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The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

Explore the key elements of New Thought prayer, intuition, and mysticism. Learn about Unity's mission of prayer and the development of Silent Unity. Discuss the power of affirmative prayer and ways to develop intuition. Discover the practice of mysticism and the concept of oneness.

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The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

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  1. The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

  2. A time of prayer

  3. AgendaSession 8 • Review: Prayer, Intuition, Mysticism • Discussion: The Mission of Unity, Part 1 • Assignments for this session • Plan for next session

  4. Review:Prayer, Intuition,Mysticism

  5. Key Elements of New Thought Prayer • It’s an experience, not a recitation • - Charles Fillmore: “communion with God” • Affirmative • -“live in the answer,” not the question [Moncrief p 63] • declare the Truth • usually need to release first [denial] • Pray in private • - “The Secret Place of the Most High” [Psalms 91:1] • Be as little children • - “Pray without Ceasing.” [1 Thess 5:17]

  6. Intuition • “The natural knowing capacity. Inner knowing… the wisdom of the heart … Through the power of intuition, man has direct access to all knowledge and the wisdom of God.” • The Revealing Word • Ways to develop intuition: • be open to new ideas • listen to your heart & your gut • follow the principles of “Ockham’s razor” • don’t just listen to your guidance, take action!

  7. Mysticism • “The practice of the presence of God; the life of prayer that results in intuitive knowledge and experience of God. … • “mystic: One who has intimate, firsthand acquaintance with God…” The Revealing Word • Oneness • we aren’t always consciously aware but no need for atonement • any separation comes from humanity • not just One with God

  8. The Mission of UnityPart 1

  9. Silent Unity’s Mission to pray with all who ask for prayer

  10. Unity Mission:Prayer • “Members of Silent Unity are at perfect liberty to belong to any and all churches or any organization. We do not dictate as to what any member shall do, what they shall believe, or what they read …. Our only rules relate to the silent hour.” • Unity, April 1894 • “Members should not look upon the Society as something that will overcome their errors without an effort on their part.” • Thought, Jan 1895 • “…the work is not done by the healer, but by the Spirit of Truth….” • “spiritual reciprocity”

  11. Unity Mission: PrayerSociety for Silent Help -> Silent Unity • 1890 begins with local prayer • 1905 letter ministry begins • 1907 telephone prayer ministry begins with absent prayer • 1915 begins 24/7 ministry [answers telegrams received overnight] • 1929 prayer vigil begins • 1994 1 million callers [3:16 am, 8 Dec] • 2014 prayer app

  12. Myrtle in her SU office at 9th & Tracy SU Telephone Prayer Ministry 1961 SU Letter Writing

  13. corner stone SU building 1988 Silent Unity Prayer Vigil The Light that Shines for You Rev. Lynne Brown former VP of SU

  14. World Day of Prayer

  15. The Fillmore Sons

  16. Lowell Page Fillmore1882-1975 prosperity bank

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

  18. Rickert & Charles Tower & Silent Unity Building [now Unity Worldwide Ministries & Unity Worldwide Spiritual Education Building] hand-carved door

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

  20. Next Session The Mission of UnityPart 2

  21. Session 8Assignment • Call Silent Unity 800 NOW-PRAY [800-669-7729] • Discuss your experience praying with Silent Unity and how you felt afterwards. Share as you are comfortable. • If you’ve called Silent Unity before, please call again. • After doing this, you may also contact Silent Unity by email and/or app: silentunity.org • Note: - Please tell only what you are comfortable sharing. • - Be honest in your response; you are not expected to report only positive experiences. • Your response is due ________________

  22. week 8 assignments: test • Why is affirmative prayer believed to be more effective than other types of prayer? • Create an affirmation that you can use in your life. • [Note: the affirmation will not be graded.] • 20 pts • due: Sunday 11:59pm CDT

  23. Reading for Next SessionThe Mission of Unity: prayer, publication & education, Part 2 • Readings: • Larson: 8 [publications, 246-256] • Vahle: • Wee Wisdom, 166-170 • Daily Word, 251-255 • Rosemary Fillmore Rhea, 204-206 • Watch 1926 silent movie:http://www.truthunity.net/video/unity-school-of-christianity-in-1926

  24. A time of prayer

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