It's said that "where two or more are gathered in prayer, God is present". Rev. Bill Marchiony reminds us that while our practice of Practical Prayer cultivates our personal connection with the Divine, sharing the activity with a partner can bring richness, depth - and results!

There is a liberating truth about perfectionism and its impact on your personal and spiritual growth. Guest speaker Rev. Jackie LaBarre explores the transformative power of embracing imperfections as divinely perfect, and unlock a path towards self-acceptance, freedom, and authentic living.

The classic response to challenges - especially when danger is involved - is either fight, flight, or freeze. Rev. Bill Marchiony explores ways that we can become more intentional in that process and respond in a way that brings Light and Love into our experiences.

There is an inherent tendency for us to use the experiences of the past to project what will happen in the future. Rev. Bill Marchiony points out how this is an illusion, and that by releasing the grip of the past we are able to invite unprecedented change into our lives.

Rev. Bill digs into the Ernest Holmes classic which says "Your soul belongs to the Universe. Your mind is an outlet through which the Creative Intelligence of the universe seeks fulfillment."

The theme of the 109th annual Congress of the International New Thought Alliance is "Evolve-New Thought in New Ways." Rev. Bill Marchiony shares stories and insights from the week-long gathering at Unity Village.

Turning the rudder on a ship will cause it to move in a different direction. Rev. Bill Marchiony compares the process to our own lives, including who's calling the order, who's turning the wheel, and when the change actually starts to happen.

Freedom gives us the power to shape our experiences. We are the architects of our destiny, capable of molding our experiences through every thought we entertain.

Guest speaker Rev. Jeannie Soverns describes how each action we undertake has the power to shape the trajectory of our lives.

The New Thought philosophy is unusual in that there is no dogma, and very little that is required for anyone to engage in this powerful way of living. Rev. Bill Marchiony gets back to basics with a review of New Thought principles and practices.

There is a "standard" list of religions in the US that shows up on forms for the government, business, and other purposes. New Thought is one of the many practices that is not on the list. Rev. Bill Marchiony explores the challenges and the power we have in being none of the above.

Love is not some kind of wimpy emotion. It is that which heals, transcends, and transforms life. Guest speaker Rev. Michelle Wadleigh challenges us: What does it take to BE that kind of love?

We create our experience of life through our beliefs, and bring that experience into focus through the words we use. Rev. Bill Marchiony delves into the nuance of the way we word what we want, and the experience of life that comes about.

Rev. Bill Marchiony is passionate about the power of Practical Prayer, and sensitive to how it's different than the current popular trend of "manifesting". He explains how they're similar, how they're different, and why each can be an important tool.

Many of us celebrate Mother's Day by honoring Mom with flowers and family time. Rev. Bill Marchiony invites us to also celebrate the ways that we share ourselves, creating and nurturing a wonderful gift to the world.

Worry is like a prayer for what we don't, and can also move us into the path of grace and closer to Spirit. Guest speaker Dr. Brock Ford explores how we can transform worry into a powerful force that enriches us.

Sources as different as metaphysics and scripture agree on the creative power of the word. Rev. Bill Marchiony offers perspective on the words we use, the powers they have, and the ways they can be used in helpful or uncomfortable ways.

"Everything was going along fine, and then suddenly..!" This is generally how people tell a story about big, and dramatic changes. Rev. Bill Marchiony explores the way presence and conscious awareness allow us to engage in our experience and be guided in small changes so we don't get to the big, dramatic ones.

There is a lot of excitement (and fear) about what's happening with Artificial Intelligence. Rev. Bill Marchiony explores what happens when machine-based processes consider spirituality.

Guest Speaker Dr. Michele Whittington returns with more of the story of her trip in January to Ahmedabad, India for the Gandhi 3.0 Leadership Retreat. Gandhi asked “How do we operationalize love?” Michele shares his answers, explore how leaders from across the world are answering it today, and ask ourselves that same question.