Unity Village offers inclusive, spiritual events, workshops, retreats, and services—open to the public—throughout the year.
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October 2020
February 2021
2020 Fillmore Festival: Celebrating 100 Years of Unity Village
August 13–16, 2020
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event that culminates the yearlong celebration of 100 years of Unity Village.
Enjoy stories from beloved speakers and longtime Unity employees, rare location tours on the campus, and great music!
Price: $349 early bird through June 1, 2020; $399 after June 1. Cost includes retreat experience and five meals.
Registration Information: Call 816-251-3540.
Learn more: unity.org/fillmore-festival
Travel With Unity Presents Rome and the Amalfi Coast
August 27–September 5, 2020—New Dates!
Join Travel With Unity, August 27–September 5, 2020, 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/rome2020
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.
Of note: our forum/retreat begins right after the Unity annual World Day of Prayer. Come a day early and participate in this moving, global 24-hour Prayer Vigil.
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
Registration info: Register online at thespiritualforum.org/vegan-retreat
Cost: Early bird $299 before December 31, 2019; $335 from January 1 through June 1, 2020; $375 after June 1, 2020. The retreat fee includes a meal plan—two specially prepared vegan dinners and three lunches at the Unity Ballroom (meal plan is $128). Breakfast is included at the Unity Village Hotel and most area hotels. Lodging must be booked separately. Full refund is available before June 1, 2020; 50 percent refund thereafter.
Learn more: 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
emPower Music Festival
October 28–November 1, 2020—New Dates
The 15th Annual emPower Music Festival returns to Unity Village in 2020.
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.
VIP Concert
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Top of the Unity Tower
The 2020 Grace Note recipient, Rickie Byars, will kick off the emPower Music Festival with a pre-event concert on the seventh floor of the iconic Unity Tower. Proceeds from this event will benefit emPower Music and Arts’ continued support of Unity, New Thought ministries, and the archives at Unity Village, which has agreed to include the contemporary music of the past 15 years of Posi Music!
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
Full Price: $431.95 through October 1, 2020
Late Registration:$456.95 through October 27, 2020
On-site: $499.95 October 28, 2020
Registration information: empowerma.com/festival
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.
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
