Dear Friends,

As we end the month of October and move into November I find myself immersed in the amazing revelations of Charles Fillmore, the co-founder of Unity, which became Unity’s unique system of spiritual growth that he called the Twelve Powers. For weeks I have also been exploring the work of other ministers, writers and teachers who have brought their unique understanding and perspective to this remarkable system of soul balancing and spiritual advancement. What I’ve gathered and synthesized from this study will comprise the heart and soul of our Faith in Action Program beginning October 26.

This year we will be working with the book: “How to Use Your Twelve Gifts from God” by William Warch. Be sure to pick up a copy in the bookstore. Our annual Faith in Action Program “weaves us together” through a common study that enhances our personal lives, focuses our energy on what is Good and True, and spiritually enlivens our entire community. This infusion of spiritually charged ideas unifies our collective energy, deepens our relationship with God and supports the vision and mission of our spiritual home. And each week the energy and power increases and expands as we grow together in faith and in community. I hope you’ll plan to be with us for each of the seven weeks.

Then on Wednesday nights from 6:00-6:30 P.M., I’ll lead a Twelve Gifts meditation time in the Chapel, to help direct and deepen the ideas we’re studying for the week. You are encouraged to create a small in-home study group, or find a study-buddy to share the journey with, remembering that your intentions are empowered “when two or more are gathered…” See more details on page 3.

For me personally this series is super-charged. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. All the good is here, just waiting for us to get into the flow. If we can think of this process in the same way we envision the tuning up of a car – we can see that it just doesn’t run well when the works are gummed up, and the wires are only half connected or broken, and the essential fluids are empty and dirty, and the right adjustments are out of alignment. A simple adjustment here and there and it’s ready to run at full power again. Let’s see our study of the Twelve Gifts of God as our soul’s tune-up time, bringing ourselves into right balance once again, with our God, with ourselves and with each other.

The integration and practice of these twelve ideas will re-direct your life toward the Infinite possibilities that are inherently yours. I look forward to studying and growing with you.

In challenging times, just as in all times, the power of God for Good is at work on your behalf. There is so much for which to be grateful each day; I see your hearts overflowing with ceaseless gratitude and praise. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.