UNITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

YEARBOOK

Year ending July. 1936

\lli11.11..I u i l l i I \ m SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY

917 Tracy Avenue Kansas City, Mo.

A Unity Annual Conference Yearbook, containing the Constitution, By-Laws, and r ,„lr of Ethics, together with a list of the members and their center affiliation, will be published annually and distributed to members and others who are interested.

om? "ft* e unit upon the I mil our Cod. ftv uhose Infinite I.one ami II isdotn the uork of tliis conference is Divine fa ordered.

We rest in the realization that His ft ill ami good pleasure are fulfilled in us and through us. In the \ante of Jesus Christ. It is so."

Jessie (,'. Mtlloney. I'miilrnt. /4th *j"tfrrrrur.

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Membership is for one year, and in or-der to be continued it must be renewed an-nually by application to the Conference Board. Their standing in the Conference body from year to year depends upon their conscientiously adhering to the standard adopted. Therefore it behooves each leader to keep the Constitution, By-Laws, and I of Ethics clearly in mind. The sug-gestion has been made that each of us read this document through carefully the first of every month, becoming thoroughly fa-miliar with the principle and the steps necessary for carrying it out in relation to our ministry.

Members are not obliged to attend the Annual Conference every year, but their attendance is desired when possible.

Any leader whose name does not appear in the list of members can become a mem-ber by fulfilling the requirements as stated in the Yearbook, and applying to the 1936 Unity Annual Conference. If your appli-cation for membership was not received in time for this publication, it can be resub-mitted to the 1936 Conference.

UNITY CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE BOARD

The officers elected for 1936 Unity An-nual Conference are:

Jessie G. Maloney, President, L. E. Meyer, Vice President, Ruth Mims, Secretary and Treasurer. The following were elected to serve on

the Board of Directors for three years: Frederick E. Andrews, Cincinnati, Ohio, Rex Morgan, St. Joseph, Mo., Paul Rigby, Seattle, Washington, Margaret Ann Feldt, Washington, D. C.

The following are to serve two yea-Jessie G. Maloney, Akron, Ohio, Guy W. Mallon, Milwaukee, Wise., Louise Tahse, Hamilton, Ohio, Ruth Mims, Austin, Texas.

The following are to serve one year: L. E. Meyer, Rochester, N. Y., Ida M. Palmer, Kansas City, Mo., Elsie M. Carr, St. Louis, Mo., Marion T. Lance, Portland, Oregon.

MEMBERS OF UNITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Symbols representing Center Activities N—indicates daily noon meeting, M—indicates daily meetings and cla K—indicates regular weekly classes, S—indicates Sunday services, SS—indicates Sunday School.

ARKANSAS Wayman, Mary, Little Rock,

Unity Center, 809 W. 16th St., Open daily—N—K—Phone 7918, SS 10 a.m.—S 8 p.m.

CALIFORNIA Adams, Mary Gladys, Glendale,

Glendale Metaphysical Center, 1418 Kenneth Road,

K—Phone Douglas 1042, SS 9:16 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Anderson, Naomi J., Sacramento, Unity Center of P. C. Odd Fellows

Temple, Open daily—N—K—Phone Main 1789, SS Sat. 2 p.m.—S 11 a.m.

Batson, Harriet A., Stockton, Unity Center, 822 N. Center St., Open daily—N—M—Phone 141, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Blackeney, Mellie Irene, Long Beach, N. Long Beach Center, Cor. Cerritos

Ave. and Artesia Blvd., Open daily—K— (phone Center for schedule)

Gaplin, Maude Elizabeth, Inglewood, Unity Center of P. C , Cor. Queen and

Commercial, K—Phone 2374J, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Hider, Mary, Van Nuys, Unity Center, 14550 Victory Blvd., Open daily—N—M, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

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Higgins, Mary and Rosaline, Santa Cruz, Universal Truth Center, 151 Garfield, Open daily—N—M—Phone 1712, SS Mon. and Fri. 4 p.m.—S 11 a.m.

