Rev. Michelle's Message August 20, 2026

A Unity giant, Rev. Edwene Gaines, has made her transition this week at the age of 87. You may know her from her book, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance. I remember seeing her speak many years ago at the annual Asilomar conference. She was a powerhouse, to be sure, and has had a profound impact on our Unity movement. Here is the announcement from Unity Headquarters (now called “Unity Communities & Leaders,” by the way):

We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Unity minister Rev. Edwene Gaines.

Throughout her life, Rev. Edwene shared a powerful message of abundance, teaching that prosperity is not simply about what we have, but about the consciousness we cultivate within.

Ordained as a Unity minister in 1979, Rev. Edwene was a renowned author and spiritual teacher. She touched countless lives and inspired many to embrace a greater sense of possibility and abundance.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was blessed by her wisdom and presence. We honor her remarkable legacy and give thanks for a life devoted to spiritual growth and transformation.

Unity’s prosperity teachings have made a huge impact on my own life, and I am grateful for the contribution to prosperity consciousness that Rev. Gaines made during her lengthy ministry. If you’re interested in leveling up your own prosperity consciousness, Edwene Gaines’ book would be a great place to start!

If you’d like to get a flavor for her teachings, here is a link to a talk she gave at Unity Church of Hawaii in 2012 (as a bonus, you get to see the late dear Rev. Sky St. John!) Link:

https://youtu.be/ijNdjHsfaDY?si=3ir_t29agcq7zOEj

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Abundant Summer Blessings,

Rev. Michelle