UWSC: An Independent Unity Community

Unity Williamsburg Spiritual Center is blessed to be part of the greater Unity movement—a tradition rooted in spiritual freedom, practical faith, and the transformative power of prayer. When Myrtle and Charles Fillmore founded Unity in the late 1800s, they built a movement, not an institution. Their goal was never to create rigid structure, but to awaken people to their own divine potential and empower communities to live from Christ Consciousness.

In that same spirit, UWSC continues as an independent Unity community. This independence gives us the freedom to respond directly to the needs of our own congregation and the broader Williamsburg community. When Rev. Denise retired in 2023, the Board prayerfully considered joining Unity Worldwide to be assigned a minister. Ultimately, we reaffirmed that our strength lies in remaining an independent Unity center—trusting that our own spiritual community is best equipped to discern and meet our evolving needs.



You may occasionally see conversations online about organizational or leadership changes within Unity Worldwide or other national Unity groups. While those are meaningful discussions for the broader movement, they do not affect us here at UWSC. The teachings, meditations, and resources shared through TruthUnity and Unity.org remain wonderful tools for spiritual growth.

Here at UWSC, our focus remains simple and steadfast: to be a beacon of love, peace, and practical spirituality—rooted in the timeless Unity principles of Oneness, Faith, and the Power of Thought.

What It Means to Be an Independent Unity Community

Unity Williamsburg Spiritual Center is part of the greater Unity movement, but we are independently governed and guided by our own local Board and community.

This independence allows UWSC to:

• Respond directly to the spiritual needs of our members and neighbors.

• Choose guest speakers, workshops, and programs that reflect our community’s evolving journey.

• Maintain freedom from national Unity organizational changes or leadership shifts.

While we value the shared teachings of Unity Worldwide and TruthUnity, our focus remains right here—serving as a beacon of Christ Consciousness, peace, and practical spirituality for all who walk through our doors.