The Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach is excited to celebrate 30 years. Since 1987, the center has grown from a rented room to its current location on 43rd Avenue. Today, while the physical space may have changed, such as the addition of a public walking meditation labyrinth behind the church, the teachings remain the same. The mission statement is "Teaching, loving, and inspiring people to be all they are created to be."

“We are a positive path for spiritual living,” states Rev. Dan Holloway. “Unity is based on the universal spiritual principles taught by Jesus Christ. We teach people to apply what they have learned to make their lives better, to overcome challenges, and to find happiness, peace and prosperity.”

People who choose Unity seem to have much in common: a love of nature, an interest in organic foods, and a concern for the environment. There is an emphasis on personal growth through spiritual and psychological paths.

“Even though I am a minister, I do not consider myself to be particularly religious. Spiritual, yes, but not all about dogmatic rules and regulations," Holloway explains. “We work to give people tools for better living. Jesus taught about forgiveness, love, compassion and the power of faith, but what good is it to learn things if they cannot be applied in our lives?”

Location: Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Ave. Weekly Sunday services at 10 a.m. and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 772-562-1133 or visit UnityofVero.org.