2024 Fillmore Festival: 100 Years of Daily Word

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Daily Word Magazine

Since its first issue on July 1, 1924, Daily Word magazine has been inspiring, uplifting, and comforting readers with messages and affirmations to support their spiritual journey. Now circulating in more than 100 countries and four languages, this pocket-size publication is a spiritual companion for people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.

At the 2024 Fillmore Festival, we will explore 12 topics that for years have been the most popular words in every issue:

Leading metaphysicians from the Unity movement will speak to the Truth principles that have been taught in Daily Word through the years.

Enjoy the beautiful Unity Village campus, visit with friends old and new, and honor the flagship publication that has spread the Unity message around the world for a century.

Presenters

Master of Ceremonies and Host--Rev. Mark Fuss, vice president of Outreach and Engagement at Unity World Headquarters.

Behind the Scenes with Daily Word Magazine--featuring Rev. Teresa Burton, editor of Daily Word magazine, and Rev. Ellen Debenport, vice president of publishing and content.

The Power of Affirmations--Rev. Sylvia Sumter, senior minister of Unity of Washington, D.C.

Talks on topics--featuring

• Rev. Jim Blake, Chief Executive Officer, Unity World Headquarters
• Rev. Sandra Campbell, executive director, Unity Urban Ministerial School
• Rev. Roxanne Graves, senior minister, Unity on the Space Coast
• Rev. Chris Jackson, retired senior minister, Unity on the Bay
• Rev. Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, senior minister, Unity Prosperity Ocean, and Outreach Program Manager, Unity World Headquarters
• Rev. Carla McClellan, Life Coach Carla, Pause for Renewal Ministries
• Rev. Paula Mekdeci, retired senior minister, Unity Renaissance of Chesapeake
• Rev. Richard Mekdeci, Unity minister, speaker, teacher, event planner, musician
• Rev. Paulette Pipe, Touching the Stillness Ministries
• Rev. Anna Shouse, minister and consultant at Soul Matters
• Rev. Anne Tabor, senior minister, Unity of Arlington
• Rev. Dale Worley, senior minister of Unity of Savannah

Musicians--Revs. Richard Mekdeci and Dale Worley.

Enjoy Unity Village

You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the peaceful prayer and meditation gardens at Unity Village. Enjoy the nature trails, labyrinth, Rose Garden, fountains, prayer chapels, and more.

• Unity Village is wheelchair accessible. Please see the property map for details.
• Special accommodations are available upon request.

Have questions? Call us at 816-251-3540, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT), or email us at unityretreats@unityonline.org.

Accommodations

• Hotel rooms are available at the award-winning Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. Take advantage of the discounted hotel rate of $134/night when you register online for this event. In your confirmation email you will receive details about how to reserve your room.
• Airbnbs are a great option if you're bringing a group. Retreat guests will receive a 20% discount on the daily rate for Fillmore Manor, Hummingbird Vista, or Hummingbird Chateau. To take advantage of the discounted Airbnb rate, please contact our hotel team at 816-347-5537.
• Golf carts are also available for rent for Airbnb guests.

Transportation from the airport is not included.