Become a Member
Unity of Springfield is a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community dedicated to personal growth, positive living, and the realization of divine potential. Located in Springfield, Missouri, we offer uplifting Sunday services, classes, and events that inspire and support individuals on their spiritual journey. Through our focus on New Thought principles and community connection, we strive to create a loving environment where all are embraced and celebrated.
Membership Qualifications
To maintain the integrity and harmony of our community, we have a few guidelines for new members:
- Attendance: Unless you are transferring your membership from another Unity church, you must have attended Unity of Springfield for at least six months. This period allows you to understand our practices, beliefs, and community life.
- Orientation Class: All prospective members must attend an orientation class. This class provides an overview of Unity’s history, beliefs, and governance, as well as an introduction to our community and ministries.
How to Apply
Ready to join our spiritual family? Here’s how:
- Complete an application: Submit your application online or download the membership form, fill it out, and return it to the church office for processing.
- Attend an Orientation: Membership orientation takes place once a year. You can sign up to our newsletter or contact the church to find out when we have our new member orientation class.
Why Become a Member?
As a member of Unity of Springfield, you’re not just joining a church; you’re becoming a part of a loving family dedicated to spiritual growth, support, and service. Membership allows you to:
- Vote on important church decisions.
- Contribute to the direction and success of our ministries.
- Demonstrate your commitment to universal spiritual principles as demonstrated within the Unity movement.
Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage and inspire spiritual and personal growth, by empowering each other to be authentically all that we came here to be.
About Unity
The Unity Movement is a prayer lead movement that was started by Charles & Myrtle Fillmore in 1890. Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living.
Our Vision
- To welcome & recognize all who enter the church as important and unique creations of God.
- To offer metaphysical interpretation and practical applications of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- To offer inspirational services, classes, workshops, and seminars that
- support the core values of Unity of Springfield.
- To offer youth education that nurtures their spiritual growth.
- To provide social events to bring families and individuals together in a loving and sharing atmosphere of fellowship.
- To have welcoming facilities that meet the needs of the church, now and in the future.
- To provide an environment that expects and appreciates volunteer service within and outside the church community.