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Guest List - Rev. Russell Heiland - Aug 25 2024
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Have you ever attended a party and thought, “Who put THIS guest list together?” Life can be like that. Join us this Sunday as we learn some skills to navigate attitudes at the table.By unityoffairfax
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💼 Baggage Claim - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 18 2024
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Summertime means travel time, and if you’re flying you will have to go to “baggage claim.” What spiritual lessons does “baggage claim” have for us? If you’re at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday, you’ll find out!By unityoffairfax
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FLOW: Feeling Life’s Overwhelming Wealth - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 11 2024
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Spiritual teachers across time and continents have shared the idea that this is an abundant universe. As we conclude the Freedom to Thrive series, Revs. Sherrie and Russell highlight the role of “flow” as it related to living an abundant life.By unityoffairfax
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Deciding to Give - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 4 2024
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Last Sunday we explored the impact of making a true decision to receive our good. This week, we’ll explore the other side of the coin, examining the extent to which we have truly decided to give.By unityoffairfax
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Deciding to Receive - Rev. Sherrie Quander - July 28 2024
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The word decide comes from a Latin root meaning “to cut off” as in “to cut off other options.” In this week’s message, we lean into the work and reality of what it means to decide to receive with open minds, open hearts, and open hands.By unityoffairfax
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In God We Trust? Get Real... - Rev. Sandra Butler - July 21 2024
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If you look closely at American currency, you’ll see the words “In God We Trust.” But, on the whole, is that really true? Join us Sunday as we unpack spiritual beliefs about money.By unityoffairfax
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Allons-y! - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 14 2024
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This is the first Sunday in our 5-week “Freedom to Thrive” talk series, co-presented by Revs. Sandy Butler, Sherrie Quander, and Russell Heiland. Ironically, the first step to take the journey to thriving is a step back. Curious? Join us this Sunday!By unityoffairfax
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Dog Days of Summer? Get Sirius! 🐩 - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 7 2024
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The heat and humidity are back, bringing with them the “dog days of summer.” This Sunday we explore the special spiritual lessons this time of year brings.By unityoffairfax
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Free From What & Free For What - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 30 2024
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As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, we might want to ask ourselves two key questions: Free from what?—and Free for what? Answers await this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax!By unityoffairfax
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Denials, Affirmations, and.. - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 23 2024
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In Unity, prayer is central to who we are and what we do. Common forms of prayer are statements of affirmation and denial (release). ...But what if there’s an additional form of prayer that straddles the two? There is! Join us Sunday to find out what it is!By unityoffairfax
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Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 16 2024
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Some of us remember hearing this phrase used in our households when growing up, and it struck terror in the hearts of the children who heard it. As we have grown into adulthood, we have the opportunity to appreciate the idea of being at home with the Father. Join us this Sunday to learn more!By unityoffairfax
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Fits Me To A ‘T’- Rev. Russell Heiland - June 9 2024
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Last Sunday, Rev. Russ discussed gathering and its relation to what Jesus called “The Kingdom.” Unfortunately, our livestream was not working last week. But if you missed it, you can listen to the podcast episode.By unityoffairfax
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Let’s Gather Beautifully Together - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 2 2024
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In the teachings of Jesus, he spoke often of the Kingdom. But what is this kingdom? And how does it relate to us—ALL of us? Join us as we gather beautifully together this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.By unityoffairfax
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The Dedication - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 26 2024
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer, but it invites us into a deep exploration of the things to which we are dedicated and how we are living out that dedication. Join us this Sunday!By unityoffairfax
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Let's Get Engaged - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 19 2024
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We conclude our 5-week series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values by committing to the Core Value of “Engagement.” Values only matter if one is committed to engaging them.By unityoffairfax
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The Great Harmonizing Principle - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 12 2024
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Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore wrote: Love is the unifying, harmonizing, attracting, cementing quality or idea of Spirit that holds all things together in right relationship. In this, the 4th of 5 talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values, we explore “Love” as a Core Value.By unityoffairfax