Highnote, Nannie B., Los Angeles, Unity Study Class, 1532 Wilshire Blvd., Open daily—N—K—Phone Drexel 3300.

Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Laban L., Santa Monica, Unity Center, 528 Arizona, K—Phone 64089, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 10:45 a.m.

Hulbert, Robert, San Francisco, Unity Temple Inc., 126 Post St., Open daily—N—M—Phone Sutter 5805, SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Ingraham, E. V., San Francisco, 2250 Hyde Street, —K—Phone Prospect 3305, S 11 a.m., California Club, 1750 Clay.

Johnson, Geraldine B., Glendale, Glendale Unity Center, 119 So Kenwood, Open daily—N—M Phone Douglas 5908, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Luke, Emma H., Los Angeles, Unity Temple of Christian Healing, 2120 S. Union Avenue, Open daily—K—Phone Prospect 6750, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Merriweather, Hazel, lone, lone Unity Center, Main and Preston, K—SS 10 a.m.—S 10 a.m.

Morse, Alma M., Oakland, Unity Wayside Center, 5365 Bond, Open daily—N—M—Phone Tr. 6049, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Newman, Louise «'., Long Beach, Unity Society of P.C., 432 Locust St,, Open daily—N—M—Phone 645-222, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m., 6:30 and 8 p.m.

Santa Ana, Unity Soc. of P.C., Commercial Bldg., 6th and Main, Open daliy—K. Whittier, Unity Soc. of P.C., 410 So. Greenleaf St., Open daily—K.

Nicholls, Mr. and Mrs. H. P., San Bernar-dino—Unity Center of San Bernardino, Open daily—N—M—Phone 311-70, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Rae, Ruth H., Beverly Hills, Unity Center of Beverly Hills, 371 N.

Bedford Drive, Open daily—N—M, Phone Oxford 4801, SS 9:15 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Stack, Lily, Pasadena, Pasadena Unity Society, U N . Oak

Knoll Ave., Open daily—N—M—Phone TE 3350, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Tiller, Beulah, W., Richmond, Richmond Unity Center, 1125 Nevin

Avenue., K—Phone Richmond 1659J, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

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Williams, Alfred, Los Angeles, Unity Assembly, 421 Music Arts Bldg., Open daily—N—M, Phone Mutual 5749, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.

COLORADO Beech, Mabel E., Colorado Springs,

Unity Truth Center, Suite 217 De Graff Building,

Open daily—N—M, Phone Main 2719W SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Burkle, Ethel L., Denver, Unity Center of P.C., 1437 Glenarm St., Open daily—N—M, Phone Tabor 8449, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Feldt, Margaret Ann .Washington,

Unity Center, New Colonial Hotel, Open daily—N—K, Phone National 6550 S 11 a.m.

FLORIDA Hennessy, Loretta, Lakeland,

Unity Center, 321 So. Mass. Ave., Open daily—N—M, Phone 31-303, SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Hyer, Laura, Tampa, First Unity Society, De Soto Hotel, Open daily—N—M, Phone M 58-523, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Miscally, Henrietta, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Unity Center, 725 Hogan

Street, Open daily—N—M, Phone 5-4405, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Moore, Ocoa M., Orlando, Unity Center, 409 So Orange Ave., Open daily—N—K, Phone 4570, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Ramey, Louise, Tampa, First Unity Society, De Soto Hotel, Open daily—N—M—Phone M 58-523, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Young, J. W., St. Petersburg, The Unity Church, 646 5th Ave., So., K—SS 9:45 a.m—S 11 a.m. and

7:45 p.m.

ILLINOIS Daughtry, Mabel Stringer, Decatur,

Decatur Unity Center, Decatur Woman's Club Building,

K—Phone 2-7757, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Hoschouer, W. I. and Anna W., Chicago, Unity Fellowship of P.C., 25 E. Jackson, Open daily—N—M, Phone Wabash 2012, S 11 a.m. 4 and 5:30 p.m.

