Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig leads a full Candlelighting Service, featuring Associate Minister Diane Robertson.Worship Arts comes from guests Sage Suzerris and Stephanie Anne Johnson.Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig leads a full Candlelighting Service, featuring Associate Minister Diane Robertson. Worship Arts comes from guests Sage Suzerris and Stephanie Anne Johnson. Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/700-candlelighting-service/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Christmas Eve Service Podcast December 24th – Candlelighting

"Who in your world embodies this type of Divine wisdom?  Somebody who is without ego or this sense of separation? And a bigger question is: when have you embodied Sophia?"Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig caps off the 2021 theme of the Alchemy of the Soul, by looking at the Alchemy of Wisdom. The talk includes brief recaps of the various Alchemy units from 2021, and borrows quotes from far flung sources ranging from Hildegard von Bingen to Martin Luther King Jr.  She pulls inspiration from the Gnostic gospels, as well as popular contemporary writers, and helps us see how true wisdom emanates from the joining of heart and mind.The talk begins at 19:01 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Kiki deLohr Helland. See the full service here.Please join us online next Sunday, at 10 a.m. as we livestream the service from our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"Who in your world embodies this type of Divine wisdom?  Somebody who is without ego or this sense of separation? And a bigger question is: when have you embodied Sophia?" Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig caps off the 2021 theme of the Alchemy of the Soul, by looking at the Alchemy of Wisdom. The talk includes brief recaps of the various Alchemy units from 2021, and borrows quotes from far flung sources ranging from Hildegard von Bingen to Martin Luther King Jr.  She pulls inspiration from the Gnostic gospels, as well as popular contemporary writers, and helps us see how true wisdom emanates from the joining of heart and mind. The talk begins at 19:01 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Kiki deLohr Helland. See the full service <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2022-01-16/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us online next Sunday, at 10 a.m. as we livestream the service from our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast January 16th – Holy Wisdom

"There's the tree, there's the gifts, but what about the core of Christmas?  It's like taking the frosting on the cake but not really trying the cake."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig invites us to look closely at the biblical Christmas story. She helps us interpret these miracles in metaphysical ways, for example by seeing Mary as an example of how we meet the unexpected, and seeing the shepherds as symbolic of our thoughts, which must lay down in stillness for us to perceive the full mysteries of this season.Inez Lowe gives the reading, which is James Dillet Freeman's "Embracing Christmas".The talk begins at 22:15 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Sarah Russell. Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"There's the tree, there's the gifts, but what about the core of Christmas?  It's like taking the frosting on the cake but not really trying the cake." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig invites us to look closely at the biblical Christmas story. She helps us interpret these miracles in metaphysical ways, for example by seeing Mary as an example of how we meet the unexpected, and seeing the shepherds as symbolic of our thoughts, which must lay down in stillness for us to perceive the full mysteries of this season. Inez Lowe gives the reading, which is James Dillet Freeman's "<a href="https://www.unity.org/resources/articles/embracing-christmas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Embracing Christmas</a>". The talk begins at 22:15 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Sarah Russell. Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2021-12-12/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast December 12th – Core of Christmas

"I believe that the star symbolizes the true north for each one of us, metaphysically. It's that calling, it's that thing that always brings you joy."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig steps into the Alchemy of Wisdom, using the Christmas story as well as the Solstice, for metaphysical inspiration. From the Christmas story, she points to the Star as a metaphorical compass for navigating life. From Solstice imagery, she points to the archetype of the Inner Sage, which uses trauma for positive growth.Paul Gamman gives the reading, a lighted hearted poem called A Covid Christmas.The talk begins at 23:25 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features congregants Chris Sullivan, JenniferBolles and Rose Ramm. Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"I believe that the star symbolizes the true north for each one of us, metaphysically. It's that calling, it's that thing that always brings you joy." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig steps into the Alchemy of Wisdom, using the Christmas story as well as the Solstice, for metaphysical inspiration. From the Christmas story, she points to the Star as a metaphorical compass for navigating life. From Solstice imagery, she points to the archetype of the Inner Sage, which uses trauma for positive growth. Paul Gamman gives the reading, a lighted hearted poem called <a href="https://seattleunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/A-Covid-Christmas-reading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Covid Christmas</a>. The talk begins at 23:25 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features congregants Chris Sullivan, JenniferBolles and Rose Ramm. Full service video is <a href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/658673288" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast December 19th – Still Point