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It’s Integral to Everything - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 5 2024
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Week 3 of our 5-week series of talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values focuses on “Integrity.” Integrity is the core that makes all positive demonstrations possible, and an attribute of living an authentic spiritual life.By unityoffairfax
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Getting Down to Brass Tacks - Rev. Sandy Butler - April 28 2024
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We continue our 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values with an elaboration of the value “Spirit-Centered.” Join Rev. Sandra Butler as she “gets down to brass tacks” with it!By unityoffairfax
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All is One - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 21 2024
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Our consciousness reveals that all of creation is connected as one. What does this mean? This Sunday, we celebrate Earth Day and begin a 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values.By unityoffairfax
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Shifting From Me to We - Dr. Stacey Guenter - Apr 15 2024
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What happens when we intentionally shift our focus of awareness and spiritual practice from vertical (between me and God) to horizontal(between all of us and God)? Based on her doctoral dissertation research and spiritual practice and teachings, Dr. Stacey will share what she learned from studying group consciousness when it is intentionally cultiv…
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This Changes Everything! - Rev. Russell Heiland - March 31 2024
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How are the stories of the death and resurrection of Jesus meaningful for us in our modern lives? Celebrate Easter with Unity of Fairfax and find out!By unityoffairfax
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Hosanna, or Hold Your Horses - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 24 2024
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In life we often start out heading one way, then end up doing something completely different. But aren’t we supposed to “stick with the plan”? The 🌴 Palm Sunday story will help us answer that question.By unityoffairfax
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You’re Not Doing It Right! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 17 2024
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Learning a new skill means experiencing a learning curve—another way of saying it won’t be perfert the first, second, or even third time trying. On the fifth Sunday of Lent, we’ll explore implications of needing to be right.By unityoffairfax
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Trust God and Tie Up Your Camel 🐫 - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 3 2024
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How much of our life energy is spent imagining the worst and fearing what will happen next? Is that “just being a realist” or “manifesting mayhem”? That’s the subject of the message for the third Sunday of Lent.By unityoffairfax
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Oh Yeah? Says You! - Rev. Russell Heiland -Feb 25 2024
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All too often, people fight about the perceptions of others. Is it true that what you think of me is none of my business? …Or is it? We lean into that question this second Sunday of Lent.By unityoffairfax
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Leggo My Ego! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 18 2024
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Just how attached are you to your current self-perception? Is it helping you “to have life and have it abundantly,” or simply getting in the way? That’s what we will explore this first Sunday of Lent.By unityoffairfax
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Christmas and Easter - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Feb 4 2024
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Christmas was just a few weeks ago, and Easter is in just a few weeks. How do we embrace the perspectives both offer us in a meaningful way? That’s the focus of Sunday’s message at Unity.By unityoffairfax
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Human and Divine - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 28 2024
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What does it mean to be both human and divine? Is that hubris or a call for humility? The focus of Sunday’s message is the great “both/and” of life on Earth.By unityoffairfax
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Pessimism and Idealism - Rev. Sandra Butler -Jan 21 2024
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It just seems like the world is destined for destruction, but our Unity and New Thought teachings accentuate the positive. Is there a way to acknowledge the facts while demonstrating the Truth? Join us and find out!By unityoffairfax
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Ascetism and Activism - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 14 2024
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As we honor the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we must understand the balance and interplay of spiritual practice and social engagement. That will be the focus of this Sunday’s message.By unityoffairfax
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Gifts of the Spirit - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 7 2024
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This Sunday, we examine the gifts the Magi brought the Christ child in light of our commitment to living a spiritually enlarged life.By unityoffairfax
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It’s As Easy As 123-123 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 31 2023
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ow—what a year we’ve had! Today’s service will focus on the prayerful practice of denial and affirmation as we engage in the Unity tradition of “Burning Bowl.” 🔥 Burning Bowl is this morning’s service! We will not be having an evening service. Then you have the rest of New Year’s Eve to celebrate however you like.…
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Joy to the World! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 24 2023
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Today’s Advent theme is “Joy”—and everyone is invited to celebrate the joy of the season, sporting your best and most fun Christmas attire.By unityoffairfax
