Welcome to Unity of Reno LoV 1

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” A Course in Miracles LoV

“When you change the way the things you look at change.” you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer LoV

“Reflect on your present blessings of which every man has many, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens LoV

Our Mission Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God, fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides inspiration, healing and service to our church and community. 5

One Presence/One Power Unity believes: There is one Presence and one Power in the universe and in our lives, and that power is God. God is absolute Spirit , absolute good and everywhere present. 6

The Christ Individualized in Everyone Unity believes:  Human beings are expressions of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit within.  Therefore, they are inherently good. 7

Law of Mind Action Unity believes:  Human beings create their own experiences by the activity of their thoughts.  "A thought held in mind produces after its own kind."  Positive thoughts produce positive results. Negative thoughts produce negative results. 8

Denials & Affirmations Unity believes:   Prayer is the link that connects us with God. Through affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of negative thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God. 9

Prayer & Meditation Unity believes:   Prayer is communion with God either silently or audibly. Meditation is listening to or waiting upon God... man's spiritual approach to God. 10

Unity believes: Knowing and understanding the laws of life (Truth) are not enough.  We must also strive to live the Truth that we know. 11

We accept Jesus Christ as our spiritual teacher and recognize that the same Christ Spirit that was within Jesus is also within us. 12

Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones. Also, please be sure your car is locked.  We are a community church and can not watch our cars while in church! 13

We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church. Our Sunday Service does not lend itself to the interest of children. If you bring a child to the service, we honor that; however in the interest of others, we ask you to sit in the back row where exit is easily available. 14

Unity… A family church of Loving hearts and open minds, Transforming humankind, One heart, one mind at a time...

Whoever you are, Wherever you are Along your journey of faith, You are welcome in this place.

Our Mission Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God, fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides inspiration, healing and service to our church and community. 17

Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones. 18

Welcome... Whether you are our guest for the first time or the 100th time, we are blessed and honored to have you with us today. Unity of Reno is a place where we gather to remember the Truth of our oneness with God and with each other. LoV

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Deck The Halls Deck the hall with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la. 'Tis the season to be jolly, Don we now our gay apparel, Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, 21

See the blazing yule before us, fa la la la la la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus, Follow me in merry measure, While I tell of Yuletide treasure,

Fast away the old year passes, fa la la la la la la la la. Hail the new ye lads and lasses, Sing we joyous all together, Heedless of the wind and weather,

Carol Of The Bells Sam and Katie Clements

This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. I will rejoice, I will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. LoV

I Am The Light of God I am the Light of God, I am the Love of God, I am the Power of God, I am the Presence of God, Where ever I am God is… (repeat)

You are the Presence of God, Where ever You are God is… You are the Light of God, You are the Love of God, You are the Power of God, You are the Presence of God, Where ever You are God is… (repeat)

We are the Presence of God, We are the Light of God, We are the Love of God, We are the Power of God, We are the Presence of God, Where ever we are God is.

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Affirmation “All that Is Real is Born unto Me This Day.” 

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Statement of Being I live, move and have my being in One Presence, One Mind, One Life, One Love in all, through all, as all, God the Good, Omnipotent.

I live, move and have my being in One Presence, One Mind, One Life, One Love in all, through all, as all, God the Good, Omnipotent.

Angels We Have Heard On High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. 38

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee. Why your joyous strains prolong Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Away In A Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, a sleep on the hay.

the baby awakes. The little boy Jesus; The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. The little boy Jesus; no crying he makes. I love the dear Spirit your presence is nigh I know that you're with me, for God lives inside.

Your guidance and wisdom Will show me the way. Be near me in Spirit, I ask Thee to stay Your guidance and wisdom Will show me the way. Keep all of God’s children In thy tender care. We’ll always have comfort In knowing you’re there.

What Child Is This? The First Noel Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin Sr. Claire Sokol, OCD, cello Sr. Chlorinda de Stockalper, OCD, piano Sister Chloe, piano

I will be a light, a holy presence in this space I will be a light, and see the God in every face I will shine so bright, because it's  Christmas time you see The greatest gift that I can give lives deep inside of me

With us for the first time today ? Please don’t feel you need to give. It is our joy to have you as our guest ! 53

Unity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings Divine love, through me, blesses and multiplies all that I am, all that I have, all that I give and all that I receive. 54

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Good Christian Men Rejoice Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin Sr. Claire Sokol, OCD, cello Sr. Chlorinda de Stockalper, OCD, piano Sister Chloe, piano

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Unity of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this morning’s service possible: Power Point – Linda Gipson Meditation – Sybil Furman Ushers – Brian and Becky Kagele CD Sales – Linda Gipson Announcements – Curtis Weethee Hospitality – Carolyn Campbell Bookstore – Ellie Ulam Greeter’s Table – Julie Davis-Bingham

You are walking in the Light In the Light, in the Light In the Light of God. In the Light, In the Light, 60

You are walking in the Love In the Love, in the Love In the Love of God. In the Love, In the Love, 61

You are God’s perfect child, and we love you just the way you are! 63

Prayer for Protection The Light of God surrounds us The Love of God enfolds us The Power of God protects us The Presence of God watches over us Wherever we are, God is! 64

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Peace Song Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me; Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be. With God as Creator, family all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony! 66

let this be the moment now. With every step I take, Let Peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow: To take each moment and live each moment in Peace eternally. Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with ME! 67

You are the light of the world, You are the light of the world, You are the light of the world, You are the light... 68

So let your light so shine, Let your light shine... 69

As you leave Church Today. Unity of Reno Is Going “Green” So Please Put your Bulletin in the Basket by the door As you leave Church Today.

Our Mission Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God, fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides inspiration, healing and service to our church and community. 72

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