Our Core Values
Love
We are a home of unconditional acceptance and safety for everyone.
Inclusiveness
We seek to understand and celebrate all faiths, ethnic heritages, ages, sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds, making our own lives richer for the experience.
Community
We foster authentic relationships in individuals and groups, children and families, across all generations, building peace and trust in acknowledgment that we are each part of a larger whole.
Wholeness
We express our divine perfection as we grow and heal physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Joy
We live from a fundamentally positive view of life, celebrating our oneness with God through laughter, fun and music.
Prayer
We turn to Spirit within for guidance and active communication with the divine.
Service
We change the world and ourselves by being in service, to each other and to the community.
Abundance
We know that God is our Source. We celebrate the unlimited possibilities present in every moment and we live in a continuous flow of giving and receiving.
Our Mission
We are here to awaken and express the Christ Presence
in individuals, families, our community, and the world
through prayer and meditation, joyful worship,
spiritual education and loving service.
Our Vision
We acknowledge that our words and thoughts have power. In alignment with the Divine Presence in our lives, we co-create our own future built with five key pillars:
SERVICE
Loving service to others is a hallmark of Unity Church of Overland Park. We deepen our spiritual practice through a commitment to serving our church family and the community at large. Our service ministry engages an abundance of people from all ages and backgrounds, who are trained and supported both spiritually and practically to meet the needs of the specific initiative. We partner with other churches in interfaith projects to have an even greater impact on the hearts and minds of our community. We are recognized as spiritual leaders whose insights on key social issues are actively sought by the media. In times of local or global need, we are strong action-oriented contributors. A wall of thank-you notes and positive media coverage about Unity Church of Overland Park’s innovative service programs further remind and inspire our community to carry forward in Christ’s Love.
RELATIONSHIPS
Through an expanded small-group ministry, Unity Church of Overland Park is a hub for developing safe relationships, grounded in trust and unconditional love that truly welcomes ALL. Our Celebration Worship Services, through the progressive and creative use of media, music and other art forms, deliver a transformative and relevant spiritual experience that deeply touches and actively engages our congregation. Many new visitors are drawn each week after hearing or reading about our dynamic Church and are delightfully surprised by the warmth and personal touch of their visit. New forms of intergenerational services, classes and social activities empower and foster healthy family and social relationships built on strong principles of Spirituality.
EDUCATION
Our high quality and unique Spiritual Education Program teaches Unity Principles and practical Christianity for everyday lives. Unity Church of Overland Park is recognized as a regional center for spiritual growth and development. Our teachers and guest speakers are highly regarded, passionate and inspiring. The vibrant Youth and Family Ministry creates new and fresh ways to engage and inspire children and parents alike. The well-organized and focused Spiritual Education Program serves all members and all ages of our Church community, while drawing a high number of participants from the community at large. Our innovative bookstore and website are exciting go-to places for interfaith ideas, music and inspiration.
PROSPERITY
Blessed by a strong prosperity consciousness, our community draws a large and diverse family of individuals, whose unique talents and passionate commitment contribute to our ever-improving programs. Unity Church of Overland Park is a powerful force of love, giving back to the community in big and small ways. This is possible through the vitality and leadership of our Church staff, and our abundant financial and volunteer resources. As good stewards of God’s blessings, we efficiently maintain and appropriately update our beautiful building, equipment and grounds to meet our community’s spiritual and practical needs. We value our earth’s resources through environmentally appropriate practices.
LEADERSHIP
Creatively blending our core values and zeal for our Community’s Mission with new technologies, modern organizational design, and best-in-class management practices, Unity Church of Overland Park is at the forefront of the Unity Movement, demonstrating a model of Spiritual Success. Our Leadership Model is a well-organized system of planning and implementation, and brings new ideas and priorities to reality quickly and efficiently. Churches and other Service organizations study the Unity Church of Overland Park Leadership Model.
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