"There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe, God the Good - expressing as Infinite God beyond us (arms spread wide), Intimate God beside us (Namaste position: hands in front), Inner God being us (hands over heart)...Divine LOVE in Action (hands clasped together)." 
Unity of Monterey Bay's Current Statement of Faith

“Unity is part of the mystical, New Thought movement, which began in the late 19th century; we share a Christian heritage – with Jesus as our Master Teacher – but we focus on the teachings OF Jesus – rather than the religion that has grown up ABOUT him. As our name, UNITY, suggests – we are inclusive –  meaning we honor other religious and spiritual traditions and Master Teachers, believing ultimately that all paths, grounded in love, lead to God.”  Rev. Vicky Elder

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Our Vision: Just imagine a world powerfully transformed by advancing the global movement of spiritual awakening and transformation through Unity.

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Summer 2022 Affirmation: 

Releasing worries, tension and judgments, I go about my life with ease and grace ~

and embrace playfulness to lighten my heart and brighten my view of the world.

Rev Vicky Elder (she, her) has served as our Minister since 1998, first as co-minister with her late husband, Rory, and since his passing in 2007, as the Senior Minister. Her passions include creating a safe space for all people to explore their spiritual nature, become biblically and spiritually literate, and discover their own Path to the Sacred; and social justice--which she actively pursues through UMB's involvement with COPA (Citizens Organizing for Relational Power in Action - an IAF affiliate).

Vicky also serves as the Regional Representative for the West Central Region of Unity Churches, as well as the Chair of the Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) Standards Committee.

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In addition to ministry, Vicky's passion is her family. She has two sons who grew up in Monterey and continue to make it their home; Travis with his wife Catherine; and Kyle with his wife, Justine, and their daughter, Rory Rose (Vicky's first granddaughter), and their son, Lennon. Vicky's daughter, Brianna, lives in Cincinnati, OH, with her husband, Salvador, and their sons, Mateo and Joaquin (Vicky's grandsons). And of course, Vicky's rescue pup, Tohbi, lives with her in Castroville.

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Prior to ministry, Vicky worked as a Program Manager for the CA Attorney General's Crime & Violence Prevention Center and as a counselor at the Unity Life Enrichment Center in Sacramento, CA. She has a BA (Political Science) and an MA (Public Policy) from San Francisco State University, an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of San Francisco, as well as her Divinity Training at Unity's Ministerial Program in Lee's Summit, MO.

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Sue Rojcewicz (she/her): Co-President (Chaplain Coordinator/Liaison, Music Team, COPA) 

John Dundon (he/him): Co-President (Highway Cleanup)

Colleen Adams (she/her): Treasurer (Usher/Banquet Liaison, Platform, COPA)

Kay Payan (she/her): Secretary (Sacred Grounds Store Manager)

Joni Caldwell (she/her): Trustee 

MaryAnn Boylan (she/her): President Emerita (COPA Liaison)

James Bogan (he/him): Trustee Emeritus

Larry Sanks (he/him): Trustee Emeritus

Robin Falkenburg (she/her): Trustee Emeritus 

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CHURCH STAFF

Vicky Elder (she/her): Senior Minister

Michelle Jelinch (she/her): Associate Minister

Denise Hedlind (she/her): Music Director

Dori Bogan (she/her): Administrative Team

We look forward to everyone returning to in-person services (there’s nothing like physical hugs to boost our spirits and our immune systems); all services will continue to be in-person and live-streamed on our Unity Monterey FaceBook page at 10 AM (technology permitting). 

“Friend” our “Unity Monterey” FB page by visiting and clicking on the thumbs-up in the heading – and a notice/link to the service will automatically drop into your email. (You can create a basic FB page and use it ONLY for our Sunday Services and/or other UMB events.)

