We Are All One!
Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Love & Understanding Institute website. We teach and practice a positive and practical approach to spirituality, honoring universal truths in all religions and respecting each individual's right to choose a spiritual path that fulfills their unique lifestyle. We provide you with the tools to learn and grow on your life journey.
We are an Independent Church recognized by the US Government as a Nonprofit Religious Organization under the IRS 501C3.
Our Mission
Our mission is to teach Truth Principles and ancient wisdom to assist in transforming our lives. We provide a space where people can be heard and supported as well as the ability to share their gifts and talents.
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Our Vision
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Our vision is to establish a spiritual community of loving, compassionate leaders who are examples of healthy, abundant, conscious, peaceful and joy-filled living.
Outreach Food Ministry
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Please contact Rowena Bungalon at rbtuano2012@gmail.com
We are here to help.
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Resources in Los Angeles Area
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Call 211 for personalized food locations in your area
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
​1734 E 41st St.
310-828-2646
Website has a Pantry Food Locator
www.lafoodbank.org
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World Harvest Food Bank
3100 Venice Blvd
213-746-2227
www.harvestfoodbank.org
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Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
Vernon, CA
323-589-1992
Seeds of Hope
553 South Clarence Street
Los Angeles CA 90033
213-482-2040 Ext, 234
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Nourish LA
3200 Sawtelle Blvd.
310-870-0459
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Five Basic Beliefs
1) God is good and everywhere present
2) The spirit of God lives within each and every person.
3) We create our life experiences through our way of thinking.
4) There is a power in affirmative prayer which we believe increases our connection to God
5) Knowledge of these principles is not enough. We must live them.
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THIS SUNDAY
July 26, 2026
Live Zoom Service
Meditation begins promptly at 9:50AM Pacific Time
Service begins at 10AM Pacific Time
Topic for Sunday August 2, 2026
New Beginnings
It doesn’t matter where you are in your life. You have the ability to begin a new chapter and a new beginning.
Please join us this Sunday as we explore New Beginnings.
The Zoom link for our Sunday Service is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88509050967
Each Sunday you will be admitted from a waiting room
This is being REQUIRED by Zoom
Please click on the link and join the Service at least 10 minutes before we start at 10am Pacific time for a short meditation.
You will be muted when joining. Please stay muted during the service unless you are having a problem.
We are recording the service and will stop the recording after the Prayer of Protection and a Final Prayer. We will unmute you at that time.
We can then have our usual “Sharing” amongst our group only live.
We look forward to hearing your input about the topic and your feedback about the service.
We appreciate your support so that we can provide you with Live Zoom meetings.
You can make a donation by going to our website: www.loveandu.org
And make a secure online donation
Or
You can mail a check to our office:
Love & Understanding
1150 222nd street
Carson, CA 90745
Thank you for your support
You are in my prayers
Peace & Richest Blessings Always,
Rev James Daly
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Love & Understanding Newsletter
July 29, 2026 Issue #1244
Quotes of the Week
You can start new chapters in your life because it’s your life, your book.
Oprah Winfrey
You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Weekly Newsletter Article
New Beginnings
Tomorrow, I move into a new apartment in the same complex in Marina Del Rey that I have been living for the past 13 and one half years. The difference is that this is part of a new Affordable Housing program that I applied for over 4 years ago. As the renovation to this complex has proceeded, now the Affordable Housing applications are being processed and filled.
I will have a place that I will be able to afford to live in for the rest of my life if I desire. I have held this vision in my heart for many years. I am now about to start that next chapter of my life and I am deeply grateful.
New Beginning don’t just suddenly happen. We lay the groundwork for them days, weeks, months and in this case many years. Every New Beginning starts with a Thought. Turning that Thought into a Belief is what begins the physical transformation.
“It is done unto you as you Believe!” If you believe that you can then I believe that the Universe conspires to bring everything together for your desires’ fulfilment. Just as, If you believe that you CAN’T then the reverse is true. I have had personal experiences that have shown me that BOTH statements are absolutely true.
Many people are lost as to how to even start fulfilling their desires. I have found that the advice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was extremely effective. “Take the first step!” This is an act of faith. Too many times, people get stuck with “HOW” am I going to achieve this desire?
We are all spiritual beings that tap into the Creative Power of this universe everyday whether we are conscious of that power or not. Our charge is to focus on our desires and allow the Creative Energy of this universe to bring together whatever is needed to fulfill it.
Have faith in your Thought and take the first step. It is time for you to write the next chapter for your life. Happy New Beginnings!
Peace & Richest Blessings Always,
Reverend James Daly
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This Week's Topic
THIS SUNDAY
July 26, 2026
Live Zoom Service
Meditation begins promptly at 9:50AM Pacific Time
Service begins at 10AM Pacific Time
Topic for Sunday August 2, 2026
New Beginnings
It doesn’t matter where you are in your life. You have the ability to begin a new chapter and a new beginning.
Please join us this Sunday as we explore New Beginnings.
The Zoom link for our Sunday Service is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88509050967
Each Sunday you will be admitted from a waiting room
This is being REQUIRED by Zoom
Please click on the link and join the Service at least 10 minutes before we start at 10am Pacific time for a short meditation.
You will be muted when joining. Please stay muted during the service unless you are having a problem.
We are recording the service and will stop the recording after the Prayer of Protection and a Final Prayer. We will unmute you at that time.
We can then have our usual “Sharing” amongst our group only live.
We look forward to hearing your input about the topic and your feedback about the service.
We appreciate your support so that we can provide you with Live Zoom meetings.
You can make a donation by going to our website: www.loveandu.org
And make a secure online donation
Or
You can mail a check to our office:
Love & Understanding
1150 222nd street
Carson, CA 90745
Thank you for your support
You are in my prayers
Peace & Richest Blessings Always,
Rev James Daly