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Red (nose) Alert! 🚨 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 17 2023
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Today’s Advent theme is “Love,” and this service will quicken your capacity to both be and demonstrate the divine idea of Love in you, through you, and as you. And Rudolph, too! 🦌By unityoffairfax
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Angels Sing - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 10 2023
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Today’s Advent theme is “Peace,” and in this special choral service, we will experience the peace-making power of the season’s music.By unityoffairfax
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My “Savor-ite” Season - Rev. Russell Heiland - Nov 26 2023
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The holiday season is in full swing. So...how do we not get overwhelmed with Puritans, pies, presents, and pressure? By learning to savor the moments of the seasons. Join us to find out how!By unityoffairfax
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Gratitude Will Get You Everywhere - Rev. Russell Heiland - Nov 19 2023
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The Thanksgiving holiday focuses on the universality of gratitude as spiritual principle. This Sunday we will explore this principle from a variety of angles.By unityoffairfax
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Bless us, O Lord - Rev. Sherrie Quander - November 12 2023
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We are living in a time of great challenge and many of us are asking what we can do. One answer we hear often is “pray.” Let us pray effectively.By unityoffairfax
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Make 🚀 Space for Paradox - Rev. Russell Heiland - Nov 5 2023
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Unity Awakening 2023 concludes this week as we dive into the connection between paradox and divinity in the creation of a creative life.By unityoffairfax
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Stubborn Gladness - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 29 2023
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Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “trust begets accomplishment.” What does this mean? In week 5 of Unity Awakening 2023, we focus on trust as an element of the creative process.By unityoffairfax
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Keep Going - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 22 2023
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Sir Winston Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through Hell, keep going.” Now that’s persistence…and persistence in the creative process is the focus of week 4 of Unity Awakening 2023.By unityoffairfax
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Your Permission Slip 📝 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 15 2023
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Do you remember being in school and having to bring in a “permission slip” to participate in certain activities? In week three Unity Awakening 2023, we explore the power of giving ourselves permission to participate in creating the life of our dreams.By unityoffairfax
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Enchanté ✨ - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 8 2023
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Enchanté ✨” In week 2 of Unity Awakening 2023, we explore courtship with ideas as part of the creative process. Does this sound enchanting? It is! Join us for this scintillating Sunday service!By unityoffairfax
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Scary, Scary, Scary 😱 - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 1 2023
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Unity Awakening, our annual series of Sunday talks and study groups returns for 2023 with an exploration of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. This week we focus on courage as an element of creativity.By unityoffairfax
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Falling into Autumn 🍂 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 24 2023
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The change of seasons reminds us that life is a never-ending series of transitions. This Sunday we will share how not just knowing, but using, spiritual principles allows us to capture the gifts of each transition experience.By unityoffairfax
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Connectedness is Our Superpower - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 17 2023
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Every hero has their own unique superpower. Truth be told, everyone can be a superhero if they share their gift world. It’s true for organizations, too. For Homecoming Sunday, we will focus one of ours!By unityoffairfax
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Inspiration and Pray-Air - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 10 2023
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Prayer is the heart of the Unity movement. But is it still relevant in the 21st century? Perhaps there’s more to it than you thought. Join us this Sunday!By unityoffairfax
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The Labor of the Heart - Rev. Ana Quintana - Sept 3 2023
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As we rest on Labor Day, we are invited to rest the mind a bit as well. In Unity, significant emphasis is placed on managing the mind for a better life experience. However, in this lesson, RevAna will explore how our spiritual labor ought to be anchored in bridging the distance between our minds and hearts because the more we do, the more we will b…
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The Centrality of the Love-Ethic - Rev. Russell Heiland - Aug 27 2023
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Howard Thurman wrote, “The religion of Jesus makes the love-ethic central.” How do we live this consciousness in today’s world? Join us on Sunday and we will discover how!By unityoffairfax
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Having A Tantrum Everywhere - Rev Russell Heiland - Aug 20 2023
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Counted definitely as a 4-letter word, “hate” is something that has to be transformed so that the energy it contains can be released for constructive ends. The process for doing so will be shared this Sunday at Unity.By unityoffairfax
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