"I think what we've learned over these past couple of years, is:  yeah, you set this intention, and then you better be ready to shift and change with whatever is happneing in the world."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to lead our annual Whitestone ceremony, which has new meaning in this time of Covid. She draws inspiration from some first-person stories of wild weather this week, unexpected obstacles and suprising kindness.  In keeping with our current theme of the Alchemy of Wisdom, she pulls in plenty of quotes from scripture, from Charles Fillmore, and even a new article from the New York Times, which brings our Whitestone tradition to the mainstream audience.Gayle Macy gives the reading, from the Daily Word. The talk begins at 23:25 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Tommie Burton.Please join us online next Sunday, at 10 a.m. as we livestream the service from our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"I think what we've learned over these past couple of years, is:  yeah, you set this intention, and then you better be ready to shift and change with whatever is happneing in the world." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to lead our annual Whitestone ceremony, which has new meaning in this time of Covid. She draws inspiration from some first-person stories of wild weather this week, unexpected obstacles and suprising kindness.  In keeping with our current theme of the Alchemy of Wisdom, she pulls in plenty of quotes from scripture, from Charles Fillmore, and even <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/well/mind/word-of-year-2022.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">a new article from the New York Times</a>, which brings our Whitestone tradition to the mainstream audience. Gayle Macy gives the reading, from the <a href="http://www.dailyword.com/dailyword/new-year-saturday-january-1-2022" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Word. </a> The talk begins at 23:25 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Tommie Burton. Please join us online next Sunday, at 10 a.m. as we livestream the service from our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast January 9th – Whitestone

"The Alchemy of Generosity includes the generosity of Spirit, which is being in the flow of life. It's offering help and kindness to others. It is love, it is grace, it is seeing the good."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to take us deeper into this series on the Alchemy of Generosity, which takes "the lead of separation and transforms it into the gold of Oneness."  This week we go further into the idea of Hope as a crucial tool during times of darkness. Karen reminds us of what it means to seek the light, which helps us see the best in those around us, when we deliberately choose to lean towards positivity.Faith Agee gives the reading, which is from the Daily Word, a recent entry on Light.The talk begins at 20:20 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Tyler Rogers. Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"The Alchemy of Generosity includes the generosity of Spirit, which is being in the flow of life. It's offering help and kindness to others. It is love, it is grace, it is seeing the good." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to take us deeper into this series on the Alchemy of Generosity, which takes "the lead of separation and transforms it into the gold of Oneness."  This week we go further into the idea of Hope as a crucial tool during times of darkness. Karen reminds us of what it means to seek the light, which helps us see the best in those around us, when we deliberately choose to lean towards positivity. Faith Agee gives the reading, which is from the <a href="http://www.dailyword.com/dailyword/light-saturday-july-17-2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Word</a>, a recent entry on Light. The talk begins at 20:20 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features returning guest Tyler Rogers. Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2021-12-05/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast December 5th – Rays of Light

"The Alchemy of Transformation invites us to let go and accept life as it is, before we can change it."Rev. Karen returns from her various sojourns to open the doors to this next series. As she explains it, again using the core metaphor of lead-into-gold, The Alchemy of Transformation "takes the lead of things that are no longer working or needed in our lives, and transforms it into the gold of the more awakened, centered, and kind self". She also begins dipping into the wealth of materials she has gained in her trip to Greece, this time introducing us to Aesculapius, and related ideas around healing, dreaming, and the doors to the underworld.Steve Peha gives the reading, The Guest House, a translation of Rumi, by Coleman Barks.The talk begins at 19:17 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features special guest Shauncye Omar.  Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"The Alchemy of Transformation invites us to let go and accept life as it is, before we can change it." Rev. Karen returns from her various sojourns to open the doors to this next series. As she explains it, again using the core metaphor of lead-into-gold, The Alchemy of Transformation "takes the lead of things that are no longer working or needed in our lives, and transforms it into the gold of the more awakened, centered, and kind self". She also begins dipping into the wealth of materials she has gained in her trip to Greece, this time introducing us to Aesculapius, and related ideas around healing, dreaming, and the doors to the underworld. Steve Peha gives the reading, <a href="https://www.thepoetryexchange.co.uk/the-guest-house-by-rumi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Guest House</a>, a translation of Rumi, by Coleman Barks. The talk begins at 19:17 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features special guest Shauncye Omar.  Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2021-10-24/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast October 24th – Make Room for Darkness

