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Are you spiritually hungry? Ready to be fully nourished by a welcoming spiritual community? If you desire to discover your own unique Divinity and deepen your relationship with your Higher Power, UnityCR is the spiritual home for you.

Unity Center of Cedar Rapids is a center for positive, practical Christianity. Our mission is to provide spiritual awareness and share the wonder and joy of God’s love. With every service, we endeavor to provide an experience of Spirit, blessing you with the awareness that God is within.

Our spiritual community is a mighty magnet, attracting people from near and far who are ready for a message of Truth—that our divine inheritance is one of wholeness, abundance and happiness. Please join us soon for classes, meditation services or Sunday
morning services.

Minister’s Bio
A longtime UnityCR congregant, Rev. brenda received her ministerial education at Unity Institute in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was licensed by the school and ordained by the Association of Unity Churches in June 2005. From September 2007 to March 2008, Rev. brenda served as temporary minister. On June 1, 2008, she accepted the position of Senior Minister.

Board of Trustees:  

The Board of Trustees of Unity Center of Cedar Rapids are dedicated to a consciousness of the highest and best good for UnityCR. Our leaders are deeply invested in creating a spiritual community that is dedicated to Principle and to our mission. Our trustees are active advocates and liaisons for our Ministry Teams. All congregants are welcome to attend monthly board meetings.    

by Rev. brenda s. ehret

As I reflect on 2010, I am enjoying many highlights from this eventful year. Leadership development was a key focus for us. Our Licensed Unity Leader, Susan Liddell, brought together our Ministry Team Leaders on a quarterly basis.  We were always energized after every meeting, witnessing the electric energy that flows from the synergy of dynamic folks coming together. Our other Licensed Unity Leader, Jan Griffith, focused on prayer ministries. The pastoral care team is up and smoothly running. Time and again, congregants express appreciation for the loving attention they received from this invaluable team. We had special prayer services every quarter. We held our first annual Praying for the Pray-ers service in October. Unity is founded on prayer and these precious ones deserved to have their own souls nourished!

Our second annual 40-hour Prayer-a-Thon in December was an inspiring success. Board member Josh Haun created this phenomenal event. Many congregants joined us for prayer, supplied us with delicious sustenance and pledged to support those who were praying. We cannot thank you enough for your support.

As we wrapped up the end of 2010, your board went into high gear. I cannot say enough about the folks you've elected to serve you. They take their job seriously and endeavor to live their personal lives according to Principle. 

Rounding the bend of my third year as Senior Minister, I am reminded of the phrase, "I'm dancing as fast as I can." Our activity level continues to increase, our circles are ever expanding and our vision continues to guide us. I've never felt more supported and surrounded by leaders of excellence.

Of course, I can't start a new year without a new cheesy tagline! Here goes: "Creating Heaven in 2011."   What if each of us made a personal commitment to bringing heavenly circumstances into our everyday lives? As we stand on the threshold of a fresh new year, I invite you to ponder that vision, make a little list of what you can do to create that and take that first step.