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Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno

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“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.”

LoVLoVA Course in Miracles

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Wayne DyerWayne Dyer LoVLoV

“When you change the way

you look at things,

the things you look at change.”

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“Reflect on your present blessings

of which every man has many,

not on your past misfortunes,

of which all men have some.”

Charles DickensCharles Dickens LoVLoV

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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.

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.

Our MissionOur Mission

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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.

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.

One Presence/One PowerOne Presence/One Power

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

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

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

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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.

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.

Law of Mind ActionLaw of Mind Action

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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.

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.

Denials & AffirmationsDenials & Affirmations

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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.

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.

Prayer & MeditationPrayer & Meditation

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

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

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

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

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

Also, please be sure your car is locked.  We are a community church and can not watch our cars while in church!

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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.

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.

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Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

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Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

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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.

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.

Our MissionOur Mission

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

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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.

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.

Welcome...Welcome...

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Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno

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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,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,

fa la la la la la la la la.

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See the blazing yule before us,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure,

fa la la la la la la la la.

While I tell of Yuletide treasure,

fa la la la la la la la la.

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Fast away the old year passes,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Hail the new ye lads and lasses,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Sing we joyous all together,

fa la la la la la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather,

fa la la la la la la la la.

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Carol Of The Bells

Sam and Katie Clements

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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. LoVLoV

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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)

I Am The Light of GodI Am The Light of God

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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)

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)

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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.

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 BeingStatement 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.

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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.

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.

God the Good, Omnipotent.

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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.

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Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

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Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be

Which inspire your heavenly

song?

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Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

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Come to Bethlehem and see

Him whose birth the angels sing;

Come, adore on bended knee,

Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

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Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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 !

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Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Unity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings

Unity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings

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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:

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

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You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

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You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

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You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

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The Light of God surrounds usThe Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects usThe Presence of God watches over us

Wherever we are, God is!

The Light of God surrounds usThe Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects usThe Presence of God watches over us

Wherever we are, God is!

Prayer for ProtectionPrayer for Protection

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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!

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!

Peace SongPeace Song

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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!

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!

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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...

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...

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So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

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Unity of Reno

Is Going

“Green”

So Please Put your

Bulletin in the

Basket by the door

As you leave Church Today.

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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.

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.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno

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