November 2019 by Sue K.
I wanted to start off this review by saying what The Spiritual Forum is, but where to start? What it is is limitless, really, with respect to the spiritual growth podcast listeners and in-person attendees can get from digging into it. Rev. Carol Saunders, a Unity Minister, started up and leads the weekly, Sunday morning forum. She takes a spiritual topic, puts framework and definition around it and then opens it up to discussion with those in attendance. I've always been used to Sunday church events where the minister presents a lesson at some length, so at first when listening to one of the Forum's podcasts, I felt I might be missing the lesson. But after listening to a few, things clicked, the lesson is there. In the topic presentation, in the perspective those attending bring to the discussion, in the self-inquiry Rev. Carol prompts by posing questions back in response and by the awareness that surfaces in me while openly listening to this all. The Spiritual Forum can be called an alternative to church, and that's not to say there isn't value in traditional Sunday Services. This is another platform and one that can reach a more vast audience. Some attendees have Unity backgrounds, others do not, it doesn't matter here, all are welcome. To an extent, spiritual development springboards from awakening, developing awareness and maintaining that awareness. The spiritual topics addressed in the forum are practical; they are ones that tie in with our daily lives. Forums like this are a rare find - I haven't come across anything similar to this yet. If you live in the area and can attend in person, check it out in person sometime - be a part of the positive energy there and take advantage of the opportunity to connect with others on the path.
