Inspiration from Unity of Fairfax https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com Inspiring messages from Unity of Fairfax to advance you in your spiritual evolution. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:29:05 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Spirituality 1440 episodic Inspiring messages from Unity of Fairfax to advance you in your spiritual evolution. unityoffairfax unityoffairfax No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8430361/Unity_podcast_logo_copy_7cgw3.jpg Inspiration from Unity of Fairfax https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com 144 144 How Do You Sculpt an Elephant - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 8 2026 How Do You Sculpt an Elephant - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 8 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/how-do-you-sculpt-an-elephant-rev-sherrie-quander-march-8-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/how-do-you-sculpt-an-elephant-rev-sherrie-quander-march-8-2026/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:29:05 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/7fedc0fe-774a-3e24-863b-37bab929b181 As expressions of Spirit, we are imbued with the flexible, moldable energy of life. Are we aware of how we use or misuse our power to imagine lives we would love to live?

]]> As expressions of Spirit, we are imbued with the flexible, moldable energy of life. Are we aware of how we use or misuse our power to imagine lives we would love to live?

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1552 327 full Quick, Quick, Slow, Slow: It's Time To Two Step! - Rev. Russell Heiland - March 1 2026 Quick, Quick, Slow, Slow: It's Time To Two Step! - Rev. Russell Heiland - March 1 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/quick-quick-slow-slow-its-time-to-two-step-rev-russell-heiland-march-1-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/quick-quick-slow-slow-its-time-to-two-step-rev-russell-heiland-march-1-2026/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:30:54 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/db8b2c24-36a8-3766-8cff-92eb0392b798 We don't usually focus on Country-Western dance during Lent, but there's a first time for everything!  Join us this Sunday to find out what it's all about!

]]> We don't usually focus on Country-Western dance during Lent, but there's a first time for everything!  Join us this Sunday to find out what it's all about!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1552 326 full Release and Reimagine - Rev. Donna Johnson - Feb 22 2026 Release and Reimagine - Rev. Donna Johnson - Feb 22 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/release-and-reimagine-rev-donna-johnson-feb-22-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/release-and-reimagine-rev-donna-johnson-feb-22-2026/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:24:20 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/c84ca724-9173-3701-b9fd-ab62668a02bd On this first Sunday of the Lenten season, guest speaker and former Unity of Fairfax Senior Minister Rev. Donna Johnson invites us into this season with a message focused on both release and renewal.

]]> On this first Sunday of the Lenten season, guest speaker and former Unity of Fairfax Senior Minister Rev. Donna Johnson invites us into this season with a message focused on both release and renewal.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1592 325 full Pregnant With Potential - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 15 2026 Pregnant With Potential - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 15 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pregnant-with-potential-rev-russell-heiland-feb-15-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pregnant-with-potential-rev-russell-heiland-feb-15-2026/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:04:25 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/94525c80-81b2-31dd-8c01-4732049e304d The spiritual life is both an individual and collective experience.  This Sunday we conclude our series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality by focusing on "the energy of community."

Everyone who attends in person or signs the online guestbook on Sunday, February 15th will receive a special gift! Be sure to join us!

]]> The spiritual life is both an individual and collective experience.  This Sunday we conclude our series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality by focusing on "the energy of community."

Everyone who attends in person or signs the online guestbook on Sunday, February 15th will receive a special gift! Be sure to join us!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1616 324 full Seeing Reality Clearly - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 8 2026 Seeing Reality Clearly - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 8 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/seeing-reality-clearly-rev-russell-heiland-feb-8-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/seeing-reality-clearly-rev-russell-heiland-feb-8-2026/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:46:02 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/6ed06716-7e1c-3aee-a187-a1b10ea3e3ef It's been said, "Pleasure and pain arise in the body; happiness and suffering arise in the mind."  How do we reconcile these parallel experiences? That's the focus of this Sunday's message at Unity of Fairfax.

]]> It's been said, "Pleasure and pain arise in the body; happiness and suffering arise in the mind."  How do we reconcile these parallel experiences? That's the focus of this Sunday's message at Unity of Fairfax.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1484 323 full We Are Complete - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 1 2026 We Are Complete - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 1 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/we-are-complete-rev-russell-heiland-feb-1-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/we-are-complete-rev-russell-heiland-feb-1-2026/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:34:08 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/65241ac2-56fd-3a62-b2e9-1823d377fe92 A common New Year's resolution is to be free from limiting beliefs and conditions.  Totally achievable, but at what cost?  This Sunday we explore "the cost of freedom."

]]> A common New Year's resolution is to be free from limiting beliefs and conditions.  Totally achievable, but at what cost?  This Sunday we explore "the cost of freedom."

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1067 322 full Everything We Need, We Are - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 25 2026 Everything We Need, We Are - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 25 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/we-are-complete-rev-russell-heiland-jan-25-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/we-are-complete-rev-russell-heiland-jan-25-2026/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:25:19 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/610cfbb4-9616-376b-a283-80904ea5acce In Unity, we often describe people as "co-creators with God," but what does that mean on a day-to-day basis.  Join us this Sunday as we explore this fundamental spiritual teaching.

]]> In Unity, we often describe people as "co-creators with God," but what does that mean on a day-to-day basis.  Join us this Sunday as we explore this fundamental spiritual teaching.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1521 321 full Transform, Not Inform - Rev. Todd Humphrey - Jan 18 2026 Transform, Not Inform - Rev. Todd Humphrey - Jan 18 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/transform-not-inform-rev-todd-humphrey-jan-18-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/transform-not-inform-rev-todd-humphrey-jan-18-2026/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:19:05 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/3ec8d34c-eb03-3cd0-b7bc-f5d9c963093d Is humanity continuing to transform, or is our evolution at an end?  This Sunday guest speaker and small group leader Rev. Todd Humphrey will lead us as we explore this question.

]]> Is humanity continuing to transform, or is our evolution at an end?  This Sunday guest speaker and small group leader Rev. Todd Humphrey will lead us as we explore this question.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1707 320 full One Person at a Time - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 11 2026 One Person at a Time - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 11 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/one-person-at-a-time-rev-russell-heiland-jan-11-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/one-person-at-a-time-rev-russell-heiland-jan-11-2026/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:37:35 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/7ac5cd86-e085-395a-9424-bd789cfbba55 Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I here?" We all have, and this Sunday we begin our 6-week series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality, by leaning into this question.

Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland

]]> Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I here?" We all have, and this Sunday we begin our 6-week series based on the book Birthing a Greater Reality, by leaning into this question.

Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1256 319 full White Stone - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 4 2026 White Stone - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 4 2026 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/white-stone-rev-russell-heiland-jan-4-2026/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/white-stone-rev-russell-heiland-jan-4-2026/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:33:40 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/bce0d624-1171-3558-bf84-741629358893 Prepare to be inspired through meditation to receive a word or name that expresses a consciousness which you wish to manifest in the New Year. White Stones will be provided.

Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland

]]> Prepare to be inspired through meditation to receive a word or name that expresses a consciousness which you wish to manifest in the New Year. White Stones will be provided.