"What if you lost everything? What would remain, and what matters most? Because life is impermanent, and yet we act as if it isn't."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig takes us deeper into this series on the Alchemy of Transformation. In recent weeks, this journey began with our willingness to see things clearly, then letting go, and then opening our minds to dreams and even mystic visions. Now we ask what is our core? and what is our essence?  Through stories of loss and crisis, she leads us to consider: after everything is taken away, what is still "you" about you?Jennifer Bolles gives the reading, a Mary Oliver poem called The Journey.The talk begins at 15:30 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features first time guest singer Sheila Blackwell.  Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"What if you lost everything? What would remain, and what matters most? Because life is impermanent, and yet we act as if it isn't." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig takes us deeper into this series on the Alchemy of Transformation. In recent weeks, this journey began with our willingness to see things clearly, then letting go, and then opening our minds to dreams and even mystic visions. Now we ask what is our core? and what is our essence?  Through stories of loss and crisis, she leads us to consider: after everything is taken away, what is still "you" about you? Jennifer Bolles gives the reading, a Mary Oliver poem called <a href="http://thepracticelondon.org/poetry/poems-of-transformation-the-journey-by-mary-oliver/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Journey</a>. The talk begins at 15:30 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features first time guest singer Sheila Blackwell.  Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2021-11-07/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast November 7th – What Matters Most

"Re-assessment, re-thinking, making changes, taking chances, all of these are pre-cursors to a transformation. And so it's no longer business as usual."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig wraps up her series on the Alchemy of Transformation, by looking at this moment in our societal transformation as a "gestation period".  A gestation period may feel as though we are in a void, or we've lost a sense of who we are, but this is part of a larger transformation process. Karen offers insights into how we can navigate our milestone moments, like graduation, retirement, the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, so that they contribute to our soul development.James Tierney gives the reading, from the Daily Word on Transformation.The talk begins at 18:03 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features returning favorite Ireland Woods.  Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"Re-assessment, re-thinking, making changes, taking chances, all of these are pre-cursors to a transformation. And so it's no longer business as usual." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig wraps up her series on the Alchemy of Transformation, by looking at this moment in our societal transformation as a "gestation period".  A gestation period may feel as though we are in a void, or we've lost a sense of who we are, but this is part of a larger transformation process. Karen offers insights into how we can navigate our milestone moments, like graduation, retirement, the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, so that they contribute to our soul development. James Tierney gives the reading, from the <a href="http://www.dailyword.com/dailyword/transformation-friday-april-12-2019" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Word on Transformation</a>. The talk begins at 18:03 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features returning favorite Ireland Woods.  Full service video is <a href="https://vimeo.com/642830640" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast November 14th – The Other Side of Transformation

"What's your focus?  Is your focus on what you have and being grateful for that? Because that will increase.  OR is the focus on what you have not? Because, guess what, whatever it is we focus on is what increases."Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig begins a new series on The Alchemy of Generosity, which she tells us "takes the lead of greed and separation and envy, and turns it into the gold of giving, of an open heart, and of Oneness." Through stories from scripture, Buddist tradition and personal life, she introduces the concepts around being in the flow of good in our world.Melissa Mager gives the reading, excerpts from Kahlil's Gibran's "On Giving" from the Prophet.The talk begins at 16:41 in this podcast.Our Worship Arts team this time features guest Darryin Cunningham, with an original spoken word tune, written especially for this service.  Full service video is here.Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist.And take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

