Dear Partners in Unity and GLR.

Newness is emerging. Love unites us. Spirit sustains us. 

The light of God leads us forward.

Upwards of 1100 voting members participated in what became a 91% affirmative vote (925) for the Unity Headquarters acquisition of UWM. 9%(95votes) voted no, and some didn’t or couldn’t vote, yet are equally valued and important. 

We want to acknowledge the graciousness that Rev. Roxane Graves displayed as her position as CEO at UWM ended. And to everyone who gave countless hours in meetings, Zooms, and in person appearances, many as they led ministries, including 16 folks that showed up at our GLR Q&A last Monday, THANK YOU!

Many questions persist. Please continue to be involved in co-creating our movement, and our Region. I will lead another Q & A: What’s next Unity? Zoom call on Monday, Nov 20th, 2pm Eastern. Do email if you have questions: president@greatlakesunity.com. 

Let us continue in a prayerful consciousness: God is our Source and Supply, The Answer to every question. Join us along with our Prayer Chaplain Rev. Peggy Konkel in our November prayer.

Your Board of Trustees

Rev. Kathy Harwood Long, Rev. Debra Carter Williams, Rev. Jeff Berry, Rev. Sandra Higgins-Smith, Nancy Berdasco, LUT, Rev. Liesa Chase, Rev. Peggy Konkel, Paula Land, LUT

What’s Next? Jim Blake, CEO, Unity

This is important to know: Nothing will change immediately. Unity Worldwide Ministries is still your go-to resource by phone and email. The UWM website will remain live for a few months. There is nothing you need to do differently until further notice. Please check your emails or unity.org for new information as it develops.

Below is the timeline for the next steps. If some of these links go to pages that do not seem to have been updated since the vote, wait a few hours and try again.

● November 2025

○    UWM still available to Unity leaders through existing phone number, email, and website

○    Contractual documents signed by UWH and UWM boards

○    November 12: New members are elected to UWH board including two from UWM

○    Initial interviews with UWM staff begin for placement at UWH

○    Online portal development begins for future communication and collaboration

○    Recruitment begins for executive director to lead Unity Communities and Leaders Department (UC&L) within UWH. The job description is available online.

● December 2025

○    UWM still available for field needs

○    UWM staff placement begins within UWH

○    Town Hall, December 3, 2-4 p.m. (Zoom link to come)

○    December 31: UWM asset transfer complete; employee transfer complete

● January 2026

○    Town Hall – January 7, 2-4 p.m. (Zoom link to come)

● February 2026

○    Staff integration complete

○    UC&L Home Office opens

○    Week of February 9: New members join the UWH board

○    Enrollment begins for Circle, the online portal that will be our global communications hub. Individual ministers and leaders will adopt the charter as they enroll.

● March 2026

○    Online portal testing (including international)

○    Online portal launch

○    UWM website information and functions will transfer to the new portal with any remaining items being absorbed by the current unity.org website as appropriate.

Communication and Information

Until the online portal opens, communication will continue as it has—through discussion at Town Halls and submitting questions through the website. We will continue to communicate openly and create spaces for dialogue and prayer as we move forward. Also, please check and read your email. It will be a frequent means of communication until the online portal is up and running. 

The charter that will be the governing document for Unity Communities and Leaders is available on unity.org along with the many questions that have been asked and answered in past months. A Risk Assessment Report has also been added.

If you are currently donating to UWM, please continue as usual until further notice.

Thank you for your faith, your courage, and your unwavering dedication to mission of Unity.

Blessings on our new journey together!

Rev. Jim Blake, CEO

Unity World Headquarters

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