These are such challenging times. I am finding that it takes practiced (and practicing) mindfulness, daily (sometimes hourly), to keep my attention focused on Truth while also bearing witness to all that is going on around us. As I prepared this eblast – I was reminded of the prayer we shared at the start of this year (and continue to share in this weekly eblast). If you’re like me, you might have forgotten that it is here – so I thought I would remind us all – just in cas

This week our Unity organization finally put out a statement about the recent tragedies and travesties occurring in our nation. To make sure all of you get a chance to see it, I am inserting it here. My comments follow…. Unity stands with every person grieving, hurting, and afraid in Minnesota and beyond after the recent fatal shootings and unrest in Minneapolis — where community members lost their lives in confrontations with federal agents and tensions have shaken hearts

As we conclude our 3-part series on Unity’s 12 Powers this coming Sunday – I will be inviting you to reflect on whether there is a particular spiritual power calling you to dive deeper into, to guide or enhance your spiritual growth this year. You each received a Unity 2026 Intention Magnet at the beginning of this series, with a space for you to write a word that represents your intention for your spiritual growth this year . (If you didn’t get one, you can pick one up on S

If you haven’t seen Amada Gorman’s most recent poem, it is worth the read: For Renee Nicole Good Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026 They say she is no more, That there her absence roars, Blood-blown like a ros e Iced wheels flinched & froze. Now, bare riot of candles, Dark fury of flowers, Pure howling of hymns. If for us she arose, Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power, The howl where we begin, Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater

In preparing for our Prayers for Our Nation zoom meeting this past Tuesday night, I found a contemplative reading by Father Richard Rohr that offers “Wisdom for a New Year” that seemed timely with all that continues to unfold in our nation. I know I am always looking for helpful guidance – and I’m sure you all are as well. Additionally, this specific guidance also interestingly relates to our upcoming series on Unity’s 12 Powers – and how they seemingly work most effectively

Happy New Year’s everyone! I truly hope that 2026 will be a wonderful year for all of you, filled with hope, joy, connection, love, and peace! As we begin this new year, a time when many people make new year’s resolutions, or begin new habits, or set intentions for the new year, may I remind you that there is nothing you need to do to make yourself better, more worthy, or more lovable. Every year author, minister, and public theologian, Nadia Bolz-Weber, posts the same re

It’s the day after Christmas! On this day, the British celebrate Boxing Day, the Amish celebrate Second Christmas, and the rest of us sort of sit here in a post-holiday daze, looking around at the dirty dishes, the wadded up wrapping paper, the leftover food, and we say, “What just happened?” Unfortunately, this year I know many of you are sitting in a dark house, still having no power since the widespread outages that occurred a few days ago. I know it must be frustrating

Christmas, more than anything else for me, is an invitation into the AWE of God’s Love, Life, Peace, and Joy. I believe we all could use more AWE in our lives – to remind us that miracles happen whenever we open our hearts. In Unity, we understand miracles, NOT as inexplicable Divine Interventions – but rather as a shift in human perception or perspective that allows us to SEE the transforming power of LOVE that is active in every moment of our lives. The following are e

We are now well into the holiday season, and things may be starting to feel a little bit hectic and stressful. I saw a meme on Facebook this week that addressed this issue and I wanted to share it with all of you. It said: Remember this season, it’s okay if: Your dishes don’t match Your tree/house aren’t elaborately decorated You don’t have a big, fancy gathering Your idea of festive is more of the “all is calm, all is bright” variety You opt for small, thoughtful, and

You’re never too old for Santa…. This afternoon, the Vargas Family will be heading out to the Pacific Grove Parade of Lights. I think I have taken Alexander to this parade every year of his life except, perhaps, during the pandemic, and we may have missed one other year due to rain. The Parade of Lights is our family’s official kick-off to the holiday season. We Jelinches love a parade. And it turns out that Paco loves parades too. We love the fancy cars, the floats, the da