"What's your focus?  Is your focus on what you have and being grateful for that? Because that will increase.  OR is the focus on what you have not? Because, guess what, whatever it is we focus on is what increases." Senior Minister Rev. Karen Lindvig begins a new series on The Alchemy of Generosity, which she tells us "takes the lead of greed and separation and envy, and turns it into the gold of giving, of an open heart, and of Oneness." Through stories from scripture, Buddist tradition and personal life, she introduces the concepts around being in the flow of good in our world. Melissa Mager gives the reading, excerpts from Kahlil's Gibran's "<a href="https://poets.org/poem/giving-0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Giving</a>" from the Prophet. The talk begins at 16:41 in this podcast. Our Worship Arts team this time features guest Darryin Cunningham, with an original spoken word tune, written especially for this service.  Full service video is <a href="https://seattleunity.org/unity-events/seattle-unity-sunday-lesson-2021-11-21/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please join us in person next Sunday, at 10 a.m. at our Sodo venue, Metropolist. And take advantage of all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a>,  including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast November 21st – The Alchemy of Generosity

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I live in Rome, Italy and miss having in-person access to Unity services.  I’ve surfed around and have listened to many services across the U.S, and thoroughly appreciate the music and message of this church. Brava Reverend Karen!

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https://vimeo.com/414277445"The practices of Ramadan  -- the practices of fasting, and feasting,  and reflection -- help us build on that capacity to receive and to respond to this invitation of love, from Allah."Today's online worship service features special guest speaker Bahiyya Ann Holmes Redding.  Ann is a former Episcopal priest, now practicing Muslim teacher, writer, singer, professor at University of Puget Sound, and spiritual guide.  In her talk today, Ann shows us how the practices of Ramadan can help us with the fundamental human need to remember our relationship with the divine.Ann also leads Friday Prayers in the Islamic Tradition at the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle.  She is co-author of Out of Darkness Into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources.Rafe Pearlman presents special Worship Arts support.Check out all the ways we can stay connected during this amazing time.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

<a href="https://vimeo.com/414277445" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/414277445</a> "The practices of Ramadan  -- the practices of fasting, and feasting,  and reflection -- help us build on that capacity to receive and to respond to this invitation of love, from Allah." Today's online worship service features special guest speaker Bahiyya Ann Holmes Redding.  Ann is a former Episcopal priest, now practicing Muslim teacher, writer, singer, professor at University of Puget Sound, and spiritual guide.  In her talk today, Ann shows us how the practices of Ramadan can help us with the fundamental human need to remember our relationship with the divine. Ann also leads <a href="http://interfaithcommunitysanctuary.org/index.php/gatherings/devotional/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Friday Prayers in the Islamic Tradition</a> at the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle.  She is co-author of Out of Darkness Into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources. <a href="http://www.rafepearlman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rafe Pearlman</a> presents special Worship Arts support. Check out all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a> during this amazing time.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast April 26th  – The House Guest

“We're kind of in a marathon and we're only in the middle of it.”This week Rev. Karen leads us in celebrating Palm Sunday, but in a different way.  The traditional story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem offers interesting lessons about the Power of Strength, in negotiating the challenges of great spiritual undertakings.  Rev. Karen uses this material to help us increase our own awareness of this inner Power, when we especially need it.Now that we are under a statewide stay-at-home order, Rev. Karen is giving her talk as a Facebook livestream.  If you're not already on Facebook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams here.Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email admin@seattleunity.com and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion.And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

“We're kind of in a marathon and we're only in the middle of it.” This week Rev. Karen leads us in celebrating Palm Sunday, but in a different way.  The traditional story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem offers interesting lessons about the Power of Strength, in negotiating the challenges of great spiritual undertakings.  Rev. Karen uses this material to help us increase our own awareness of this inner Power, when we especially need it. Now that we are under a statewide stay-at-home order, Rev. Karen is giving her talk as a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/videos/663600301083376/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook livestream</a>.  If you're not already on Facebook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeattleUnity/videos/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email <a href="mailto:admin@seattleunity.com">admin@seattleunity.com</a> and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion. And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast April 5th – Core Strength

