Unity Basics – A Quest for Truth Meeting Place and Dates: Unity Church of the Hills – Five weeks: February 25 through March 25. Classes at 10am-12 and 7-9pm. Both classes are the same.
Course Description: An introduction to the Unity Movement for newcomers and the curious. Over five sessions we will cover Unity's perspective on God, Jesus and the Bible, how Unity is rooted in right thinking and prayer, spiritual law and its application to health and prosperity, and Unity's view of the soul, eternal life and living in the present. Each class will combine lecture and practicing the application of Unity Truth principles. This class is based on Eric Butterworth's book “Unity – A Quest for Truth” which is available in the bookstore.
Course Facilitator: Mark Hicks Email:
[email protected] Course Textbook: Unity – A Quest For Truth, Eric Butterworth (available at the bookstore)
Week 1 - Feb 25: The Relentless Stream of Truth •
Reading: Introduction, Chapter 1
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Topics: A history of the Truth movement, New Thought and Unity. A discussion of what Truth students can find in a Unity church
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Exploration: What am I? What do I want? Is Unity for me?
Week 2 – March 4: An Emphasis On You •
Reading: Chapter 2
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Topics: How Unity considers God, Jesus and the Bible
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Exploration: Is God, Jesus and the Bible relevant today? Is Unity different from traditionalist churches?
Week 3 – March 11: As a Man Thinketh •
Reading: Chapter 3
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Topics: Unity's rootedness in right thinking and prayer
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Exploration: What is “right thinking” and “prayer”? Why does it matter what I think?
Week 4 – March 18: Working with Workable Law •
Reading: Chapter 4
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Topics: Spiritual law and its application to health and prosperity
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Exploration: Can Unity teachings really help me become healthy and prosperous? How so?
Week 5: – March 25: The Perfect Round •
Reading: Chapter 5
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Topics: Heaven, hell, the soul, eternal life and living in the present
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Exploration: What does Unity have to say about life after death?
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