Unity Church of the Triangle

by Neusom Holmes

As we stand on the edge of awakening, when traditional religion is fast losing its ability to explain reality or guide and comfort the seeker, many of us are looking for a place where our hearts can open and we can deepen our sense of spirit. For a growing number of people, that place is Unity Church of the Triangle.

What is Unity? Unity is not easy to explain because of what may appear to be paradoxes. Grounded in the teachings of Jesus, Unity gladly embraces the wisdom of other traditions. Having the form of a church, it advocates spirituality not dogma. Ministers in the Unity tradition must attend seminary, but they teach that the truth lies within each individual. Unity teaches the power of prayer and meditation, not to change God's mind, but our own. Unity embraces community, yet seeks to find God within.

Members of Unity Church of the Triangle come from various faith traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Native American The diversity of Unity is held together by non dogmatic underlying beliefs.

• All is in God and God is in All. Beneath the apparent duality of light and dark, good and evil, there is a more fundamental unity, a oneness that is divine.
• Each person is a part of the divine. Each person has the same attributes of the divine - creativity, wisdom and love.
• The thoughts and feelings we hold create the experiences we have. As we change our thoughts and feelings we change our experience.
• Through prayer and meditation we become more receptive to God and the good that God is constantly creating.
• Knowledge is not enough, we must put our understanding into practice.

Led by Reverend Neusom Holmes, Unity Church of the Triangle has two services each Sunday at 9 and 11 am. The children have Youth Education during the 11 o'clock service and childcare is available during the 9AM service. The style of music varies weekly and is inspiring. Unity Church of the Triangle offers a variety of classes throughout the year including the "Power of Now," prosperity, dream analysis, forgiveness, and meditation. Various support groups (AA, NA, A Course In Miracles, Zen meditation) meet at the church weekly. The sanctuary, which seats 200, is available for weddings.

Unity Church of the Triangle is located inside the Beltline near Five Points. 524 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608. 919-832-8324 Web: www.unitytriangle.org.