Letting It Go

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Joy To The World

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Rev. Ellen's Christmas message.

Love Is All Around Service

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We present the entire service today! Rev. Ellen Debenport gives a talk entitled "Love Is All Around" in addition to all of the Christmas songs that make this time of year so much fun.

A special feature included is Marc Haygood, who sings "Star Within", a song he composed. So, today you will hear all of the announcements, Christmas songs, meditation and the Daily Word.

Hope For The Christ

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Rev. Ellen Debenport marks the second Sunday of Advent and the Christmas Season with a talk on remembering the hope for a better world that was born with the Christ child. Carrying out that hope now rests with us.

Music Speaks Louder Than Words

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Rev. Ellen Debenport challenged congregants and visitors alike to remember and maybe even sing the snippets of songs that are meaningful to them in this interactive service.

Gratitude: The Only Prayer

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Rev. Ellen reminds us that gratitude is the most powerful tool we have, as we look forward to Thanksgiving this week. Her talk gets us in the mood for a truly wonderful time.

Waiting for 2012

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A big, scary movie about the destruction of the world in 2012 was released this month. Rev. Ellen gives us a comprehensive look at many of the ideas floating around the internet. We know 2012 is the year the Mayan calendar end. What do you think Unity has to say about it?

PS. We are aware that there is music in the background of this recording... it comes and goes. It is on the original recording and could not be removed. However, it is almost appropriate, given the topic and you can still understand the talk, (we hope!).

Taboo Unity Topic #4: Unanswered Prayer

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Rev. Ellen Debeport gave the fourth and last part of a series of talks not often heard in a Unity Church, this one on "Unanswered Prayer". We pray, we affirm, we visualize, we set intentions, and sometimes we outright beg.

Navagating A New World

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Licensed Unity Teacher Mindy Audlin spoke today about three "C's": concepts of connection, collaboration, and contribution as a path to spiritual and earthly fulfillment.

Heaven And Hell

Reverend Ellen gives the third in a four-part series - Taboo Topics of Unity. These are the topics we don’t talk about much in Unity, the ones we left behind in more traditional churches and might have hoped never to hear again. In this series, Rev. Ellen Debenport views the fundamentals of Christianity through a Unity lens and answers how, or even whether, they can be included in our New Thought teachings.

Today's talk is Heaven and Hell. Most of us know that heaven and hell are states of mind, so how can we choose heaven more often? And why is the idea of punishing the wicked still so alluring?

Repent and Be Forgiven

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Reverend Ellen gives the second in a four-part series - Taboo Topics of Unity. These are the topics we don’t talk about much in Unity, the ones we left behind in more traditional churches and might have hoped never to hear again. In this series, Rev. Ellen Debenport views the fundamentals of Christianity through a Unity lens and answers how, or even whether, they can be included in our New Thought teachings. Today's talk is Repent and Be Forgiven.

Some of us have been wounded or outraged by the teaching that we are miserable sinners who need forgiveness but will be lucky to get it. In fact, forgiveness is something we do for ourselves. And if you still have a physical body, youre not finished forgiving!

Sin and Salvation

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This is the first in a four-part series - Taboo Topics of Unity. These are the topics we don’t talk about much in Unity, the ones we left behind in more traditional churches and might have hoped never to hear again.

In this series, Rev. Ellen Debenport views the fundamentals of Christianity through a Unity lens and answers how, or even whether, they can be included in our New Thought teachings. Today's talk is about Sin and Salvation.
We may no longer think of ourselves as sinners who should seek salvation, but we are living the process nonetheless. We choose sin or salvation throughout every day -- just not in the way you might think.

Wholeness: The Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine

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Ellen Debenport and Mark Youngblood discuss the various aspects of the divine masculine and feminine and how they can help us understand ourselves.

No Right or Wrong

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Rev. Ellen's talk takes on the problem some have with the Law of Attraction: "You are the creator of your every experience. You get to make it up as you go. There's no right or wrong decision, and there's always a chance to choose again. But does that really help us guide our lives? "

Excuses Begone

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Wayne Dyer has been saying for decades that you can change your life by changing your thinking.

