Have you ever noticed that the next step in life often doesn't become visible until you've taken the one right in front of you?

We are conditioned to want the whole map. We want certainty before commitment, answers before action, and guarantees before we move forward. Yet Spirit seems to operate differently. Often, we are given just enough light for the next step, just enough guidance for today, and just enough faith to keep moving. Looking back over my own life, some of the most meaningful experiences, relationships, and opportunities arrived not because I had everything figured out, but because I was willing to say yes before I knew exactly where the path would lead. 

Standing among stones that have endured for thousands of years, I was reminded that nothing of lasting value appears overnight. The people who placed those stones could never have imagined that generations later others would still come seeking wisdom, connection, and meaning. Yet their efforts continue to bear fruit.

The same principle applies to our spiritual lives.

Many years ago, I learned a song whose lyrics seem to capture this season of my life: "I'm an old woman, I'm a new woman, I'm the same woman, just deeper than before."

As I reflect on my month-long sabbatical, those words feel especially true.

My name is Matt Purinton and I was born and raised in Maine on an old farm in Bowdoin, where I now live. Actually already ordained in 2018 at All Faiths Seminary out of New York, I am also nearing the finish line in the next couple of years to be ordained from Unity. Have worked for 28 years at Unum Insurance Company and own a couple of old rental properties.

Discovering the Presence Within

This week we are honored to feature longtime Unity member Barbara Kowalska, whose spiritual journey reflects a lifelong quest for truth, understanding, and a deeper awareness of the Divine presence within.

We Are All Instruments of Love

As part of our sabbatical guest speaker series, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Todd Glacy, MSC, a beloved member of our spiritual community whose joyful spirit, deep wisdom, and playful approach to spirituality have enriched Unity Center for Spiritual Growth for more than a decade.

Trusting the Divine Journey

This week we are pleased to feature longtime Unity member Jack Sterling Cole, whose life and work are rooted in healing, spiritual growth, and a deep trust in the unfolding presence of the Divine.

It’s a time for renewal.

Reflections on a Sacred Weekend

Celebrating Growth, Service, and Gratitude: Reflections from Rev. Pat Bessey at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth.

Celebrating Deana Gurney: Reflections from Rev. Pat Bessey at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth.

Becoming the Presence of Peace: Reflections from Rev. Pat Bessey at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth.

Finding Your Path: Reflections from Rev. Pat Bessey at Unity Center for Spiritual Growth.