By Robin Volker

The Twelve Powers insight is one of the most unique teachings to come out of the New Thought Movement.  Charles Fillmore studied the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  In so doing, he discovered twelve powers that, when developed, can lead to a life of joy, health, abundance, and peace. 

In his numerous writings and lectures, Charles explained metaphysically what these powers mean, how they work, and how we are to use them.   Charles made the connection between a given power, a disciple, and a body center.   He used information he had obtained from Biblical study, from his interest in esoteric anatomy, and from his own powerful, prayerful intuition.  Charles often called our Powers "mind faculties."  We can find reference to these Powers in all his writings, but particularly in Christian Healing (1920) and The Twelve Powers of Man (1930).  Charles believed and taught that the twelve disciples were the outer representatives of these twelve fundamental Powers in humankind.  The disciples carried out in their acts the Power they represented.  If we look, we can see these Powers active and at work in others and in ourselves.  As we mature on our spiritual journey, we can hone these Powers and live our lives from a more spiritual consciousness. 

Unity in Community has undertaken a yearlong study of The Twelve Powers, focusing on one Power per month.  Our children and youth began their study last week with the Power of Faith.  In our Sunday Celebration Service this week, the adults will receive an overview of these Truth Teachings.  Next week, we will take a look at the Power of Faith.  This will be a magnificent opportunity in spiritual growth and development as adults and children learn these dynamics Unity teachings together. 

Come and join us.  If you are unable to attend in person, listen to Robin's messages on I-Tunes Podcasts at 
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=329693499.

Love and blessings,

Rev. Robin