Speaker: Rev. Russell Heiland

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1216 318 full The Space of Possibility - Rev Russel Heiland - Dec 28 2025 The Space of Possibility - Rev Russel Heiland - Dec 28 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-space-of-possibility-rev-russel-heiland-dec-28-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-space-of-possibility-rev-russel-heiland-dec-28-2025/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:14:48 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/9470a106-360a-306c-a64a-5d025e2a7d2e unityoffairfax false No 1290 317 full The Longest Night - Rev. Russell Heiland and Youth and Family Ministries - Dec 21 2025 The Longest Night - Rev. Russell Heiland and Youth and Family Ministries - Dec 21 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-longest-night-rev-russell-heiland-and-youth-and-family-ministries-dec-21-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-longest-night-rev-russell-heiland-and-youth-and-family-ministries-dec-21-2025/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:23:35 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/860484e3-be14-302a-9334-1f357619c69e unityoffairfax false No 1215 316 full What We Love About Christmas - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 14 2025 What We Love About Christmas - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 14 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/what-we-love-about-christmas-rev-russell-heiland-dec-14-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/what-we-love-about-christmas-rev-russell-heiland-dec-14-2025/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:50:57 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/759c9c55-b52a-311e-94b4-f5019123cf5e The Advent theme for this week is Love. This Sunday the Voices of Unity Chorus and Rev. Russell together will focus on something we love about Christmas - music!   (This Podcast is the speaking only to allow listeners to hear Rev Russ's message)

]]> The Advent theme for this week is Love. This Sunday the Voices of Unity Chorus and Rev. Russell together will focus on something we love about Christmas - music!  

(This Podcast is the speaking only to allow listeners to hear Rev Russ's message)

]]> unityoffairfax false No 585 315 full Prince of Peace - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 7 2025 Prince of Peace - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 7 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/prince-of-peace-rev-russell-heiland-dec-7-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/prince-of-peace-rev-russell-heiland-dec-7-2025/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:03:54 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/08193a72-bc79-33ca-b999-f21654eeff0e This Sunday we dive into the Advent theme of Peace inspired by the title ascribed to Jesus "Prince of Peace." What does that mean for us today?

]]> This Sunday we dive into the Advent theme of Peace inspired by the title ascribed to Jesus "Prince of Peace." What does that mean for us today?

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1381 314 full Hope in My Faith or Faith in My Hope - Rev Russell Heiland - Nov 30 2025 Hope in My Faith or Faith in My Hope - Rev Russell Heiland - Nov 30 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hope-in-my-faith-or-faith-in-my-hope-rev-russell-heiland-nov-30-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hope-in-my-faith-or-faith-in-my-hope-rev-russell-heiland-nov-30-2025/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:03:00 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/f614cec7-406f-3041-a418-0c0a31e3ed2d This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent - the 4-week period of spiritual preparation for Christmas.  Each week has a theme, and this week's is either Hope or Faith depending on one's perspective.  In Unity, we celebrate both!

]]> This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent - the 4-week period of spiritual preparation for Christmas.  Each week has a theme, and this week's is either Hope or Faith depending on one's perspective.  In Unity, we celebrate both!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1082 313 full More than "Thank You" - Rev Russell Heiland -- Nov 23 2025 More than "Thank You" - Rev Russell Heiland -- Nov 23 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/more-than-thank-you-rev-russell-heiland-nov-23-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/more-than-thank-you-rev-russell-heiland-nov-23-2025/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:03:00 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e4c85d2f-e36d-3667-b9b6-86c7b8254bc3 It's not enough to say "Thank you" for good received. As spiritual beings having human experiences, we honor the Spirit within as we embody the consciousness of gratitude in our whole being. That's our focus this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.

]]> It's not enough to say "Thank you" for good received. As spiritual beings having human experiences, we honor the Spirit within as we embody the consciousness of gratitude in our whole being. That's our focus this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 673 312 full Vessel - Rev. Russell Heiland - Nov 16 2025 Vessel - Rev. Russell Heiland - Nov 16 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/vessel-rev-russell-heiland-nov-16-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/vessel-rev-russell-heiland-nov-16-2025/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:41:16 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/8742d079-a5f6-3b53-9423-8e9594117390 unityoffairfax false No 1229 311 full Hallelujah Today - Rev Russell Heiland - Nov 9 2025 Hallelujah Today - Rev Russell Heiland - Nov 9 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hallelujah-today-rev-russell-heiland-nov-9-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hallelujah-today-rev-russell-heiland-nov-9-2025/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:16:50 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/add18fb0-5181-3451-98a2-c9a07204f609 Do you feel something powerful when the house says, “Hallelujah”? This joyful acclamation is an acknowledgment of God’s presence and serves as a reminder that we are never alone. Inspired by the song “Hallelujah Today” by Denise Rosier, this week’s Unity Awakening message from Rev. Russell Heiland is a celebration of Spirit in our hearts and in the world.

]]> Do you feel something powerful when the house says, “Hallelujah”? This joyful acclamation is an acknowledgment of God’s presence and serves as a reminder that we are never alone. Inspired by the song “Hallelujah Today” by Denise Rosier, this week’s Unity Awakening message from Rev. Russell Heiland is a celebration of Spirit in our hearts and in the world.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 885 310 full Between Us - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sun, Nov 2 2025 Between Us - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sun, Nov 2 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/between-us-rev-russell-heiland-sun-nov-2-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/between-us-rev-russell-heiland-sun-nov-2-2025/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:52:11 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/33d3c4b4-f8b4-3159-8a68-e5d3a16e4f20 What holds the world together?  It's the Love that God is.  In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Russell takes us on a journey of connection inspired by the song "Between Us" by Denise Rosier.

]]> What holds the world together?  It's the Love that God is.  In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Russell takes us on a journey of connection inspired by the song "Between Us" by Denise Rosier.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1464 309 full You Are The Light - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 26 2025 You Are The Light - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 26 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/you-are-the-light-rev-sherrie-quander-oct-26-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/you-are-the-light-rev-sherrie-quander-oct-26-2025/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:54:20 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/2c15d571-a36e-3ce8-b650-96889f1526d5 What is the meaning of the word "light" in a spiritual context?  It is the power of Spirit within to bring peace, healing, and freedom.  In our Unity Awakening message this week, Rev. Sherrie leads us to our inner light inspired by the Denise Rosier song "You Are The Light."

 

You Are the Light Rev. Sherrie Quander with "You Are the Light," words and music by Denise Rosier (c) Denise Rosier Music

]]> What is the meaning of the word "light" in a spiritual context?  It is the power of Spirit within to bring peace, healing, and freedom.  In our Unity Awakening message this week, Rev. Sherrie leads us to our inner light inspired by the Denise Rosier song "You Are The Light."

 

You Are the Light
Rev. Sherrie Quander
with "You Are the Light," words and music by Denise Rosier (c) Denise Rosier Music

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1334 308 full Today - Rev. Vernelle Nelson - Oct 19 2025 Today - Rev. Vernelle Nelson - Oct 19 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/today-rev-vernelle-nelson-oct-19-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/today-rev-vernelle-nelson-oct-19-2025/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:00:52 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/fe41b820-8189-3611-bb4a-377526597a4c Do you like presents?  Do you like your "present"?  In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Vernelle invites us to co-create the present we really want, inspired by the song "Today" by Denise Rosier.

