Unity is a non-denominational church that welcomes people of all races, colors, religions, social backgrounds and economic levels with dignity and love. We take an extremely positive approach to life, emphasizing the good in people and in all of life.

Although Unity is sometimes confused with other denominations, such as Unitarian or The Unification Church, there is no connection. Unity proclaims the divinity of Jesus, but goes even further by proclaiming that every person is a child of God and therefore divine in nature. We believe that a person's mind is his or her connecting link with God or Divine Mind. Therefore, much emphasis is placed on the power that every thought, feeling, work or act has in affecting our lives.

Unity seeks to relate religion to daily needs, affirming that for every need there is God's perfect answer. We place strong emphasis on the healing power of prayer and meditation. Our primary textbook is the Bible, which relates lessons to everyday experiences, thereby making them more relevant.

Unity views worship as serving God by uplifting and glorifying God's spirit in human in positive, joyous ways. We're not so concerned about a "future life" as we are in teaching people to live more fully in the present.

Unity believes in eternal life and views the present moment as part of that life. We also emphasize the divine potential in every child of God, and teach this through a practical understanding and application of what Jesus taught. Every person can realize and express his or her potential for a richer and fuller life.

At Unity Church of Santa Barbara, everyone is recognized as a true spiritual being, awakening to the truth that sets him or her free.

We are proud of our ministry, which emphasizes a positive approach to the teachings of Christianity. We would be honored to serve you and to support your spiritual needs as a child of God.