Mind Your Own Business

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This is the Sixth Principle, the secret to living a happy life. Most of what we're upset about is none of our business and we can't change it anyway. We can only change ourselves, from within, and that's the key to changing our experience.

The Way, The Truth, and The Life

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Join us as Rev. Ellen answers the question How do we answer our friends and family who point to Jesus' words and claim he is the ONLY path to God?

"The Tao of Willie"

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The Tao of Willie

Willie Nelson wrote a little book with many of the same universal principles we teach in Unity. But they are conveyed in classic Willie style and were accompanied with Willie songs. Our guest singer was Neil Mowles, the music director from Unity Church of Dallas.

Rev. Ellen Debenport's talk reviews four of Willie's songs to demonstrate those principles. Neil's singing was not recorded for technical reasons. The music included was legally obtained and excerpts presented only to illustrate the principles discussed.

Be sure to pick up a copy of Willie's book, The Tao of Willie, in our bookstore!

Make The First Move

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Join us for week four of Reverend Ellen's 4-week Prosperity Series.

What is the single most effective thing you can do to start a flow of abundance in your life?

Draw on the Account

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Reverend Ellen Debenport continues her series on Prosperity with the third talk on drawing on the account.

We can't make a withdrawal if we believe there's nothing available. Maybe the key is to change our thinking first!

What To Do In Tough Times

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Join us for week 2 of Reverend Ellen's 4 week Prosperity Series.

The current economic climate gives us a chance to practice everything we teach about staying positive and confident, no matter what the circumstances. How's that working for you?

"How Much Is Enough?"

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Unity Minister Ellen Debenport begins a four-part series on Prosperity.  This first part is entitled "How Much Is Enough?"

Compared to the rest of the world, Americans are living on EasyStreet. But how much comfort is that? How do we know when we have enough?  Rev. Ellen talks about the pitfalls of concentrating on lack and comparisons and the advantages of being positive and concentrating on what you really want instead.

Music From The Heart

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Dale Worley again brought his Sacred Spaces Ministry to Unity of Wimberley. His always lively and musically entertaining talk is available for you to listen to with just a click.

"What We Wish Jesus Hadn't Said"

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Face it: Jesus raised the bar pretty high. No divorce, love your enemies, turn the other cheek, blessed are the poor in spirit. Isn't there a loophole somewhere? Rev. Ellen touches on some of the most difficult and controversial sayings of Jesus in this Sunday's Talk.

"An Affirmative Declaration"

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Rev. Ellen has a finds a lesson in the The Declaration of Independence: it is one long affirmation that set an unequivocal intention long before America was free. In this talklaced with humor, we can learn some things to do when setting an intention... and some things that might be better left undone!

"Heal Your Pain-Body"

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The pain-body is Eckhart Tolle's term for all the wounds and baggage we carry around with us, some of it individual and some based on gender, ethnicity, or family history. Re. Ellen Debenport talks about how we've all got our "stuff" but we are not required to live with it forever. Find out what it is and how to heal your pain-body.

Rev. Ellen will be offering a 5-hour workshop entitled "Heal Your Pain-Body" on July 12th Sunday afternoon from 1-6 PM.

"Our Father Who Art On Earth"

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Our guest speaker today, Father's Day, is Matthew Dowd, a father of six children.

Dowd relates some of the lessons he has learned from his experience of fatherhood: Loving and living simply and unconditionally. He relates several stories and books that have taught him valuable lessons on being a father.

Unity Principle #5: "Live The Truth!"

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Rev. Ellen Debenport presents Principle Five: What are we here to do? Unity's fifth principles asks us "so, what now?" Knowledge of the first four spiritual principles is not enough. We must live them. What does that look like as we make our way through our day?

Here is what Unity Village Publications says about Rev. Ellen's new book:
A Guide to Practical Spirituality

Ellen Debenport probes the edges of faith in this remarkable book and points the way into the future. The Christian world needs to hear the meassage that she brings for it opens doorways into tomorrow.
--Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity for a New World

The Five Principles was written to provide tools for daily living and suggests answers to the great questions of existence that humans have been asking since the dawn of conscious awareness.

