Unity of Las Vegas Celebrates 65 Years of Spiritual Community With Anniversary Concert, Sapphire Celebration and Historic Legacy Project

LAS VEGAS - Oct. 1, 2026 - PRLog -- What began with six people gathered in the Las Vegas living room of Marie and Paul Kapp on October 11, 1961, has grown into a spiritual community spanning more than six decades.

This October, Unity of Las Vegas — originally Unity Church of the Desert — celebrates its 65th anniversary, honoring its spiritual legacy while looking toward what community can mean in the 21st century.

The celebration begins with a 65th Anniversary Fundraiser Concert & Silent Auction on Saturday, October 3, from 2:00–4:00 p.m., followed by a special 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration Service on Sunday, October 4, from 11:20 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Followed by Fellowship & Refreshments until 1:30pm Sunday - at 4325 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 110.

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Unity of Las Vegas - YouTube

Saturday's concert will feature Michelle Rohl, Denita Asberry, Cynthia Minx & Doug Gemmell, The Julie Williams Trio featuring Missy Parker and Danny Rio, Paula Sadler and Austin Perry. Tickets are $20.

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Unity Fundraiser Concert - Unity of Las Vegas

From a Living Room to a Living Legacy

Rev. Marie Kapp and Paul Kapp opened their home at 1077 Griffith Avenue to a six-person Unity study group. From that gathering grew Unity Church of the Desert, now Unity of Las Vegas.

An early affirmation still captures its spirit:

"In our Unity of purpose, we are guided by Infinite Wisdom and prospered by Divine Love." — Rev. Marie Kapp

Unity's local story is part of the larger Unity movement founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in Kansas City in 1889, emphasizing prayer, meditation and practical spirituality.

A Treasure Trove of Las Vegas History

As Unity prepared for its anniversary, historic scrapbooks from 1961–1986 were digitized, revealing photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, handwritten records and decades of Las Vegas spiritual history.

That discovery has become the Unity of Las Vegas 65-Year Legacy Project and a commemorative history book exploring Unity in Las Vegas, pioneers of New Thought, women in ministry, women of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada's changing spiritual landscape.

Women, Leadership and the Future

Unity of Las Vegas began under Rev. Marie Kapp when women held far fewer recognized positions in ministry. Today, that legacy continues under Rev. Lisa E. Lee, supported by the Board of Trustees, leadership team, musicians, teachers and volunteers.

"Rooted in Spirit. Inspired by Truth. Moving Forward in Love." — Rev. Lisa E. Lee

Unity describes its identity this way: "We are family for each other, welcoming, nurturing and awakening one another at depth."

For this anniversary, Unity is calling its family home — members, children who grew up at Unity, ministers, musicians, guest speakers, families, friends and newcomers — to reconnect, remember and celebrate.

Anniversary fundraising also includes commemorative merchandise and the forthcoming 65th Anniversary book.

Celebrate With Us All Year.

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