Unity of Walnut Creek

2024-08-18 Part 3 Law of "Expansion" Rev. Kristin In this inspiring continuation of the CREATE Laws Series, Rev. Kristin explores the Law of Expansion - the spiritual truth that creation by its very nature expands, and as we recognize our divine essence, it expands into lived experience. Drawing from her transformative sabbatical experiences, the story of the golden Buddha hidden beneath clay, and the example of a peaceful warrior navigating a difficult divorce, Rev. Kristin invites us to approach our spiritual journey with curiosity, desire, and motivation. She reminds us that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, and as we remember who we truly are, our expansion ripples outward in sacred service for all. CREATE Laws

2024-08-11 Part 2 "Law of Resonance" Rev. Kristin In this inspiring message from the CREATE Laws series, Rev. Kristin explores the Law of Resonance - the principle that the resonance we keep with the divine determines the quality of reality we experience. Drawing from physics, personal stories from her ministerial journey, and the ancient wisdom of "know thyself," Rev. Kristin invites us to tune into what rings true and feels right in our hearts as a pathway to divine flow. She encourages us to ask soul-nourishing questions - what lights me up, what makes my heart sing - and to trust the answers that arise when we focus within, communicate with the divine presence, and simply relax into receiving. CREATE Laws

2024-08-04 Part 1 "Law of Co-Creation" Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin launches the CREATE Laws series with the Law of Co-Creation, using her exhilarating skydiving experience as a metaphor for trusting in divine partnership. Drawing from the story of Job, she explores how challenges invite us to release self-righteousness and spiritual complacency, returning to stillness where we can reconnect with the creative power within. Rev. Kristin illuminates how masculine and feminine energies dance together with spirit in the manifestation process, reminding us that our role is to follow spirit's lead. She affirms that conscious partnership with spirit co-creates boundless life possibilities when we remain open, humble, and teachable. CREATE Laws

2024-07-28 Part 3: "Mind of Peace" Rev. Kristin In this third installment of the Humanity's Evolution series, Rev. Kristin explores how we can cultivate a mind of peace by understanding the three phases of mind - conscious, subconscious, and super conscious - and learning to let divine intelligence guide our thoughts rather than old reactive patterns. Rev. Kristin invites us to accept that life is change, to shine a light on false core beliefs that keep us stuck, and to return to the present moment where true power resides. Drawing on teachings from Charles Fillmore, Byron Katie, and Eckhart Tolle, Rev. Kristin reminds us that we are not our thoughts but the knowing consciousness itself - and from that place, we can shepherd our minds back to peace and create the world we long to live in. Humanity’s Evolution

2024-07-27 Celebration of Life Rev. Richard

2024-07-21 Part 2: "Heart of Love" Rev. Kristin In this powerful second installment of the Humanity's Evolution series, Rev. Kristin explores the heart as our ultimate solution center and portal to divine love, drawing from First Corinthians 13 to illuminate how spiritual maturity moves us from ego consciousness to eco consciousness. Rev. Kristin reminds us that love is not something we need to figure out but rather something we are built to flow out - through patience, courage, vulnerability, and open-heartedness in every relationship and circumstance. With personal stories and profound wisdom, Rev. Kristin affirms that our lives are fail-safed in love and that we are here, together, to let divine love evolve our human family. Humanity’s Evolution

2024-07-14 Part 1: "Body of Light" Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin launches an inspiring new series on humanity's evolution by reminding us that we each hold a "golden ticket" - the gift of being embodied on earth during this extraordinary time of spiritual awakening. Drawing from the transfiguration story in the Gospels and the teachings of Charles Fillmore, Rev. Kristin illuminates the scientific and spiritual truth that our bodies are literally made of stardust and light. She invites us to stop diminishing ourselves through criticism and instead treat our bodies as sacred temples, practicing habitual uplift of life and thought as we participate in humanity's collective evolution. Humanity’s Evolution

2024-07-07 Juneteenth or July 4th: Steps toward Freedom GUEST: Dr. Cindy Acker Dr. Cindy Acker delivers a powerful and thought-provoking message examining the true meaning of freedom through the lens of Juneteenth and July 4th, revealing the historical complexities often omitted from our understanding of emancipation. Drawing on Frederick Douglass's words, the details of General Granger's order in Galveston, and her own family's experience with racial profiling, Dr. Acker challenges the assumption that freedom was achieved on any single date. She reminds us that no one is truly free until we are all free, and that the ongoing struggle for liberation requires knowledge, allyship, and courage from every one of us.

