Unity of Sarasota

Sangha SRQ - Buddhist Oriented Recovery Meeting
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid was a radical psychologist and a spiritual revolutionary. Through his own efforts and practices he came to understand why human beings experience and cause so much suffering. He referred to the root cause of suffering as “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving.” This “thirst” tends to arise in relation to pleasure, but it may also arise as a craving for unpleasant experiences to go away, or as an addiction to people, places, things, or experiences. This is the same thirst of the alcoholic, the same craving as the addict, and the same attachment as the codependent.
Eventually, Sid came to understand and experience a way of living that ended all forms of suffering. He did this through a practice and process that includes meditation, wise actions, and compassion. After freeing himself from the suffering caused by craving, he spent the rest of his life teaching others how to live a life of well-being and freedom, a life free from suffering.
Sid became known as the Buddha, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction.
For more information on this meeting, email: rr-srq@mail.com

Colleen Cassidy Painting Class
2025-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in watercolor painting. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art.
Price is $30 per class. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.
Art Class

ACIM with Jerry Jordan
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30

ACIM with Callie Nicholas
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30

Board of Trustees Meeting Canceled for September
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Board of Trustees Meeting.

Colleen Cassidy Art Class
2025-09-26 09:00 - 16:00
Colleen Cassidy teaches an open class to people interested in art. She had her own art school in Sarasota for the past 25 years and is a graduate of Ringling School of Art.
Price is $30 per class. Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Rooms A & B at Unity of Sarasota.

Ed's Stories and Songs
2025-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
An evening of music and stories written by Ed DeMarco
Featuring Ed DeMaro, Anabel, Hope, Julie, Jack and Diana
Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall
Tickets $15
Purchase in advance through the Unity Gift Shop or at the door on the day of the show.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT UNITY OF SARASOTA

Buildings & Grounds Beautification
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:30

Sunday Celebration Service at Unity of Sarasota
2025-09-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States

The Higher Realm Mediumship Service with Natalie Anne
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:00

Unity Annual Pet Blessing
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Bring your pets!

Birthday Celebration
2025-10-05 11:45 - 12:45
1st Sunday of each month is Birthday Celebration Sunday – come and be celebrated!

Reiki Enlightenment Circle
2025-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
We invite you to a sacred space for healing, positivity, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a Reiki practitioner or simply seeking peace, this circle is for you. Let’s connect, heal, and grow together!
The first Sunday of each month starting Sunday, April 6
Room A&B
noon – 1 p.m.
Love Offering
For details, call Dr. Robin Heaton
941-539-0346

Circle of Light Group
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Because Rev. Elizabeth is away in September, she will be holding the Circle of Light Group, twice in October.
On Tuesday, October 7th & 28th at 1:00pm, Rev. Elizabeth Longo will be facilitating Circle of Light Group. This 90-minute gathering is an intentional support group dedicated to expanding consciousness, nurturing the soul, and tapping into the joy of truly living. You’ll be uplifted through prayer, meditation, and authentic sharing. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall. Held in the Sanctuary.

The Art Of Transformative Prayer with Rev. Elizabeth Longo
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
In this class we will be introducing and practicing Unity’s methodology of prayer and how to live the Unity Principles. Gain confidence in prayer as you develop and enrich your life of prayer. This course explores prayer practices that allow us to stand as beacons of light for oneself and each other while seeing the divinity in all. This course will include in class discussions, small group discussions, mini-lectures, and experiential time for practicing prayer skills. This class is based on the Book: “How to Pray Without Talking to God.” Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett. (2011). Hampton Roads Publishing.
Suggested Love Offering: $20

2nd Friday Film, Food & Fun Night
2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
6:30 PM – Yummy buffet dinner*
7:00 PM – Film which reflects Unity principles in action! Discussion following film.
*Dinner includes a variety of pizzas (including veggie and gluten-free crust), salad, dessert, popcorn and a drink.
All for $10

Soul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Join Soul Sisters the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1 – 3 pm at Unity of Sarasota
Soul Sisters is an opportunity to create connections with other women along your spiritual journey. Through meditation, sharing, book discussion, and prayer, we will open our hearts and souls to see and share the beautiful creations we are.
Soul Sisters Group at Unity of Sarasota

Potluck Sunday - bring a dish to share!
2025-10-19 11:45 - 12:45
Potluck every 3rd Sunday after service

Halloween "BOO BASH"
2025-10-26 11:30 - 17:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
We are having a fun-filled and frightful Halloween Celebration following the service on October 26.

* Everyone is invited to wear a costume. Prizes will be awarded and all children will win a prize.

* Everyone is invited to bring a Halloween-inspired “Spooky Snack” to share. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 most creative snacks.

* Count the Candy Corn Raffle tickets will be one sale in the One World Bookstore between Sunday, October 5 – the day of the event. Come closest to guessing the correct number of pieces of candy corn and you will win 50-50 of the raffle proceeds to be shared with Unity. A 2nd and 3rd Prize will also be awarded.

* Line Dancing in the Labyrinth with dance professional, Kathy Blake, teaching us to do the famous Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance moves.

Join us for this “Spooktacular” afternoon of frightful fun!

