Unity in the Uk

"It's many years since our children were babies or toddlers, but it seems so recent, and I can remember clearly watching them when they were asleep in their cot.  I  would just feel so contented and loving toward them as they breathed and maybe muttered in their sleep. They might now and then turn over perhaps with  a little whimper or cry.

But very  occasionally it might be clear that their sleep was quite disturbed, and one would know that probably they were having a dream and they were not very much enjoying it.  Sometimes they would wake up and say   “ there were monsters, Daddy. Horrible monsters.” and my wife and I would comfort them and tell them that everything was safe, that they were protected,  loved, and then there was nothing at all to fear.  

Never once did they say “please come inside that dream Daddy and chase those monsters away.”
We would all know that the figures were imaginary, fictitious creations and that the real home life that they were awakening to was one of peace and love and comfort.

Sometimes it can feel as though we could imagine How God might  feel. If God were a person watching over us in that sort of way.  
An analogy that works – for a bit.

Often in the Western tradition, God is spoken about as a father. A father who created the world in which we live, and who sometimes in some ways God can come down and either fix things (or not fix things !!)  In the life that we are leading – in the World

And The question so often asked, and the subject of doubt and a thousand books, is WHY? If God exists, Why is there suffering, why is there evil?

But what if the life that we are leading Is an illusion like a dream? And God, if God were a person, would know that we were experiencing something but that it was actually non existent. Not that He didn't care or couldn't fix it, but that there was nothing real to fix. And that the truth is that all is well, all is perfect, all is in divine order, as we say in unity..."

In this episode Rev Ken Bradley explores the idea of illusion, thinking about Plato and Aristotle, Buddha as well as Unity concepts. As always the musing is followed by a reading from the Daily Word archives. 

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“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” - Meister Eckhart

 As children we may have said grace,  the psalms are full of gratitude,  "Give thanks unto the Lord…" and the apostle Paul urges the Thessalonians  to 'give thanks in all circumstances'.  In this episode Rev Ken Bradley explores the big subject of gratitude and prayer, and the ways prayer changes us. 

Followed by a reading from the Daily Word archive. 

In this podcast series  we share short talks and meditations from Unity teachers.These include regular 'musings' by Rev Ken Bradley, interfaith minister and Unity teacher, based on Daily Word readings and Unity concepts. Learn more about Unity, Daily Word and discover resources at https://www.unityuk.org/what-is-daily-word.html

Let Go, Let God 

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In this recording Paul Mapletoft talks about the life Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating and remembering her service and what we can learn from her reign. 

This talk was recorded in September 2022 at a special Unity service in Maidenhead.

The third talk on forgiveness. In this talk instead of talking about the past, Ken explores forgiveness of the future and what that might mean.. 

A fascinating and very relevent subject in these times. 

The second of three talks on Forgiveness.  In this talk Rev Ken Bradley talks about healing the past and ourselves. 

In this first of three talks on forgiveness Ken explores healing the past. 

In this episode Paul Mapletoft (Licensed Unity Minister) talks about placing our trust in God.  Exploring trust in the Bible as well as some of thoughts of Unity writers including Myrtle and Charles Fillmore, Emile Cady and Eric Butterworth. 

This talk was recorded at our July Sunday Service in Maidenhead

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May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance and give you peace.

In this episdode Rev. Ken Bradley talks about peace.

In this episode Rev. Ken Bradley explores the eternal (and huge) question 'What is the meaning of life?

The reflection is followed by a Daily Word reading from the archives. 

God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble - Psalm 46

"Often our daily prayers are affirmations of positive blessing coming into our lives. Daily word emphasises the gifts of healing, inner peace, abundance and wisdom. We bless our loved ones, our family, friends, pets and the whole world.

But sometimes there are other moments, when I just don’t have the energy to do the blessing – even for myself. Perhaps I’ve had a health problem, or experienced a personal loss. Maybe I’m simply frightened by what appears to be happening outside me. In the news, or to dear friends and loved ones...

In this episode Rev Ken Bradley talks about safety and comfort and explore bible verses and practices 

As always the reflections is followed by a Daily Word reading from the archives. 

In this episode Rev Ken Bradley explores joy. 

"In Unity's Daily Word Magazine, some of the Affirmations, the key words at the top of the page,  are included every month, or at least in most months' issue of the magazine.

One of these slogans is 'Divine Order....I must have repeated it over, sometimes without giving a thought to what it means for me at that time.

But recently, I was wondering what to share about in these monthly Musings. I picked up an old Daily Word and found that I had marked a certain page with a paper-clip. The topic was Divine Order so I read it carefully and found that it relates Divine Order to those little Serendipities,  the odd Coincidences that many of us experience from time to time....."

In this episode Rev. Ken Bradley, interfaith minster and Unity teacher, explores the concept of Divine order. 

Find out more about Unity and request a free sample of Daily Word Magazine (UK addresses only) at https://www.unityuk.org/welcome-pack.html

In this episode Unity teacher Isabel Compton explores the gentle practice of stilling our minds and hearts, going within and accessing the peace, love, life and light that is God expressing in and as us.

This talk was recorded at Unity Maidenhead in September 2019. 

In this episode Unity teacher in training Nancy Sandoval speaks on Faith and Release.  With a range of references including three Peter's, namely Saint Peter, Peter Rabbit and Peter Sellers!  A lively and creative talk. 

This talk was recorded at a service at Unity Maidenhead in August 2019.  For more about Unity visit www.unityuk.org

Everything we do in Unity is designed to help us all come to know ourselves and God as love, life, wisdom and grace more fully.

St. Patrick's Day reminds all of us of the pride we take in our family's heritage. But we are also spiritual beings and have been endowed with a divine nature to celebrate.  In this first episode Unity teacher in training , Beth O'Connell  discusses what we mean by our Divine Heritage and explores how this is linked to Charles Fillmore's Twelve Powers.