Unity Village offers inclusive, spiritual events, workshops, retreats, and services—open to the public—throughout the year.
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October 2022
April 2023
November 2023
Liberating Your Divine Identity
June 9–12, 2022
Join the LGBTQIA+ community for a special weekend filled with soul-filled healing, community-building, and time to reflect on your divine nature, all on the sacred grounds of Unity Village. There will be special programming for allies, so please feel free to bring your friends and family who are not a part of the community.
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Price: $379
Price includes retreat experience and five meals. Accommodations and transportation not included.
Registration information: Sign up with Eventbrite. Tickets on sale through May 30, 2022.
Fillmore Festival
August 4–7, 2022
Immerse yourself in the healing teachings of Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore.
Myrtle Fillmore, who founded Unity with her husband Charles, used prayer and affirmations to heal lifelong ailments. Her intense healing experience has been an inspiration to people around the world and is the cornerstone of how Unity began more than 130 years ago.
Myrtle was sickly as a child and a young adult suffering from tuberculosis. After attending a New Thought lecture in 1886, Myrtle came away with one statement that changed her life: “I am a child of God, and therefore I do not inherit sickness.”
During this year’s Fillmore Festival, you will hear more about Myrtle’s healing story and learn healing principles from a variety of Unity and New Thought ministers. There will be tours of Unity Village and time to explore the Unity Archives too.
Presenters:
- Rev. Kitty Benson
- Rev. Ellen Debenport
- Rev. Gregory Guice
- Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett
- Rev. Myra McFadden
- Rev. Sheila McKeithen, J.D.
- Rev. Joy Wyler, J.D.
- Master of Ceremonies—Rev. Mark Fuss
- Morning Meditation—Rev. Shirley Lawson
Musician:
Price: $399
Price includes retreat experience and five meals. Accommodations and transportation not included.
Registration information: Sign up with Eventbrite. Tickets on sale through July 20, 2022.
Celebrating Our Soul: A New Thought Conference by People of African Descent
August 11–14, 2022
This conference will feature the wisdom of some of the greatest spiritual teachers, workshops to inspire and transform you, music to open the heart, and laughter and compassionate service to affirm our spiritual humanity. It will truly be a gathering for the ages, and you’re invited to join us.
Keynote speakers include:
- Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith
- Bishop Jack L. Bomar
- Bishop Yvette Flunder
- Rev. Celeste Frazier
- Rev. Dr. Sheila McKeithen
- Rev. Sylvia Sumter
- Rev. James Trapp
- Rev. Dr. Derrick Wells
Seven New Thought Groups will come together for this event:
Agape; Centers for Spiritual Living; Hillside International Truth Center, Inc.; Unity Urban Ministerial School; Unity World Headquarters; Unity Worldwide Ministries; and Universal Foundation for Better Living.
Pricing and Registration Information: Visit www.PADNTG.org. Tickets on sale through July 28, 2022.
emPower Music Festival
September 14–18, 2022
The 17th Annual emPower Music Festival Returns to Unity Village in 2022
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
- Posi Awards
- Conference ensembles
- Courtyard Concert
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.
Rickie Byars Gala Concert
Kick off your week with an up close and personal concert with Rickie Byars. This VIP gala is limited to 50 guests. Tickets are $100 and are tax-deductible. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Unity Archives to support the inclusion of the new music library.
Registration Information: empowerma.com/festival. Tickets on sale through August 31, 2022.
NOTE: The Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center is sold out. Please reserve a room at an area hotel and take advantage of door-to-door shuttle service.
Holiday Inn Express: 816-600-2405
Hampton Inn Lee’s Summit: 816-347-8600
Grief Is a Spiritual Practice: A Come Home to Unity Village Retreat
October 13–16, 2022
Grieving a loss is an inevitable part of life. Sharing our experience within a supportive, soul-filled community can help us on our journey toward healing. Join us for a special weekend as we explore grief, healing, and the importance of nurturing your spirit during the grieving process while on the sacred grounds of Unity Village.
You will experience workshops, including:
- Knowing What Grief Is and Why It Matters with Rev. Richard Carlini
- Good Grief! The Healing Power of Storytelling with Rev. Sandra Campbell
- Accept Change, Acknowledge Loss, Accept Grief with Rev. Therese Lee, a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist
- How Writing Helps You While Grieving with author Emily Thiroux Threatt
Other activities include:
- Celebration of Life
- Music with Stephanie Bland
- Yoga
- Prayer walks
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Art with Color Your Zen and/or prayer flags
- Exploring the beauty of Unity Village
Price: $379
Price includes retreat experience and five meals. Accommodations and transportation not included.
Registration information: Sign up on Eventbrite. Tickets on sale through September 29, 2022.
Nehemiah Service Week
October 16–21, 2022
April 16–21, 2023
November 5–10, 2023
Nehemiah Service Week 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
The Road to Eden: A Whole Planet Spirituality Retreat
October 28–31, 2022
We travel the Road to Eden when we seek to restore balance in ourselves and take up the mantle as sacred caretakers of all life forms. Living peacefully and thriving together is what Whole Planet Spirituality is all about. Join us for three days of inspiration, learning, renewal, and collaboration as we cocreate a world that works for all beings on the planet.
Workshops and dialogue on:
- Whole Planet Spirituality
- Healing our personal and planetary consciousness
- Practices to support ethical and compassion fatigue
- Our sacred bond with animals
- How to effectively share our stories and knowledge with our faith communities
- Making value-based lifestyle transitions
Plus, keynote speaker, food demonstration, spiritual practices, story sharing, movie night, and fabulous plant-based cuisine by PB&J Catering.
Vegans, omnivores, and vegetarians are welcome!
Registration information: thespiritualforum.org/retreat
