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Welcome to Our CommUNITY
Unity of Verde Valley is a Heart-Centered Community Inspiring Spiritual Growth Through Faith, Prayer and Gratitude.
History
Unity of Verde Valley is located in the quaint Old Town section of Cottonwood, Arizona.
This ministry began in September 2017 with six individuals who missed having a local Unity ministry would gather for “Unity Chats” in the back room of a local coffee shop for a book study on Unity’s Five Basic Principles.
As more and more people began to discover this gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers, the numbers began to grow to the point where they were able to move the meetings – beginning November 4, 2018 – to a larger venue within the Cottonwood Old Town Plaza at 753 N Main St. The first Sunday Service on January 7, 2018, was a sacred White Stone ceremony for the New Year, led by Rev. Charli Tupper.
Unity of Verde Valley continues to grow and thrive both in members and consciousness. We are dedicated to being a support to the awakening and development of spiritual consciousness in the world. We do this by offering:
- ♥ Sunday services that give us tools to practice our principles in our daily experiences.
- ♥ Meditation that deepens our connection with the Divine Presence within.
- ♥ Classes that open our hearts and minds to a broader understanding of spiritual principle and manifesting good in our lives.
- ♥ Connection with each other in kind and loving ways.
Services
Sunday Celebration
Sunday Services are held in person at Unity of Verde Valley, 753 Main St. Cottonwood, AZ 86326, at 10:30 AM.
Sunday’s talk and meditation are also uploaded to our YouTube channel for those who prefer to view the service online.
All are welcome to join us for any all of our services. Watch our calendar for special events and highlights.
Core Values
We Make A Difference In The World
- Unity: We are an inclusive community seeking the expression of oneness with all.
- Inspiration: We are spirit led and divinely guided as we expand our understanding of Truth and practice it with joy in al of our affairs.
- Love: As the foundation of our being, we seek ways to love our neighbors and ourselves.
- Peace: We listen with open ears and speak from open hearts.
Unity’s Five Basic Principles
God is Absolute Good, everywhere present.
Our essence is of God, and therefore, we are inherently good.
We create our experiences by the activity of our thinking.
Through affirmative prayer and meditation, we connect with God and bring out the good in our lives.
We give and do our best by living the truth we know. We make a difference.
“We are our own good fortune; we have wthin us powers and capabilities that, if used, would create a whole new world for us, a rich, prosperous, successful world.”
Martha Smock
Our Minister and Board of Trustees
Grace Cassidy
President
Grace began attending Unity of Sedona in approximately 2008, and then moved her membership to the Cottonwood Unity Center of the Valley started by Rev. Bruce Kellogg in 2009. When Grace walked into Unity Center of the Valley and was so warmly welcomed there, she definitely felt acknowledged. She loved the community feel of greeting each other and the after-church gatherings.
Grace feels her long history as a legal secretary and good office skills prepared her for being of service on the Board of Trustees of Unity of Verde Valley. Grace enjoys being helpful and being a part of something important that brings people together.
Carole Jones
Vice President
I've been a Unity member for 16 years, four in Cottonwood. I served on the Board of Unity in Olympia, Washington for three years. I have been retired for 24 years, state of Washington. I am a widow with a ton of grands and great grands. I love the Unity ideals, they are what I believe in and are very inspirational for me.
Melody Ball
Treasurer
I have been involved with Unity my whole adult life. My great‑grandmother was very strong in Unity in the Midwest; my mother, aunt, and her husband were also very involved with Unity. I became a member of Unity Church of Hawaii in 1983, and served as an usher there for 15 years, stopping when I moved to the Cottonwood area in late 2021. I have participated in many Unity classes. I was on the Board of my condo association for many years. I was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and held several officer positions over the years. We were very involved in volunteering and community service throughout the island of Oahu. The reason I am a member of the Board at UVV is that I want to see the Church prosper and grow! Unity of Verde Valley is part of my community, and I have met some amazing friends here.
Terrilyn Green
Secretary
Terrilyn first came to Unity of Verde Valley in August 2025 and immediately began helping with after-service refreshments to meet the community. This approach worked beautifully. Since then, she has enjoyed several workshops, made new friends, and joined the newly formed Think Tank committee. She is now seeking to further serve Unity of Verde Valley on the Board of Trustees.
Terrilyn always has a big smile on her face and participates with joyful energy. She curiously seeks a greater truth in our classes and workshops and is a joyful blessing to our membership.
Download a copy of our current Bylaws: Bylaws October 2020