01/27/2026
Unity stands with every person grieving, hurting, and afraid in Minnesota and beyond after the recent fatal shootings and unrest in Minneapolis — where community members lost their lives in confrontations with federal agents and tensions have shaken hearts and homes.
We affirm with unwavering love that every person — without exception — is a beloved expression of the Divine, deserving of compassion, dignity, safety, and peace.
In these deeply painful moments, we hold before us the spiritual anchors that have guided the Unity movement for more than a century:
✨ the oneness of all humanity
✨ the inherent worth and goodness of every soul
✨ the call to practice nonviolence in thought, word, and action
✨ the vision of healing and wholeness for all people
We recognize the real trauma communities are experiencing. We also acknowledge that systems and structures sometimes act in ways that cause harm.
As a spiritual community, we are called to stand firmly in truth while seeing beyond fear, and to use our voices, prayers, and actions to help call forth a world where compassion, justice and peace prevail.
As a spiritual community, we call for the spiritual leaders in our movement and beyond, the country’s civic leaders and beyond to act in meaningful ways that bring greater unity and harmony to all communities.
If you or your communities are feeling anxious, afraid, or are in need of spiritual support right now, please know:
🤍 You are not alone.
🙏 Our Anxious and Afraid Resource Page offers grounding tools and encouragement. https://www.unity.org/en/article/anxious-and-afraid-reclaim-your-spiritual-center
🌿 The Silent Unity Prayer Ministry is available 24/7 for confidential prayer support at unity.org/prayer or 816-969-2000.
We hold all individuals, families, and communities — especially those in Minnesota — in loving prayer, trusting that divine wisdom and love are active even during profound challenges. Let us act with clarity, compassion, and a deep awareness of the Divine in every person. 🕊️
Thank you to the new organization, Unity Community and Leaders for this statement of Oneness.
Prayer Support When You Need It Most No matter what you’re facing, you’re not alone. At Unity, we believe in the power of affirmative prayer to uplift, comfort, and heal.