps
Paul is joined by members of YOU (Youth of Unity) as we explore what it means to walk in the footsteps of teachers that have come before us and continue to enhance our spiritual journey now.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Peggy & Orville Grove, guest speakers

Remembering
On this Memorial Day weekend we pause to remember not only those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but also that part of our own spirit that is tried and challenged for the benefit of all beings.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Paul John Roach

Spiritually Dressing for Success
Just as we dress in a tasteful, appropriate way to move successfully through life so we are wise to 'dress' in the spiritual qualities we want to embody in our lives. In this message we look at some of those qualities and also some hallmarks of spiritually dressing for success.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Paul John Roach

Mother Wisdom
Proverbs states that Wisdom has built her house with seven pillars. In this message we look at the seven chakras or energy centers in the body as seven pillars of ultimate understanding. Opening each chakra allows us to live whole and balanced lives.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Promise of Stillness
In this message we look at the power and promise of stillness as the way to remember and realize our spiritual identity. We examine quotations by Jesus, Emerson, Butterworth and St. Romauld and discover a practical way to rest in the creative stillness of the indwelling Christ.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Ground Beneath Our Feet
Using examples from the Bible, Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and a host of other wise people we discover that the ground beneath our feet is sacred ground. We find ways to connect with this holy ground and live in harmony with the Whole and holy Creation.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Kevin Bradley, ministry intern

Jesus Has Risen, Now What?
In this sermon we explore the metaphysical meaning of Luke 24: 13 - 27, the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus after the crucifixion and eventual resurrection of the Christ. Like the disciples in this story we, too, must face our problems and darkness with the power of the Christ within.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Paul John Roach

He Reigns
Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and discuss the personal meaning for us of his demonstration. As the "first fruits" of Christ awareness he has shown its availability for us all. In the last verses for The Gospel of Matthew Jesus shows eight clear ways to live the Christ centered life of unconditional love.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Paul John Roach

Welcome!
The good news of God's unconditional love is for ALL people. Today, on Palm Sunday, we look at Jesus' transformative message given to a group of Gentiles (John 12: 20-26). In a few sentences he gives 3 requirements and 3 promises about entering the Kingdom.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

YFM Youth

Peace Heroes: The Power of Non-violence
We showcase our amazing youth & teachers in this weeks' message: "Peace Heroes: The Power of Nonviolence." Through inspirational stories & songs kids aged 5-18 and their teachers share the life lessons of Martin Luther King Jr., Mohatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa & Jesus. We learn how to be "peace heroes" in our own lives.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Rev. Jim Gaither, guest speaker

Spiritual Realms and Reincarnation
Our speaker Rev. Jim Gaither explains that so much of what we consider reality is a result of thought projection. As we change our thinking we create new realms of spiritual awareness and this reincarnate many times in this lifetime.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Bodhisattva Vow
In this sermon we discuss the altruistic and compassion based vow of the Bodhisattva, or wisdom being, who, having found freedom, turns to help all others attain that freedom too. We especially outline ways we too can embody the way of the Bodhisattva in our own lives.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Paul John Roach

Does Satan Exist?
In this message we observe that Satan is a powerful archetype representing the adverse ego but has no power in and of himself. We look at Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and find five ways to overcome the devil.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Paul John Roach

One
We look at ways our humanness divides and limits, with specific reference to Belshazzar's feast and the writing on the wall. We then look at how Jesus in his conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4 offers connectedness, wholeness and compassion in the face of division and separation. It is an invitation to oneness for all of us.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Cheryl Wilken, guest speaker

I Can Do That
Inspirational guest speaker Cheryl Wilken shares stories and personal overcomings demonstrating that we do have the God-given power to achieve success no matter what appears to be. We can have an 'I can do that' attitude that overcomes fear and lack.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Paul John Roach

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path
We discuss the relevance of the Buddha's path to freedom and enlightenment and how each step reflects the core teachings of Jesus. Learn how to live wisely and harness the power of the mind.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Paul John Roach

Why Pray?
In this sermon we examine some of the misconceptions we often have about prayer adn discover what prayer truly is: the choice to make conscious contact with God who is always available and deeply connected to us.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Paul John Roach

Where are Heaven and Hell?
Using the teachings of Jesus found in the four gospels and also in the Gospel of Thomas we discover that Heaven and Hell are not places buy states of mind. We look at ways to claim the reality of the kindom of heaven in our lives today.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Paul John Roach

Living Skillfully
In this message we look at five ways to live skillfully, including:

Stopping, looking, and listening;
Being vigilant;
Releasing results;
Doing what is ours to do;
Embodying the Truth Principles of Jesus Christ

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Paul John Roach

Why Suffering?
In this message we explore why suffering is a necessary component of the human experience. Instead of numbing ourselves to suffering or being complacent, we are invited to embrace suffering not as evil but as an opportunity to break through into our higher self.

