Welcome to Unity Spiritual Center Westlake
Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path.
Our Sunday Service is at 11 a.m. Join us in person or via livestream. If you are joining us in person, please allow USC’s robust welcome teams to welcome you and yours through the Unity Hall entrance! Beginning June 15, 2025, the administrative wing doors will remain secured throughout the morning in our unwavering commitment to the safety of our youngest attendees and their amazing teachers.
You'll find us livestream on YouTube and Facebook. Learn More
Amplify your Sunday Spiritual Experience!
9:30 - 10:30 New Thought Café in the Spirit Room. Learn More
10:35 - 10:50 Group Meditation in the Chapel. Learn More
11:00 - 12:00 Sunday Service in Unity Hall.
11:00 - 12:00 Youth and Family Ministry in the Elementary School classroom. Learn More
12:00 - 12:30 Individual Prayer with a Prayer Chaplain in the Sanctuary.
12:10 - 12:30 Coffee and fellowship in the Community Room. Donations of baked goods or store-bought goodies are always welcome.
Growing Through Grief is held monthly, every second Sunday, at 12:30 p.m. in Unity Hall. Learn More
Our Healing Circle is held monthly, every third Sunday, at 12:30 p.m. in Unity Hall. Learn More
Queer Connect is held monthly, every first Sunday at 6 p.m. Learn More
Find out about all our ongoing and special social and spiritual activities. Learn More
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Sunday, June 29 - Shoulders Independence Day
The phrase "Shoulders Independence Day" refers to the American Revolution and the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Rev. Richard says, "...in the same way that Thomas Jefferson stood upon the shoulders of those who went before to further this idea as best as he could, and in the same way that Mandela, King, and Anthony stood upon the shoulders of those who went before to further this idea as best as they could, so, too, are we called to stand upon the shoulders of those who went before to further this idea as best as we can.
"And that’s the difference between history and spirituality. History is the study of those souls who grasp ideas. Spirituality is the study of those ideas that grasp souls."
Sunday, July 6 - Short Stories III
Sunday, July 13 - Short Stories IV
Sunday, July 20 - Short Stories V
Consider the troubling, upsetting, twisting, mind-boggling, paradigm-bending teachings of Jesus as set forth in his short stories. The brilliance of these teaching tales includes a universal relevance - speaking as clearly to today's people as they spoke to yesterday's people. As the world continues its tired arguments about the heart of the Christian paradigm, let's immerse ourselves in the suggestions of its central voice instead. Ironically, it's a voice that transcends exclusive religiosity as it sets forth counter-cultural ways of thinking, seeing, being, and dealing for all people living in a complex world.
Special Musical Guests, Sunday, July 20
Janet Essenpreis has been singing professionally for over 30 years at churches, concerts, and in musical theater in Indiana/Kentucky, and the surrounding region. Janet and her sister, songwriter and guitarist Lisa Essenpreis, have been playing and singing together in church since a young age. Recently, they created This Stillness Within, a CD of original songs that Lisa co-wrote. Rich with harmony, it is a collection of inspirational and meditative New Thought/Spiritual music. 13 songs about connection with spirit, ourselves, and one another. It is available on CD and digital download.
https://janetessenpreis.bandcamp.com/album/this-stillness-within
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Meet our 2025 Prayer Chaplain team!
Pictured left to right: Botton Row: Donna Foote, Kathy Ginter, Peggy Ryel, Shannon Hoff-Smith, Kimberly Buehner, Smokie Stuver. Second row: Jan Bayne, Pam McCue, Ellen Severson, Vivian Baith. Top row: Susan Armstrong, Shannon Sabol, Karen Kazsmer, Joanne Gerhart, Deb Larsen, our Prayer Ministries Director Terri Buehner. Not pictured: Laurie Grimes, Cheri Polk, and Margie Samosky. Photo by Bonnie Chase.
Sunday Service Archives
If you would like to receive written transcripts of Rev. Richard's teachings following each Sunday service, simply write RevRichard@UnitySpiritualCenter.com and request inclusion.
You will find video archives of past Sunday Services on our main Facebook page, Unity Spiritual Center Westlake, and our YouTube page.
Our Sunday Service runs live on Facebook, starting at about 9:50. After that, it can be found by scrolling down to the date or entering "Sunday Service" In the search bar at the top of the page. Visit our Facebook page. Please note that starting in July 2025, Facebook is rolling out changes to its storage policy for Facebook Live videos. As part of this transition, Facebook Live videos older than 30 days will be deleted.
Our Sunday Service archives do not appear immediately on YouTube. The archives usually appear on our YouTube page on Monday and are in date order. Enter "Unity Spiritual Center Westlake" in the search bar at the top of YouTube.com. Visit our YouTube Page.
Photos by David Schwartz Photography
Please be advised that photographs and video footage may be taken during Services. These images may be used by Unity Spiritual Center Westlake for promotional purposes in various media, including social media, websites, and printed materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed and to the use of your image in these media. Thank you for your cooperation.