Join us in repeating our building affirmation:
“We give thanks that Unity on the Bay’s right and perfect home is manifesting under the guidance of God.”
Dear Friend of Unity on the Bay,
For the past four years, Unity on the Bay has been moving toward a vision for a new home that was originally birthed as a part of a strategic plan initiated in 2013.
June 4, 2015, became an auspicious day in the 90-year history of our community when the overwhelming majority of members present voted to approve a recommendation to sell our current property, utilizing funds to create a new home for our ministry as we move forward in faith toward the next chapter of our ministry’s long life.
Since then we have been working to move the sale to successful conclusion, a process that has taken far longer than originally anticipated. Based on conversations with the buyer, we anticipate a closing late this year or early next and now are able to turn to the search for a future site.
The goals of this process are to acquire or develop a facility that fulfills our vision, secure the financial future of Unity on the Bay, and achieve a seamless transition to a new property with minimal interruption.
Each day we grow closer to the manifestation of the vision that originated after a lengthy process that engaged congregants, leadership and staff:
A highly-utilized community center open to all of Miami and beyond.
A peaceful meeting place for prayer and meditation that includes green space, water features, and relaxing ambiance.
A haven of spiritual liberation and celebration for gatherings of people of all faiths on Sundays, Wednesdays and other times -- meeting the need for flexibility in today’s busy world.
An oasis of inspiration suitable for retreats.
A premier spiritual venue of enlightenment offering special events, lectures, classes and workshops.
A place for children’s education.
A home to the performing arts.
A center for the healing arts; Reiki, yoga and others.
A comfortable retail environment in which to find connection with others, spiritual books and gifts.
A coffee and food service venue for community and fellowship.
A meeting facility that supports worldwide media with state of the art technology.
We are currently researching prospective locations, including some ideas and options brought to us by congregants. Our objective is to identify the right and perfect location. As part of the the next steps, we will continue to engage the congregation in planning for our future home together with our architectural firm.
We remind you that the final decision for our new home is subject to a vote open to all members. As has been our practice in the past, we will undertake congregational communication forums prior to a membership meeting, and advance notice will be provided to all those who wish to be present at the membership meeting in which the vote will be taken.
We encourage you to keep this historical time in our community’s life embraced in your prayers, knowing that the very spirit of God is orchestrating our inevitable success. Thank you for your love and support of Unity on the Bay.
In spiritual unity,
Eddie Dominguez,
President, Board of Trustees
Rev. Chris Jackson,
Senior Minister