“I think first we have to take a step back and acknowledge that there is a collective grief that is circling the planet right now.”Today, Rev. Karen explores our collective grief, referencing work from founder of grief.com David Kessler, as well as astrologist Laurence Hillman.  Grief can be an invitation to explore the dark places within, and sometimes this invitation cannot easily be refused.Now that we are under a statewide stay-at-home order, Rev. Karen is giving her talk as a Facebook livestream.  If you're not already on Facbeook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams here.Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email admin@seattleunity.com and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion.And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

“I think first we have to take a step back and acknowledge that there is a collective grief that is circling the planet right now.” Today, Rev. Karen explores our collective grief, referencing work from founder of <a href="http://grief.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grief.com</a> <a href="https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">David Kessler</a>, as well as astrologist <a href="https://www.astrologyuniversity.com/saturn-pluto-covid-19/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Laurence Hillman</a>.  Grief can be an invitation to explore the dark places within, and sometimes this invitation cannot easily be refused. Now that we are under a statewide stay-at-home order, Rev. Karen is giving her talk as a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/videos/663600301083376/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook livestream</a>.  If you're not already on Facbeook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeattleUnity/videos/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email <a href="mailto:admin@seattleunity.com">admin@seattleunity.com</a> and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion. And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Podcast March 29th – Invitation to Descent

“There's a quietness that didn't exist before. Have you noticed?”https://vimeo.com/406386164Easter comes in an entirely new way this year, and Rev. Karen leads a virtual tribe into a multi-modal, exuberant, and varied virtual Easter worship experience.  She frames this year as a collective shamanic journey, which offers spiritual wisdom that we are collectively poised to receive.To see previous Sunday messages during this time of the statewide stay-at-home order, check out our Facebook livestream.  If you're not already on Facebook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams here.Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email admin@seattleunity.com and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion.And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.

“There's a quietness that didn't exist before. Have you noticed?” <a href="https://vimeo.com/406386164" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/406386164</a> Easter comes in an entirely new way this year, and Rev. Karen leads a virtual tribe into a multi-modal, exuberant, and varied <a href="https://vimeo.com/406386164" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">virtual Easter</a> worship experience.  She frames this year as a collective shamanic journey, which offers spiritual wisdom that we are collectively poised to receive. To see previous Sunday messages during this time of the statewide stay-at-home order, check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/videos/663600301083376/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook livestream</a>.  If you're not already on Facebook, now is the perfect time to join up, even if only temporarily, and you can watch these livestreams <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeattleUnity/videos/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Want to join us for a midweek Zoom call?  Email <a href="mailto:admin@seattleunity.com">admin@seattleunity.com</a> and we'll set you up. It's a great way to chat with other church members, and get a mid-week talk from Rev. Karen, including exercises and discussion. And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>.

Sunday Service Easter Podcast April 12th  – Planetary Resurrection

“Are you having prophetic dreams?  And are there synchronicities that are showing up in your life, that you may not have seen or noticed before?”Rev. Karen turns our attention toward Earth Day, and what it means in this very special year.  Our stay-home restrictions have created a necessary rest for us, and for nature, too.  Karen explains how we can lean into this and discover a kind of re-enchantment, a renewed awe of our natural world.Chava Mirel presents special Worship Arts support.Check out all the ways we can stay connected during this amazing time.  And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events.Want to get regular updates?Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.https://vimeo.com/413883622

“Are you having prophetic dreams?  And are there synchronicities that are showing up in your life, that you may not have seen or noticed before?” Rev. Karen turns our attention toward <a href="https://www.earthday.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Earth Day</a>, and what it means in this very special year.  Our stay-home restrictions have created a necessary rest for us, and for nature, too.  Karen explains how we can lean into this and discover a kind of re-enchantment, a renewed awe of our natural world. <a href="https://www.chavamirel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Chava Mirel</a> presents special Worship Arts support. Check out all the ways we can <a href="https://seattleunity.org/staying-connected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stay connected</a> during this amazing time.  And as always, see our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> page or our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SeattleUnity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more, including quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more upcoming events. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our <a href="https://seattleunity.org/category/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">most recent newsletter here</a>. <a href="https://vimeo.com/413883622" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/413883622</a>

Sunday Service Podcast April 19th  – The Call of Gaia

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