Unity Center

in western North Carolina
Music at Unity Center, Fletcher, NC
Long ago, we left behind the traditional definitions of what is "church music" to choose contemporary music as our primary vehicle for celebrating Spirit.
  • Our music is dynamic, upbeat, powerful, and mostly original - written by Lytingale, Dave de la Rosa, and others.
  • Our style of music embraces and includes folk, rock, jazz, pop, bluegrass, New Age, and a touch of classical.  We rarely do traditional "church" music, and we pay attention to the ideas expressed in the lyrics.
  • We do not use hymnbooks (we use PowerPoint projection of the words on a big screen, or song sheets of original songs for group singing).

  • The philosophy for these choices is explained in Growing Your Church Music Program, a book and workshop by Lytingale.

"The music today was transportational. I often find myself in a different realm when I listen to you sing or to your band play. You truly are the best in the land." - Rev. Pat Jobe 

Our core group of musicians, The Unitic Band, plays every Sunday:

We feature guest musicians almost every Sunday, including... 

  • Georgia Pressman (flute), 
  • Ruben Orengo (jazz violin), 
  • Andy Balent (saxophone), 
  • Nancy Glowacki (vocals), 
  • Katie O'Shea (vocals), 
  • Tim Norwood (vocals), and several others.

Members of the Unitic Band are skilled in a variety of styles, including classical, rock, jazz, standards, folk, blues, funk, Latin, contra/Celtic, Broadway, etc.  Most also play with other local bands.

The Unitic Band and/or Trilogy (a trio of Lyte, Georgia, Joel) also perform for regional retreats & conferences, benefit concerts, and the occasional wedding/party. 

Lytingale has recorded several albums (see below). Dave de la Rosa is also working on an album of his originals.

 The Unitic Band

Feb 2008: Joel, Pete, Lyte, Dave
("Mom & The Boys")


2001: Georgia, Joel, Pete, Dave, Lytingale

  • Special musical events through the year include: Unitics Go Classic Concert; our annual Auction/Benefit Concert;  Unity Plays Broadway Concert; and special services (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve Burning Bowl, Good Friday).

  • We also host a monthly Unity Concert Series of local or touring musicians of various styles, from classical guitar to jazz, singer-songwriter to Latin.
Lytingale's CD: Home to My Heart
"an unusual vitality..a versatility of style and variety of mood..
an exposition on love rendered in twelve parts.
At the very least, Home To My Heart will leave you smiling and enriched." -- J.W.M.

"a sweet & sometimes humorous collection of quality New-Thought music."
-- Stephen Jacob

"Home To My Heart is indeed uplifting, healing & inspirational.
Thank you for the light & love you send out." --Pat R.

"This makes 5 copies we've bought for friends! We just love it!" --Bill H.

"Why don't I hear you every time I turn on the radio?"

Home to My Heart features other members of The Unitic Band: Pete Latrella Jr. (drums), Georgia Pressman (flute), Joel Pressman (bass), and Dave de la Rosa (guitar). Lyte does all the vocals and synthesizer (piano, bass, strings, vibes), and guitar or flute on several tunes.

The twelve original songs on Home to My Heart span a wide variety of styles, from meditation to jazz and the blues. The songs are:

Love Lets You Be;   (If I Could) Sit Across the Porch;   O What a Bountiful Life;   You're OK;   Love is the Answer;    Shining Eyes;    Bring the Harvest Home;   Everydays for Everyman;    Oh, Oh, God;   The Greatest Gift;   Calorie Blues;    Deo: Dancing Back to God

The Cassette & CD are available locally at our Unity in Fletcher Bookstore, and at several Unity bookstores across the country.

Lytingale music ~ available from EnLyteN:

Cassettes: $10 each    CD's: $15 each
Plus $5 Shipping per order.
Wholesale inquiries are invited! 

By mail, please order direct from Lytingale at:
EnLyteN
43 N. Meadow View Dr, Fletcher NC 28732
(828) 891-8316
or e-mail Lytingale for more information.

Thanks for your support!

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Unity Center
2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3798 or 891-8700