What is this greater Presence that we sense around us? Who and what are we? Why do things happen in our lives the way they do? How can we communicate with this Presence? What are we here to do? The five principles constitute the core teachings of the Unity spiritual movement founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. These same principles reflect the laws of the universe that apply to everyone, all the time. They show up in every major religion and are all reflected in the teachings of Jesus Christ. The author encourages every reader to "work with these principles, test them, apply them to your life, and watch what happens." ELLEN DEBENPORT has served as senior minister to Unity churches in Dallas and Wimberley, Texas. Debenport has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baylor University and worked as a reporter for United Press International and the Sst. Petersburg Times before becoming a minister. Click here to order The Five Principles.

Unity Principle #4: "Aligning With Prayer"

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Rev. Ellen Debenport gives her talk on the fourth of Unity's Five Principles, on prayer and meditation. It's one of the ways we remain aware of our Oneness with Source or Spirit. Rev. Ellen says that what most people consider prayer is just elaborate worrying!





Rev. Ellen's book The Five Principles is now out!! You may order from Unity Village here.

Unity Principle #3: "You Create Your Experience"

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Principle Three of Unity's five basic principles says we are the creators of our experience.

Now that we know we are divine beings living on earth, we have to learn how to handle all that power!  We create our experience with our thoughts and feelings, knowing that whatever we focus on will expand. Its a big responsibility!  And why would we ever create anything unpleasant?



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Unity Principle #2: "You Are God"

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This is the second of Rev. Ellen Debenport's five-part series based on her soon to be published book, The Five Principles. The second of Unity's foundational principles is about the divinity of human beings. We are expressions of God on earth, made in the image of God and inherently good. Then why do so many humans behave badly?


To order Ellen's book, The Five Principles, click here.

Unity Principle #1: "It's All God"

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Rev. Ellen Debenport begins a series based on her soon to be published book, The Five Principles. Principle One says there is only One Presence and One Power. Rev. Debenport says, "That sounds good until you realize it means everything is God, even the bad stuff."

Order The Five Principles here.

"Giving Birth To Faith"

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Mothers Day, 2009 (May 10th)

Kate Allen, Ph.D. gave the talk today on how children bond with their mothers and how we can bond with God, a process which is very similar in many ways. She talked about how infants learn to get their physical survival needs met and to trust the physical or psychological mother. At some point in life, we go through a similar process to get other important needs met, including our spiritual needs.

"Drop The Role!"

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Reverend Ellen's talk title this Sunday was "Drop the Role". One of the reasons it's hard to live from the Higher Self is that we are so attached to our human roles, personal and professional. What would happen if we dropped the roles we play? Would our lives fall apart?

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"Knowing God's Will"

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Reverend Ellen's talk title this Sunday was "Knowing God's Will". Most of us have heard the term "God's will" described as something we are supposed to discover and carry out. But what if God's will is actually our will? Then how do we know when Spirit is speaking and not our own egos? Watch and find a very interesting discussion and meditation.

"What Now?"`

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Reverend Ellen's talk title this Sunday is "What Now?". We've celebrated Easter with the knowledge that each of us is the Christ in expression, but what exactly do we do with that information? How do we live it? The people laughed a lot during this talk... we are sure you will too!

"Living Again"

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There are two important messages you should take from the Easter story. Rev. Ellen Debenport shares those with us on Easter, 2009 at Unity of Wimberley.

"Set Your Face"

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This was the official 'fiirst sermon' for our much-anticipated new minister, Rev. Ellen Debenport. We hope you enjoy this Palm Sunday talk on how to get through some of life's most difficult moments!

"The Neutral Zone

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March 29, 2009

Rev. Stephanie Seigh, a Peacemaker with the Association of Unity Churches, made her last visit to Wimberley. She gave a workshop for church congregants and as well as the sermon mentioned above.

