“There is only one Presence and one Power active as the universe and as my life: God the Good.” 
— Unity’s First Principle 

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Dear Friends, 

This Sunday we begin a new five-part series exploring Unity’s Five Basic Principles, and I’m really looking forward to taking this journey with you. These principles are the heart of our Unity teachings, and they’re not just ideas to believe in—they’re invitations to see life in a new way. 

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We’ll start with the First Principle: 
There is only One Presence and One Power. 

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That sounds simple enough, but if you’re anything like me, you may have moments when life feels a little more complicated than that. Sometimes the Holy seems to be hiding behind the noise of our thoughts, our worries, or our to do lists. And yet, when we pause—when we soften just a little—we begin to notice that the Presence we’re seeking has been right here all along. 

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My talk this Sunday is titled “When the Holy Is Hiding in Plain Sight.” We’ll explore how this One Presence shows up in the ordinary moments of our lives, and how we can train our hearts to recognize it more easily. My hope is that this series will not only deepen our understanding of Unity’s teachings but also help us live from a place of greater trust, openness, and inner peace. 

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I’d love for you to join us, whether in person or online. Your presence always enriches our community, and I’m grateful to walk this path with you. 

 

And a gentle reminder: our Annual General Meeting will take place this Sunday at noon in the upstairs Hospitality Room, right after our Sunday Experience. All members are encouraged to attend as we reflect on the past year and look ahead together. 

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With warmth and blessings, 

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David 

 

Supporting Resources for This Week’s Theme: 

A Reflection from “Being (nobody)” on Quora 

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I often appreciate the clarity and simplicity in the writings of a Quora contributor who signs his reflections “Being (nobody).” This one felt especially fitting for our theme this week: 

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“The foundation of all consciousness is not a thing. 
It is Being itself. Formless. Silent. Ever present. 
Before thought, before time — there is Awareness. 
Not yours. Not mine. Just is. 
It sees without eyes. Knows without effort. 
It is the space in which all arises. 
It cannot be grasped, but it is never absent. 
Call it Self. Call it God. Call it nothing. Names dissolve. Still it remains. 
The foundation is not found — it is what you are.” 
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• Living the First Principle  
  – A thoughtful exploration of what it means to live from the awareness of One Presence  

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• The 5 Unity Principles: A Path to Spiritual Awakening – A clear, accessible introduction to the principles and how they support spiritual growth 
   

• Divine Oneness Meditation  
  – A Unity video meditation