]]> Do you like presents?  Do you like your "present"?  In this week's Unity Awakening message, Rev. Vernelle invites us to co-create the present we really want, inspired by the song "Today" by Denise Rosier.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1157 307 full God Within Me - Rev. Sandra Butler - Sunday Oct 12 2025 God Within Me - Rev. Sandra Butler - Sunday Oct 12 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/god-within-me-rev-sandra-butler-sunday-oct-12-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/god-within-me-rev-sandra-butler-sunday-oct-12-2025/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:05:22 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/63df38f1-407d-378d-86bb-eb94521a8af0 How does life change when you discover God within you?  In Week 2 of Unity Awakeing 2025, Rev. Sandy shares an inspiring message on this topic based on the Denise Rosier song entitled "God Within Me."

]]> How does life change when you discover God within you?  In Week 2 of Unity Awakeing 2025, Rev. Sandy shares an inspiring message on this topic based on the Denise Rosier song entitled "God Within Me."

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1580 306 full I Know God - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 7 2025 I Know God - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 7 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-know-god-rev-russell-heiland-oct-7-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-know-god-rev-russell-heiland-oct-7-2025/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:35:48 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/d77cdb54-ad56-3ddb-845a-b4c652fcfbc8 Do you know God?  This week we launch our annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday talks and small groups drawing inspiration from the music of acclaimed singer and songwriter Denise Rosier.  We'll begin by examining how we come to know God.

]]> Do you know God?  This week we launch our annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday talks and small groups drawing inspiration from the music of acclaimed singer and songwriter Denise Rosier.  We'll begin by examining how we come to know God.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1415 305 full God is a Community - Rev. Russell Heiland, Kalahn Taylor-Clark, and Ginny Dyson - Sept 21 2025 God is a Community - Rev. Russell Heiland, Kalahn Taylor-Clark, and Ginny Dyson - Sept 21 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/god-is-a-community-rev-russell-heiland-kalahn-taylor-clark-and-ginny-dyson-sept-21-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/god-is-a-community-rev-russell-heiland-kalahn-taylor-clark-and-ginny-dyson-sept-21-2025/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:41:08 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/2ab3cec9-fcfe-3af7-919e-48ba17d36e2c Today we celebrate the 69th birthday of Unity of Fairfax by centering ourselves on the idea that God is a Community.

]]> Today we celebrate the 69th birthday of Unity of Fairfax by centering ourselves on the idea that God is a Community.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1421 303 full Happy, Meaningful, and ... - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 14 2025 Happy, Meaningful, and ... - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 14 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/happy-meaningful-and-rev-russell-heiland-sept-14-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/happy-meaningful-and-rev-russell-heiland-sept-14-2025/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:51:01 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/b93c34b8-5638-3025-9627-a841ee0d8dfa Some people strive for a happy life, while others seek a meaningful life.  But what if there is another option, or options?  This Sunday we'll explore what else is available.

]]> Some people strive for a happy life, while others seek a meaningful life.  But what if there is another option, or options?  This Sunday we'll explore what else is available.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1440 302 full Why's and Wise - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 7 2025 Why's and Wise - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 7 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/whys-and-wise-rev-russell-heiland-sept-7-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/whys-and-wise-rev-russell-heiland-sept-7-2025/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:53:05 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/6da159e6-f705-3ade-a90b-bb6ebe248661 Rev. Russell returns to the pulpit today from sabbatical and picks up where he left off in June with an exploration of the connection between "why's" and "wise."

]]> Rev. Russell returns to the pulpit today from sabbatical and picks up where he left off in June with an exploration of the connection between "why's" and "wise."

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1456 301 full Brighten the Corner Where You Are - Roger and Carole Tomhave and Lisa Colburn - August 31 2025 Brighten the Corner Where You Are - Roger and Carole Tomhave and Lisa Colburn - August 31 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/brighten-the-corner-where-you-are-roger-and-carole-tomhave-and-lisa-colburn-august-31-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/brighten-the-corner-where-you-are-roger-and-carole-tomhave-and-lisa-colburn-august-31-2025/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:52:48 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/5c698c4e-7293-3c7b-b7fe-22b44def317a Music and Message

In an era of uncertainty, we can surely take small positive actions, aiding others in our community.

]]> Music and Message

In an era of uncertainty, we can surely take small positive actions, aiding others in our community.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1825 300 full Write On! - Rev. Todd Humphrey - Aug 24 2025 Write On! - Rev. Todd Humphrey - Aug 24 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/write-on-rev-todd-humphrey-aug-24-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/write-on-rev-todd-humphrey-aug-24-2025/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:26:56 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/86c108ca-4ccc-36dd-971d-d80992dc58ce Every day, we’re writing the next page of our lives — sometimes with intention, sometimes on autopilot. We’ll explore how the principles of good writing can inspire us to release what no longer serves, embrace our creative freedom, and craft a life story worth telling.

]]> Every day, we’re writing the next page of our lives — sometimes with intention, sometimes on autopilot. We’ll explore how the principles of good writing can inspire us to release what no longer serves, embrace our creative freedom, and craft a life story worth telling.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1556 299 full The Art of Reimagining: Finding God in Every Piece, Person & Pet - Tim Kime - Aug 17 2025 The Art of Reimagining: Finding God in Every Piece, Person & Pet - Tim Kime - Aug 17 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-reimagining-finding-god-in-every-piece-person-pet-tim-kime-aug-17-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-reimagining-finding-god-in-every-piece-person-pet-tim-kime-aug-17-2025/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:24:23 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/3a0de53f-d6ef-3679-a593-0ba3bb846835 Pieces, people, pets — all part of the art of life. Join Tim Kime as we explore how each one holds sacred meaning and love.

]]> Pieces, people, pets — all part of the art of life. Join Tim Kime as we explore how each one holds sacred meaning and love.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1406 298 full A Call for Spiritual Mastery - Rev. Ana Quintana - Aug 10 2025 A Call for Spiritual Mastery - Rev. Ana Quintana - Aug 10 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/a-call-for-spiritual-mastery-rev-ana-quintana-aug-10-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/a-call-for-spiritual-mastery-rev-ana-quintana-aug-10-2025/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:04:07 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/cc53d3fb-ecb0-3d41-bbf1-434dd0bde3f2 Rev. Ana Quintana explores how fear and change invite us into deeper spiritual growth. Through personal stories of loss and surrender, she reveals the path to inner liberation.

This is a call to trust Spirit as our only Source and awaken to our divine truth.

]]> Rev. Ana Quintana explores how fear and change invite us into deeper spiritual growth. Through personal stories of loss and surrender, she reveals the path to inner liberation.

This is a call to trust Spirit as our only Source and awaken to our divine truth.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1759 297 full Chronological Wisdom - Rev. Sherrie Quander - August 3 2025 Chronological Wisdom - Rev. Sherrie Quander - August 3 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/chronological-wisdom-rev-sherrie-quander-august-3-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/chronological-wisdom-rev-sherrie-quander-august-3-2025/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:31:43 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/2d7d21fe-3a11-3d5a-9aea-37b1f98ef946 Wisdom seems to be something we associate with chronological age. The older we are the more wisdom we have. As we live and grow by means of the Christ consciousness within us, Universal Wisdom is ours at any age.

]]> Wisdom seems to be something we associate with chronological age. The older we are the more wisdom we have. As we live and grow by means of the Christ consciousness within us, Universal Wisdom is ours at any age.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1639 296 full May I have this dance? - Rev. Sandra Butler - Jul 20 2025 May I have this dance? - Rev. Sandra Butler - Jul 20 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/may-i-have-this-dance-rev-sandra-butler-jul-20-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/may-i-have-this-dance-rev-sandra-butler-jul-20-2025/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:43:36 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/c3c6a659-e664-3a70-84d0-3cd5383559c1 Please accept the invitation as a joyous participant in the Divine Dance.