Calling All Angels

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March 22, 2009

Our founding Spiritual Leader, Mindy Audlin, Licensed Unity Teacher, gave her last talk before moving to the Dallas area.

Absolute Living

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March 15, 2009

Our new minister, Rev. Ellen Debenport, gave today's talk two weeks before her actual, official start. She starts by telling us that the founders of Unity were "absolutists" or people who believe that spiritual laws are in effect all of the time, absolutely! She talked about living our lives in harmony with those laws, not just when we are in trouble, and having the faith to persevere.

We had a much larger group than usual, a testament to the excitement that is building over her impending full-time tenure!

The Path in Focus

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March 8, 2009

Our favorite Pastor Emeritus brought us a challenging message with a bit of humor, reminding us that we need to focus on our path, not just once a week or so.

Sunday Talk

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March 1, 2009

Dale Worley visited Unity of Wimberley and gave this talk in between his appearances at the Awareness Conference in San Marcos.

Dare To Believe... In The Impossible!

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Rev. Norma Rosado visits and gives this amazing talk, in part from the top of a 10-foot step ladder, right in the sanctuary. We wish we had video, but you will have to imagine arriving at church to see the ladder right in the middle of the stage, wiht a little pink teddy bear sitting at the top.

The ladder is a metaphor of a way that God gives us to get what we want or need when we are not able in ordinary ways. Enjoy the talk!

Materialism & Spirituality

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Jim Bearden's Sunday message about the "Materialism & Spirituality, Part Two" was a story well heard and oh so well delivered! We are all most probably pondering the "happily ever after" paradigm today and maybe even abandoning it for the Spirit within! Thank you so much for being with us and bringing your gift of marvelous enthusiasm!

Jim Beardens many rich life experiences form the basis for his anecdotes, his humor and his insights:

* Decorated Viet Nam veteran, where he served as a Marine combat unit commander
* Top Sales Producer and Sales Manager
* Corporate Vice President (most recently 2001-2004)
* Founder of his own successful business, Bearden Resource Group
* Past President of the National Speakers Association Heart of Texas Chapter
* Author of The Relentless Search for Better Ways
* Producer of a radio program, The Competitive Edge
* AND, his most valuable learning experience, the father of 3 children

Holder of the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association, Jim has been a professional speaker for 20 years. During that time he has conducted training and delivered presentations for corporate audiences, trade and professional associations and government agencies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Igniting Your Creative Intent

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February 9. 2009.   Heather Ash Amara's talk title was "Ignite Your Creative Intent: Toltec Wisdom for Artists of Life."

Toltec means "Artist of the Spirit," as we are the ones who create our reality.  Heather's talk encourages each of us to enhance our creativity and intent and be the artist of our spirit.  When we co-create with the Divine, our lives become filled with magic, possibility, and freedom.

Put Down The Duckie

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February 1st, 2009.    Licensed Unity Teacher and first Spiritual Leader of Unity of Wimberley, Mindy Audlin, gave one of her last talks at the Church.

Balancing Science With Spirituality

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January 25, 2009.     Licensed Unity Teacher Dolores Everard spoke today on balancing our intellectual  with our  spiritual self.

Hell In The Hallway

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We welcomed Reverend Ellen Debenport as our speaker. Her lesson topic was "Hell in the Hallway." Ellen joined us on Destiny Day Sunday where she got a really good view of what she saw as "a really great church." The board is interviewing Ellen for the position of our temporary minister this weekend.


Rev. Ellen was appointed Senior Minister at Unity Church of Dallas in December 2003 after serving four years as an associate minister. Before she was called to ministry, Ellen was a journalist with United Press International and the St. Petersburg Times, mostly covering politics. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baylor University. She serves on the board at Unity School of Christianity.

Following her guidance, in January of 2008 Ellen moved outside the church to write, speak, and offer her message to a larger audience. Her new book, based on Unity's Five Principles, is due for publication this spring. Ellen is also the host of "Absolute Living" every Monday at 1 pm on www.unity.fm.