In 1957 Rev. Frances Jarrell started a Unity Study Group at the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce on East Atlantic Avenue. She had previously been the founding minister of Unity of Delray, but resigned her post there to start a ministry closer to her Fort Lauderdale home. A church office was established at 5 NE 27th Avenue, in Pompano Beach.
In January 1959 Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws including thirty-eight founding members were recorded, and a Charter granted by Unity School of Christianity in Lees Summit, MO. In April of 1959, newly incorporated Unity Church of Pompano Beach purchased the present land at 261 SE 13th Avenue for $7,000 via owner financing, to be paid off in three equal installments. Unity Church of Pompano Beach was well on its way!
In December, 1966, ground was broken for the second building, the sanctuary. The first service in the sanctuary was Easter Sunday, March 26, 1967. 1967 marks the official dedication of the entire church complex, completely debt free. The original cornerstone containing the board members of 1967 along with a Masons’ dedication can be viewed on the outside northeast corner of the sanctuary. Founding minister, Rev. Jarrell, retired from ministry in 1972 and made her transition on Easter March 30, 1975.
In late 2010 a group of twelve Unity Truth Students formed to help continue the blessing of Unity of Pompano. The church building had been abandoned and was in danger of being auctioned for past debts. An emergency board was created, and with many dedicated volunteers led by the tireless dedication of Beverly Spivey, Licensed Unity Teacher, Unity of Pompano was given new life. In 2015, Rev. Lawrence Palmer became Senior Minister, and he lovingly and faithfully served the community until his transition in 2022.
Today, Unity of Pompano (now Unity of Broward Spiritual Center) has entered a new chapter of prosperity consciousness by investing in the care of our building and campus. Guided by Rev. Paul Tenaglia and the Board of Directors, there are plans in place to upgrade and maintain the campus for future generations of truth seekers.