McCollum, Nellie H., Chicago, Chicago First Unity Society, 159 North

State Street, Open daily N—K, Phone Dearborn 7176, SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

INDIANA Powell, Murrel G., Indianapolis,

Unity Truth Center, 765 Century Bldg., Open daily—N—M, Phone Riley 4066, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

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IOWA Forbes, Bertha L., Freemont. McClaughry, Elizabeth, Sioux City,

Unity Truth Center, 220 Martin Hotel, Open daily—N—M, Phone 8-1373, SS 10:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Richardson, Goldie Cook, Cedar Rapids, Unity Center, 728 Fourth Ave., S.E., Open daily—N—M, Phone 3-1126, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Waterloo, Unity Center, 322 Lafayette Bldg., Open daily—N-K SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Stitt, Betty L., Des Moines, Unity Truth Center, 42nd & Rollins Ave., Open daily—N—M, Phone 5-7757, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

KANSAS Myles, Mary, Kansas City,

Unity Center, Gould Hotel, K—Phone Westport 8443.

Pfouts, Harriet G., Topeka, Unity Truth Center, Jayhawk Hotel, Open daily—N—K, Phone Jayhawk

Hotel, SS 9:45 a.m—S 11 a.m.

Schopf, Mabel G., Wichita, Wichita Unity Center, 1215 N. Broad-

way, K—Phone 4-5593, S—8 p.m.

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KENTUCKY Clark, Madge, Lexington,

Unity Truth Center, 259 W. Short St., Open daily—N—M, Phone 3245, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

West, Georgiana Tree, Louisville, Louisville Unity Truth Center, 1322

Fourth Avenue, Open daily—N—K, Phone Magnolia

5536, SS 9:45 a.m—S 11 a.m.

MASSACHUSETTS Hall, Arthur Dudley, Boston,

Boston Unity Center, 25 Huntington Avenue,

Open daily—N—M, Phone Kenmore 6613,

SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m. MICHIGAN

Bailey, Ida M., Grand Rapids, Gr. Rapids Unity Soc, 61 Sheldon Ave., Open daily—M—Phone 86121, SS 11:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Best, Harvey E. and Ida R., Lansing, Unity Classes, Olds Hotel, Open daily—N—M, Phone Olds Hotel, SS 10 a.m—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Gregg, Irwin Edwin, Detroit, Detroit Unity Association, Maccabees

Building, Open daily—N—M, Phone Temple

1-4755, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Moffett, Amy L., Kalamazoo, Unity Center of P .C, 209 W. Dutton, K—Phone 2-4342, SS 10 a.m.—S 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

MINNESOTA Ranncy, Lila Weber, Minneapolis,

Unity Truth Center, 1108 Nicollet, K—Phone Geneva 1712, SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

MISSOURI Carr, Elsie M., St. Louis, .

Unity Soc. of Applied Christianity, 401 De Balivere,

Open daily—N—K, Phone Rosedale 1294 SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Eilers, Hilda Louise a.id Fred, St. Louis, South Side Unity Center, 6100 So Grand, Open daily—K—Phone Rio 3727, SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Fillmore, Charles, Kansas City, President Unity School of Christianity,

Gable, Francis, Kansas City, Teacher and Editor Unity School of

Christianity, Handly, Marie, Kansas City,

Director, Unity Field Department, Morgan, Rex, St. Joseph,

Unity Center of P .C, 208 Empire Trust Building,

Open daily—N—M, Phone 6-0875, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Palmer, Ida M., Kansas City, South Side Unity Center, 1103 E.

Armour Blvd., Open daily—N—M, Phone VA 2559, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Wilson, Ernest C , Kansas City, Unity Society of P C , 913 Tracy, Open Daily—N—M, Phone VI 8720, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

MONTANA Huhn, Vivian, Great Falls,

Unity Study Class, 17 Dunn Blk., K—Phone 4636, S 11 a.m.

Wessel, Mary E., Bozeman, Unity Truth Center, Baxter Hotel, Open daily—K, SS 11 a.m.—S 7 and 8 p.m.