Allow your heart to be touched and your mind to be changed as you realize you are

Born to Dance!

]]> Please accept the invitation as a joyous participant in the Divine Dance.

Allow your heart to be touched and your mind to be changed as you realize you are

Born to Dance!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1840 295 full Transforming Pieces into Purpose: The Art of Divine Expression - Tim Kine - July 13 2025 Transforming Pieces into Purpose: The Art of Divine Expression - Tim Kine - July 13 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/transforming-pieces-into-purpose-the-art-of-divine-expression-tim-kine-july-13-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/transforming-pieces-into-purpose-the-art-of-divine-expression-tim-kine-july-13-2025/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:42:29 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/5c818422-1ce1-38eb-b406-b5222c19382c  

You are invited to view every joy and challenge in your life as sacred brushstrokes in a masterpiece shaped by Divine Order.

Through the lens of art and creativity, we are encouraged to trust that each piece holds purpose in God’s unfolding design.

]]>  

You are invited to view every joy and challenge in your life as sacred brushstrokes in a masterpiece shaped by Divine Order.

Through the lens of art and creativity, we are encouraged to trust that each piece holds purpose in God’s unfolding design.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1175 294 full Declarations and Anthems: Thoughts on Independence Day - Ed Merritt - July 6 2025 Declarations and Anthems: Thoughts on Independence Day - Ed Merritt - July 6 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/declarations-and-anthems-thoughts%c2%a0on-independence%c2%a0day-ed-merritt-july-6-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/declarations-and-anthems-thoughts%c2%a0on-independence%c2%a0day-ed-merritt-july-6-2025/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:44:38 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/d9b895cb-39b7-3a80-9de1-a312fad8509a This Sunday we’ll explore the fundamental nature of declarations.

What makes certain declarations true or not?

And finally, what insights might we discover regarding ways to live our life declarations more fully?

]]> This Sunday we’ll explore the fundamental nature of declarations.

What makes certain declarations true or not?

And finally, what insights might we discover regarding ways to live our life declarations more fully?

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1848 293 full Turn the Light On, and Keep It On - Rev. Sandra Butler - June 29 2025 Turn the Light On, and Keep It On - Rev. Sandra Butler - June 29 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/turn-the-light-on-and-keep-it-on-rev-sandra-butler-june-29-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/turn-the-light-on-and-keep-it-on-rev-sandra-butler-june-29-2025/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:38:22 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/5b28d480-e3e9-3bec-b9e5-70e1837038ac Consider what it means to be fully present in living life unconditionally.

Are you keeping your light on?

]]> Consider what it means to be fully present in living life unconditionally.

Are you keeping your light on?

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1704 292 full Unity in Unity - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jun 22 2025 Unity in Unity - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jun 22 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/unity-in-unity-rev-russell-heiland-jun-22-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/unity-in-unity-rev-russell-heiland-jun-22-2025/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:46:38 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/fa1c87d1-24b6-3371-bb77-0cd1bdc8c061 Is there “unity in Unity”? This message—which is Rev. Russell’s last Sunday talk before his sabbatical—will dive into this deep and exciting topic.

You’ll want to be there!

]]> Is there “unity in Unity”? This message—which is Rev. Russell’s last Sunday talk before his sabbatical—will dive into this deep and exciting topic.

You’ll want to be there!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1458 291 full Standing in the Shadow of the Father - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 15 2025 Standing in the Shadow of the Father - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 15 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/standing-in-the-shadow-of-the-father-rev-sherrie-quander-june-15-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/standing-in-the-shadow-of-the-father-rev-sherrie-quander-june-15-2025/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:55:00 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e936a0f9-f97e-33b8-9bb5-1f2e53585a91 The word “father” often connotes power. But how do we, as individuals, access and use our own power for good—particularly when there are so many “shadowy” examples of the misuse of power?

Join us Sunday and step out of the shadows!

]]> The word “father” often connotes power. But how do we, as individuals, access and use our own power for good—particularly when there are so many “shadowy” examples of the misuse of power?

Join us Sunday and step out of the shadows!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1334 290 full Pressed Down, Shaken Together, and Running Over - Rev. Sandra Butler - June 8 2025 Pressed Down, Shaken Together, and Running Over - Rev. Sandra Butler - June 8 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pressed-down-shaken-together-and-running-over-rev-sandra-butler-june-8-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pressed-down-shaken-together-and-running-over-rev-sandra-butler-june-8-2025/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:19:34 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/a3eccbb8-2438-3d8b-8a52-715cb25b0022 We wrap up our series of talks based on The Book of Joy, focusing on the depth and breadth of the experience of generosity.

]]> We wrap up our series of talks based on The Book of Joy, focusing on the depth and breadth of the experience of generosity.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1594 289 full Accept or Except? - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 18 2025 Accept or Except? - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 18 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/accept-or-except-rev-russell-heiland-may-18-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/accept-or-except-rev-russell-heiland-may-18-2025/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 15:28:22 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/a31c1255-1d69-314e-994b-4162c3a4b436 Although joy is an inherent part of our humanity, two words often determine our capacity to experience it: accept and except.

We’ll explore these two this Sunday as we continue to grow the pillars of joy in our lives.

]]> Although joy is an inherent part of our humanity, two words often determine our capacity to experience it: accept and except.

We’ll explore these two this Sunday as we continue to grow the pillars of joy in our lives.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1443 286 full The Shocking Truth About Humor (Book of Joy, week 2) - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 11 2025 The Shocking Truth About Humor (Book of Joy, week 2) - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 11 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-shocking-truth-about-humor-book-of-joy-week-2-rev-russell-heiland-may-11-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-shocking-truth-about-humor-book-of-joy-week-2-rev-russell-heiland-may-11-2025/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 18:23:24 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/250c72f9-88c7-3ae7-9b09-728ac3823945 unityoffairfax false No 942 285 full I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in My Heart - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 4, 2025 I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in My Heart - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 4, 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/ive-got-the-joy-joy-joy-joy-down-in-my-heart-rev-russell-heiland-may-4-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/ive-got-the-joy-joy-joy-joy-down-in-my-heart-rev-russell-heiland-may-4-2025/#comments Tue, 06 May 2025 15:06:14 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/4f181050-a065-3422-a824-4189b83da4df unityoffairfax false No 1267 284 full Under Our Feet, Over Our Heads - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 27 2025 Under Our Feet, Over Our Heads - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 27 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-got-the-joy-joy-joy-joy-down-in-my-heart-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-april-27-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-got-the-joy-joy-joy-joy-down-in-my-heart-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-april-27-2025/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:59:11 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/6883dca6-ab82-3722-9c53-a055787f47ce Ever feel weighted down by life and unsure how to get back to joy?

Fortuantely, avatars have gone before us to show us how.

This Sunday, we start our talk series and small groups based on The Book of Joy.

]]> Ever feel weighted down by life and unsure how to get back to joy?

Fortuantely, avatars have gone before us to show us how.