Sunday, January 11, 2009
Kevin Bradley, ministry intern

January Thaw
Winter is cold and dark, both literally and metaphysically. We often experience a 'winter of the heart' during this season of isolation and reflection. In this message we explore ways to find an emotional 'January thaw', knowing that in the darkest times the light of God shines brightest.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Janet Ellis, guest speaker

Follow Your Star
Using the metaphor of the Magi or Three Wisemen we explore ways that we can follow our star, our dreams. Letting others deter our dreams can be dangerous. If we look into our hearts and discover what our passions are we can accomplish amazing things.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Paul John Roach

True Change
The New Year is a time in which most of us aspire to change our lives, but few of us actually do. True change is releasing that which is not real, and affirming that which is real. We must recognize that this true change can only happen here and now, without clinging needlessly to the past or to a future that does not yet exist.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Paul John Roach

What's it Like Being Jesus?
In this message we look at the qualities that Jesus manifested to achieve his radical oneness with the Father that enabled him to teach and lead with such authority. These are the same qualities that are available to us. Knowing what it's like being Jesus is to be fully human and fully divine.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Paul John Roach

What's it Like Being Mary?
In this message we look beyond the traditional, exhalted view of Mary and see her through a metaphysical interpretation. The qualities of Mary belong to us as well: youth, innocence, humility, and maternal wisdom. Mary had the great task of birthing the Christ. We, too, can choose to 'birth' or manifest the Christ in us, here and now.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Paul John Roach

What's it Like Being Joseph?
In this message we explore the choices facing Joseph. Although faced with a serious reverse he chose to trust God and expand his vision. As a result great things occured. We, too, face reverses in our lives and are presented with choices. His story is our story also.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Kevin Bradley, ministry intern

Hocus Pocus
Starting with the miracle that began Jesus' public ministry, we reflect on the 'magical' aspects of Old Testament traditions and we explore the illusory trappings of the modern world.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Paul John Roach

Magnifying the Good
We become what we think about consistently. Therefore, the healthy choice is to magnify the good, while embracing the dark, problematic parts of our being with authenticity. In this message church member David Whitney shares his spiritual journey and the important place Unity Church of Fort Worth has in his life.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Story of the Buddha
We follow the story of the Buddha's awakening from the extremes of indulgence and denial to the balance and openess of the Middle Way and we see how relevant his unfoldment is to us today. We also look at the key elements of his understanding.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Paul John Roach

What are your Core Values?
Our core values are what we cherish, deeply in our hearts and know to be true. In this message we look at how important our deep desires and intentions are. We notice how what we sow in God consciousness reaps results in our lives. We look at UCFW's 10 Core Values and determine to release our own.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Guest speaker Phil Jones

Discovering the Point of Self Development
Guest Phil Jones uses the music of the didgeridoo, the ancient Aboriginal instrument, to describe our harmonious connection to the divine. The Aboriginal peoples of Australia have a deep understanding of the mastery of the mind, knowing that our thoughts manifest the world of our experience.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Paul John Roach

Charles Fillmore Speaks About Prosperity
We explore Charles Fillmore's, the cofounder of Unity, teachings on prosperity. Learn about his seven paths to an abundant life. Also featured is a prosperity testimonial from longtime Unity member Bob Allen.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Guest Speaker Rev. Ed Townley

Moving Forward
Rev. Ed Townley shares how his journey through depression and the dark parts of life has opened his heart and mind to the presence of God in all things. We are invited to move forward from duality and hardships into the full expression of God.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Paul John Roach

Managing Anger and Frustration
Using examples from Marcus Aurelius, the second century Roman Emperor, we learn how to manage our anger and frustration. When we are centered and poised in the truth of who are, we realize that these emotions do not serve us.

