Minister’s Musings May 10, 2026

Minister’s Musing:

There are certain voices that echo through a lifetime - the gentle encouragement, the steady reassurance, the fierce love that refuses to give up on us. On this Mother’s Day, we pause to honor not only the women who gave us life, but also the mother figures who nurtured our becoming: those who held space for our growth, who saw something in us before we could see it in ourselves, and who loved us through every season. Whether present in body or memory, their influence continues to shape the way we show up in the world - with compassion, resilience, and grace.

Gratitude invites us to recognize that this love is not separate from the Divine - it is an expression of it. As we give thanks, we awaken that same nurturing presence within ourselves, becoming vessels of kindness, wisdom, and care for others. Today, may we honor the legacy of love we have received by living it forward, in our words, our actions, and our hearts. give up on us. On this Mother’s Day, we pause to honor not only the women who gave us life, but also the mother figures who nurtured our becoming: those who held space for our growth, who saw something in us before we could see it in ourselves, and who loved us through every

season. Whether present in body or memory, their influence continues

to shape the way we show up in the world - with compassion,

resilience, and grace.

Gratitude invites us to recognize that this love is not separate from

the Divine - it is an expression of it. As we give thanks, we awaken

that same nurturing presence within ourselves, becoming vessels of

kindness, wisdom, and care for others. Today, may we honor the legacy

of love we have received by living it forward, in our words, our

actions, and our hearts.

Ministers Musings April 29, 2026

Minister’s Musing: Rev. Sheryl Padgett
In Unity, we believe that prayer is not about changing another person, but about holding them in the light of Truth. When we pray for others, we are not sending out worry or trying to fix them - we are affirming their wholeness, their strength, and their divine nature. We gently release any appearance of lack or struggle and instead see them as God sees them: whole, guided, and supported. This kind of prayer becomes a sacred act of love, where we align our thoughts with spiritual truth and trust the unfolding of divine order in their life.

As we practice this way of praying, something within us shifts as well. Our hearts soften, our faith deepens, and we become vessels of peace rather than fear. We remember that the same Presence and Power at work in them is alive within us. In this shared awareness, prayer becomes a blessing for all.

Affirmation:
I hold all beings in the light of divine love. I affirm wholeness, peace, and right action for all, trusting the presence of God in every life.