Spiritual Development Classes

Come discover with us!

In classes at Unity Church of Overland Park you will:

  • Make lasting friendships
  • Gain wisdom
  • Discover your beliefs
  • Awaken your true self

Ongoing Classes & Groups

Daily Schedule

June Classes 
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Creating the Work You Love
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 6
With best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Tama Kieves

What would your life look like right now if you were following the Inspired Voice within you? What would you choose if fear were not an issue? Do you want to discover work that expresses your true self, or catapult your business or relationship to the next dynamic level? Come join Tama J. Kieves, best-selling author of THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love and learn how to let go of your limits and let an inspired love take you into a better life than you could ever imagine. As a former corporate Harvard Law School-trained attorney, turned writer, international teaching catalyst, and leading visionary career coach, Tama reveals lessons she learned from her own courageous career and spiritual transformation plus the time-tested wisdom and breakthrough strategies she's used to help thousands worldwide to live the lives they were born to live.

TAMA J. KIEVES, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, left her law practice with a large corporate law firm to write and to embolden others to live and breathe their most meaningful self-expression. She is the best-selling author of THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love. Kieves is a sought-after speaker and career coach and has helped thousands of individuals world-wide to live their creative dreams.  Her dynamic work has frequently been featured in the media. She has appeared on "The Vicki Gabereau show," and was noted in Forbes Magazine. Kieves is known for her dynamic humor, electrifying presence, "realness" and the big possibilities she brings to every room. She presents workshops and retreats nationally and internationally and is also a national presenter for A Course in Miracles, a program of living in love instead of fear. Visit her popular website at www.AwakeningArtistry.com and sign up to receive FREE inspiration with Tama's bi-monthly email newsletter "Trusting the Journey Times."

Register on-line.

 


In the Presence Meditation
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
With Debra Baker

 

This meditation provides the opportunity to go into a deep, deep experience of the Presence. Meditation does wonderful things to our human bodies, giving them vital time to revitalize and heal themselves. At the same time, our souls experience their real, true selves, going to the place inside that is timeless and eternal. After the meditation, there will be a sacred prayer circle to share and honor one another's prayer intentions. You'll experience such serenity you won't want it to end. Love offering.

Debra Darpel Baker has been helping people to heal their lives for 20 years as a spiritual counselor, energy worker, Reiki Master and teacher.  She is a gifted medium and intuitive whose readings have been described as "life changing," "profound," and "extremely accurate."

Register on-line.

 


YOGANETICS:  One Breath at a Time
Mondays & Thursdays, May 10 - July 29
Mornings: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / Evenings: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
With Wyatt Townley, E-RYT 500

 

The Yoganetics program is a breath-based system of yoga done on the floor in slow motion with the eyes closed. Gentle but deep and transformative, Yoganetics tends body, mind, and spirit and moves beyond the mat to affect all areas of life. Beginners are welcome; people of all ages, sizes, and levels fill the classes, offered morning and evening. For those who can't get to class, the Yoganetics book (HarperCollins) and DVD are available in the CommUnity Books and Gifts Bookstore. For more information, call 913.381.1984, or visit www.yoganetics.com.

Fee-based class. Register online at www.yoganetics.com/newclass.html

 


Leaders Walk The Talk – Living Our Ministry's Core Values
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mondays, May 10 to June 21 (no class on May 31)
With the Walk the Talk Implementation Team – Terri Evans, Danielle Keith, Tom Hadley, Tamie Rising and Russ Swift

 

Living the core values empowers you to act from your inner spiritual leader.

Unity Church of Overland Park's core values are: "Spirit-Led", "Love", "Inclusiveness", "Abundance" and "Joy", and are the foundation of our actions as a ministry and as an organization. This class is designed for those who consider themselves to be leaders, or for those who wish to expand their impact on our ministry and in our world.

This 6 week class has been created as a result of our goal for leaders of our ministry to fully live the core values. As a participant at the end of this class, you will understand why the core values are the foundation of our ministry, will have experienced living them on a soul-ular level and have formed rich connections with other leaders. Love offering.

Register on-line.

 


Charles and Myrtle on Healing and Wholeness
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 25 thru June 29 (no class on June 8)
With Rev. Kelly Isola, M. Div.

This course is based in the spiritual laws and universal principles that support the expression of health and wholeness in our minds, bodies, and affairs. Working with the teachings of Unity co-founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, participants will learn practical tools to help in the use of healing principles in their daily lives. Three main topics presented in the course are 'The Source of Healing', 'The Consciousness of Healing', and 'The Practice of Healing.' Love offering.

This is a core SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) Course and 10 credits are available. Required Texts are 'How to Let God Help You' and 'Myrtle Fillmore Healing Letters', by Myrtle Fillmore; 'Christian Healing' and 'Jesus Christ Heals', by Charles Fillmore. These may be purchased in the CommUnity Bookstore at a 10% discount. Minimum class enrollment is 6 and pre-registration is most appreciated. Love offering.