Livingston, Elks Hall, 2nd Ave., Open daily—K, Mon. 2, 3 and 8 p.m. Billings, Northern Hotel, Open daily—K, Tues. 2, 3 and 8 p.m., Wed. 2:30 and 8 p.m. Butte, Y.M.C.A., Park St. W., Open daily—K, Thurs. 2, 3 and 8 p.m., Fri. 2:30 and 8 p.m.

NEBRASKA Truesdell, Alden J., Omaha,

Omaha Unity Center, 423 Electric Bldg. Open Daily—N—M, Phone Jads 7346,

SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

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NEW JERSEY Berry, Edith M., Newark,

Newark Unity Society, Berwick Hotel, Open daily—N—K, Phone HU 2500, SS 10:45 a.m.—S 10:45 a.m

NEW YORK Brown, America, Buffalo,

Buffalo Unity Center, 1372 Hertel Ave., Open daily—N—M, Phone Deleware

5194, SS 10:45 a.m.—S 11:15 a.m.

Burbridge, Marcellene, Schenectady, Schenectady Unity Society, 1029 Uni-

versity Place, Open daily—N—M, Phone 4-8033, SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Jeffery, H. B., Syracuse, 360 Green St.,

Lynch, Richard, New York City, Unity Society, 33 W. 39th St., Open daily—N—M, Phone Longacre

5-7119, SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Meyer, Louis E. and Ethel, Rochester, First Unity Society of P.C., 633 East

Avenue, Open daily—K, Phone Monroe 4885, SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Pomeroy, Ella, Brooklyn, Unity Society of Brooklyn, 3 Albee

Square. Open daily—N—M, Phone Tr 5-2427, SS 10:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Pustell, Christine, West Islip, Rt. No. 1 (Babylon P. O.)

Richards, Ella F., Chautauqua, Unity Center, 49 Scott Street, Open daily—N—M, Phone 3-125, S 2:31) p.m.

Jamestown, Unity Center, Y.W.C.A. Building.

OHIO Andrews, Frederick Elias, Cincinnati,

Cincinnati Unity Center, 26 E 6th St., Open daily—N—M, Phone Cherry 8978, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Crouch, Ethel Jane, Dayton, Unity Truth Center, Fine Arts Bldg., Open daily—N—K, Phone Adams 5741, SS 9:30 a.m— S 11 a.m.

January, Garnett, Columbus, Unity Center, 80 West Starr Ave., Open daily—K, Phone UN 6400, SS 9:30 a.m.—S 10:45 a.m. & 7:45 p.m.

January, Vivia, Cleveland, Christian Unity, Carter Hotel, Open daily—K, Phone PR 7200, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Langenheim, Mary J., Cincinnati, Cincinnati Unity Center, 26 E. 6th St.,

Maloney, Jessie G., Akron, Unity Center of Truth, 34 High St., Open daily—N—M, Phone FR 7026, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Smith, Effie G., Oakley, Cincinnati, East Hills Unity Center, 3041 Madison

Road, Open daily—N—M, Phone Jefferson

5075, SS 9:30 a.m.

Tahse, Louise, Hamilton, The Unity Temple, 117 Ross Ave., K—Phone 525 W, SS 9:15 a.m.—S 10:30 a.m & 7:30 p.m.

OREGON Lance, Marion T., Portland,

Unity Center, 811 N. W. 20th Ave., Open Daily—K, Phone BR 2488, SS 10 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

PENNSYLVANIA Anthony, Earl B. and Martha, Pittsburg,

Unity Center, 130 Seventh Street, Open daily—N—K, Phone Court 8298, SS 10:45 a.m.—S 11:15 a.m& 8 p.m.

TENNESSEE Chester, Elizabeth M., Memphis,

Unity Center, 1352 Madison, Open daily—N—M, Phone 2-2508, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Turner, Mary Elizabeth, Nashville, Unity Truth Center, 2000 West End

Avenue, Open daily—N—K, Phone 7-5177, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

TEXAS Brass, Lilian Black, Houston,

Unity Center, Milam Bldg., Open daily—N—K, Phone Fairfax 3624, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

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Emery, Rose, El Paso, Unity Temple of Truth, 305 East

Franklin Street, Open daily—N—M, Phone Main 1146, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m.