Read the 10 Steps for Anger Management by Marcus Aurelius.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Paul John Roach

Key Guiding Principles
The five Unity Principles build upon one another starting with the premise that all is One. In this message we explore the Truth of One; that we are one with the One and that what we hold in consciousness determines what are lives are like. Living from the One brings limitless blessings into our lives.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Power of Looking
To look clearly with outer eyes aligned with the inner wisdom of insight, reveals the presence of God in all. Use the five steps of patience, non-judgment, focus, freedom from laziness, and courage to achieve clear seeing.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Paul John Roach

Peace is Possible
Peace is an inner awareness of the Presence of Christ. It brings tranquility and harmony even in the midst of crisis and war. The way to activate this is by utilizing the Trinity which is a creative process. We look at various interpretations of Trinity including mind, idea, expression; thought, word, and deed; and universal truth, unconditional love, and abundant life.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Jarid Manos, guest speaker

Protecting the Prarie is Our Crucible and Sacrament

Jarid Manos, author of Ghetto Plainsman, shares the story of the Great Plains, its violent history, and what we can do to protect our sacred Earth. The vast prarie is one of the few places where one can experience the gift of true silence, and it is our duty to protect this birthright.

Sunday, September 7

Paul John Roach

Embracing the Light and the Dark

Dualistic systems of belief tend to demonize the dark and create divisiveness. Unitive systems can overly focus on the light and living a Polyanna existence. True spiritual awareness comes from embracing both light and dark and finding that God is present in all.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Paul John Roach

Teaching and Learning, Learning and Teaching

Spirit does not seek to entertain us, but to always present us with opportunities to learn and to teach. There is an intimate relationship between learning and teaching, and we are always both the student and the teacher in every situation.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Paul John Roach

Releasing and Attracting

The power of No and Yes, of releasing and attracting are the keys to the kingdom. They are ways we can completely transform our consciousness. This requires commitment and vigilance like a wrestler. From Genesis 32 we discuss how Jacob learned to release and attract a blessing through his nighttime wrestling with the angel. Discover this dynamic power for yourself in this helpful message.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Truth About Prosperity

Abundance & Prosperity manifest in our lives when we remember that God is our Source. Allowing the flow of God's good through dedication to Spirit guarantees success. Giving, freely, activates the flow. Using Malachi 3 and Genesis 28 we look at how to move into our strength.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Paul John Roach

A Holographic Universe

Holograms create three dimensional figures from two dimensional screens through the action of light. In the same way quantum physics is discovering the presence of subtle energies within the fabric of the universe. These ideas have parallels in spiritual awareness. In this message Paul points out six ways this is true.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Dr. Michael Mirdad,

guest speaker

Living the Joyous Life

Living in joy is a different thing from being happy. In this service we explore the difference between looking outside oneself for happiness, and turning within to find true joy.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Importance of Community

In this service we celebrate our church community and explore what it means to be part of a dynamic, loving community of like-minded individuals.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Sword of Discernment
In this service we explore the balance between living life with arms wide open and using discernment. To be discerning does not mean being cynical, but instead means being fully aware of divine order in our lives and in the world.

Sunday. July 13, 2008

Paul John Roach

Rock 'n Roll Sunday

When we are courageous, humble, willing to be creative, and ready to step outside of our own personal confines, the world becomes a world of love.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Paul John Roach

What it Means to Be Patriotic

Patriotism extends from family, to tribe or group, to state and country, and to the world. It can even include the non-human sentient beings that make up our world. The "spirit" of patriotism is not limited to any of these units but is a springboard to discover a deeper connection within all people and living beings on our planet.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Paul John Roach

Little Red Ridding Hood; The Metaphysics

Today we take a playful look at a classic fairy tale noting its metaphysical relevance to balancing the naive with the sly and aggressive to help us create a discerning and centered awareness.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Paul John Roach

What It Means to Be Empowered

Empowerment doesn't come from other people, from having the perfect circumstances, or ever from trying to get God to reveal himself. Empowerment is an inner recognition of the Truth. In this message we look at the power of creative thinking in realizing true empowerment as outlined in Romans 12.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Paul John Roach

Calm in the Storm

Storms are unavoidable and sometimes we self-create them. In this message we learn how to harness the energy of the storm to find calm and peace through self honesty, stopping, looking, listening, learning, and acting with love.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Paul John Roach

Wherever You Are, God Is

The omnipresence of God can be comforting, disconcerting and challenging, but ultimately illuminating. In this sermon we look at Moses and the burning bush as a blueprint for meeting God and living from that connectedness.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Dr. Garland Landrith

Creating Miracles with Our Mind

In this service Dr. Garland Landrith discusses how current science supports the power of faith. We learn that our consciousness is a part of a quantum field; that we have the ability to create true miracles in the world.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Rev. Shay St. John

A Nation's Tribute

On the Sunday before Memorial Day we celebrate our loved ones that have passed into the next life and honor their memory by being good stewards of this planet; by being expressions of peace in thought, word, and action.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Paul John Roach

