Unity of Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1951. Our first gatherings were held at the Governor's Club Hotel, and later at the Woman's Club on Las Olas Boulevard.

In January 1958, Rev. Elizabeth Sand Turner became our leader. She was the author of several beloved books, including Your Hope of Glory and Let There Be Light. The congregation purchased a house at 210 SE 10th Terrace, but attendance soon outgrew it.

In 1963, we purchased land at 1800 NE 6th Court in Victoria Park, and architect Richard C. Reilly designed our new church. We broke ground on April 18, 1964, and dedicated the building on Thanksgiving 1964.

Our Victoria Park church, dedicated Thanksgiving 1964.

Our educational building opened in 1965, and for nearly five decades, Victoria Park was the center of our spiritual life.

In 2011, the Victoria Park church was sold, and its treasured Twelve Powers stained glass windows were carefully stored for the next chapter.

In 2012, the congregation moved into the former SunTrust bank building in Wilton Manors, which was sold in 2015.

In June 2021, we purchased our North Beach building at 3331 NE 32nd Street, where the Twelve Powers stained glass was refurbished and installed in the lobby.

Our North Beach building, 2021-2026.

In late 2025, guided by Spirit, we embraced an Alternative Ministry model that brings Unity's teachings into every part of life, not just Sunday. Today our offerings include Sunday services, small groups, pop-up events, book groups, spiritual direction, the Creative Connections Art Series, specialized ministries, and Unity in the CommUnity.

In March 2026, we completed the sale of our North Beach building, and our Sunday services moved to Sunrise Middle School. Around the same time, Unity World Headquarters and Unity Worldwide Ministries merged into one global organization, and we are proud to be part of it.