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Resources for



​Ministries

Unity Village Chapel, as the flagship ministry of the Unity movement, is here to support the CommUnity as your resource support partner. 
​Just a click away everyday!
  

These resources are here for all to use.  Feel free to use, modify and develop these resources here.
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If you enjoy helpful resources, please consider a tithe to Unity Village Chapel.
​“Support • Connect • Create – wherever you are.”

No Unity church in your area?
Retired Unity leader, but active with a desire to serve?
Join UVC—the home church for ministers & ministries everywhere!”

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    •    A diverse collage: online worship, ministers in ministry, camp scenes, homecoming crowd.
    •    QR code linking to Ministry Resources page  .

Annual Highlights
    •    Heart & Soul service
    •    Babies & Belly Blessings
    •    Summer Camp (SpiritSchool K–6)  
    •    Fall Series & Homecoming Renewal Weekend (Main events)

Templates & Tools – Ready to Use
Need forms or guides? We offer:
    •    Chart of Accounts Template
    •    Special Services—with Powerpoint, binder, bulletin, handout   
    •    Breeze / Tithly admin tools
    •    Books & monthly templates (UVC-hosted)

Dive into UVC Support
    •    Virtual Sanctuary & live-streamed services
    •    Deep Dive discussions after every service
    •    Meet-Me-at-the-Mug coffee connections with ministers
    •    Need a Guest speaker or monthly sermon - livestreaming UVC for your congregation (include Unity Village Chapel in your tithing via five to thrive or auto-give sustaining giver program and tithe to host)

➡️ Partner with UVC 
No Unity in your area?
Retired Unity leader, but active with a desire to serve?
Join UVC—the home church for ministers & ministries everywhere!

Call-to-Action Strip:
    •    Explore our Admin Support: Bookkeeping, YFM training, office operations & systems, BOT & Staff Trainings
    •    Ministry Roles Available—Pastoral care, virtual sanctuary hosts, prayer chaplains, messaging content development, sacred service, events
    •    $5-to-THRIVE Community Giving—Where friends of UVC give $5…a year, a week, a day.  You decide how to play! – Be part of UVC and co-create ministry on grounds

Find Out About:
    •    Website, App, Online Bookstore 
    •    “Sustaining Giver Coins” program
    •    Contact: Mark or Erin for more info
    •    QR code to “2026 Activity Proposal”
Edit as you choose, stick your name on this puppy and you’re good to get started!
Let us know what dates you choose for your series so we can hold your program and groups in prayer.


✨ Ordinary Mysticism: Fall 2025 AIS Series at UVC ✨

Dear Beloved Community,

This fall, we invite you to embark on a transformative 7-week journey through Mirabai Starr’s Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground. This series is designed to help us uncover the sacred in our daily lives, deepen our spiritual practices, and strengthen our communal bonds.

🌿 What Awaits You in This Journey
    •    Weekly Sermons: Each Sunday, we’ll explore themes from Ordinary Mysticism, reflecting on how the divine manifests in our everyday experiences.
    •    Small Groups: Join a small group—either in person or online—to discuss the book, share insights, and support each other’s spiritual growth.
    •    Personal Reflection: Engage with journaling prompts and meditative practices provided to deepen your personal connection to the material.
    •    Collective Transformation: Experience the collective power of community moving together towards greater awareness, compassion, and presence.

📖 Highlights from Ordinary Mysticism
Mirabai Starr’s book is a gentle yet profound guide to recognizing the sacred in the ordinary. Here are some key insights:
    1.    The Sacred in the Mundane: Discover how everyday activities—like cooking, walking, or conversing—can become spiritual practices.
    2.    Embracing Imperfection: Learn to see your flaws and struggles as opportunities for growth and connection with the divine.
    3.    Interspiritual Wisdom: Draw inspiration from various spiritual traditions, including teachings from Julian of Norwich and Ram Dass. 
    4.    The Power of Presence: Cultivate mindfulness and awareness to experience the divine in the present moment.
    5.    Community as Sacred Space: Understand the importance of communal support in spiritual development.
    6.    The Practice of ‘Yes’: Adopt an attitude of acceptance and openness to life’s experiences, both joyful and challenging.
    7.    Healing Through Connection: Find solace and strength in connecting with others on the spiritual path.

