Exhibits
Learn more about the history of Unity through curated exhibits and stories. Use the arrows below to scroll through the available exhibits, then click on an exhbit title to explore further.
Charles Fillmore
Charles Fillmore (1854-1948) and his wife, Myrtle Fillmore founded Unity in 1889 which developed from a small group of people in Kansas City, Missouri to an international spiritual movement. The Fillmores created a 24/7 prayer ministry, an educational program for children and adults, and a publishing house that printed thousands of books, tracts and nine periodicals.
The Life and Legacy of Myrtle Fillmore
Myrtle Fillmore’s beginnings were ordinary to the casual viewer, but she was a mystical little girl who grew up to become the cofounder of a worldwide spiritual movement that influences people today. Her early career teaching school prepared her to teach Truth principles later to adults and children. Her astonishing healing experience through prayer and the power of thought led to the...
Unity Farm: 1919-1953
Today, Unity Village, Missouri, serves as the world headquarters of Unity, renowned for its historic architecture and beautiful landscaping. When Unity Founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore originally bought the first parcel of land, however, it was an undeveloped farm, and the idea of a city where Unity workers could gather to work and play was only a dream. This exhibit explores the early...
Eric Butterworth
Eric Butterworth was a Unity minister, lecturer, philosopher, and author devoted to helping people discover the power within them. He spoke about the need to maintain a positive attitude and had the ability to take complex metaphysical ideas and teach them in ways people could easily understand. Not only did he influence people through spoken words, he influenced even more with written words,...
