Unity Village offers inclusive, spiritual events, workshops, retreats, and services—open to the public—throughout the year.
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September 2020
October 2020
February 2021
April 2021
Affirm Your Way to a Better Life: A Unity Prayer Experience
July 17-18, 2020
Affirm Your Way to a Better Life is a Unity prayer virtual experience blending celebration, ritual, and renewal.
Are you looking for more peace, love, prosperity, or harmony in your life, especially during these uncertain times?
This virtual experience teaches practical ways to incorporate affirmative prayer in your life.
An affirmation is like an exercise for your outlook. These positive mental statements help redirect negative thought patterns. Throughout time, you begin to think—and act—differently.
Affirmative prayer is a key spiritual tool for shifting our focus away from our human circumstances. It turns our attention to our spiritual nature, being one with God.
Prayer is the most highly accelerated mind action known ... It is an affirmation of Truth that eternally exists, but which has not yet come into consciousness. It comes into consciousness not by supplication but by affirmation.
—The Revealing Word (Unity Books, 1959)
Presenters: Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett, vice president of Unity Prayer and Practice, and the Silent Unity® leadership team—Trayce Riley and Matthew Kent—will be your guides to virtual experiences of reflections, prayer, meditation, contemplation, and celebration.
The Silent Unity team will be joined by musicians Marcy Baruch and Lisa Firestone.
Price: Donation Is Recommended
Registration info: Register online here
World Day of Prayer 2020: From Fear to Faith
September 9–10, 2020
Join us for the 26th annual World Day of Prayer. This year's theme is "From Fear to Faith" as we unite heart and mind with people from around the globe and together affirm: Standing in Truth, I move from fear to faith. Immerse yourself in prayer, music, and contemplative experiences.
Price: World Day of Prayer programming is free. On-grounds accommodations are limited.
Learn more: Visit worlddayofprayer.org or call 816-251-3540
2020 Vision: A World That Works for All
Vegan Spirituality Forum & Retreat
September 10–13, 2020
Calling all spiritually minded vegans, vegetarians, and curious omnivores! Enjoy three days of inspiration, learning, renewal, and collaboration as we cocreate a world that works for all beings on the planet. Experience the sacredness of the Unity Village grounds, home of the Unity movement where cofounders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore pioneered and advocated for ethical vegetarianism in the early 1900s. Participate in the awakening of consciousness in the heart of our nation.
Programming includes:
- Spiritually centered vegan speakers and leaders
- Inspirational talks on the connection between our relationship with animals and spiritual living, human social justice issues, world peace, sustainability, and feminism
- Workshops and dialogue on how to effectively bring the message of universal love and kindness to your communities and rely on infinite supply to support your advocacy and/or ministry work
- Yoga, meditation, labyrinth, walking trails for renewal, restoration, and self-care
- Rituals and Sunday service to heal planetary consciousness, awaken humanity, and honor our animal brothers and sisters
- Fantastic plant-based meals curated by acclaimed vegan chef Sandra Sellani and more
Price: In light of the many COVID-19 challenges, we are keeping our registration fee at the early bird rate of $299 through August 1, 2020. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to attend!
The price is $375 after August 1, 2020. The retreat fee includes a meal plan: two specially prepared vegan dinners and three lunches at the Unity Ballroom (meal plan is valued at $128). Breakfast is included at the Unity Village Hotel and most area hotels. Accommodations must be booked separately. A full refund is available before August 1, 2020; 50% refund thereafter.
Registration info: Register online at thespiritualforum.org/vegan-retreat.
Divine Wisdom for Daily Living: Transform Your Life with Intuition and Messages from Spirit
September 17–19, 2020
Join Unity Online Radio host Lisa Williams live and in-person for this deeply transformational experience, where you'll discover intuition, guidance, and healing on a whole new level. Lisa's unique combination of teaching and mediumship demonstrations will connect you with your higher self and your loved ones on the other side—and it will illuminate a pathway to the best version of you.
Presenter: Lisa Williams is a renowned psychic medium, best-selling author, television personality, and spiritual teacher. Her mission is to bring healing, hope, and guidance to anyone and everyone seeking the answers to life's greatest questions.
Price: Early Bird Pricing through March 1, 2020: $544 for General Admission and $944 for Platinum. Registration after March 1: $744 for General Admission and $1,144 for Platinum.
Registration Information: Tickets include three-day access, meditations, activities, and discounts on products.
Your workshop ticket includes three dinners, two buffet lunches, a selection of desserts, and tea and coffee service. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.
Platinum tickets include a private meet and greet, a photo opportunity, and Q and A session with presenter Lisa Williams.
Bonus: Receive access to three guided meditations with Lisa Williams.
Learn more: lisawilliamsschool.com/unity-2020
Nehemiah Service Retreats
October 11–16, 2020
May 9–14, 2021
October 17–22, 2021
Nehemiah Retreat volunteers come together from across the country in sacred service for restoration projects around Unity Village for a week in the spring and fall. Unity provides each guest with complimentary room and board. As one of the most popular Unity retreats, it's first come, first served. Retreats typically fill up a year in advance. Apply today for your spot!
Learn more and apply: unityvillage.org/retreats-events/nehemiah
St. Lucia Service Trip
February 20–27, 2021
Invest in the future of generations to come and join Travel with Unity on a very special service retreat in 2021. Join an intimate group of volunteers for a week of connecting with local people and changing the arc of children’s lives in St. Lucia. Serve alongside your friends in Unity and provide life-changing care for children!