This Sunday, we start our talk series and small groups based on The Book of Joy.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1582 283 full A New Dawn 🌄, A New Day 🌞 - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 20 2025 A New Dawn 🌄, A New Day 🌞 - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 20 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/a-new-dawn-%f0%9f%8c-a-new-day-%84%f0%9f%8c-rev-russell-heiland-april-20-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/a-new-dawn-%f0%9f%8c-a-new-day-%84%f0%9f%8c-rev-russell-heiland-april-20-2025/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:50:39 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/07cb3f9f-38a6-3edc-8979-8804ffe47955 unityoffairfax false No 1331 282 full What’s So Holy about this Week? - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 13 2025 What’s So Holy about this Week? - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 13 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/what-s-so-holy-about-this-week-rev-russell-heiland-april-13-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/what-s-so-holy-about-this-week-rev-russell-heiland-april-13-2025/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:27:10 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/04464e6e-44b1-35f9-bc43-199cfe3b85cc The ultimate story of transformation is found in the experiences of “Holy Week”—but is this week any more holy than any other?

Join us this Sunday to find out!

]]> The ultimate story of transformation is found in the experiences of “Holy Week”—but is this week any more holy than any other?

Join us this Sunday to find out!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1450 281 full Engaging as a Means of Thriving - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 6 2025 Engaging as a Means of Thriving - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 6 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/engaging-as-a-means-of-thriving-rev-russell-heiland-april-6-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/engaging-as-a-means-of-thriving-rev-russell-heiland-april-6-2025/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:46:17 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/33dd8339-8dc6-3aab-aa79-859e152be7c3 Our talk series on Core Values concludes as we recognize and augment our ability to thrive through by engaging the Truth we know.

Join us as deepen our understanding of our Core Value “Engagement.”

]]> Our talk series on Core Values concludes as we recognize and augment our ability to thrive through by engaging the Truth we know.

Join us as deepen our understanding of our Core Value “Engagement.”

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1792 280 full The Heartbeat of Unity of Fairfax - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - March 30 2025 The Heartbeat of Unity of Fairfax - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - March 30 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-heartbeat-of-unity-of-fairfax-rev-richard-mekdeci-march-30-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-heartbeat-of-unity-of-fairfax-rev-richard-mekdeci-march-30-2025/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:12:13 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/b925a644-9da5-3df4-ab77-542fcd220981 unityoffairfax false No 1295 279 full Thriving in a 🌊Sea of Oneness - Rev. Russ Heiland - March 23 2025 Thriving in a 🌊Sea of Oneness - Rev. Russ Heiland - March 23 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/thriving-in-a-%f0%9f%8csea-of-oneness-rev-russ-heiland-march-23-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/thriving-in-a-%f0%9f%8csea-of-oneness-rev-russ-heiland-march-23-2025/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:38:27 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/cfdc43db-b16d-3bab-9aa9-ea3e62b37659 “Oneness” is a broad and deep term—but how do we live it as core value, individually and collectively?

That’s where we’re going this Sunday as we explore our Core Value “Oneness.”

]]> “Oneness” is a broad and deep term—but how do we live it as core value, individually and collectively?

That’s where we’re going this Sunday as we explore our Core Value “Oneness.”

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1995 278 full Thriving with Integrity - Rev. Russ Heiland - March 16 2025 Thriving with Integrity - Rev. Russ Heiland - March 16 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/thriving-with-integrity-rev-russ-heiland-march-16-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/thriving-with-integrity-rev-russ-heiland-march-16-2025/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:34:14 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/ef9b5c69-ce66-3f0c-9626-8bd5ef72ad09 Did you know that the root of “integrity” means wholeness?

This Sunday we will dive into our Core Value “Integrity” as an avenue for thriving in life.

]]> Did you know that the root of “integrity” means wholeness?

This Sunday we will dive into our Core Value “Integrity” as an avenue for thriving in life.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1434 277 full Why Do You Do What You Do? - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 2 2025 Why Do You Do What You Do? - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 2 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/why-do-you-do-what-you-do-rev-sherrie-quander-march-2-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/why-do-you-do-what-you-do-rev-sherrie-quander-march-2-2025/#comments Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:22:03 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/dad40c97-c2fe-3d7e-84a8-f701fce5f1b4 Why you do what you do is every bit as important as what you do.

This Sunday we open a series on the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Unity of Fairfax, with the goal of helping each of us as individuals to be clear on our “whats”, and our “whys.”

]]> Why you do what you do is every bit as important as what you do.

This Sunday we open a series on the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Unity of Fairfax, with the goal of helping each of us as individuals to be clear on our “whats”, and our “whys.”

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1270 275 full Clumsy Butterflies 🦋 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 23 2025 Clumsy Butterflies 🦋 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 23 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/clumsy-butterflies-%f0%9f%a6-rev-russell-heiland-feb-23-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/clumsy-butterflies-%f0%9f%a6-rev-russell-heiland-feb-23-2025/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:08:44 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/455ea5c3-410a-357d-a345-43d8841a38cd Butterflies are very clumsy when they emerge from the cocoon, seemingly unsure of where to land. It can be like that for mystics, too.

This Sunday, we explore what it means to earn our “butterfly wings.”

]]> Butterflies are very clumsy when they emerge from the cocoon, seemingly unsure of where to land. It can be like that for mystics, too.

This Sunday, we explore what it means to earn our “butterfly wings.”

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1667 274 full Lay Down the Burden of a Stiff Upper Lip! - Rev. Sandy Butler - Feb 16 2025 Lay Down the Burden of a Stiff Upper Lip! - Rev. Sandy Butler - Feb 16 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/lay-down-the-burden-of-a-stiff-upper-lip-rev-sandy-butler-feb-16-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/lay-down-the-burden-of-a-stiff-upper-lip-rev-sandy-butler-feb-16-2025/#comments Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:19:30 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/ee110c2b-c42f-3e30-b87c-54311e007120 When we show up for ‘what is,’ no matter how heartbreaking, laborious or conflicted, we allow for the possibility that from the depths of pain can come a deeper love.

]]> When we show up for ‘what is,’ no matter how heartbreaking, laborious or conflicted, we allow for the possibility that from the depths of pain can come a deeper love.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1502 273 full The Power of Community - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 10 2025 The Power of Community - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 10 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-community-rev-russell-heiland-feb-10-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-community-rev-russell-heiland-feb-10-2025/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:50:19 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/877407c1-0e05-3791-aa79-faa32a26797d Are “people who need people“ really the “luckiest people”?

This Sunday, we’ll explore the power ofintentional community.

]]> Are “people who need people“ really the “luckiest people”?

This Sunday, we’ll explore the power ofintentional community.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1425 272 full The Gift of Your Presence - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 2 2025 The Gift of Your Presence - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 2 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-gift-of-your-presence-rev-russell-heiland-feb-2-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-gift-of-your-presence-rev-russell-heiland-feb-2-2025/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:16:35 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/a07dcdca-6e6b-32eb-bb3f-4cec97f3447a Have you ever noticed how you feel around certain people?

Without saying a word, some individuals are able to invite us up to a higher standard or bring us down.

How are you offering the gift of your presence?

]]> Have you ever noticed how you feel around certain people?

Without saying a word, some individuals are able to invite us up to a higher standard or bring us down.

How are you offering the gift of your presence?