🌟 Three Transformative Takeaways
    1.    Enhanced Awareness: Develop a heightened sense of the sacred in your daily life.
    2.    Deepened Relationships: Strengthen your connections with others through shared spiritual exploration.
    3.    Personal Growth: Experience inner transformation by embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

✨ The Experience of Reading Ordinary Mysticism

Reading this book is like sitting with a wise friend who gently guides you to see the divine in all aspects of life.
Each chapter offers:

    •    Reflective Essays: Personal stories and insights that illuminate spiritual concepts.
    •    Journaling Prompts: Questions designed to encourage deep personal reflection. 
    •    Meditative Practices: Exercises to help you connect with the sacred in the present moment.

📅 Join Us

Series Duration: 7 weeks, starting [Insert Start Date] plus SmallGroup orientation & introductions week.

Small Group Meetings: [Insert Days and Times] 

Location: [Insert Location or Online Platform] 

Book Availability: [Insert Information on How to Obtain the Book]

Let’s come together to explore the sacredness of our everyday lives and support each other on this spiritual journey.


With love and anticipation,​

Rev. Erin

“Say yes to what is, even when it is uncomfortable or embarrassing or heartbreaking. Hurl your handful of yes into the treetops and then lift your face as the rain of yes drops its grace all over you.”
— Mirabai Starr, Ordinary Mysticism

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We thank the conscious communities who include UVC in their tithing practice as source of spiritual nourishment.

Prosperity Group

Prosperity Group Agenda
Prosperity Group Guide
Prosperity Group Committment
Prosperity Group Questionnaire

Spiritual Support

Pastoral Team
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"The Deepest Acceptance" host guide
"The Deepest Acceptance" Study Guide
"The Mastery of Self" Study Guide
"The Mastery of Self" host guide
"living from the mountaintop" study guide
"living from the mountaintop" host guide
"Hands Free Life" Study Guide
"Daring Greatly" Study guide
"Untethered Soul" study guide
"Handbook For The Spirit" study guide
"Zen Commandments" Study Guide
Ask Yourself This

"Words are seeds, and when dropped into the invisible spiritual substance, they grow and bring forth their kind." ~ Charles Fillmore

Invitations

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Join us for HOMECOMING & SoulShine Renewal Weekend with UVC on the beautiful and historic Unity Village Campus
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Join the Sunday Service in real-time with the UVC livestream
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Participate with UVC for your annual fall book study series
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View or broadcast previous Sunday Services and meditations at  our YouTube archives
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Like our Facebook page, leave a review and join the conversation on our UVC Community Facebook group here.

Service Templates

Order Of Service
Service Powerpoint
Service Binder
Service Bulletin
Service Handout

Administration Assets

What does UVC use for its...
Congregant Database ~ Breeze Church Management Software
Contribution Records ~ Breeze Church Management Software
Bookkeeping Records ~ QuickBooks Pro
e-Newsletter Platform ~ MailChimp
Online Event Ticket Sales ~ Eventbrite

Looking for something else?  Have questions or want to collaborate on these in the future?  
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Please contact us at [email protected]
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Sundays 10:30 AM CT in the Atrium Chapel
@ Unity Village
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200 Unity Circle, Lee's Summit, MO 64086)
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TEXT TO GIVE
(816) 800-9296
MAILING ADDRESS
Unity Village Chapel
​400 Unity Circle North, Suite A
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

CONTACT US
(816) 251-3590
[email protected]

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  • About Us
    • What is Unity?
    • History
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      • Sunday Order of Service
    • Prayer
    • Services & Ceremonies
    • Youth and Family SpiritSchool
    • Spiritual Support
    • Ministry Resources
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  • New to UVC
  • Activities
    • Calendar
    • Activities & Classes
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  • Give
    • Donate
    • Sustaining Contributor
    • $5 To Thrive
    • Legacy GIving
    • Time & Talent
    • Voices of the Village
  • Contact
  • Bookshop.org