Host: Chemida Popo-Cox, St. Lucia Host; Cheri Jamison, Unity Host.
Price: Your $2,419 program contribution covers double occupancy accommodations, meals, and ground transportation.
Registration Information: Visit unity.org/stlucia to learn more.
Unraveling Grief: Embracing Life to Heal Retreat
March 18–21, 2021
Are you struggling with the impact of pain and loss in your life?
- Are you someone who has lost a loved member of your family or significant person in your life? Or perhaps grieving the loss of something significant that has left you unable to move forward – a lost relationship, home, job or pet?
- Are your feelings of grief holding you back from acceptance, forgiveness and ultimately healing?
- Are you ready to transform your experience of grief and embrace life more fully?
If so, say “YES” to joining us for a 3-day retreat on the beautiful Unity Village campus outside Kansas City, Missouri, with sacred walking trails, meditation garden and chapel, world-class rose garden and fountains, quiet places for personal reflection, labyrinth, coffee shop and bookstore among the many special features of this little bit of paradise in the Midwest.
You will be gently guided into deep and empowering transformational exercises and interpersonal activities, meditative transformation shifts, gong vibrational healing, musical enrichment and powerful sharing in support of each person’s personal journey of healing pain, loss and grief to reclaim a meaningful experience of life, a sense of gratitude and wholeness.
Leave with a new realization of how honoring the gift revealed within grief is the legacy of the love you grieve, as a spiritual last will and testament from your personal loss.
Presenters: Rev. Meghan Smith Brooks: Ordained Unity Minister, Certified Grief Coach, Speaker, Retreat Leader and Spiritual Educator. She has 2 Guided Meditation CDs, and Author of “Unraveling Grief: A Mother’s Spiritual Journey of Healing and Discovery.”
Teri Wilder: Singer, Songwriter, Certified Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Certified Medical Intuitive, and Retreat Leader. She has 4 CDs of original music and 1 Gong Meditation CD available.
Price: Early bird $499 until February 4, 2021; $549 thereafter. Your Retreat Registration includes two lunches and two dinners with coffee and tea service. Vegan options are available with prior notice.
Registration info: Call 816-251-3540
Learn more: unityawakeningways.org/retreats
Deep Dive to Awesome: The Art of Overcoming
April 8–11, 2021—New Dates
Join us at beautiful Unity Village for a spirit-filled weekend of soul-sharing, singing, and laughter. We’ll share our personal stories of overcoming, bask in the musical healing of StoweGood, and together explore spiritual tools and practices that reveal the awesome within us!
As part of this amazing experience:
Temple will lead us through several shamanic experiential rituals such as a vision quest, retrieving your natural energy keeping you healthy and young, and the discovery of your power animals and sacred archetypes.
StoweGood will reconnect us with our soul’s intention through the power and magic of heart-opening songs and mind-expanding exercises.
Mark will take us on a journey of A.W.E. (Authentic Worship Experience) as together we create an evening experience filled with art, prayer, and intention.
There will be labyrinth and God walks, Jolly Wagon and walking tours, group time and free time, and time to rest and rejuvenate your soul. We hope you can join us for an awesome weekend of overcoming!
Presenters: Temple Hayes, StoweGood, and Mark Fuss
Price: $349 through January 15, 2021; or $399 thereafter.
Registration info: Call 816-251-3540
Learn more: unity.org/deepdive
Travel with Unity Presents Rome and the Amalfi Coast
April 22–May 1, 2021–New Dates!
Join Travel with Unity for a 10-day tour of Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Visit the “Eternal City” and the Italian countryside to connect and immerse yourself in the Divine, everywhere, and in everyone.
Walk in the footsteps of the apostle Paul in Rome. Explore the culture, the myths, the religious impacts, and spiritual significance of southern Italy. Local guides unravel the beauty and history of some of the ancient world’s most spectacular sites.
Highlights of the itinerary include:
- The Vatican museums and St. Peter’s Basilica (optional excursion)
- The Roman Forum
- The Colosseum
- Ancient ruins of Pompeii
- The beautiful Amalfi Coast and seaside town of Sorrento
- National Archaeological Museum in Naples
Hosts: Rev. Mark Fuss and Cheri Jamison, Unity Outreach. Travel organized by Collette.
Price: Starting at $3,499 (Double Occupancy)
Registration info: Register online at unity.org/rome2021
emPower Music Festival
June 23-27, 2021—New Dates
The emPower Music Festival returns to Unity Village in 2021.
Experience the most awesome gathering of Posi Music artists on the planet!
- Nightly concerts
- The wildly popular pajama jam acoustic music showcases
- Workshops and keynotes
- Song circles
- Namaste Café
- Conference ensembles
The Totally Cool Song School
Get up close and personal coaching on songwriting, vocal technique, performance, and guitar. Seating is limited to eight participants and is an additional $50 per class.
Musicians: Rickie Byars, Jana Stanfield, Denise Rosier, Faith Rivera, Karen Drucker, Daniel Nahmod, Eddie Watkins Jr., Harold Payne, David Roth, Freebo, Jan Garrett and JD Martin, Greg Tamblyn, and Bob Sima.
Price:
Congregational Rate: $396.95 (from January 1–May 31, 2021)
Early Bird: $396.95 (from January 1–March 31, 2021)
Full Price: $431.95 (from April 1–May 31, 2021)
Late Registration:$456.95 (from June 1–June 22, 2021)
On-site: $499.95 (from June 23, 2021)
Registration information: empowerma.com/festival
