ABOUT US

Unity of Kalamazoo is part of the Unity movement – an inclusive, global spiritual community advancing the movement of spiritual awakening and transformation through Unity, a positive path for spiritual living.  Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path.

UNITY’S TEACHINGS

Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living.

Unity offers spiritual insights and guidance for all people. Although we have our roots in Christianity, the Unity teachings bring together ancient wisdom from many faith traditions and metaphysical interpretation and we are one of several spiritual movements that evolved from the Transcendentalist movement led by Ralph Waldo Emerson. You will not find dogma in Unity, and we honor all spiritual paths.

Because we know that each person comes to Unity at a different place on their journey, we invite you to use the language that resonates with you. Whether you like to say God, the Universe, Spirit, divine truth, Love, or some other phrase, we believe that this divine energy is all the same: a benevolent expression of goodness, order, abundance, and love in the world. 

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES

These ancient, universal principles taught by Unity offer foundational guidance for living abundantly and staying in tune with your own divine nature.

• God is everywhere and always present in every circumstance. This divine energy underlies and animates all of existence. 

• Human beings are innately good.  They are connected to Spirit, and they are expressions of Spirit. 

• Our thoughts have creative power to influence events and determine our experiences. 

• Prayer and meditation connect and align us to our own spiritual nature and to God. 

• It is not enough to understand spiritual teachings. We must apply our learning in all areas of life, incorporating them into our thoughts, words, and actions. 

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCEPTANCE ARE IMPORTANT TO US

Unity welcomes all people regardless of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical abilities, or sexual orientation.

UNITY’S SOCIAL POSITION STATEMENTS

View our LGBTQIA+ Spiritual Resource Center

View our Resolution on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

View our Humanitarian Statement

View our Unity Statement of Social Action Position

View our Joint Statement for Peace

View UWM's EarthCare Covenant

View Climate Change Action Resolution

View UWM's Endorsement of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act