Unity is a global, inclusive, spiritual community that offers practical tools and uplifting resources to help people of all faiths apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives.
Overview of The Unity Movement
Unity is a positive, practical spiritual movement that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Rooted in Christianity and part of the New Thought movement, Unity bridges traditional Christian language with a universal, inclusive perspective.
Unity has no required creed or dogma. Instead, it honors the truth in all spiritual paths and affirms the divine potential within every person. Spiritual growth is supported through affirmative prayer, meditation, and practical teachings that can be applied in daily life. Unity also respects medical care while emphasizing spiritual awareness and healing.
Unity considers itself a spiritual movement rather than a strict denomination, encouraging individuals to think for themselves and discover a path that resonates with them.
Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey
Whether you are deeply rooted in faith, just beginning your journey, or exploring spirituality in your own way, Unity offers guidance grounded in both Christian tradition and universal wisdom.
Because each person’s path is unique, Unity invites you to use language that speaks to you—God, Spirit, Love, Divine Energy, or another name that reflects your experience. At its heart, Unity teaches that this Presence is a benevolent force of goodness, order, abundance, and love.
Five Spiritual Principles Taught by Unity
These ancient universal principles are at the core of Unity beliefs, offering foundational guidance for living abundantly and staying in tune with your own divine nature. They are used in Unity churches throughout the world.
- God is everywhere and always present in every circumstance. This divine energy underlies and animates all of existence.
- Human beings are innately good because they are connected to and an expression of Spirit.
- Our thoughts have creative power to influence events and determine our experiences.
- Prayer and meditation connect and align us to our own spiritual nature within God.
- It is not enough to understand spiritual teachings. We must apply our learning in all areas of life, incorporating them into our thoughts, words, and actions.
The Unity 12 Powers
Unity teaches that each person carries divine potential within. The Twelve Spiritual Powers are inner qualities that support spiritual growth and everyday living. By developing these abilities—such as faith, love, wisdom, and strength—we learn to express our true nature more fully and live with greater balance, purpose, and connection to Spirit. Go to Unity 12 Powers to learn more.
Unity is Diverse, Inclusive and Accepting
Unity welcomes all people regardless of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability, or sexual orientation.
Find Inspiration in the Daily Word
Unity is widely known for its devotional publication, the Daily Word magazine, offering daily spiritual inspiration since 1924.
For further information about Unity's history, teachings and resources go to their website Unity.org.