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Sept.-Dec., 2024

So Many Opportunities!

by Rev. Barbara Adams, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

While I was studying my Pathways of Light lessons with my mentor, Rev. Maria Felipe,  I expressed my concern about how I could best serve. “What would I do after I was ordained?” 

Rev. Maria kept assuring me that the right opportunity would show up at the right time. Once again, my mentor was right!

Initially, I started my own brand, which I called Peace and Harmony Ministry. With the help of my talented son-in-law, we created a logo; next a website, https://peaceandharmonyministry.org.

It’s still live, although it’s in great need of updating. Through P&H, I offered spiritual services at a local women’s shelter. I provided in-person and online spiritual counseling. Additionally, I presented homilies at our local LGBTQ+ Catholic/Episcopalian’s group services, and was a guest speaker at my former Catholic church.

I also developed and delivered workshops. One of the most successful was Healing Inner Child, from Pathways of Light. This was all fulfilling, but I felt there was a void, which I couldn’t identify.

Spirit whispers in our ears just when we are ready for our next “assignment.” I didn’t hear the message so much as I felt the inspiration.

I felt compelled to attend a service at our local Unity church. As I listened to the speakers, I was taken in with the messages and amazed at how similar the teachings are to A Course in Miracles.

Once one of the Unity members found out that I had been ordained, she encouraged a board member to speak with me. And, yes, I was invited to offer lessons. (Unity doesn’t use the term sermon or homily. This is an active teaching and learning faith practice. The minister teaches spiritual lessons.)

That was in 2018. Currently, I am the minister and spiritual director of Unity Rochester Spiritual Center. It is one of the most fulfilling callings that I’ve ever had. As a former educator, teaching lessons is right up my alley.

As a former performer, singing, playing piano, guitar, and conga drums, my passion for music is fully integrated into the services.

Yes, I’ve had to do a lot of studying. I’m currently enrolled in Unity’s Special Dispensation Program, which requires me to take courses, communicate regularly with my Unity mentor and of course, my Board of Trustees. But again, Unity and ACIM are so similar that the transition is essentially effortless.

Why am I writing this? To encourage students and current ministers to think outside the box and not to feel limited in how you express your calling to ministry.

Listen to that faint whisper in your ear as Holy Spirit guides you to fully express your True Self.

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