Spiritual Practice

​Our hope is that you find Unity Church to be a place where you can find and keep your balance, where you can find support to lead a loving life of integrity, service, and joy. Spiritual practice is a primary means of moving toward that goal and Unity Church offers a variety of ways to develop and deepen your spiritual practice.

Mindful Self-Compassion

Monday, January 9 • 6:30-8:00 p.m. • Foote Room 
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a mindfulness-based, skills-training program that enables us to meet a range of difficult emotions, including self-criticism and shame, with a kind and loving heart. This in-person introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion will involve a brief presentation and an opportunity to learn a core MSC practice. Information about MSC programs, both in-person and online, will also be available. All are welcome, and meditation experience is not required to participate. To register for this free offering, please contact Jenny at jennywilson1@yahoo.com.
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Jenny Wilson, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist and MSC trained teacher. She has a private practice in Saint Paul and has been a member of Unity Church for over 25 years. 

A Spiritual Practice to Feed Your Soul: Lectio Divina

Second Wednesday and Fourth Tuesday of each month on Zoom • 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Register Here
Meet online to share in our ongoing offering of Lectio Divina. Following a centuries-old Benedictine spiritual practice of contemplative reading, a chosen poem is read aloud, as attendees are encouraged to lift up what they heard and how the poem spoke to them. A different poem at each session. A rich way to receive poetry’s gifts in a small group setting. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month or the second Wednesday on Zoom. ​Register once, at any time, to attend any or all sessions. Led by Lisa Wersal or Shelley Butler.

Kung Fu Practice

Saturdays • 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Online via Zoom
Please email Barney Kujawski to receive the link.
Our holistic self-defense practice invigorates the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and clears the mind. Explore our rich Five Animal Kung Fu (leopard, snake, tiger, crane, and dragon) to develop a personalized style that suits your temperament and body type. Beginners and experienced martial artist welcome! Be our guest and see if this is the right fit for you. 

Sangha Practice

Tuesdays • 4:30-6:00 p.m. • Ames Chapel
At the heart of Buddhist practice is the commitment to awaken –- to step into our doubts and predicaments and hear the roaring of life at the still point of a turning universe. Through weekly practice of meditation, we discover a clarity of mind attentive and accountable to each moment of life’s flow, and touch the mystery of our original face. This group is open to anyone interested, no experience is necessary, and instructions will be provided. For more information, please contact Rev. KP Hong at kp@unityunitarian.org.

Chalice Circles

Chalice Circles bring together groups of 8-10 committed participants with a trained leader to listen—to each other, to the world, and to their deepest selves—and develop a more intentional and authentic life. Each month, a packet of content related to the monthly theme is published for use by circle participants, and anyone in the congregation interested in reflecting more deeply on the theme.

Monthly Theological Themes

The life of a congregation is a rich community tapestry of people, programs, ministries and worship. We lift up the patterns of this tapestry at Unity Church with the threads of monthly themes woven through our worship and programming. These themes deepen our understanding of our own faith and strengthen our bonds with one another in religious community. In each new church year, the monthly themes run from September through the following July.

Spiritual Direction

Unity Church-Unitarian has a deep commitment to each person’s spiritual growth. We encourage each member to cultivate their inner life, to pay attention to the spirit within which enables us to open ourselves to compassion, to develop reverent and nurturing spiritual practice, to embrace the world with curiosity, welcome, and love. In this spirit, we seek to offer resources to our members which will support them in this journey. We invite you to explore the gifts that spiritual direction might bring. For more information about Spiritual Direction opportunities, please visit Grow Soul or contact Sarah Cledwyn at sarahcledwyn@gmail.com.