SEE Week 2025
June 22 - 27
Why Should You Take Classes?
Self Care
SPD 115
Sunday - Wednesday
June 22 - 25
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Led by Juanita Johnson, LUT
Self-care involves making choices that reflect a consciousness of well-being. As we become aware of the care of our mind, body, and spirit, we discover that when we are our best self, we make contributions to our family, our communities, and our world consciously.
This course will provide guidelines and action plans for instilling practices of self-care in the areas of awareness, mindfulness, setting boundaries, letting go, forgiveness and self-love. The class will be both reflective and interactive as we build self-awareness and share what works in applying self-care practices into daily life. We will identify how to use this foundation in times of stress and chaos as well.
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Juanita Johnson, became a Licensed Unity Teacher in 2022, specializing in administration and communication. Her adult education focus is health and healing. She is also a health and wholeness coach, meditation teacher, and member of Unity of Washington, DC since 1999. Juanita’s passion for health and wellness began as a young adult with holistic healthcare, meditation, and yoga practices. She is trained in several meditation practices including Transcendental Meditation® and Mindfulness Meditation. Juanita applies her business administration technical expertise at Unity of Washington, DC to enhance communications, finance, and event planning.
History of New Thought and Unity
HTS 140
Sunday - Wednesday
June 22 - 25
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Led by Rev Kelly Isola
​Rev. Kelly Isola, MDiv, is a consultant, teacher, author and transformative mentor who shares her passion for living the two-fold path of an engaged spiritual life – embracing the inner path of wisdom and healing, as well as demonstrating the outer path of compassionate service. She holds several certifications in leading edge models of human and organizational development. Kelly partners with faith communities and non-profit organizations to move through times of change efficiently, effectively and with sustainable results. She is a Unity theologian, and loves sharing her wisdom in the classroom as adjunct faculty for Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute.
Healing and Wholeness
HTS 135
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Led by Rev. Edith Washington-Woods
​Rev. Edith Washington-Woods serves as Senior Minister at Unity of Gaithersburg. She is an empowering, motivational and engaging speaker who loves teaching Unity Truth Principles. Rev. Edith was ordained (2009) by Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Unity Institute & Seminary. She is also a Licensed Unity Teacher specializing in Adult Education.
The Christ
SCS 125
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Led by Jane McCarthy, LUT
​This course will explore The Christ idea as it relates to Jesus and all humankind. We will discuss what The Christ idea is and how it developed through readings in the Scriptures and in non-canonical writings including the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary. We will discuss what The Christ idea meant to the people of Jesus’ time, and how The Christ idea evolved during the period when the books of the New Testament were written. ​
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Jane McCarthy has been a Unity member since 1978 and active in Unity churches of Washington DC, Fairfax VA and Gaithersburg MD. Upon finding Unity she felt like she had come home. She finished her education as a Licensed Unity Teacher in 2010 focusing her work on SEE Bible classes. She has visited several Middle Eastern countries including Israel, Jordan and Egypt, witnessing first-hand the antiquity of human civilization. She also holds a doctorate in Physiology from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. Presently she serves as an LUT at Unity of Gaithersburg teaching SEE classes.
Metaphysics 3
HTS 115
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
12:45 - 2:45 pm
Led by Rev. Paul Hasselbeck
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Paul Hasselbeck is a rock star in the Unity movement, widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on metaphysics. He is the author of eight books, including Heart-centered Metaphysics: A Deeper Look at Unity Teaching, the main text for the teaching of metaphysics by Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute. For ten years, he was dean of instruction for the Spiritual Education and Enrichment program. He has also written extensively about the 12 Powers, interpreting the original concepts of Charles Fillmore for modern readers. An ordained Unity minister, Paul continues to teach and speak around the country and internationally, challenging students with a lively and engaging style and an infectious enthusiasm.
Unity Prayer
SPD 100
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
12:45 - 2:45 pm
Led by Carol Plummer, LUT
Affirmative meditative prayer is central to Unity's spiritual path, focusing on experiencing the Divine and realizing one's Divine Potential. This practice offers practical benefits like guidance, healing, and abundance. This course introduces students to Unity’s Five Step Prayer Process, helps develop daily prayer habits, and teaches the basics of praying with others.
Carol, a Licensed Unity Teacher, is an active prayer chaplain and coordinator of the prayer chaplain program at Unity of Gaithersburg. She co-leads the training of prayer chaplains. Since 2015, she has served on the Board, chaired the Welcome committee and Online Auction, and participated in hospitality, communications, and bookstore teams. She now co-leads the SpiriGroup initiative and has led 6 SpiritGroups. With over 40 years as a seeker and consciousness explorer, she enjoys discussing and sharing spiritual topics.
Metaphysics 4
HTS 120
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
3:15 - 5:15 pm
Led by Rev. Paul Hasselbeck
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Paul Hasselbeck is a rock star in the Unity movement, widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on metaphysics. He is the author of eight books, including Heart-centered Metaphysics: A Deeper Look at Unity Teaching, the main text for the teaching of metaphysics by Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute. For ten years, he was dean of instruction for the Spiritual Education and Enrichment program. He has also written extensively about the 12 Powers, interpreting the original concepts of Charles Fillmore for modern readers. An ordained Unity minister, Paul continues to teach and speak around the country and internationally, challenging students with a lively and engaging style and an infectious enthusiasm.
Discerning Your Purpose
SPD 120
Monday - Friday
June 23 - 27
3:15 - 5:15 pm
Led by Rev. Kelly Isola
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Rev. Kelly Isola, MDiv, is a consultant, teacher, author and transformative mentor who shares her passion for living the two-fold path of an engaged spiritual life – embracing the inner path of wisdom and healing, as well as demonstrating the outer path of compassionate service. She holds several certifications in leading edge models of human and organizational development. Kelly partners with faith communities and non-profit organizations to move through times of change efficiently, effectively and with sustainable results. She is a Unity theologian, and loves sharing her wisdom in the classroom as adjunct faculty for Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute.
Diversity Training
Thursday
June 26
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Led by Rev. Kelly Isola
This continuing education class for Unity LUTs and ministers will focus on the Unity spiritual community dedicated to advancing spiritual awakening and transformation in the world to address the issues in today’s world around inclusion, diversity, equity, and acceptance.
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Rev. Kelly Isola, MDiv, is a consultant, teacher, author and transformative mentor who shares her passion for living the two-fold path of an engaged spiritual life – embracing the inner path of wisdom and healing, as well as demonstrating the outer path of compassionate service. She holds several certifications in leading edge models of human and organizational development. Kelly partners with faith communities and non-profit organizations to move through times of change efficiently, effectively and with sustainable results. She is a Unity theologian, and loves sharing her wisdom in the classroom as adjunct faculty for Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute.
Ethics Training
Friday
June 27
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Led by Rev. Kelly Isola
Curious why ethical solutions vary? Share newfound knowledge at Unity Ethics. Engage in small group dilemmas, testing learned insights. Examine Unity Worldwide Ministries' current ethics and other policies. Join us in navigating diverse perspectives for collaborative ethical growth.
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Rev. Kelly Isola, MDiv, is a consultant, teacher, author and transformative mentor who shares her passion for living the two-fold path of an engaged spiritual life – embracing the inner path of wisdom and healing, as well as demonstrating the outer path of compassionate service. She holds several certifications in leading edge models of human and organizational development. Kelly partners with faith communities and non-profit organizations to move through times of change efficiently, effectively and with sustainable results. She is a Unity theologian, and loves sharing her wisdom in the classroom as adjunct faculty for Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute.