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The History of New Thought & Unity: A Time of Prayer

Explore the rich history of Unity and the Society for Silent Unity, tracing their origins back to the late 1800s. Discover the mission of Silent Unity and its commitment to pray with all who ask for prayer. Learn about the various publications, educational initiatives, and ministries that have shaped Unity's growth and impact over the years.

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The History of New Thought & Unity: A Time of Prayer

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  1. The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

  2. A time of prayer

  3. AgendaSession9 • Review: The Mission of Unity, Part 1 • Discussion: The Mission of Unity, Part 2 • Assignments for this session • Plan for next session

  4. Review: The Mission of UnityPart 1

  5. Unity Mission: PrayerSociety for Silent Help -> Silent Unity • 1890 begins with local prayer • 1891 name change to Society for Silent Unity • 1893 movement is named Unity • 1905 letter ministry begins • 1907 telephone prayer ministry begins with absent prayer • 1915 begins 24/7 ministry [answers telegrams received overnight] • 1919 prayer vigil begins • Silent Unity’s Mission: • to pray with all who ask for prayer

  6. The Society of Silent Help Silent Unity Myrtle in her SU office at 9th & Tracy Silent Unity Prayer Vigil The Light that Shines for You This is Silent Unity. How May We Pray With You?

  7. Lowell Page Fillmore1882-1975 prosperity bank

  8. Waldo Rickert Fillmore1884-1965 The Blue Room English Cotswold Italian Renaissance

  9. John Royal Fillmore1889-1923 Wee Wisdom 1951 Wee Wisdom 1935 Wee Wisdom 1972

  10. The Mission of UnityPart 2

  11. At Once a View … and a Vision1926

  12. Silent Movie - 1926…things that continue today • One purpose, body, spirit, mind and voice • Under the sole direction of Jesus Christ • Blessing the mail [received & sent] • 11 am prayer service [2 minutes -> 20 minutes] • - recordings of CF & MF throughout the Village • Radio • Correspondence school -> Unity Institute [until 2016] • Unity Inn • Unity Farm -> The Gardens at Unity Village

  13. Silent Movie – 1926…things that no longer exist • Good Words Club 1917 • - members vow to speak only good, true words • Silent Seventy • - call for volunteers, Luke 10:1-2 • full scope of Unity Village never achieved • senior center • k-12 school [1952-1982] • wellness center [Omega]

  14. Mission: Publication • Pamphlets • Periodicals • Premiums [expanded pamphlets] • Books • Radio • Television • Worldwide web

  15. Lowell Page Fillmore1882-1975 Daily Word 1924 5,300 1928 144,000 1938 182,000 1948 397,313 1960 800,000 2017 500,000 Unity Magazine 1911 13,000 1921 90,000 1928 146,642 1948 97,627 1966 350,000 2017 100,000 • Weekly Unity • 1910 35 • 8,500 • 90,000 • 1928 185,680 • 1938 170,000 • 1948 220,000 • 350,000 Wee Wisdom 1919 4,000 1928 52,000 1938 134,000 1948 300,000 sources: - Neal Vahle Lowell Fillmore, Unity’s Unsung Hero: The Untold Story of How Unity Grew - Unity World Headquarters

  16. “Radio is opening up a new field of activity in the use of the spoken word.” Charles Fillmore Radio Rev. Paul Hasselbeck “Metaphysical Romp”

  17. Television The Word from Unity Rosemary Fillmore Rhea Audrey Meadows Greg Morris Wayne Rogers Ned Beatty Leo Buscaglia

  18. Mission: Education • General education • Correspondence • Teacher training • Preschool • Seminary • The Great Vision

  19. Mission: Education • Adult Education • 1896-1909: Fillmore Classes in Unity Teaching • 1909-1973: Correspondence School  • 1919-1922: Intensive Training School • 1922-1930: Summer Conferences • 1931-1965: Unity Training School • 1962-196?: Science of Living Training Program • 1964-1965: The Great Vision • 1967-1980: Unity Institute for Continuing Education • 2005-2016: Spiritual Education and Enrichment

  20. Mission: Education • Ministerial Education • 1945-1969: Silent Unity Ministerial Training • 1965-1969: School for Ministerial and Religious Studies • 1969-1983: Unity Ministerial School • 1980-2003: Unity School for Religious Studies • 2004-2012: Unity Institute (UI) • 2012-2016: Unity Institute & Seminary (closed 2016) • 2016-now: Unity Worldwide Ministries launched • Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute (UWSI)

  21. Mission: Education Nancy Layne & Roger Goodwin, President of UI Advisory Council 2011

  22. The Mission of Unity Publishing Education Prayer

  23. Session9Assignment • What are your impressions of Unity in the 1920s? Compare it with your impressions of Unity • almost 100 years later. • Your response is due _________

  24. Session9 Assignment: Test Why is Charles Fillmore’s vision of Unity as “a link in the great educational movement  inaugurated by Jesus Christ” important to understanding Unity? 20 pts Due: ___________

  25. Reading for SessionThe Future of Unity & New Thought • Readings: • Vahle: chap 16 [Perspectives on Unity] • chap 17 [Future of Unity] • Larson: chap 11 [The Scope of New Thought]

  26. A time of prayer

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