Welcome and Learn More About Unity!
Unity Teachings
Whether you have a strong spiritual foundation, are just at the beginning of your spiritual journey, or do not believe in God at all, Unity offers spiritual insights and guidance for all people. While having its origins rooted in Christianity, the Unity teachings bring together ancient wisdom from many faith traditions. You will not find dogma in Unity, and we honor all spiritual paths.
Because we know that each person comes to Unity at a different place on their journey, we invite you to use the language that resonates with you. Whether you like to say God, the Universe, Spirit, divine truth, Love, or some other phrase, we believe that this divine energy is all the same: a benevolent expression of goodness, order, abundance, and love in the world.
History of the Unity Movement
Unity was founded in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. After Myrtle used prayer and affirmations to heal lifelong ailments, her friends became interested in how she accomplished the healing. The Fillmores published their first spiritual publication in 1889, and over time the Unity movement grew from small prayer circles in living rooms to the worldwide movement it is today.
In 1919 the Fillmores bought 58 acres of land about 15 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. Originally intended as a getaway for Unity workers, the area grew into a working farmstead called Unity Farm. In 1953 the area was incorporated as the township of Unity Village, which continues to be the home of Unity World Headquarters.
Many of the original teachings from the Unity founders about prosperity, healing, and the creative power of our thoughts have now been explained scientifically. The Fillmores were truly spiritual pioneers. Over the years, students who learned from the Fillmores established study groups and churches around the world, now numbering more than 600.
Why Become a Member of Unity?
We come together in Unity to more effectively minister to the needs of others and to benefit through spiritual connection with others. We unite to work together, to help one another; to join our prayers, our thoughts, and our spiritual powers, to enrich our own life, and to bless all humankind. In this manner, we strive to become a force for good – to work for God in the world.​
Becoming a Member supports your commitment to living a life of love, abundance, and meaning. It affirms your personal spiritual growth, ownership of your individual beliefs, and a willingness to make a difference in your community. Becoming a member isn't difficult, but it does involve study about the Unity approach to re-establishing your connection to the spirit consciousness and all that this entails.
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Everyone is welcome to attend any of the workshops, classes or activities that go on at Unity Center of Pittsburgh. However, you must be a member in order to serve on our Board of Trustees and/or vote at our annual church meeting.
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Exciting Highlights from Our Annual Meeting!
2025 Annual Meeting: June 1, 2025
Key highlights included the introduction of Rev. Arlene Meyer as the Minister of Record, acceptance of the 2024 minutes, review of 2024 events and 2025 plans, progress on community service projects like the Prison Book Project, the treasurer's report showing a slight financial loss in 2024, board member updates (Kenna Raymond stepped down after her three (3) year term and Carlos Roa was unanimously elected as our newest Board member. We reviewed current metrics for YouTube and Facebook, attendance trends, and 2025 goals: working with Rev. Arlene Meyer on specific project, increasing in-person attendance, refreshing the website, etc.
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Open the PDF file below to read/review the full meeting minutes:
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