A Live Wire

In this sermon we choose to fairly 'sizzle with zeal and enthusiasm, awakening to the wonder, energy, and infinite possibility that is Spirit.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Paul John Roach

Nurturing Strength
In this sermon we honor our mothers and the gift of life they have given us. Using Ellen Grace O'Brian's reworking of Proverbs 31 we uplift the nurturing yet powerful qualities of womanhood.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Paul John Roach

Direct to the Heart

The mystical moment of opening to Spirit and abandoning cares is not just for spiritual giants. We look at ways to feel and connect to the Presence of God, who is intimately involved with us. Putting our hand to the plough and doing the next right thing is a key to success.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Paul John Roach

Circles of Good

The very nature of Good is good and so is the creation. Cooperating with this creative process of good brings greater possibility into our lives and into the world. It is also the antidote to a sense of separation. In this message we learn to cease cherishing 'for and against' and instead welcome the flow of the One.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Paul John Roach

Accelerating the Flow

It is very easy to take the things that we have for granted; even activities as simple as eating and breathing. Instead we must be present to the flow of life, knowing that we are blessed to be alive and well.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Paul John Roach

Why Unity?

Everything is interconnected, a part of the whole. Dualistic thinking creates a 'them' and 'us' mentality, when the truth is that we are one. We must move beyond the labels that we place on ourselves an others.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Kevin Bradley, guest speaker

Playing Like a Child of God

This week we explore what it means to be a "Child of God" and how activities of our childhood reflect this idea.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Paul John Roach

Building a Study House

This week we take a look at the classic fairy tale, "The Three Little Pigs: which teaches us that developing a strong spiritual life takes time, effort and love, just like building a sturdy house.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Paul John Roach

Breakthrough!

Sometimes we feel we have to work hard to breakthrough to God. Really it is God who is working to breakthrough to us. In this message we focus on allowing the power of the Christ Spirit to be present for us by relaxing, being still, and appreciating what is here for us.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Paul John Roach

The Bittersweet Nature of Life

Helen Keller once said, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Life is bittersweet in this way; in the midst of pain and sorrow, there is the promise of hope and joy, and the knowledge of resurrection of Spirit.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Rev. Karen Tudor,

guest speaker

Life is an Open Jar

We should never under estimate the influence and difference we make in this world. Each act, no matter how small, creates a dynamic change in our universe.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Paul John Roach

Wisdom of the Sacred Earth

There is no real division between the sacred and the secular. Therefore it is our sacred responsibility to honor and protect the Earth which is God's creation. We look at ways to do this in our daily lives, ways that create a difference globally.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Gordon Keyler, guest speaker

Going with the Flow

The flow of prosperity is circular; what you give is what you get. We must be open to give, to receive, and to grow. This relates not only to tithing, but to all areas of our life, including health and love.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Paul John Roach

Are All People Welcome in God's Kingdom?

We look at the many ways religions, societies, our upbringing and even our consciousness divides and separates, judging some worthy to enter the Kingdom and others not. What does God tell us? We are worthy! Teachings from Jeremiah to Jesus to support this view.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Paul John Roach

What is Evil?

What did the early metaphysicians mean when they said, "There is no evil"? In this sermon we discuss the nature of evil and discover it is not a power in itself but rather an ignorant misuse of God's good.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Paul John Roach

Metaphysical Fairy Tales:

The Snow Queen

In our humanness we can become cold, stolen away to a symbolic fortress of ice. Spirit yearns to thaw our hearts with compassion, creating balance in our life.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Paul John Roach

Metaphysical Fairy Tales:

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor was interested only in his fancy clothes; in other words with the surface of things. It took an innocent child to have the courage to reveal the Truth. In this message we explore the journey of ego to new realization.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Paul John Roach

Metaphysical Fairy Tales:

Beauty and the Beast

The natural joy and spontaneity of Spirit exists in us all and has the power to integrate with the dark and seemingly negative parts of us symbolized by the Beast.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Dr. Michael Mirdad, guest speaker

It's Time for Your Miracle

Miracles are not a rare occurrence, they happen all the time. We must choose to co-create our reality with God to harness those miracles.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Paul John Roach

Metaphysical Fairy Tales:

Jack and the Beanstalk

In this sermon we explore the symbols found in the fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk as they relate to our own spiritual journey.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Paul John Roach

Into the Cauldron

We investigate the tools of release and attraction as they apply to using the cauldron, chalice, or crucible of our consciousness, symbolized through the burning bowl ceremony.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Paul John Roach

Gifts of the Magi

The Magi or wise ones brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In this message we look at the symbolic meaning of these gifts that the inner wisdom in us brings to the Christ.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Paul John Roach

And A Child Shall Lead Them

The birth of Christ represents the childlike qualities in all of us; innocence, joy, and the newness of life eternal.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Paul John Roach

How Did Jesus Pray?

