The Unity movement was founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in 1889
as a healing ministry based on the power of prayer and the power of our thoughts
to create our own reality.

Rev. Larry DeRusha, an ordained Science of Mind minister, is among other things a physicist, author, and spiritual seeker. Following a life changing near-death experience, Larry's exploration of consciousness expanded profoundly beyond science.

You will not want to miss this Sunday Celebration on Oct. 25 at 10 am.

We often think of a blessed life as one where everything goes right. But what if it has less to do with our circumstances and more to do with how deeply we experience them? As a scientist, Rev. Larry despite innummerable hours looking for answerswas left with more questions than certainty. Perhaps being blessed simply means becoming more aware—noticing unexpected moments, listening to our inner voice, and remaining open to something larger than ourselves. In this talk, he will explore how a blessed life isn’t a reward for getting everything right, but an invitation to pay attention to the mystery, meaning, and guidance already present around us.

NOVEMBER 2026 Theme:
The Grateful Life
Discovering Joy Through Gratitude and God's Abundance

NOVEMBER 2026 Theme:
The Grateful Life
Discovering Joy Through Gratitude and God's Abundance
Rev. Johannys Hartog, our Rev. Gay Beauregard and Rev. Ana Quintana (a member of the Board of Unity World Headquarters (the international organization overseeing the entire Unity Movement)) will share powerful, transformative messages, and their own experiences, about the power of Radical Thankfulness.

November 1: Awakened by Wonder

Gratitude is an act of love. It opens our hearts to wonders and reconnects us with
the Source of all life. When we become aware of the beauty, wonder, and grace
that surround us each day, we begin to see life differently. Awe replaces worry,
appreciation replaces scarcity, and love becomes our natural response. Through
the practice of gratitude, we discover that this world is not something to endure,
but a miraculous gift to embrace, celebrate, and give thanks for.

November 8: Pray and Let Go by Rev. Ana Quintana

Rev. Ana will explore how prayer becomes transformative when we learn to trust,
surrender, and let go. Discover how gratitude allows us to embrace the journey,
even when life unfolds differently than expected. Through inspiring personal
stories and practical spiritual principles, learn how releasing attachment to
outcomes creates space for divine wisdom, unexpected blessings, and our highest
good to unfold.

Rev. Ana Quintana Bird serves on the Board of Trustees of Unity World
Headquarters and is a pioneering leader in the Spanish-speaking Unity movement.
An ordained Unity minister since 1999 and metaphysics student since her teens,
she brings deep spiritual insight and practical leadership to her work. In 2023, she
founded Unity Comunidad de Luz, a bilingual ministry that reaches audiences
across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Ecuador through virtual programs, workshops,
and retreats.

November 15: “When the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary” by Rev. Gay

Life is filled with ordinary moments that reveal God's extraordinary blessings when
we take time to notice them. A beautiful sunrise, sunset, starry sky, or full moon
reminds us of the abundance that surrounds us. This week, let us open our hearts
with gratitude and intentionally look for God's gifts in the everyday. What we
focus on grows, so let us fill our Gratitude Journals with the joy that comes from
noticing and appreciating life's simple blessings.

November 22: “Living from Spirit, Not Conditions”

Gratitude is one of the most transformative forces in our lives. It is much more
than thanking life when things are going well. It is an awareness of the Divine
Presence within and around us. It is the recognition that our good flows from the
infinite Source that lives within us. Gratitude becomes a way of seeing, a way of
being, and a way of trusting. This week, we explore what it means to live from a
place of spiritual abundance rather than worldly circumstances, and how gratitude
can become a gateway to greater faith, joy, and freedom.

November 29: Awakening Through Gratitude.

What if gratitude is the doorway to a more abundant and awakened life? When
we give thanks, we align ourselves with the divine presence within and open
ourselves to greater good. This Sunday, discover how living in a spirit of gratitude
can transform challenges into opportunities, deepen your faith, and reveal the
blessings that are already unfolding in your life.

The service will be Live & In Person at the church
at 311 Highland Ave, El Cajon, California 92020
and will also viewable Streaming on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnityChurchofElCajon
where we also have posted many more wonderful videos