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1390 271 full I Am Amazing and I Am Amazed - Rev. Sandra Butler - Jan 26 2025 I Am Amazing and I Am Amazed - Rev. Sandra Butler - Jan 26 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-am-amazing-and-i-am-amazed-rev-sandra-butler-jan-26-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-am-amazing-and-i-am-amazed-rev-sandra-butler-jan-26-2025/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:29:18 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/d65b4903-ce2d-319a-8d28-007570abb523 unityoffairfax false No 1351 270 full Rooted in Love 💗 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 19 2025 Rooted in Love 💗 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 19 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/rooted-in-love-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-jan-19-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/rooted-in-love-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-jan-19-2025/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:06:59 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/d5c9de8c-135c-3a97-a3e3-b6716c716330 Is it possible that politics, business, and technology can be rooted in…love?

You might laugh at the mere suggestion—but what if they are?

The mystic mindset may just surprise you. Join us this Sunday!

]]> Is it possible that politics, business, and technology can be rooted in…love?

You might laugh at the mere suggestion—but what if they are?

The mystic mindset may just surprise you. Join us this Sunday!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1179 269 full Mystical Troublemakers - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 12 2025 Mystical Troublemakers - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 12 2025 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/mystical-troublemakers-rev-russell-heiland-jan-12-2025/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/mystical-troublemakers-rev-russell-heiland-jan-12-2025/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:08:56 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/ff44bffe-dbaf-38ac-a285-32ff1b9857f8 Are you a “mystic”?

This Sunday we begin our 7-week talk series, inspired by the book Ordinary Mysticism by Mirabai Starr.

Join us  and you may gain a new awareness of the role of mysticism in your life

]]> Are you a “mystic”?

This Sunday we begin our 7-week talk series, inspired by the book Ordinary Mysticism by Mirabai Starr.

Join us  and you may gain a new awareness of the role of mysticism in your life

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1255 268 full 24’s Out the Door – 25’s the Year to Thrive! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 29 2024 24’s Out the Door – 25’s the Year to Thrive! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 29 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/24-s-out-the-door-%e2%80%93-25-s-the-year-to-thrive-rev-russell-heiland-dec-29-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/24-s-out-the-door-%e2%80%93-25-s-the-year-to-thrive-rev-russell-heiland-dec-29-2024/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:24:47 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/5cd48676-a67e-3706-9c72-0c3d58b56b9e It’s “out with the old and in with the new,” as we celebrate the completion of one year and set intentions for the next!

]]> It’s “out with the old and in with the new,” as we celebrate the completion of one year and set intentions for the next!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1523 266 full Your Love Has Given Me Great Joy - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 22 2024 Your Love Has Given Me Great Joy - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 22 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/your-love-has-given-me-great-joy-rev-russell-heiland-dec-22-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/your-love-has-given-me-great-joy-rev-russell-heiland-dec-22-2024/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:08:13 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/bef1b32c-af40-37f6-9e5b-daf80975f00a Christmas is almost here!

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we welcome and experience the joy of the season and all its trappings!

]]> Christmas is almost here!

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we welcome and experience the joy of the season and all its trappings!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1255 265 full My Peace Shall I Leave You - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Dec 8 2024 My Peace Shall I Leave You - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Dec 8 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/my-peace-shall-i-leave-you-rev-sherrie-quander-dec-8-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/my-peace-shall-i-leave-you-rev-sherrie-quander-dec-8-2024/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:35:53 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/67bd87d0-60ec-36d8-b837-ddd0dacb1b9e Peace is the theme for the second Sunday in Advent!

This week we will awaken the way of peace in our hearts—not only for Advent, but beyond.

]]> Peace is the theme for the second Sunday in Advent!

This week we will awaken the way of peace in our hearts—not only for Advent, but beyond.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1418 264 full I Hope You Have a Faith-Filled Christmas - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 1 2024 I Hope You Have a Faith-Filled Christmas - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 1 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-hope-you-have-a-faith-filled-christmas-rev-russell-heiland-dec-1-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/i-hope-you-have-a-faith-filled-christmas-rev-russell-heiland-dec-1-2024/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:20:44 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/c28696f5-75c6-3228-9b64-75ebec592b49 unityoffairfax false No 1580 263 full Radical Purpose: How Your Life Matters - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - Nov 17 2024 Radical Purpose: How Your Life Matters - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - Nov 17 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/radical-purpose-how-your-life-matters-rev-richard-mekdeci-nov-17-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/radical-purpose-how-your-life-matters-rev-richard-mekdeci-nov-17-2024/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:55:03 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e3cde7e9-0001-36d8-acc2-18b294500562 What if every word you said and every action you took had the potential to alter the world or save lives generations down the road? Would it change the way you relate to the world and those around you?

Discover events in history that were unknowingly shaped by a single action and realize your own potential to do the same as we apply the power of the Radical Purpose to our own lives.

]]> What if every word you said and every action you took had the potential to alter the world or save lives generations down the road? Would it change the way you relate to the world and those around you?

Discover events in history that were unknowingly shaped by a single action and realize your own potential to do the same as we apply the power of the Radical Purpose to our own lives.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1356 261 full So, Now What? - Rev Russell Heiland -- Nov 11 2024 So, Now What? - Rev Russell Heiland -- Nov 11 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/so-now-what-rev-russell-heiland-nov-11-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/so-now-what-rev-russell-heiland-nov-11-2024/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:02:42 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/1af43b6c-c249-341c-8d36-85ca75d35809 The election has come and gone...

So, now what?  As people of faith, how do we process this particular quadrennial national experience?

Join us this Sunday as we lean into this crucial topic.

]]> The election has come and gone...

So, now what?  As people of faith, how do we process this particular quadrennial national experience?

Join us this Sunday as we lean into this crucial topic.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1437 260 full Excelsior! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 27 2024 Excelsior! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 27 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/excelsior-rev-russell-heiland-oct-27-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/excelsior-rev-russell-heiland-oct-27-2024/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:26:35 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/044d1a50-079b-3cb8-90fb-d260dc158cf8 Week 6 of Unity Awakening 2024 brings to our awareness some “age old truths” in light of New Thought teachings.

What does this mean? Join us to find out!

]]> Week 6 of Unity Awakening 2024 brings to our awareness some “age old truths” in light of New Thought teachings.

What does this mean? Join us to find out!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 900 258 full Giving UP - Rev Russell Heiland - Oct 20 2024 Giving UP - Rev Russell Heiland - Oct 20 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/giving-up-rev-russell-heiland-oct-20-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/giving-up-rev-russell-heiland-oct-20-2024/#comments Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:18:33 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/9bc38c8d-2bca-36eb-b96f-44d96b394451 In Week 5 of our annual Unity Awakening series, Rev. Russ explores the concept of “giving up”—and what it can mean for you!

]]> In Week 5 of our annual Unity Awakening series, Rev. Russ explores the concept of “giving up”—and what it can mean for you!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1404 257 full As I Am Lifted Up - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 13 2024 As I Am Lifted Up - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 13 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/as-i-am-lifted-up-rev-sherrie-quander-oct-13-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/as-i-am-lifted-up-rev-sherrie-quander-oct-13-2024/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:17:22 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/2cf74e8b-dd02-3d75-ad64-d4f0c0f6e7ba Week 4 of Unity Awakening 2024 is here! 

When we allow ourselves to be in The Flow of Life, we have the opportunity to be lifted by the light of Spirit.

]]> Week 4 of Unity Awakening 2024 is here! 

