Vision— the ability to plan for the future with imagination and wisdom. What is our vision for Unity in 2025? The exciting (and slightly daunting) reality is that we are not in charge of setting the vision for Unity. This is not our church. This is God’s church. We must trust God to set the...
The destruction from Hurricane Helene is widespread throughout the Southeast. On Sunday, we prayed for all those affected by this storm. Today, we have come up with a series of steps to transform our prayers into action. As of now, we are focusing our efforts on Western North Carolina, although we recognize there is much...
This Sunday is World Communion Sunday! Churches from around the world will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and remember Christ’s sacrifice. This Sunday is important because it reminds us that we are connected to the larger body of Christ around the world. Unity is not an isolated church. We are a part of the universal church...
Value: a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life. What do you value? Consider how you might answer the question “What are your core values?” Or “What do you value the most?” Perhaps you’d say your family. That would be at the top of my list. Maybe you...
Imagine a gospel without stories of Jesus’ birth, the good Samaritan, the prodigal son, the Lord’s prayer, the beatitudes or the golden rule. That’s the gospel of Mark! Mark does not include any of these well known stories. It is a very unique gospel. Mark is the shortest of the four gospels. It is also...
Back to School Blessing God of Wisdom and Grace, Bless all students and teachers as they begin a new year. Equip them with the tools needed to be successful, full of joy and energy. Calm any nerves or fears they may hold within their hearts. Instead, focus their minds on the opportunities and possibilities...
This is going to be a big Sunday! All students should bring their backpacks to church. You will receive a special backpack tag and we will pray for your upcoming school year. We will pray for all students, teachers and parents as they embark on another year of learning. We will also give Bibles to...
I wish I could remember the first time I saw a rainbow. What did it feel like to suddenly see a spectacular blast of colors precisely positioned in the sky? Even as an adult, I still stop to gape whenever I witness the beauty of a rainbow. I bet you do too. How many times...
As of writing this, we are halfway through Vacation Bible School! So far, it has been phenomenal. 130 kids have shown up in the first two days. Over 40 volunteers have assisted them. Here’s a rundown of the schedule: 8:30 to 9 am: Big Opener Pastor Dana and I lead a skit about an underwater...
Now that we’re past Memorial Day, it feels like summer has officially begun. The humidity is creeping up. Temperatures are rising. Pools are open. School is out. Starting on Sunday, we will begin a Summer Series called Divine Disruptions. Do you like to be disrupted? Me either. I don’t enjoy feeling interrupted when I’m concentrating...
