Unity of Joplin

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Spirituality based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of affirmative prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individuals right to choose their own spiritual path. Unity's 5 basic principles are:
1. God is Spirit, unbound by human definition of religion, One presence, One power, all good & everywhere present.
2. Jesus was a man who expressed his divine potential and sought to teach all to do the same. We see Jesus as a wayshower and teacher. In Unity the word Christ is defined as the Divine Spark within all humans.
3. The nature of human beings is that we are each individual, eternal expressions of God. Our essential nature is divine and therefore inherently good. As we awaken spiritually we learn to co-create a world centered in love and light.
4. The Bible - is interpreted as a metaphysical representation of humankinds evolutionary journey toward spiritual awakening,
5. Prayer & Meditation- affirmative prayer is the highest form of thought. it includes the release of counterproductive, negative thoughts as well as holding in mind statements of spiritual truth. Through meditation we experience the presence of God. Thorugh prayer and meditation we heighten our awareness and transform our lives.

We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. we welcome all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion nor sexual orientation. God and Unity leave no one out.