When we allow ourselves to be in The Flow of Life, we have the opportunity to be lifted by the light of Spirit.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1331 256 full In the Flow and In the Know - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 22 2024 In the Flow and In the Know - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 22 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/in-the-flow-and-in-the-know-rev-russell-heiland-sept-22-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/in-the-flow-and-in-the-know-rev-russell-heiland-sept-22-2024/#comments Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:43:43 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/fd7aaea7-bdc8-3c8e-bbe9-8d3904da2e71 Unity Awakening 2024 begins this Sunday, September 22! Now through November 3, our Sunday messages will draw inspiration from the book In the Flow of Life by Eric Butterworth.

This Sunday we engage the idea of “God present in us an inexorable flow.”

]]> Unity Awakening 2024 begins this Sunday, September 22! Now through November 3, our Sunday messages will draw inspiration from the book In the Flow of Life by Eric Butterworth.

This Sunday we engage the idea of “God present in us an inexorable flow.”

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1424 253 full HOME: Heaven’s Own Manifested Experience - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 15 2024 HOME: Heaven’s Own Manifested Experience - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 15 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/home-heaven-s-own-manifested-experience-rev-russell-heiland-sept-15-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/home-heaven-s-own-manifested-experience-rev-russell-heiland-sept-15-2024/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:47:15 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/0594f3e4-65e5-3202-a63c-489478d23ac9 Happy 68th Anniversary Unity of Fairfax!

This is a special Homecoming Sunday celebration featuring guest musician Daniel Nahmod.

Homecoming happens once a year, and you will definitely want to be at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday!

]]> Happy 68th Anniversary Unity of Fairfax!

This is a special Homecoming Sunday celebration featuring guest musician Daniel Nahmod.

Homecoming happens once a year, and you will definitely want to be at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 599 252 full Open Your Heart 💗 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sep 8 2024 Open Your Heart 💗 - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sep 8 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/open-your-heart-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-sep-8-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/open-your-heart-%f0%9f%92-rev-russell-heiland-sep-8-2024/#comments Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:28:23 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/88d053fd-b4e1-3b54-9269-cce6ba1ee16a Prayer is the cornerstone of the Unity movement—and prayer encompasses a vast range of postures, paradigms, and practices.

This Sunday we lean into the illimitability of prayer.

]]> Prayer is the cornerstone of the Unity movement—and prayer encompasses a vast range of postures, paradigms, and practices.

This Sunday we lean into the illimitability of prayer.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1446 251 full If It’s Labor Day… Shouldn’t We Be Working? - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 1 2024 If It’s Labor Day… Shouldn’t We Be Working? - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 1 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/if-it-s-labor-day%e2%80%a6-shouldn-t-we-be-working-rev-russell-heiland-sept-1-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/if-it-s-labor-day%e2%80%a6-shouldn-t-we-be-working-rev-russell-heiland-sept-1-2024/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:51:49 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/1084ab68-1a12-39ef-92fa-2c8a5afa69f3 This is Labor Day weekend—a time to honor America’s workers and the unofficial end of summer.

Join us this Sunday as we take time from our labors and focus on the inner life of Spirit.

]]> This is Labor Day weekend—a time to honor America’s workers and the unofficial end of summer.

Join us this Sunday as we take time from our labors and focus on the inner life of Spirit.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1376 250 full Guest List - Rev. Russell Heiland - Aug 25 2024 Guest List - Rev. Russell Heiland - Aug 25 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/guest-list-rev-russell-heiland-aug-25-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/guest-list-rev-russell-heiland-aug-25-2024/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:45:08 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/8b01285d-c8ff-374b-bb82-e5d26a7f38f3 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1454 249 full 💼 Baggage Claim - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 18 2024 💼 Baggage Claim - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 18 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%92-baggage-claim-rev-russell-heiland-august-18-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%92-baggage-claim-rev-russell-heiland-august-18-2024/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:51:27 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/7664e1aa-2c63-3f23-8f7a-fca49572d7a3 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1613 248 full FLOW: Feeling Life’s Overwhelming Wealth - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 11 2024 FLOW: Feeling Life’s Overwhelming Wealth - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 11 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/flow-feeling-life-s-overwhelming-wealth-rev-russell-heiland-august-11-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/flow-feeling-life-s-overwhelming-wealth-rev-russell-heiland-august-11-2024/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:14:08 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/42cd1242-70d2-31e1-9f28-349c795fa274 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1676 247 full Deciding to Give - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 4 2024 Deciding to Give - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 4 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/deciding-to-give-rev-russell-heiland-august-4-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/deciding-to-give-rev-russell-heiland-august-4-2024/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:19:59 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/80cb87db-3d61-3201-a6ca-625ae502ca34 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1651 246 full Deciding to Receive - Rev. Sherrie Quander - July 28 2024 Deciding to Receive - Rev. Sherrie Quander - July 28 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/deciding-to-receive-rev-sherrie-quander-july-28-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/deciding-to-receive-rev-sherrie-quander-july-28-2024/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:29:54 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/7fab6b89-aadd-36d3-bf43-4c228fe1b542 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1537 245 full In God We Trust? Get Real... - Rev. Sandra Butler - July 21 2024 In God We Trust? Get Real... - Rev. Sandra Butler - July 21 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/in-god-we-trust-get-real-rev-sandra-butler-july-21-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/in-god-we-trust-get-real-rev-sandra-butler-july-21-2024/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:08:28 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/874f62bf-0824-3b4a-9e25-63b510420634 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1530 244 full Allons-y! - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 14 2024 Allons-y! - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 14 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/allons-y-rev-russell-heiland-july-14-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/allons-y-rev-russell-heiland-july-14-2024/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:23:19 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/f226356b-75ed-3011-b305-282d7034d60c 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1722 243 full Dog Days of Summer? Get Sirius! 🐩 - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 7 2024 Dog Days of Summer? Get Sirius! 🐩 - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 7 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/dog-days-of-summer-get-sirius-%f0%9f%90-rev-russell-heiland-july-7-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/dog-days-of-summer-get-sirius-%f0%9f%90-rev-russell-heiland-july-7-2024/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:10:53 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/74531e9b-fc57-3f57-9c4d-22037f7cea27 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1347 242 full Free From What & Free For What - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 30 2024 Free From What & Free For What - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 30 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/free-from-what-free-for-what-rev-russell-heiland-june-30-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/free-from-what-free-for-what-rev-russell-heiland-june-30-2024/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:10:42 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/cf3ec96e-518a-32de-9eb1-5982ac799f84 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1381 241 full Denials, Affirmations, and.. - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 23 2024 Denials, Affirmations, and.. - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 23 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/denials-affirmations-and-rev-russell-heiland-june-23-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/denials-affirmations-and-rev-russell-heiland-june-23-2024/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:12:52 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/b5e41152-61c6-3ae0-abf6-9ec893bca2a1 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1321 240 full Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 16 2024 Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 16 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/wait-till-your-father-gets-home-rev-sherrie-quander-june-16-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/wait-till-your-father-gets-home-rev-sherrie-quander-june-16-2024/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:14:18 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/56e79ac0-16c8-3c74-9155-3b9343716d13 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1380 239 full Fits Me To A ‘T’- Rev. Russell Heiland - June 9 2024 Fits Me To A ‘T’- Rev. Russell Heiland - June 9 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/fits-me-to-a-t-rev-russell-heiland-june-9-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/fits-me-to-a-t-rev-russell-heiland-june-9-2024/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:54:36 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/b3c417e1-ce1d-372f-af48-949459de5d25 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 2165 238 full Let’s Gather Beautifully Together - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 2 2024 Let’s Gather Beautifully Together - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 2 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/let-s-gather-beautifully-together-rev-russell-heiland-june-2-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/let-s-gather-beautifully-together-rev-russell-heiland-june-2-2024/#comments Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:09:04 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/7c61b9ff-ec4d-3738-a2b4-bf475633d1d7 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1668 237 full The Dedication - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 26 2024 The Dedication - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 26 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-dedication-rev-russell-heiland-may-26-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-dedication-rev-russell-heiland-may-26-2024/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 14:40:27 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/8727b357-4da4-36fe-b644-21f5e510fe96 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1538 236 full Let's Get Engaged - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 19 2024 Let's Get Engaged - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 19 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/lets-get-engaged-rev-russell-heiland-may-19-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/lets-get-engaged-rev-russell-heiland-may-19-2024/#comments Sun, 19 May 2024 17:34:29 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/fcd4ee62-a3cb-3714-8481-b5658019ac94 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1347 235 full The Great Harmonizing Principle - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 12 2024 The Great Harmonizing Principle - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 12 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-great-harmonizing-principle-rev-russell-heiland-may-12-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/the-great-harmonizing-principle-rev-russell-heiland-may-12-2024/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 18:14:59 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/d51d4a09-cb22-3696-b23b-dd5d682aa05c 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1430 234 full It’s Integral to Everything - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 5 2024 It’s Integral to Everything - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 5 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/it-s-integral-to-everything-rev-russell-heiland-may-5-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/it-s-integral-to-everything-rev-russell-heiland-may-5-2024/#comments Sun, 05 May 2024 15:14:31 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/1efcad5b-36c3-30cf-a65d-e2bcbc57ea2c 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1237 233 full Getting Down to Brass Tacks - Rev. Sandy Butler - April 28 2024 Getting Down to Brass Tacks - Rev. Sandy Butler - April 28 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/getting-down-to-brass-tacks-rev-sandy-butler-april-28-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/getting-down-to-brass-tacks-rev-sandy-butler-april-28-2024/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:12:26 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/83d46f17-4509-361e-bcf0-bf1d589973d0 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1378 232 full All is One - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 21 2024 All is One - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 21 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/all-is-one-rev-russell-heiland-april-21-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/all-is-one-rev-russell-heiland-april-21-2024/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:15:34 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/a4852f3a-1b0f-3ab0-84bd-de5257248450 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1556 231 full Shifting From Me to We - Dr. Stacey Guenter - Apr 15 2024 Shifting From Me to We - Dr. Stacey Guenter - Apr 15 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/shifting-from-me-to-we-dr-stacey-guenter-apr-15-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/shifting-from-me-to-we-dr-stacey-guenter-apr-15-2024/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:12:00 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/143e1b1f-641e-3a74-9ccc-69d03f99abc2 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 cultivated.

