Vision
Following John 13:35, our vision is to be a lighthouse of unconditional love for all people.
About, Vision, Beliefs, Services, Leaders & More
Over the years, Unity has become know for its warmth, kindness and welcoming atmosphere - the "Unity Embrace". We are a community of believers committed to Embracing God through deep relationship, Embracing People through fellowship and the love of Jesus, and Embracing Purpose by actively pursuing how each of us are to advance the Kingdom of God.
It is our desire that those who come to Unity encounter a people committed to worshiping the Lord, growing spiritually, building one another up, and spreading the Good News. It is our hope that through this encounter they will experience the life changing presence of our heavenly Father in a profound and unique way.
Following John 13:35, our vision is to be a lighthouse of unconditional love for all people.
We are a church of people who Embrace God, Embrace People & Embrace Purpose.
Sunday Service
10:30am
Second Saturday Prayer
8:00am-9:00am
The purpose of our Statement of Faith is to communicate our basic beliefs about God, His Word, His will, and our relationships with Him.
We are committed to building, serving and supporting our community with purpose and love.
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Gary Abdullah
Willie Barnes
Duane Bullock
Audrey Kharem
Diane Mixon
Linda Wade
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: LaSha Hardy
Vice President: Mandy Vactor
Secretary: Muriel Gomaro
Treasurer: Terri Parker
Lead Deacon: Lupe Martinez
John Cripe
Laurel Martinez
Ricky Ortiz
Terri Parker
Victoria Peurifoy
Charles Reeves
We value personal relationships and the power of being a part of a community of believers. Our love for one another grows as we do life together, serve together and grow together. You will find the the atmosphere here is warm, welcoming and one that fosters meaningful connection with others.
We value the Word of God and are committed to remaining faithful to the truth of scripture in our preaching and teaching. We also desire to engage with the Word in a way that moves us beyond just hearing to doing (Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:22-25). So, our goal is for the teaching to be 30-45 minutes and include a time of reflection and projected application.
We have an intentional and heartfelt passion in seeking God. In concert with this fervor, freedom is central to a Unity service. God is free to revise our order of service as He pleases, and you are encouraged to stretch yourself in following the leading of the Holy Spirit in expressing and walking out your relationship. This can and does lead to unpredictable and unexpected moments, because you are encouraged to - "work out your salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that it is God that worketh in us, both to will and to do, of His own good pleasure." (Philippians 2:4)
Music is big at Unity Church of Jesus Christ -- we started as a nondenominational gospel choir at Penn State almost 40 years ago, and praise remains at the roots of just about everything we do. Singing isn't mandatory to be a part of the church, but we want you to feel free to jump right in and give it a try, no matter how good or bad you might think you are. You will hear a wide variety of Christian music ranging from traditional to contemporary worship, that is expressed in a variety of music styles. All of our music is meant to lead everyone in attendance into an authentic experience with God. Some scriptural references for expressions of worship are:
Lifting hands: Psalms 134:2
Clapping hands: Psalms 47:1
Singing: I Corinthians 14:14-15
Dancing: 2 Samuel 6:14, Psalms 150:4
Musical Instruments: Psalms 150:3-5
This can be somewhat controversial, but not too confrontational. If an attribute is mentioned in the Bible -- prophecy, speaking in tongues, dancing in the Spirit -- we're open to seeing it walked out within our body. Don't feel that you have to embrace anything that you are uncomfortable with, and feel free to approach an elder or pastor if you have any question about what you see.
From a small group of students, to a fixture in the community. Take a look at how we started, and where we've been.
We believe the Bible is the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, infallible and complete in its entirety, our rule of faith and practice, and full of God’s life and power.
We believe in one God in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and embrace the use of the term “Trinity” to describe the fullness of the Godhead.
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ was the only begotten Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, buried and resurrected. He ascended into Heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, and is the only way to eternal salvation.
We believe that all are born sinners. That the Holy Spirit convicts of sin; that the Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for sin by shedding His precious blood on the cross as the atonement for sin; that those who refuse to accept His sacrifice for their sin are eternally lost; and that those who repent of their sins and personally accept and confess the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior receive forgiveness of sin, everlasting life, and become children of God.
We believe in regularly remembering the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus through the sacrament of communion representing His crucifixion. This includes bread, which represents the breaking of our Lord’s body, and a drink which symbolizes the shedding of His blood. Because we believe that participation must be done with prayerful examination, reverence, and gratitude for the sacrifice of Christ, we also believe anyone participating must also be a Christian, having received salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe each born-again Christian should be baptized in water by immersion in the name of the Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, which symbolizes the death or burial of our old person and nature, and the resurrection or rebirth into the new life and nature of Jesus.
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance; that all gifts of the Holy Spirit (such as prophecy and healing) are valid and operative today; and that the fruit of the Holy Spirit should be increasingly evident in a Christian’s life.
We believe that the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ provides holistic healing for our spirit, soul and body.
We believe that we should obey Jesus’ command to preach the gospel to the world and to make disciples.
We believe in and look for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in glorifying God through free praise and worship in our worship services as outlined in the Scriptures and as led by the Holy Spirit:
We believe in and support the Biblical view of marriage and family, that is, the union of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive relationship; the only such relationship in which sexual relations are permitted and ordained by God.
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God, in His image. We believe that human life begins at the moment of conception and is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically disabled, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life: