Unity Church of New York

Unity of New York is a spiritual center for creative living, and has been my home church since it’s inception in 1999 following services with Eric Butterworth. I’ve taken lots of classes (the 4Ts class five times!), attended meaningful workshops (grief & prayer beads), and retreats. I’m also a Divine Diva who attends the Unity Women’s Salon on Wednesday evenings. When I walk into a Sunday celebration service, I feel as if I’ve come home. My spiritual family continues to grow with new members, each person who is open and receptive to their greater good. The front right of Symphony Space is known as the hugging section. I make an effort to hug someone new each Sunday. If you’re new, I invite you to sit here…

I’ve only been to the a Unity service one a few months ago, spring of 2013. Service is held near 95^th st and Broadway. I had never been to a Metaphysical church before, the affirmative prayers were So clear and made So much sense. I felt chills running throughout my entire body, something I’ve never felt at any Catholic Church in my entire life. The modern music and singers/​band are amazing. I wish the Sunday service was help closet to their location on 36^th street and 6^th ave. I do want to get fully involved and make friends at Unity

I have found a spiritual home at Unity.

Unity Rocks! I have been a member and a congregant from the start and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. The message, the music, the vibe, PERFECT!

I agree with the above reviewer about one thing: «It’s not one of those churches where everyone feels they have to welcome you and draw you in». That’s true. They don’t welcome you AT ALL. They have greeters and they will hand out a packet of information to new visitors. But the congregation itself is cliquish and does not make any effort to even speak to guests. I went several times and not once did anybody make a singe gesture of friendship. I sat in a service with probably close to 1000 people and felt desperately alone. I had been part of a unity church in another city– much smaller congregation but at least they welcomed me and I was able to make friends. I’m disappointed because I like the message of unity and was hoping to have the same experience here.

I call this my self help church. Always I walk out feeling inspired and better about not only myself but everyone else. Never do I leave feeling sinful or condemned like most churches would make me feel. I am one of those people who consider themselves spiritual rather then religious and I could go to any church and get something out of it. In fact I liked to visit many faiths to learn and see what is out there which is how I came about Unity. A Buddhist friend recommended Unity to me. I told him I was Christian but was at odds with most churches for one reason or other and he told me to give Unity a try. I thought hmm„ maybe a sign because how odd a Buddhist refer a Christian church? This philosophy in the most simplistic terms is God is within us all so if that is so we must be innately wonderful souls — and God wants only the best for us all. That is the core of what I have learned so far and if we all could accept that — what a wonderful world this could be. Im still working on that but Unity helps to remind me every Sunday.
Services are way uptown at 95^th so the Chelsea address is a little confusing since it only refers to it’s offices.
Give it a shot — you won’t feel uncomfortable. It’s not one of those churches that everyone feels they have to welcome you and draw you in. There are activities and classes if you choose to participate but if you are like me and not interested in getting involved it’s fine. It’s sort of like Catholic church in that way. You could go to mass once a year or every week and either way you are welcomed without a fuss and you can do the same at Unity. Another thing I appreciate is they don’t push the $ thing. I can’t count the number of Christian churches that absolutely imply the blessings you receive correlate to the size of your contribution… as if you can bribe God by financially supporting that church. I absolutely understand churches have to pay bills and salaries and have no problem at all helping to cover those expenses with my contributions but to have a pastor teach that if I donate more God will bless me more — as if I can buy good favor with God irritates the crap out of me. They do pass a basket but it’s not even done by the minister. It is announced by a board member which makes sense to me.

The Best!
Meets at the Symphony Space at 95^th St & Broadway every Sunday at 11AM.