Editing Unity Church (section)

==History==
The ''Unity School of Christianity'' was founded in [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], Missouri, in 1889 by [[Charles Fillmore (Unity Church)|Charles Fillmore]] (1854–1948) and [[Myrtle Fillmore]] (1845–1931) after Mrs. Fillmore had been cured of her [[tuberculosis]], she believed, by spiritual healing. To learn more about spiritual principles, the Fillmores studied the teachings of world religions and the links between science and religion. They were influenced by Dr. E. B. Weeks, [[Ralph Waldo Emerson]], [[Emma Curtis Hopkins]] and [[Mary Baker Eddy]] (the founder of [[Christian Science]]).

Although the Unity School of Christianity was not incorporated until 1914, the Fillmores began publishing their first magazine, ''Modern Thought'', in April 1889. Later magazines included ''Wee Wisdom'' (for children) and ''Daily Word''. In 1891, the Fillmores named the movement Unity and began publishing in 1903 with ''Lessons in Truth'' by [[H. Emilie Cady]]. In 1906, Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore accepted ordination and ordained seven other ministers.<ref>{{Official website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.unity.org/static/about-us |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Unity.org |language=en}}</ref>

After [[World War I]], Unity Village, which became a 1,200-acre incorporated town, was developed 15 miles southeast of Kansas City, beginning with the purchase of a farm. Originally a weekend getaway for the Fillmores' downtown employees, Unity Village is now the headquarters for the prayer and publishing work of the Unity spiritual movement.

After Charles Fillmore's death, the Fillmores’ sons and grandchildren initially led the movement.{{sfn|''Britannica''|loc=online}} Great-granddaughter Connie Fillmore stepped down as president in 2001. Governance was then converted to a CEO and board composed of Unity ministers and outside business people.

The mission of Unity World Headquarters is to help and serve through prayer, publishing, and community. Unity World Headquarters offers resources to people of all faiths, including magazines, booklets, videos, books, meditations, retreats, and events.

The Unity Prayer Ministry, also known as Silent Unity, has continuously prayed with people of all faiths worldwide for more than a century. Prayer associates respond to over 1 million prayer requests yearly by letter, phone, email, and social media.