On a January day in 1925, in the heart of the Roaring Twenties, a small but visionary group of Truth students gathered in Cleveland’s Hotel Cleveland and officially became a Unity church. That inspired decision gave birth to what is now known as Unity Spiritual Center Westlake (USC) — a thriving, inclusive spiritual community celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this year.
On May 15, 2025, a 100-day launch took place, offering ceremonial bricks for purchase that will pave the way to a Legacy Tree and Time Capsule on the beautiful grounds of USC. Bricks are sold for $50 with the participant's choice of engraving. Centennial t-shirts are also being sold for a group photo that will memorialize the day.
The Centennial Celebration welcomes the entire community to celebrate this momentous event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Unity Spiritual Center Westlake, located at 23855 Detroit Rd., Westlake, OH 44145. The day-long celebration promises inspiration, connection, and joy for all generations.
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Celebration Highlights Include:
- Welcome reception and open house
- Memory circle with open sharing of stories and reflections
- Community picnic, youth activities, games
- Group photo
- Youth activities
- Prayer stations
- Centennial video playing throughout the day
- Music and dance lessons by the decade
- Ice cream social
- Centennial celebration service at 6:00 p.m.
- Labyrinth walk with a symbolic lantern release
- Planting the Legacy tree
Distinguished guests - including past ministers, Unity leaders from Unity Village and Unity Worldwide Ministries, and civic dignitaries - will join the community in person and via video to honor the legacy.
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On Sunday, August 24, a Legacy Tree and Time Capsule Installation Ceremony will take place following the 11:00 a.m. service. Engraved commemorative bricks and centennial t-shirts will be featured as part of this enduring tribute.
“Those who came before made ancient and universal ideas such as the unity of existence, the nobility of life, and the capacities of consciousness available to each of us,” said USC’s senior minister, Rev. Dr. Richard Loren Held. “May we come together at this pivotal moment in our history, ready to make these same ideas available to countless souls yet to come.”
All are welcome! This once-in-a-lifetime event invites everyone to join in a celebration of spirit, community, and 100 years of progressive spiritual teaching. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit: https://unityspiritualcenter.com/centennial.
Unity Spiritual Center is a dynamic community that empowers all to embrace and express the Divine as we share our unique gifts in an evolving world. We are love in action, honoring the Divine within all of us. Core values are acceptance, love, community, connection to Spirit, and service.