Minister’s Musing - Jan. 14
Martin Luther King Jr. Day invites us to remember a life rooted in spiritual conviction and lived faith. From a Unity perspective, Dr. King exemplified the power of faith expressed through love, nonviolence, and justice. He understood that true change begins in consciousness—and that when we align our thoughts, words, and actions with divine truth, we become instruments of healing in the world.
Unity honors Dr. King not only for what he stood against, but for what he stood for: the sacred worth of every person, the oneness of humanity, and the transforming power of love in action. His legacy challenges us to move beyond belief alone and to embody our faith through compassion, courage, and a commitment to justice that uplifts all.
Affirmation:
I honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by living my faith in action. Guided by divine love, I stand for justice, dignity, and the sacred worth of every person. I choose nonviolence, compassion, and courage as I help create a world that reflects our spiritual oneness.
Minister’s Musings Dec. 17
In the biblical Christmas story, humility is the quiet thread that weaves together heaven and earth. The Christ—the Divine within—is not born in a palace, but in a stable; the announcement is not made first to kings, but to shepherds; the holy arrives not with fanfare, but in simplicity. This sacred story reminds us that the energy of Divine Love does not require grand displays to be present—it out pictures itself most powerfully through openness, trust, and a willingness to receive. Humility, then, is not thinking less of ourselves, but gently releasing the ego’s need to control so that Spirit may lead.
At Christmas, we are invited to practice this same humility in our own lives by softening our hearts, listening more deeply, and allowing love to be born anew within us. When we choose humility, we make room for peace, compassion, and joy to arise naturally, just as the timeless story of the manger teaches us.
Affirmation: “I humbly open my heart to the Christ within, allowing divine love to be born and expressed through me.” Love and Light , Rev. Sheryl
Minister’s Musings: Dec. 3
During the holiday season, when schedules fill and emotions run high, it’s easy to slip into stress, worry, or frustration without even noticing. True peace begins when we become aware of our inner state - when we can pause long enough to say, “Oh, my vibration is low right now.” That awareness alone is a spiritual victory. It invites us to step out of reactivity and back into our divine center, where peace is not something to chase but something we already are.
Raising our vibration is a practice of returning to Truth: taking a deep conscious breath, speaking a word of gratitude, choosing compassion, or simply sitting in stillness to remember God’s presence. Each mindful shift, no matter how small, lifts us into the peace that surpasses understanding. As we navigate this busy season, may we choose peace from the inside out, again and again.
Affirmation: I am a radiant center of peace. Wherever I go, I bring the calm presence of God.
Minister’s Musings: Nov. 30
As we move into this season of Thanksgiving, my heart is especially full. Charles Fillmore reminds us in The Revealing Word that gratitude is “a great magnifying power,” one that increases and expands the good already present in our lives. Gratitude isn’t just a polite response - it is a spiritual energy that lifts our consciousness into a higher awareness of God’s ever-unfolding good.
As I pause and reflect this year, I can feel that magnifying power at work. Every moment I stop and give thanks, something inside opens, softens, and expands. Gratitude turns the ordinary into the sacred and helps us see the Divine lovingly active in all things.
And truly, I am so grateful to be part of this beautiful spiritual family. Serving alongside you, praying with you, growing with you - these are blessings I cherish deeply.
Thank you for the love, the laughter, the willingness to show up authentically, and the way we model Truth.
As we gather with loved ones or keep the holiday quietly in our hearts, may we each feel the warmth of Spirit’s presence and the joy of knowing we are connected in a circle of love and acceptance.
Affirmation: “With every breath, I give thanks, and my gratitude magnifies the good in my life.” Love and Light , Rev. Sheryl
Minister’s Musings: Nov 19
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to gather with our Native brothers and sisters in the spirit of understanding, healing, and unity. This sacred time of sharing reminds us that gratitude is not just a feeling - it is a way of being. In Unity, we teach that gratitude opens the heart to the ever-present good of God. When we give thanks for all of life - its beauty, its diversity, and even its challenges - we awaken to the truth that we are one family in Spirit, each expression a vital part of the whole.
As we listen, learn, and break bread together, may our gratitude become a living prayer that blesses the world.
Affirmation: With an open heart and thankful spirit, I honor the divine in all people and celebrate our shared oneness in God.
Love and Light
Rev. Sheryl
Minister’s Musing: Nov 12
Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is simply have fun. Joy is a divine quality, a radiant expression of the Christ within us. When we laugh, play, and let our hearts be light, we align with the creative flow of Spirit. As I prepare to visit my daughter and head to Disney World, I’m reminded that life isn’t meant to be all prayer and practice—it’s also meant to be celebration and delight. God expresses through our laughter, our awe, and even our childlike wonder as we let go of control and trust the moment to unfold in joy.
There is something profoundly healing about giving our inner child permission to play. In those moments, we remember our wholeness and reconnect with the innocence that knows life is good. We stop striving and start allowing. Spirit moves easily through a heart that’s having fun. So this week, I’m opening myself to pure enjoyment, to love expressed through laughter, and to the divine adventure of being alive.
Affirmation: I celebrate life with childlike joy, knowing that fun is a sacred act of faith and freedom.
Love and Light
Rev. Sheryl