Mission Statement; Vision Statement; Core Values and Definitions;
Organizational and Individual Behaviors
Our Mission
| To transform lives through love, prayer and service. |
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Our Vision
| Centered in Spirit, we celebrate a world of love, peace and joy. |
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Our Values
| Spirit-Led, Love, Transformation, Inclusivity, Abundance |
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Core Value: SPIRIT-LED
Affirmation: We live from our oneness in God and turn to Spirit for guidance.
How does Unity of Stuart demonstrate this value?
| • We begin all our gatherings with prayer. • We hold “One Presence and One Power” as a foundational principle in all areas of our ministry. • We teach and practice meditation, affirmative prayer, and forgiveness as tools of spiritual connection. |
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How do I as an individual live this value?
| • I pray and meditate daily to be aware of my spiritual essence. • I remember the truth that there is One Presence and One Power living as me. • I attend services, classes and workshops that support my spiritual growth. |
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Core Value: LOVE
Affirmation: We live, move and have our being in the divine energy of love.
How does Unity of Stuart demonstrate this value?
| • We welcome ALL people with love. • We teach love and see good everywhere and in everyone. • We actively express love in the world through sacred service. |
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How do I as an individual live this value?
| • I live and express love through gratitude and service. • I look for the good in every person, situation, and circumstance. • I lovingly share my time, talents and treasure with my spiritual community. |
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Core Value: TRANSFORMATION
Affirmation: We believe in the spiritual transformation of everyone.
How does Unity of Stuart demonstrate this value?
| • We inspire transformation though Truth lessons, prayer, meditation, and fellowship. • We offer classes that encourage and support personal transformation. • Our leadership models and practices the 5 Basic Unity Principles and Unity Stuart’s core values. |
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How do I as an individual live this value?
| • I am transformed knowing that the Divine is always made manifest as me. • I practice prayer and meditation to support my spiritual growth. • I model and practice the 5 Basic Unity Principles and Unity of Stuart's Core Values and support others in doing the same. |
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Core Value: INCLUSIVITY
Affirmation: We acknowledge the humanity and divinity in everyone with open minds and hearts.
How does Unity of Stuart demonstrate this value?
| • We welcome ALL people into our congregation. • We teach inclusivity, embrace diversity, and affirm the inherent worth of all people. • We reach out to diverse spiritual groups in the community. |
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How do I as an individual live this value?
| • I actively acknowledge the Oneness in all. • I surrender judgment and embrace compassion. • I attend classes and events that increase my understanding of others. |
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Core Value: ABUNDANCE
Affirmation: We know that God is our Source and we celebrate the unlimited possibilities present in every moment.
How does Unity of Stuart demonstrate this value?
| • We provide adults and children tools to develop and demonstrate the flow of giving and receiving. • We tithe to the institutions and people from which we are spiritually fed. • We invite people into the conscious awareness of the value of service to the world. • We make plans knowing anything is possible. We think BIG! |
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How do I as an individual live this value?
| • I speak only of what is possible. • I give generously of my time, talent and treasure. • I take action to realize my divine potential. • I give where I am spiritually fed. |
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