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Welcome toof Renoof Reno

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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.





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

Unity believesUnity believes: Human beings are : Human beings are expressions of God and have the of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit within. Therefore, they are within. Therefore, they are inherently good. 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:Unity believes: Prayer is the link Prayer is the link that connects us with God. that connects us with God. Through affirmative prayer we Through affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of negative denials we let go of negative thoughts that keep us from a thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God. experience of Good/God.

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

“You are the Light of the World!”

Gospel of Thomas, A Course in Miracles

“As man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Proverbs 23:7

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“With thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Philippians 4:6

"Death and Life

are in the powerof the

tongue."

Proverbs 18:21

Well, as I always say, ‘change your mind, change your life.’

Suffering is “for the humans”.

“Our life is shaped by our mind. We become what we think.” The Buddha

Unity practices the religion of Jesus rather than the religion about Jesus.

Eric Butterworth

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Our Core ValuesOur Core Values

Spiritual EducationSpiritual Education

Unity PhilosophyUnity PhilosophyTransformationTransformation

Spiritual CommunitySpiritual Community

LoveLove & Service& Service

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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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Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

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Turn Your Cell Phone OFF! Turn Your Cell Phone OFF!

Turn your cell phone off, just put it on vibrate.

The bathroom’s in the back,

we guarantee there'll be a break.

There'll be time to eat, there'll be time to mingle,

All your needs will be met,

but please turn your cell phone off!

Turn it off! Turn your cell phone off!


Turn your cell phone off, just put it on vibrate.

The bathroom’s in the back,

we guarantee there'll be a break.

There'll be time to eat, there'll be time to mingle,

All your needs will be met,

but please turn your cell phone off!



Please….Please….

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Mine eyes have seen the coming of an Mine eyes have seen the coming of an age that is to be,age that is to be,

When from every limitation I shall know When from every limitation I shall know that I am free;that I am free;

For the age is rich in promise, and my For the age is rich in promise, and my soul has eyes to see,soul has eyes to see,

God’s Truth is marching on.God’s Truth is marching on.

Mine eyes have seen the coming of an Mine eyes have seen the coming of an age that is to be,age that is to be,

When from every limitation I shall know When from every limitation I shall know that I am free;that I am free;

For the age is rich in promise, and my For the age is rich in promise, and my soul has eyes to see,soul has eyes to see,


New Age VisionNew Age Vision New Age VisionNew Age Vision

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Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! God’s Truth is marching on.God’s Truth is marching on.



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My soul has seen the beauty of My soul has seen the beauty of a race from sorrow free,a race from sorrow free,

An age of faith and justice An age of faith and justice truth and love and liberty;truth and love and liberty;

And I sing of love’s great And I sing of love’s great triumph in this time of jubilee.triumph in this time of jubilee.


My soul has seen the beauty of My soul has seen the beauty of a race from sorrow free,a race from sorrow free,

An age of faith and justice An age of faith and justice truth and love and liberty;truth and love and liberty;

And I sing of love’s great And I sing of love’s great triumph in this time of jubilee.triumph in this time of jubilee.


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I have seen the free born woman I have seen the free born woman standing side by side with man.standing side by side with man.

I have seen the nations broaden till I have seen the nations broaden till there is no tribe or clan,there is no tribe or clan,

And the warlords all have vanished And the warlords all have vanished in the love of man for man. in the love of man for man.


I have seen the free born woman I have seen the free born woman standing side by side with man.standing side by side with man.

I have seen the nations broaden till I have seen the nations broaden till there is no tribe or clan,there is no tribe or clan,

And the warlords all have vanished And the warlords all have vanished in the love of man for man. in the love of man for man.


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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 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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AffirmationAffirmation

The Spirit of God in all people and things is ever present.

The Spirit of God in all people and things is ever present.

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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.


in One Presence,




Statement of BeingStatement of Being

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in One Presence,






in One Presence,





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O beautiful for spacious skies,O beautiful for spacious skies,

For amber waves of grain,For amber waves of grain,

For purple mountain majestiesFor purple mountain majesties

Above the fruited plain!Above the fruited plain!

America! America!America! America!

God shed his grace on theeGod shed his grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhoodAnd crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for spacious skies,O beautiful for spacious skies,

For amber waves of grain,For amber waves of grain,

For purple mountain majestiesFor purple mountain majesties

Above the fruited plain!Above the fruited plain!


