Unity Church of the Tri-Cities

03/02/2026

03/01/2026

Some seasons ask us to sit with what hurts instead of rushing past it. If today feels heavy, let it be gentle. God meets us in the quiet rooms, the unanswered questions, and the pauses we didn’t plan. You don’t have to be strong right now. You don’t have to have it figured out. Just stay present. Healing is still unfolding, one faithful breath at a time. ❤️

03/01/2026

A prayer for everyone on our planet. 🙏

A prayer for protection.
For every person.
For every family.
For every child.
For every corner of this world.
May peace prevail.

03/01/2026

I am divinely protected, shielded in peace and love.

03/01/2026

When we are still, we can quiet the mind and lean away from the constant inner chatter. When we do, we create an opening for inspiration and creativity (Charles Fillmore called them divine ideas) to come forth. When we are looking for peace and guidance, let us be still and listen inward. The clarity we seek is right there and will find its way into our hearts and minds. Namaste.

02/20/2026

THREE DIFFERENT CALENDARS. THREE FAITHS. ONE RARE ALIGNMENT.

Something unusual is happening right now.

Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year all started within the same window of days, creating an extraordinary convergence of Muslim, Christian, and Chinese traditions around mid-February.

Lunar New Year began on February 17, welcoming the Year of the Horse. Families gathered. Homes were cleaned. Red envelopes were exchanged. Firecrackers lit up the night. Across the world, millions marked a fresh start under the first new moon of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.

That same evening, depending on crescent moon sightings, Ramadan began. The first fast started on February 18. Muslims around the globe are now fasting from dawn to sunset, centering their days around prayer, discipline, charity, and spiritual reflection. For the next month, the rhythm of life shifts toward restraint and devotion.

On February 18, Lent also began with Ash Wednesday. Christians entered a 40-day period of prayer and sacrifice leading to Easter on April 5. Ash crosses appeared on foreheads. Some began fasting. Others gave up comforts. The season of repentance and renewal is now underway.

Three observances. Three faith traditions. All unfolding at the same time.

This alignment is unusual because these holidays do not move together. Lunar New Year follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Ramadan shifts roughly 11 days earlier each year because it is based on a purely lunar cycle. Lent is calculated using the Gregorian calendar in relation to Easter after the winter solstice.

They drift independently. For them to begin almost simultaneously is rare and may not repeat for decades.

Yet here we are. Across cities and villages, lanterns glow while others break their fast at sunset. Ash Wednesday services are held while families celebrate reunion dinners. Some people are feasting. Others are fasting. All are reflecting.

Different rituals. Different prayers. Different histories. But the themes feel strikingly similar.

Renewal. Self-discipline. Gratitude. Fresh beginnings.

This week, millions of people across cultures pressed pause in their own way. Some through celebration. Some through sacrifice. Some through quiet prayer.

It is a powerful reminder that while calendars divide us, human longing does not.

Around the world right now, people are choosing reflection over noise, intention over routine. And that feels significant.

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02/20/2026

02/20/2026

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When Bishop Mariann Budde welcomed Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra and fellow Buddhist monks to the Washington National Cathedral, it marked a powerful moment of interfaith respect. The monks had completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, arriving with humility and quiet presence.

Inside the cathedral’s grand setting, tradition met tradition. The heavy doors opened, dignitaries observed, and the monks stood calmly, symbolizing dedication, endurance, and spiritual purpose.

The gathering highlighted shared values across faiths—compassion, understanding, and the pursuit of peace. Though different religions use different names for the Divine, the event reflected a common belief that empathy and kindness are essential to healing divisions and fostering unity worldwide.