Hursey, Minerva L., Dallas, Dallas Unity Society, 928 Allen Bldg., Open daily—N—M, Phone 7-2321, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Mims, Ruth, Austin, Unity Center of Christianity, Driskill

Hotel, Open daily—K, Phone 2-5729, S 11 a.m.

Truesdell, Nell, Ft. Worth, Unity Center of Ft. Worth, 503 Worth

Building, , Open daily—N—M, Phone 2-7622, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. & 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON Rigby, Paul M. and Lillyan, Seattle,

Unity Society of the N. W., 1905 Ms Third Avenue,

Open daily—N—M, Phone MA 7662, SS 11 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Scott, Christopher P., Yakima, Unity Metaphysical Center, 1 Wilson

Building, Opens daily—N—M, Phone 6851, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

WISCONSIN Mallon, Guy W., Milwaukee,

First Unity Center, 3112 W. Highland, Open daily—K, Phone West 8912, SS 9:45 a.m.—S 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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CANADA Popple, Anne E., Edmonton,

Unity Centre, 304 Empire Blk., Open daily—K, Phone 8-3328, SS 2:45 p.m.—S 7:30 p.m.

Bowyer, Edna, Winnipeg:, Unity Assembly, 209 Donalda Block, Open daily—N—K, Phone 88-659, SS 11 a.m. and 3 p.m—S 11 a.m.

7:30 p.m. ENGLAND

Johnson, Dora, Liverpool, Unity Society of P.C., St. Lukes

Chambers, 2 Bold Place—K, Phone L'pool 29.

Wirral, "Glendor" Mount Road Upton, Unity Center, Phone Upton 229, Open daily—N—K, SS 3 p.m.—S 3 and 7 p.m.

HAWAII Kearnes, Harriet Louise, Honolulu,

Honolulu Unity Center, 2407 Koa, K—Phone 9-2924, SS 11 a.m.

SCOTLAND Hume, Margaret, Edinburgh,

Unity Centre, 30 York Place, K—S3 and 8 p.m.

LICENSED UNITY TEACHERS Adams, Bonnie E., Unity Center, 1151

Chapel, New Haven, Conn. Arrowsmith, Mrs. G., Unity Class, 503 E.

Maywood, Peroia, 111. —18—

Benning, Mary, Unity Center, Mt. Royal Hotel, Montreal, Canada.

Echlin, Elois B., Unity Assb., Levert Bldg., New Orleans, La.

Elliott, Nora S., Unity Chapel, 8th and N. Bridgeport, Nebr.

Feldt, E. Roy, Unity Center, New Coloni-al Hotel, Washington, D. C.

Fisher, Nina V. Unity Studio, 4958 W. Ad-ams, Los Angeles, Calif.

Handyside, Mr. and Mrs. R. W., Pract. Chris. Center, 16 Royal Terrace, Edin-burg, Scotland.

Hutton, Florence, Unity Class, 418 Bab-cock Bldg., Plainfield, N. J.

Jones, T. Conway, Unity Center, 221A 8th Ave., Calgary, Canada.

Lane, Eugenia B., Unity Class, 1500 Tay-lor, Amarillo, Texas.

Lilly, Julia F. H. Broadway Truth Center Unity, 419 Breslin Bldg., Louisville, Ky.

Mallon, Mrs. Guy W., Unity Center, 3112 W. Highland, Milwaukee, Wise.

Martial, Octavia, Unity Class, 370 Hamil-ton, White Plains. N. Y.

Price, Harriet English, 3411 Knight, Dal-las, Texas.

Schneider, Rose A., Unity, 1217 N. St. An-drews, Hollywood, Calif.

Scott, Beulah Ivon, Unity Center, Wilson Bldg., Yakima, Wash.

Stevenson, Gladys, Unity Class, 33 Gates, Montclair, N. J.

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Sweaney, Katherine, Unity Center, 356(5 Sixth Street., Riverside, Calif.

Schliefer, Carrie, Unity Soc, 321 N. 5th St., Raton, N. Mex.

