
Join the Unity of Springfield Family
Unity of Springfield offers a spiritual home—our mission is to encourage and inspire spiritual and personal growth by empowering each other to be all that we came here to be. If you feel called to join our congregation officially, we welcome you with open arms and hearts.
Membership Qualifications
To maintain the integrity and harmony of our community, we have a few guidelines for new members:
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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.
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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:
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Complete an application: Submit your application online or download the membership form, fill it out, and return it to the church office for processing.
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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.
If you choose to print and fill out the membership application, you can return it to our office.
Office hours are:
Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday through Thursday:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
You can also fill out the application and return it by mail to:
Unity of Springfield
2214 E Seminole St
Springfield, MO 65804
Suggested Reading
Your spiritual journey is a personal and transformative experience. To better understand Unity's foundations and enrich your path to personal growth, we suggest the following readings. These books offer profound insights into the principles and love that shape our faith. Many of these titles are available in our Lending Library or through Unity.org:
- "The Five Principles" by Ellen Debenport
- "Christian Healing" by Charles Fillmore
- "How to Let God Help You" by Myrtle Fillmore
- "Healing Letters" by Myrtle Fillmore
- "Lessons in Truth" by Emilie Cady
- "The Story of Unity" by James Dillet Freeman
- "The Quest" by Richard and Mary Alice Jafolla
- "Spiritual Economics" by Eric Butterworth
- "Discover the Power Within You" by Eric Butterworth
Welcome Home
We are excited about your interest in joining our spiritual community and embarking on this journey with us. Should you have any questions or need guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Welcome to your spiritual home at Unity of Springfield!