ACIM with Callie Nicholas
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States

Kirtan - Bhakti Bliss with Cheryl Chaffee at Unity of Sarasota
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Kirtan with Cheryl Chaffee and her band Bhakti Bliss will be held once a month at Unity of Sarasota in Sanctuary.
By donation to benefit Unity of Sarasota – Love Offering

Kirtan is a very different kind of music. Based on ancient chants, it has the ability to quiet the mind if listened to with intention. Everyone experiences kirtan differently, and it doesn’t have to be a religious experience. You can think of it as a sing-along. A kirtan concert is not your typical concert either.
The wallah (leader) sings the mantra, and the audience sings it back. As you sing with each other you experience a deep connection with the musicians, the other audience members and yourself. And when the music stops, your mind is quiet.
Because kirtan has roots in India, many of the songs are sung in Sanskrit. If you’ve ever chanted responses in Latin or Hebrew in your religious tradition, then you know how powerful singing in an ancient, holy language can be. You can be completely immersed in the sound, with no words to distract the mind. The magic of the chants can then carry you within.
Kirtan is non-denominational, the Universal language of Spirit, the song of the Soul.

BOOK SIGNING with Author Jason L. Weeks
2025-11-09 11:30 - 12:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
“What if everything is perfect?”
Part memoir, part spiritual reflection, and part laugh-out-loud confessional, this book will make you think, feel, and, most importantly, see your own life differently.
Through raw, often funny, and deeply vulnerable storytelling, Jason takes you on a journey through personal loss, fractured family ties, love, anxiety, joy, and the absurdity of everyday life.
With refreshing honesty, he explores the paradox of finding peace in the middle of chaos and beauty in the middle of pain.

Veterans Day Special Event Movie Screening
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Veterans Day Special!
A great way to complete a day to honor all veterans!
Please join us at Unity of Sarasota for the movie and meet the film producer and author after the film.
Why Can’t We Serve is an important documentary, focused on reducing veteran suicides in our country.
“It’s an ongoing tragedy and I won’t relax until there are absolutely no more vets dying by suicide.” Veteran Marty Klein, SGT USAF.
When: On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30pm.
Where: At the Unity of Sarasota (address)
Cost: FREE. , love donations appreciated by Unity of Sarasota
Blind veteran, Marty Klein, has created an honest and realistic, yet inspiring look at the veteran story in our country
It’s a meaningful film to raise awareness about the veteran suicides, along with ideas to help reduce the suicide rate.
This movie as also an uplifting and inspiring wake up call toward the truth about people with disabilities. They do have special needs, but they also are incredibly talented.
Klein will appear for a Q and A period after the film, and share his story, “My life today is so much better than it ever was when I had 20/20 vision.”
He is also donating his book on healing, as a fund raiser for Unity of Sarasota. All proceeds from the sale of his book go directly to Unity of Sarasota.
The book, “Emotional Cleansing, the Spiritual Journey Toward a CLEAR HEART” is a guide toward health and well being.

Spirit in the Song Dinner and a Show Fundraiser for Unity
2025-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Experience Spirit in the Song — a soulful dinner and a show where Unity’s own vocalists share the music that moves and inspires them!

Join us for a heartfelt evening of music, community, and inspiration! Spirit in the Song is a special, intimate musical experience celebrating the power of songs that have touched our hearts and souls.
Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner followed by a captivating live performance featuring our own gifted Unity vocalists as they share the meaningful songs that inspired their spiritual journeys.
Featuring:
Steven Butler • Rob Satori • Duane Freeman • Tim Spradlin • Mayra Alvarez-Adony
Come be uplifted by beautiful melodies, soulful stories, and the spirit of togetherness that makes Unity of Sarasota so special.
Tickets: $50 for Dinner and Concert (Ticket sales for dinner ends at noon on 11/14/25)
or $25 for Concert Only (Ticket sales remain open for concert )
All proceeds benefit Unity of Sarasota programs and community outreach.
Dinner begins at 5:30pm.
Concert starts promptly at 7pm and doors open at 6:45pm

Tickets available through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-show-silent-auction-fundraiser-for-unity-of-sarasota-tickets-1915979459139?aff=oddtdtcreator

or In the Unity Bookstore or Office.

Thanksgiving Potluck
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
After Sunday Service.
Questions, please see Sara Bass.
There is a Sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall.

Advent Begins
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
Get your copy in the bookstore.

Winter Solstice Ceremony
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Friday, December 19, 2025
6:30pm at the Unity Labyrinth
Facilitated by Zan Benham and Christine Abbey
Please come early for smudging.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2025-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
A beautiful celebration of light, music, and the spirit of love.

Burning Bowl Release Ceremony
2025-12-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Release what no longer serves you
and make space for the infinite good awaiting you. The release ritual is followed by a meditative letter-writing experience to envision and set intentions for the new year.

White Stone Ceremony
2026-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
A sacred opportunity to receive your “word” for the year—a spiritual anchor to remind you of the power within to overcome all challenges and create a life of purpose and grace.
May 2026 be the year you awaken to your full potential. Rise in consciousness, live from love, and say yes to your divine evolution.
