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Unity: Past, Present, and Future Reflections

Explore the rich history of New Thought and Unity movement, discuss future prospects, challenges facing Unity today, and your role in shaping Unity's next steps. Share your thoughts on the Mission of Unity, education, prayer, and publication endeavors. Reflect on the influence of notable figures and movements on New Thought philosophy. Session 10 assignment prompts thoughtful evaluation and calls for action towards Unity's growth. Engage in a time of prayer and introspection.

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Unity: Past, Present, and Future Reflections

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  1. The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

  2. A time of prayer

  3. AgendaSession 10 • Review: The Mission of Unity • Discussion: The Future of New Thought What’s Next for Unity? Questions or Comments

  4. Review: The Mission of Unity

  5. Myrtle & Charles Fillmore

  6. The Mission of Unity Prayer Education Publication

  7. Mission: Prayer • Silent Unity • How May We Pray With You?

  8. Mission: Education Ordination Class of 1934 Charles & Cora Fillmore on right

  9. Mission: Publication • pamphlets • periodicals • books • radio • television • world wide web

  10. The Mission of Unity Prayer Education Publication

  11. The Future ofNew Thought

  12. The New Thought Family Tree

  13. New Thought Periodicals

  14. Influenced by New Thought Masaharu Taniguchi Seicho-No-Ie Robert Schuller “The Hour of Power”

  15. What’s Next for Unity?

  16. Traditional Christian Leaders’Concerns about Unity • Misrepresents Bible with metaphysical interpretation • False view of the nature of God & humankind • Doesn’t acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord/Saviour • Believes in reincarnation • Uses wrong methods of spiritual healing • Improper decorum at Unity church services

  17. Challenges facing Unity in the 21st century • What is the role of the Bible? Is it the Unity text? • Is Unity theology being diluted? • Why are there more small churches & fewer large churches? • What is the role of prosperity consciousness? • How will technology & social media impact worship, • fellowship, discipleship, etc.

  18. Final Questionsor Comments?

  19. Session10Assignment • What do you think the next step should be for Unity? • What role will you take to help make this happen? • Your response is due _________

  20. Session 10 Assignment: Test What is your overall evaluation of the Unity movement? What/where was it most successful and what/where does success still need to be developed? 20 pts Due: __________

  21. A time of prayer

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