2024-06-30 NEW TITLE: How to Manifest Rev. Kristin

2024-06-23 Why Diversity Matters GUEST: Christopher Brown

2024-06-22 Celebration of Life - Lourie Alecia Freeman

2024-06-16 Fatherly Care Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin delivers a heartfelt Father's Day message that goes beyond traditional notions of fatherhood to explore the deeper spiritual meanings of being a provider and protector. Drawing from a childhood memory of her father investigating imaginary monsters in the basement, she illustrates how true protection offers emotional anchoring and peace - qualities we can access through our own divine connection. Rev. Kristin encourages the community to begin relationships with trust, cultivate large ideas of prosperity as Charles Fillmore taught, and recognize that we each hold the power to contribute, protect, and provide for one another through spiritual strength and sacred masculine energy.

2024-06-09 Getting to Know Your Spiritual Self Rev. David MacArthur Rev. David MacArthur explores the nature of our spiritual selves and how we can access this dimension of our being that exists beyond physical measurement. Drawing on fascinating research from HeartMath - where the heart responded to emotional stimuli nearly five seconds before they occurred - along with teachings from Krishna, Jesus, and Unity teacher Dr. Emily Cady, he reveals that our spiritual connection flows through the heart. Rev. David MacArthur invites us into the transformative practice of choosing care, demonstrating how this simple yet powerful heart-feeling deepens our spiritual connection and brings healing energy into every encounter and relationship.

2024-06-02 Rainbow Sightings and Pots of Gold Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin delivers an inspiring message weaving together the symbolism of rainbows, the courage of authenticity, and the celebration of diversity. Drawing from her own journey of coming out and the wisdom of teachers like Brene Brown and Audre Lorde, Rev. Kristin explores how shame thrives in secrecy and judgment - and how stepping into our wholeness frees us to truly see and celebrate others. She reminds us that just as a single color cannot make a rainbow, our differences are meant to enrich rather than divide us, and that the pots of gold we seek are found in personal wholeness and collective oneness.

2024-05-26 Death is a Doorway Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin offers a powerful and uplifting exploration of death - not as a finality, but as a doorway into deeper love, spiritual growth, and abundant new life. Drawing from diverse wisdom traditions including Buddhist impermanence teachings, ancient Egyptian spirituality, indigenous death lodge ceremonies, and the demonstrations of Jesus, she invites us to face our fears of endings with courage and even humor. Rev. Kristin reminds us that every ending - whether the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or even a beloved car - carries within it the seed of rebirth and new possibility, calling us to close our eyes, let the mind expand, and step through into the fullness of who we truly are.

2024-05-24 360's Concert

2024-05-19 Soulful Service Rev. Kristin

2024-05-12 Becoming Godmothers Rev. Kristin Rev. Kristin returns from sabbatical on Mother's Day to expand our understanding of motherhood into the powerful concept of becoming godmothers - spiritual nurturers who support the soul expression of children, each other, and all life. Drawing on the wisdom of King Solomon and the poetry of Chalene Harkin, Rev. Kristin invites us to restore the divine feminine energy within ourselves and our world, recognizing it not as something limited to gender but as an immense creative power available to all. She celebrates how community members embodied this godmother energy by holding space during her absence, proving that sacred presence and collective care can transform both our lives and the world.

2024-05-05 The Beauty of Community Johanna van Gelder, Felicia McBarton & Don Shaw In this heartfelt message, Johanna van Gelder, Felicia McBarton, and Don Shaw reflect on what Unity of Walnut Creek experienced during Rev. Kristen's three-month sabbatical, celebrating the depth and resilience of their spiritual community. Johanna reminds us that Unity is far more than Sunday services - it is a living tapestry woven by every person who shows up, whether casually or in deep commitment. Don uses the beautiful metaphor of a community garden that thrives even when the gardener is away, while Felicia shares her personal treasure hunt of discovering growth, healing, and collaboration among the staff. Together, they affirm that this community is healthy, vibrant, and built on mutual love and support.

2024-04-28 Love and Connection Rev. Bob Hardy Rev. Bob Hardy shares his personal journey from a rigid Catholic upbringing through the loss of his father at 17, a successful engineering career, and ultimately finding spiritual freedom in Unity - weaving humor and vulnerability throughout. Drawing on his experience as an ordained interfaith minister, artist, and engineer, Rev. Bob Hardy introduces a powerful practice called "Setting the Arena," developed by coach Maria Nemeth, which involves asking two transformative questions before any interaction to cultivate openness and connection. He invites the congregation to actively practice choosing qualities of being that produce extraordinary, delightful outcomes in every conversation and relationship.

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