Unity and A Course in Miracles: Understanding Their Common Path to Spiritual Awakening

Unity and A Course in Miracles emphasizes the similarities and distinctions of their strikingly similar non-dualistic, love-based teachings. Those studying one or both metaphysical teachings will find a comparison that unites the two demonstrating how they work together. Those curious about Unity or A Course in Miracles will find many of their questions answered. In comparing and contrasting the two, you will find the teachings integrate and empower each path to form a common understanding of our True Nature – Love.

The Reverend William Heller is an ordained Unity Minister, committed to deepening and sharing his spiritual journey through teaching, writing and spiritual counseling. Bill’s formal training was in corporate finance, leading to a 30 year career, primarily in Silicon Valley. Mid-way through, Bill had an awakening experience, which led to a redirection in his life towards spiritual awakening. Within two years of that experience, Bill found the teachings of A Course in Miracles and Unity as his path. Fifteen years later, He entered the Unity Institute of Spirituality’s ministry program, and was ordained in 2009. He has served in ministry at Unity Churches in New England and Virginia—a marked change from his previous 40 years in California. Bill shares his life with his wife, Kathleen, and live in Western Connecticut. Together they share their lives with their combined 7 children and 13 grandchildren. Rev. Dr. Paul Hasselbeck, former Dean of Spiritual Education and Enrichment for Unity Institute, currently serves as Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) full time faculty. Paul was the Minister of Pastoral Care and Prayer at Unity Church of Overland Park and was a retreat minister for Unity Village Retreats. He is the author of Point of Power, and Heart-centered Metaphysics. He co-authored Applying Heart-Centered Metaphysics and PowerUP, a 12 Powers text and card set, with Rev. Dr. Cher Holton. Paul also co-authored Get Over It and Get Over These with Rev. Dr. Bil Holton. For seven years, Paul hosted Metaphysical Romp, a weekly internet radio program, on Unityfm. He now co-hosts Metaphysical Romp II with the Rev. Drs. Bil and Cher Holton. It is all about metaphysical theory, supportive science and practical application. These programs are archived for your enjoyment. Paul lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with two Yorkshire Terriers (Mackie and Monet).