St. John, Everett, Unity Center, 904 2nd National Bank Bldg., Warren, Ohio.

Wilson, Maude C , Unity Class, Public Li-brary, Carthage, Mo.

Whipps, Beatrice H., Unity Center, Cham-ber of Commerce Bldg., Toledo, Ohio.

White, Mrs. E. Norton, Unity Center, 604 Canal, New Orleans, La.

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CONSTITUTION OF UNITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Preamble Inspired by the Spirit of wisdom, we

ministers and leaders in the Unity move-ment have formed the Unity Annual Con-ference for the purpose of meeting to-gether once a year to raise the Christ con-sciousness in one another and in the cen-ters.

We seek to stress the realization that Christ in each of us is our leader and teacher and that His inspiration gives ori-ginal, divine, and orderly ideas, and that to Him alone we look. As each member recognizes and follows the divine within himself all will be raised to His glory.

ARTICLE 1. NAME. This organization shall be known as the Unity Annual Con-ference.

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ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this organization shall be to cooperate with Christ in promoting an annual con-ference of recognized Unity leaders and ministers, who meet to exchange ideas for the uplift and advancement of the teach-ings of practical Christianity.

ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. The mem-bership of the Unity Annual Conference shall consist of recognized Unity center leaders and ministers who are working in cooperation with the Field Department of Unity School of Christianity, Kansas City, Missouri. After the close of the 1935 con-ference, new applicants can be accepted for membership only if they have been or-dained by Unity School of Christianity or if their ordination has been approved by the Field Department and the Unity Train-ing School Board. Application for member-ship must be filed with the Board of Di-rectors and approved by nine members of the Board. Membership shall be for one year only. All memberships shall expire at the close of the annual conference un-less renewed previous to that date.

ARTICLE 4. The Executive

EXECUTIVE BOARD. Board shall consist of

twelve members, ministers of recognized Unity centers. This Board shall form its own organization, electing the officers des-ignated by Article 5.

ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS. The officers of this organization shall consist of a Presi-

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dent, Vice President, and Secretary-Treas-urer, who shall be elected annually by the Executive Board from its membership for a term of one (1) year and shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.

ARTICLE 6. VACANCIES. The Execu-tive Board shall have power to fill all va-cancies for the unexpired term of any member of this Board who may resign or be otherwise disqualified. If a member of the Executive Board is absent at any an-nual conference, the Board shall appoint some one else to act and vote in his place during that conference period only.

ARTICLE 7. VOTING. At each annual conference the Executive Board shall sub-mit a list of at least twelve (12) names as nominees. From these nominees the mem-bers of the Conference present shall elect by ballot four members to serve on the Ex-ecutive Board for a period of three (3) years and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

ARTICLE 8. BY-LAWS. All by-laws and regulations for the government of themselves and the Annual Conference shall be formulated by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE 9. AMENDMENTS. The Con-stitution and By-Laws can be amended or revised at any annual meeting of the Ex-ecutive Board by a two-thirds (2-3) ma-jority vote of its members present, after the amendment has been approved by a majority of the Conference members pres-ent and voting.

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BY-LAWS OF UNITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ARTICLE 1. The first business session of the Conference shall be held on the first day of each Conference; and shall be opened with prayer, followed by the read-ing of the Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of the Conference.

ARTICLE 2. A special meeting of the Executive Board may be called by the President at any time, and must be called upon the written request of not less than five of its members.

ARTICLE 3. In all meetings of the Ex-ecutive Board seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum to transact business except at the regular annual meeting when the members present shall constitute a quo-rum.

ARTICLE 4. The regular order of busi-ness of the Executive Board shall be as follows:

1. Opening with word of silence. 2. Roll call. 3. Reading of minutes of previous meet-

ing. 4. Report of special meetings. 5. Report of standing committees. 6. Bills and communications. 7. Election of officers. 8. Unfinished business. 9. New business.

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ARTICLE 5. Roberts "Rules of Order" shall be the authority on parliamentary law and usujre of this organization.