]]> 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 cultivated.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1077 230 full This Changes Everything! - Rev. Russell Heiland - March 31 2024 This Changes Everything! - Rev. Russell Heiland - March 31 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/this-changes-everything-rev-russell-heiland-march-31-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/this-changes-everything-rev-russell-heiland-march-31-2024/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:06:08 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/86db5895-2090-3920-9029-9bb459749705 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1437 229 full Hosanna, or Hold Your Horses - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 24 2024 Hosanna, or Hold Your Horses - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 24 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hosanna-or-hold-your-horses-rev-russell-heiland-mar-24-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/hosanna-or-hold-your-horses-rev-russell-heiland-mar-24-2024/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:04:04 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/3b1f6e5a-b10c-3dfd-86c9-80417a1e2662 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1415 228 full You’re Not Doing It Right! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 17 2024 You’re Not Doing It Right! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Mar 17 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/you-re-not-doing-it-right-rev-russell-heiland-mar-17-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/you-re-not-doing-it-right-rev-russell-heiland-mar-17-2024/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:20:02 -0300 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/0140af06-b441-3a04-bb5b-5b04e5251334 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1148 227 full Trust God and Tie Up Your Camel 🐫 - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 3 2024 Trust God and Tie Up Your Camel 🐫 - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 3 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/trust-god-and-tie-up-your-camel-%f0%9f%90-rev-sherrie-quander-march-3-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/trust-god-and-tie-up-your-camel-%f0%9f%90-rev-sherrie-quander-march-3-2024/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:00:06 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/953d8ffb-4671-3c89-b728-b656b7d7d67a 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1501 225 full Oh Yeah? Says You! - Rev. Russell Heiland -Feb 25 2024 Oh Yeah? Says You! - Rev. Russell Heiland -Feb 25 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/oh-yeah-says-you-rev-russell-heiland-feb-25-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/oh-yeah-says-you-rev-russell-heiland-feb-25-2024/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:16:19 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/b8b60ffc-e584-37d2-ace3-b405a8b26447 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1310 224 full Leggo My Ego! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 18 2024 Leggo My Ego! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 18 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/leggo-my-ego-rev-russell-heiland-feb-18-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/leggo-my-ego-rev-russell-heiland-feb-18-2024/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:48:03 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/5cdad90a-c5f0-378a-ba99-6ab64c3a3334 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1404 223 full Christmas and Easter - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Feb 4 2024 Christmas and Easter - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Feb 4 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/christmas-and-easter-rev-sherrie-quander-feb-4-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/christmas-and-easter-rev-sherrie-quander-feb-4-2024/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:53:30 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/9b2c506d-4545-34bc-8713-74f1acfe52eb 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1637 221 full Human and Divine - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 28 2024 Human and Divine - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 28 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/human-and-divine-rev-russell-heiland-jan-28-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/human-and-divine-rev-russell-heiland-jan-28-2024/#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:59:23 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/672e0a33-e95d-3328-b612-b6faf0baeeeb 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1438 220 full Pessimism and Idealism - Rev. Sandra Butler -Jan 21 2024 Pessimism and Idealism - Rev. Sandra Butler -Jan 21 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pessimism-and-idealism-rev-sandra-butler-jan-21-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/pessimism-and-idealism-rev-sandra-butler-jan-21-2024/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:10:49 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/91b2a3f1-f705-3e99-8ba4-355d0b634cdb 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!

]]> 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!

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1675 219 full Ascetism and Activism - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 14 2024 Ascetism and Activism - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 14 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/ascetism-and-activism-rev-russell-heiland-jan-14-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/ascetism-and-activism-rev-russell-heiland-jan-14-2024/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:37:46 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/60c20670-395d-385c-bf65-f93925881b2a 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.

]]> 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.

]]> unityoffairfax false No 1362 218 full Gifts of the Spirit - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 7 2024 Gifts of the Spirit - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 7 2024 https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/gifts-of-the-spirit-rev-russell-heiland-jan-7-2024/ https://unityoffairfax.podbean.com/e/gifts-of-the-spirit-rev-russell-heiland-jan-7-2024/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:53:37 -0400 unityoffairfax.podbean.com/461ffdcf-dab7-3215-a7e0-8900ff2b101d This Sunday, we examine the gifts the Magi brought the Christ child in light of our commitment to living a spiritually enlarged life.

]]> This Sunday, we examine the gifts the Magi brought the Christ child in light of our commitment to living a spiritually enlarged life.

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