Our Philosophy,
What We Teach and FAQ's

The five basic ideas that make up the our belief system are:

1.) There is only One Presence and One Power in Life: God, the Good.
2.) We are spiritual beings, created in God’s image. The presence of God is within each person; therefore, all people are inherently good. This God essence, called the Christ, was fully expressed in Jesus.
3.) We form our life experiences through our way of thinking.
4.) With affirmative prayer and meditation we align our heart-mind with God.
5.) Knowledge of these spiritual principles is not enough. We must live them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Christ Unity teaches positive, practical Christianity. You will learn the effective daily application of the principles of Truth taught and exemplified by Jesus Christ. You will learn how to promote a way of life that leads to health, prosperity, happiness, and peace of mind. You will learn how to address physical, mental, and emotional needs through affirmative prayer and spiritual education.

Are you a denomination?
Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ?
Any connection between Unity and Unitarianism?
What is your relationship with other churches?
What about sin and salvation, heaven and hell?
Is Unity an offshoot of Christian Science?
What is the role of the Bible in Unity?
Do you practice baptism and communion?

Are you a denomination?
Some aspects of the movement is denominational, and some are not. For example, in addition to Christ Unity Chuch of Medford, there are more than 900 Unity churches and study groups affiliated with the Association of Unity Churches International. This is a denominational aspect of Unity. In addition, the Unity Institute at Unity Village trains approximately 60 students every two years to be Unity ministers. This is also denominational. However, the majority of the work done by this ministry involves prayer, publishing, and education services to people of all faiths. More Answers or Back to top

Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ?
Yes, We teach that the presence of God lived in Jesus, just as it lives in every person. We believe that Jesus expressed his divine potential and sought to show humankind how to express ours as well. We see Jesus as a master teacher of universal truths and as our Way-Shower. In Unity, we use the term "Christ" to mean the divinity in humankind. Jesus is the great example of the Christ in expression.More Answers or Back to top

Is there any connection between Unity and Unitarianism?
No, there is no connection, although there is sometimes confusion because of the similarity of the names. Each is a distinct organization with its own set of beliefs and practices. More Answers or Back to top

What is the your relationship with other churches?
Christ Unity is a vehicle for instruction, inspiration, and prayer support for spiritual seekers, regardless of their religious affiliation. We freely shares our teachings with all churches. More Answers or Back to top

What about sin and salvation, heaven and hell?
Sin is error thinking. Sin forms the belief of our separation from God, the Good, in consciousness. Salvation is now--not something that occurs after death. It happens whenever we turn our thoughts from fear, anxiety, worry, and doubt to thoughts of love, harmony, joy, and peace. The "fall" takes place in consciousness whenever we fall into negative habits of thinking. Heaven and hell are states of consciousness, not geographical locations. We make our own heaven or hell here and now by our thoughts, words, and actions. More Answers or Back to top

Is Unity an offshoot of Christian Science?
No. Unity and Christian Science, as well as many other New Thought groups, had their beginnings in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The application of principles, the methods of teaching, and the organization of the two movements are quite different. More Answers or Back to top

What is the role of the Bible in Unity?
The Bible is Unity’s basic textbook. Unity co-founders, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, studied the Bible as history and allegory, and interpreted it as a metaphysical representation of humankind’s evolutionary journey toward spiritual awakening. In addition, we recognize that the Bible is a complex collection of writings compiled over many centuries. We honor the writings as reflecting the understanding and inspiration of the writers at the time they were written. The Bible continues to be a valuable spiritual resource for us. More Answers or Back to top

Do you practice baptism and communion?
Yes, symbolically. Whereas baptism by water represents the cleansing of the consciousness, spiritual baptism signifies the inflow of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a mental and spiritual process that takes place within the individual as he or she aligns with the spirit of God. Spiritual communion takes place through prayer and meditation in the silence. The word of Truth is symbolized by the bread or body of Jesus Christ. The conscious realization of God-life is symbolized by the wine or blood of Jesus Christ. Christ Unity practices communion by appropriating, or partaking, of the spiritual energy represented by these elements. More Answers or Back to top

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Our Philosophy, What We Teach and FAQ's

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Our Philosophy,
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