ARTICLE 6. A recognized Unity center shall have as its head an accredited mem-ber of this Conference and shall teach the principles of practical Christianity, using the textbooks and literature published by Unity School of Christianity, 917 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, and follow-ing- the course of teaching prescribed by that School.

ARTICLE 7. In order to be accepted as a recognized Unity center, a center shall eliminate all textbooks and teachings that do not conform to the Christ standard as recognized by the Unity School of Christ-ianity, Kansas City, Missouri. This does not exclude any book or lessons that con-form to this standard.

ARTICLE 8. All centers shall make reg-ular annual reports to the Field Depart-ment, on forms supplied by the Field De-partment, and copies of all announcements and printed matter mailed out by the lo-cal centers shall be mailed to the office of the Field Department.

ARTICLE 9. Ordination of Unity lead-ers and ministers shall be performed by the Unity School of Christianity, Kansas City, Missouri, or approved by the Field Department and the Unity Training School Board.

ARTICLE 10. The qualifications of a candidate for ordination shall consist of the completion of prescribed courses of study recognized by the Unity Training School Board and a period of at least one year devoted to center ministry that satis-fies members of Unity Annual Conference Executive Board and the Field Department that the candidate's teaching and ethics are of the Christ standard. We also affirm these qualifications shall be applied with-out exception or favor.

ARTICLE 11. Requirements of licensed teachers: They shall be actively engaged in fulfilling required preparation, and have a good record in present field work. They are authorized teachers, but not ordained. Privileges: Their names are to be listed in the U. A. C. Yearbook as a separate group. The use of the name "Unity" is co-opera-tion which Unity Field Department extends to authorized teachers. They will be given a period of time to complete study. Names will be dropped from year to year if dis-continue study or active co-operation with Unity School.

CODE OF ETHICS UNITY A N N U A L CONFERENCE

Adopted at Kansas City, Mo. August 24, 1934.

I This calling is and shall be maintained

as a holy ministry conducted in the name of Jesus Christ, to the glory of God, and in service to mankind.

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II The motto of this group shall be "We

look to Christ as the directive head of this movement, inspiring:, guiding, and prosper-ing us."

Ill We shall always and is every way within

our ability assist in the advancement of the influence and power of any center in which we visit or speak. We shall always recom-mend its ministry and services both publicly and privately to all within its territory.

IV We will not seek in any way, directly

or indirectly, to draw to us correspondents or personal students from any center or group in which we have been a guest speaker.

V In any center or group in which we

have been a student, we will fully co-oper-ate with and obtain the approval of the leader of the group or center, as well as cooperate with the Field Department of Unity School, before we perform in any way, directly or indirectly, a personal heal-ing ministry, or begin any personal or group teaching.

VI We will not attempt to carry on Unity

work in any city without first obtaining the full approval of the Field Department for such work and securing the co-opera-tion of already active and progressive Unity workers in that vicinity.

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VII We recognize the advisability of the

Field Department's sanctioning the estab-lishment of an additional center in any city where statistics and information show that the field is not already adequately covered.

VIII It is the sense of this organization that

we work in perfect harmony and accord with the Field Department of Unity School in our speaking and teaching program, that we place no speaker or teacher on our platform who is not acceptable to the Field Department, and that we consult the Field Department whenever the teacher, lecturer, or course of lessons is subject to doubt.

IX It is incumbent upon each and every

member of Unity Annual Conference to hold in esteem and respectful regard all fellow members and to use all rightful means to protect the personal and profes-sional honor of every other member.

Each member will also respect the work, both public and private, of his fellow mem-bers, will uphold them in their endeavor to carry on the practices and duties of the Christian ministry, and will render at any and all times such cooperative assistance as may be solicited and mutually agreed upon, no member interfering with the work or practice of another.

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XI Each member shall conduct his work,

private and public, after the standards and in accord with the teachings and ideals of Unity School of Christianity at Kansas City, Missouri, without competition and contention, realizing that the more truly he practices the principles of this Confer-ence and this School the greater will be the good rebounding to each and all im-mediately concerned, and to the community at large.