Discover the six ways that Jesus used to make prayer a central and empowering part of his ministry.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Paul John Roach

The Wounded Healer

How seeming weakness and woundedness can become openings for Spirit to be a compassionate and healing power in our lives.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Gordon Keyler, guest speaker

Taking a Grateful Inventory

During the Thanksgiving season, we are reminded to take a grateful inventory; not of what we have, not of what we want, but of who we truly are: spiritual beings connected to the One.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Paul John Roach

Taking Our Rightful Place

Instead of trying to find the perfect job, relationship, or home to feel successful and in our rightful place, we instead acknowledge with full awareness and feeling our worthiness; to be who we are as children of God.

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Paul John Roach

The Spiritual Nature of Evolution

In this message we explore the infinite, unlimited nature of the universe and every part of it, including ourselves. We are always able to reposition or re-frame our consciousness when we realize that we are possibilities for limitless good because God, the All Good, is intimately involved with us.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Paul John Roach

What We Do For the Least of These

In this message we explore how we are called to be generous and giving because that is our true nature. How Jesus encourages us in Matthew 25 to be expansive, to dare to risk, and to stay connected to the Source. We offer some practical ways to do this.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Paul John Roach

What Do Buddha and Jesus Have in Common?

This message explores the dramatic similarities in the lives and teachings of these great way showers, and how we learn to apply their teachings and examples in our lives.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Rev. Paulette Pipe,

guest speaker

Fumigate Your House

When pests move into our homes we fumigate to remove them from our internal environment. Through prayer and mediation we can remove the pests from the house of our mind; old ideas, beliefs, habits, and things that no longer serve us.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Paul John Roach

Love is the Fulfilling of the Law

When we only love those who show love to us, we are working in even exchanges. Spirit does not work in even exchanges knows no limit to love, and we are called to do the same.

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Paul John Roach

How Jesus Heals

Jesus was able to block doubt and bring people to a moment of decision. This message explores how we can allow healing in our lives today by letting the Christ express.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Paul John Roach

A Compassionate Community

Using Jesus's teaching in John 15 as a template, Paul explores the power of being connected to the 'vine' of Spirit to create harmony in our being, in our church and in our lives.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Paul John Roach

Wisdom of the Dalai Lama

The sermon explores some key themes of the Dalai Lama, their alignment with Unity principles and the call to practice what we know.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Aliza Bloom, guest speaker

The Awakened Heart

If we refuse to live and grow we get swallowed up by life. Instead we should open ourselves to compassion and trust in God; to live with an awakened heart.

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Paul John Roach

Work, Play, & Rest

Work and play do not have to be two distinct things. We can integrate them and make life an adventure. It is all up to the attitudes we hold. Find out more...

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Paul John Roach

Metaphysics of the Bible - John the Baptist

John the Baptist consciousness is a wake-up call to open to a greater life. However his determination is only the beginning of a life centered in the love of the Christ. This sermon explores the twin roles of John and Jesus.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Chris Chenoweth, guest speaker

Spiritual Steps for Great Relationships

Guest speaker Chris Chenoweth talks about the radiating power of love, and how when we choose to love, people around us are changed in a positive way.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Paul John Roach

Metaphysics of the Bible - Elijah

Through the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal we learn that violent righteousness has its costs. God's higher way involves trust and listening to the 'still small voice' of love within us.

Sunday, July 15, 2007
Paul John Roach

Vibrancy, What Is It ?

A look at the life giving power of vibrancy and the importance of direct experience. Also, 7 ways to be vibrant.

Sunday, July 8, 2007
Paul John Roach

Acceptance, What Is It?

The choice exists to embrace or welcome or to divide and judge. Sharing ways we can be accepting.

Sunday, July 1, 2007
Terry McBride, guest speaker

Who Do You Think You Are?

Terry McBride shares his journey to health through 27 surgeries and his willingness to let God's power and magnificence flow through his life.

Sunday, June 24, 2007
Paul John Roach

Young at Heart

A joyous, innocent yet wise heart is a way to live successfully at any age.

Sunday, June 17, 2007
Paul John Roach

Using the Book of Psalms

A look at various psalms and how they let us experience life fully through understanding all aspects of our being - joy and sorrow, the highs and the lows.

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