God shed his grace on theeGod shed his grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhoodAnd crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!From sea to shining sea!

America the BeautifulAmerica the Beautiful America the BeautifulAmerica the Beautiful

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O beautiful for pilgrim feetO beautiful for pilgrim feet

Whose stern impassioned stressWhose stern impassioned stress

A thoroughfare of freedom beatA thoroughfare of freedom beat

Across the wilderness!Across the wilderness!


God mend thine every flaw,God mend thine every flaw,

Confirm thy soul in self-control,Confirm thy soul in self-control,

Thy liberty in law!Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for pilgrim feetO beautiful for pilgrim feet

Whose stern impassioned stressWhose stern impassioned stress

A thoroughfare of freedom beatA thoroughfare of freedom beat

Across the wilderness!Across the wilderness!


God mend thine every flaw,God mend thine every flaw,

Confirm thy soul in self-control,Confirm thy soul in self-control,

Thy liberty in law!Thy liberty in law!

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O beautiful for heroes proved

In liberating strife.

Who more than self their country loved

And mercy more than life!

America! America!

May God thy gold refine

Till all success be nobleness

And every gain divine!

O beautiful for heroes proved

In liberating strife.

Who more than self their country loved

And mercy more than life!

America! America!

May God thy gold refine

Till all success be nobleness

And every gain divine!

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O beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years

Thine alabaster cities gleam

Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!

God shed his grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years

Thine alabaster cities gleam

Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!

God shed his grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

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I need to be still, let God love meI need to be still, let God love me


When this world starts to push and When this world starts to push and

shove me,shove me,

I need to be still, let God love me.I need to be still, let God love me.




shove me,shove me,


I Need to Be StillI Need to Be StillI Need to Be StillI Need to Be Still

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I need to relax, let God take overI need to relax, let God take over


He’ll take this load off my shoulder,He’ll take this load off my shoulder,

I need to relax, let God take over.I need to relax, let God take over.



He’ll take this load off my shoulder,He’ll take this load off my shoulder,

I need to relax, let God take over.I need to relax, let God take over.

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shove meshove me





shove meshove 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 !

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 OfferingsUnity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings

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Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.







Everything That We HaveEverything That We Have

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Unity Ministry of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Unity Ministry of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Meditation: Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson

Announcements: Bill BakerBill Baker

Power Point: John Moran & Patrick CampbellJohn Moran & Patrick Campbell

Sound: Scot ClementsScot Clements

Ushers: Barbara & John WilliamsonBarbara & John Williamson

Hospitality: Irene FragaIrene Fraga

Sunday School: Chris King, Megan Jitloff, Michele Suro Chris King, Megan Jitloff, Michele Suro

and Dawn Galloand Dawn Gallo

Bookstore: Fran StineFran Stine

CD Sales: Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson Greeters Table: Terri Cornish Terri Cornish

Meditation: Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson

Announcements: Bill BakerBill Baker

Power Point: John Moran & Patrick CampbellJohn Moran & Patrick Campbell

Sound: Scot ClementsScot Clements

Ushers: Barbara & John WilliamsonBarbara & John Williamson

Hospitality: Irene FragaIrene Fraga

Sunday School: Chris King, Megan Jitloff, Michele Suro Chris King, Megan Jitloff, Michele Suro

and Dawn Galloand Dawn Gallo

Bookstore: Fran StineFran Stine

CD Sales: Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson Greeters Table: Terri Cornish Terri Cornish

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You are walking in the LightYou are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the LightIn the Light, in the Light


In the Light of God.In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,In the Light, In the Light,





In the Light, in the LightIn the Light, in the Light







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You are walking in the LoveYou are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the LoveIn the Love, in the Love


In the Love of God.In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,In the Love, In the Love,





In the Love, in the LoveIn the Love, in the Love







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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 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!

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!

Prayer for ProtectionPrayer for Protection

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Let there be Peace on earth Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!in perfect harmony!

Let there be Peace on earth Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!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...




You are the light...

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So let your light so shine,



Let your light shine...




Let your light shine...

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You are the joy of the world,



You are the joy...




You are the joy...

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So let your joy so shine,



Let your joy shine...




Let your joy shine...

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