XII Each and every member is in honor

bound to hold sacred all confidences re-posed in him. Confessions of error or seeming misconduct made in conferences or consultations and any defects of char-acter or any misbehavior revealed to a member while engaged in his practice as a healer or adviser shall be kept secret and held inviolate and never divulged to anoth-er person regardless of that other person's status or relation.

XIII The name, residence, or locality of any

person under treatment in the past or pres-ent shall never be mentioned privately or publicly in illustration or verification of the principles of healing, the ministry of healing or counseling being held to be sacred and therefore to be conducted with reverence and with the strictest regard for the sensibilities and individual rights of patients and supplicants who in good fai th

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and confidence have committed themselves to the consideration and mercy of any member of this Conference.

XIV We sincerely devote ourselves to living

in accord with this Code in letter and in spirit, and to seeing it made manifest in all others, thus bringing to ourselves only as-sociations and conditions that harmonize with this Code.

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MOTIONS OF GENERAL INTEREST PASSED BY EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE 1935 Honoring Myrtle Fillmore

A "Guest Book" was purchased to be used each year at the reception given at "The Arches" in memory of Myrtle Fill-more.

Voting Privileges of Licensed Teachers All licensed leaders and teachers are in-

vited to all business meetings but have no vote or voice in the meetings. They may, however, present questions and suggestions to the Board in writing.

Standard Course of Study The following textbooks were accepted

as official textbook! for a three-year stand-ard Unity Center study course:

1st year, "Lessons in Truth" 2nd year, "Talks on Truth" Bid year, "Bible Interpretation" "The Silence" by E. V. Ingraham, to be

studied each year.

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First Meeting of Board Motion was passed that the President of

the Conference be instructed to notify the Board members of a call meeting* on Satur-day preceeding the Conference each year.

Audit of Conference Record The Executive Committee was appointed

to work with the Secretary-Treasurer, and the books of the Conference to be audited the first day of the Conference each year. Books may be audited by the Executive Committee or they are impowered to call in an auditor.

Titles Omitted Motion was passed to drop all titles in

yearbook and incorporate only legal name of leader.

U. A. C. Colors Official colors of the Unity Annual Con-

ference approved: Gold and Purple. Date of 1936 Conference JUNE 28th to JULY 3rd.

COMMITTEES APPOINTED FOR 1936

PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman

Frederick Elias Andrews, Cincinnati, Ohio Assistants

Ida M. Palmer, Kansas City, Mo. L. E. Meyer, Rochester, N. Y.

BANQUET COMMITTEE Louise Ramey, Tampa, Florida Elois Echlin, New Orleans, La.

CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE Elizabeth McClaughry, Sioux City, la.

Ethel Meyer, Rochester, N. Y. Ocoa Moore, Orlando, Florida

Frederick Elias Andrews, Cincinnati, Ohio, was appointed on special Credential Com-mittee to determine badges to be used at the 1936 Conference.

INCORPORATING COMMITTEE Frederick E. Andrews, Cincinnati, Ohio,

Paul Rigby, Seattle, Washington, were appointed to continue investigation as to incorporating Unity Annual Con-ference and report at next Conference.

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP

It was decided at a recent meeting of the Training School Board that the work now required of students at the Training School, if satisfactorily completed, war-rants the granting of proper recognition.

It is understood that mere attendance and study at the Training School for the required period will not of itself qualify students for leadership.

In addition to the credits gained by Training School attendance the student must show a record of satisfactory study and actual practice of the principles of Truth in a local center with which he is

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affiliated. Any student who is not affiliated with a Unity center should be consistently studying under the direction of the Corres-pondence School Department throughout the year.

As a minimum measure of recognition it was decided that students who have re-ceived credit for work over a period of four years and have satisfied the Training School Board and the Field Department of their fitness to conduct a ministry are en-titled to a certificate as recognized leaders.

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Statement of qualifications does not alter those previously made:

Completion of the Correspondence School Course

Completion of the Methods and Ideals Course

Attendance at two terms of the Unity Training School

It simply provides another channel through which teachers and leaders may prepare for this spiritual work.

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