Additionally, after the close of the live-stream service, the video can be viewed at your convenience by visiting our Unity Monterey FaceBook page (click on “Videos” with the current date – any time after 11:15 AM) OR on our Unity of Monterey Bay YouTube channel (usually posted by 1 PM Sunday).

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NEW COVID GUIDELINES (as of 7/28/2022)

As the COVID situation continues to morph, erring on the side of caution, the Leadership Council has established new guidelines for our Unity CommUnity. With the newest Omicron variants on the rise in Monterey County, and recognizing that we serve a largely vulnerable population, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• MASKS REMAIN REQUIRED FOR UN- or UNDER-VACCINATED people, and are recommended for everyone indoors.

• We ask that anyone who has been traveling or otherwise possibly exposed to COVID (or is experiencing symptoms), to wait a minimum of five days from exposure, and get a negative PCR test within 48 hours of returning to in-person services. (Home-antigen tests have been found unreliable against the newest variants.)

• PCR testing sites can be located by checking: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-testing-locations

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Thank you for your ongoing understanding and cooperation.

Spirit of Recovery Podcast with Rev. Michelle Jelinch

Tuesdays at 2 PM

Spirit of Recovery explores the ways that Unity teachings and 12-step recovery intertwine -and work together - to support our spiritual growth on our recovery journey. Each week Rev. Michelle and her co-host, Rev. Dan Beckett, share their experience, strength, and hope in a fun, casual format. You can listen live, and/or access all past archivesd shows at the link; or you can find Spirit of Recovery on the Mind Body Spirit.fm Podcast.

Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 PM

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Crucial Conversations - with Rev. Vicky

Part 1: April 20 - May 18 (Done)

Part 2: June 22 - July 13

Part 3: September 7 - 28

Conversation Skills - learning the skills to engage in meaningful dialogue in which we are 100% respectful AND 100% honest, i.e., speaking our truth with compassion and understanding. (UWM credit available) Required book: Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler, McGraw-Hill

WE HAVE CONCLUDED THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS CLASS.

If you would like to join Part 2 & 3, contact Rev. Vicky to learn how to catch up (cover Part 1) and be ready to join up in June!

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RSVP to Rev. Vicky at elderunity@gmail.com

Hope to see you there! 

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2022

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• Sundays - Virtual  and In-Person church services on Facebook at Unity Monterey page.

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• Mondays at 7:00: Prayer Vigil (via Zoom) lead by Rev Molly Steele.

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• Tuesdays at 2:00: Spirit of Recovery, Unity Online Radio with Rev Michelle Vargas 

https://independentpodcast.network/shows/mind-body-spirit-fm/spirit-of-recovery/​

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• Wednesdays 7-8:15 PM (Zoom): Crucial Conversations Discussion Circle (See above for details).

• Sunday July 31, 12 noon ~ Walter’s Vegan Lasagna (with salad, bread, drinks, dessert) Luncheon Hosted by Walter Ryce – UMB CommUnity Hall. $25 per person. Fully Vaccinated Only.

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• August 12, 7:00 PM: Transformational Healing Music with Anton Mizerak & Laura Berryhill.

• ​August 20, 4:00 - 8:00 PM: Dinner and Music on the Deck, featuring the sounds of Devon Hubert (Salmon & Vegetarian entrée options. Hosted by John Heyl, Kathy, Greenwald, Martha Price. $45 per person. Fully Vaccinated Only.

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• Saturday, September 3, 5:30 PM~ MaryAnn & Sue’s End of Summer BBQ with live music. Hosted by MaryAnn Boylan and Sue Rojcewicz. $50 per person. Fully Vaccinated Only

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• September 15, 2022 Annual Banquet & Auction at the Black Horse & Bayonet Golf Club (Disco Theme!)

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• Saturday, October 1, 6:00 PM ~ Fiesta en los Fosler's  Mexican Food. Hosted by Linda & Howard Fosler. $35 per person, $40 with alcohol. Fully Vaccinated Adults Only

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Contact Rev. Vicky Elder