Rev. Kelly Isola is an ordained Unity minister with a Masters in Divinity. She currently serves as the Minister and Director of Spiral Pathways, a research and teaching organization and alternative ministry of the Association of Unity Churches International. She is a Certified Transitional Minister and Peace Worker for the  Association of Unity Churches International , working with church communities toward conflict transformation. She hosts her own  Unity.FM  radio show, "Evolutionary Spirituality," and co-chairs the Spiritual Social Action Ministry Team for the Association of Unity Churches International.

Register on-line.

 


Sacred Woman Belly Dance Workshop Series
Session 1: Ancient Goddess Dance
Session 2: Expressing Your Authentic Feminine Self
Session 3: Rediscovering Your Beauty
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays, June 3, 17, and 24
With Maya Zahira

Belly dance is an ancient form of movement that has been used throughout history in women's celebrations and rites of passage. In this class, participants are gently guided to express the beautiful, feminine, sacred woman that lies within each of us. Not only is belly dancing great fun and wonderful exercise, it can also benefit us in more profound ways. Through belly dance, we open ourselves to the potential of emotional and physical healing, increased body awareness, and the healing of body image and self-esteem.

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. (You do not have to show your stomach.)

This class is beginner-friendly. Instructor will provide materials such as hip scarf, veil, and finger cymbals. Materials will also be available for purchase. Love offering.

Maya Zahira is a teacher, healer, retreat facilitator, drummer, and professional belly dancer. She is a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition and is the owner and director of Maya's Oasis and The Maya Zahira School of Belly Dance in the Kansas City area.

Register on-line.

 


The Forgiveness Practice
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8
With Craig McAndrew

Do you know what Charles Fillmore said about forgiveness? Would you like to find out more about how forgiveness can improve ALL areas of your life? Craig McAndrew will share his true life experiences and guide you through the forgiveness process.

Craig McAndrew has been in the counseling field since 1996, a member of the spiritual counseling team at Unity Church of Overland Park since 2001, and is the author of the book entitled, "Forgiving Judas: A Man's Journey to Forgive His Brother." With specialization in addictions and compulsive behaviors, Craig's work with clients is a 'wholistic' approach helping them to find balance in their physical, emotional, social and spiritual lives.

Register on-line.

 


In the Presence Meditation
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
With Debra Baker

This meditation provides the opportunity to go into a deep, deep experience of the Presence. Meditation does wonderful things to our human bodies, giving them vital time to revitalize and heal themselves. At the same time, our souls experience their real, true selves, going to the place inside that is timeless and eternal. After the meditation, there will be a sacred prayer circle to share and honor one another's prayer intentions. You'll experience such serenity you won't want it to end. Love offering.

Debra Darpel Baker has been helping people to heal their lives for 20 years as a spiritual counselor, energy worker, Reiki Master and teacher. She is a gifted medium and intuitive whose readings have been described as "life changing," "profound," and "extremely accurate."

Register on-line.

 


Create a life of vision, purpose, and service
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, June 21
With Tom Anderson

Is it time to move your life to a new plane? Are you ready to evolve beyond prosperity and to truly and deeply co-create your life with God? To do so requires a journey deep within your soul where you will find your one true voice, your one true gift for the world. Join Tom Anderson for this two-hour experiential workshop where he will share ideas from his new book, 'Your Place in the World: Creating a life of vision, purpose, and service'. Love offering.

Tom Anderson is a writer, inspirational speaker, workshop leader, and vision quest guide whose passion is helping others to discover theirs. His own story parallels those of the people he often serves: a life of outward worldly success while urged by a yearning of the soul to live a life of deeper meaning and purpose. Following insights revealed on his first vision quest experience, Tom has answered the call to bring the teaching he received back to a wider audience. These teachings help people discover their deep souls' callings so they might better serve themselves, their communities, and the world. Tom lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife and their two children.

Register on-line.

 


The Labyrinth, A Walking Meditation
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29
With Craig McAndrew

For all of you 'Kinesthetic' people this type of meditation is for you! Learn the history of the Labyrinth and the different traditions of how it has been used to facilitate spiritual growth. Then come with us as we experience Unity Church of Overland Park's own labyrinth! This is quite a fun and mystical experience. This class is open to everyone, not just the kinesthetically inclined! Love offering.

Craig McAndrew has been in the counseling field since 1996, a member of the spiritual counseling team at Unity Church of Overland Park since 2001, and is the author of the book entitled, "Forgiving Judas: A Man's Journey to Forgive His Brother." With specialization in addictions and compulsive behaviors, Craig's work with clients is a 'wholistic' approach helping them to find balance in their physical, emotional, social and spiritual lives.

Register on-line.

 


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