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Each year in December, we join together for this touching and uplifting service of remembering that offers us the comfort of holding loved ones close in our hearts, as we light candles, hear touching music, and embrace special memories.

Facilitated by: Rev. Pat Williamson and Kevin Hudalla, ministerial intern

Music: Lori Dokken & Rachel Holder

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Theme:  The Spirit of Christmas, 2nd Sunday of Advent

Lesson: Peace – In the Eye of the Storm

Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Rachel Holder and the Unity Band

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Theme:  The Spirit of Christmas, 1st Sunday of Advent

Lesson:  Hope – The Foundation of My Faith

Speaker:  Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Intern

Meditation: Kevin T. Hudalla, Ministerial Intern

Music: Patty Peterson and the Unity Band

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“THREE” (Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken) unites with special guest, Eden Bodnar, to bring you a compilation of music and spoken word expressing the 12 Powers that Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore wrote about: Faith, Strength, Wisdom, Love, Power, Imagination, Understanding, Will, Order, Zeal, Release, and Life.  We are grateful for these 12 creative energies and spiritual attributes that enrich our lives and bring us closer to oneness with all of humanity and all living things around us.

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Theme:  Thanksliving Service with Holy Communion

Speakers:  Lisa Herklot, Ministerial Intern

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Spiritual Communion:  Lisa Herklotz

Music:  Lori Dokken and Judi Vinar

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Theme:  All Together Now

Lesson Title:  All Together Now with Gratitude

Lesson:  Rev. Pat Williamson, Cassidy Meeks, Nolan Polson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music:  Judi Vinar and Unity Minneapolis Choir

All Together Now is a unique opportunity to come together as a full community to worship together, build connections between the ages, and connect youth to the larger church.

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Theme: God of Love

Lesson: Fire and Wine

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Rachel Holder, Jordan Hedlund, Liz Draper, and Darryl Boudreaux

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Program GuideSupport Unity Minneapolis Theme: God of Love

Lesson:  Indwelling Presence

Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Erin Schwab & the Unity Band

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Program GuideSupport Unity Minneapolis Theme:  God of Love

Lesson:  Mercy, Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Speaker: Kevin Hudalla, Ministerial Intern

Meditation: Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Intern

Music: Patty Peterson & the Unity Band

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LORI DOKKEN & JAMES A. ROCCO TOGETHER AT LAST Lori Dokken and James A. (Jamie) Rocco have been each other’s fans for 15 years.  On Friday, October 30, 2020, at 5 pm, they are joining forces for the first time for a virtual, live-streamed concert from Unity Minneapolis.

Over the past four decades, Lori Dokken has performed at every major venue in the Twin Cities from The Dakota to The Guthrie to The Ordway.   She is a vocalist, pianist, producer, and arranger who is continually being encouraged to write down her many “behind the scenes” stories about playing in piano bars, working on cruise ships, doing singing-telegrams dressed as Wonder Woman and writing letters with Bea Arthur to the editor of The Los Angeles Times. Lori has been the Music Director at Unity Minneapolis for the past 11 years.

James A. Rocco sang back-up to Frank Sinatra at the ripe age of 12 and has not stopped singing since.  He has appeared on Broadway and in major venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Théâtre du Châtelet, and others with the Duke Ellington Band, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and many others.  From 2005-2017, he was the Producing Artistic Director of the Ordway.

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Theme:  God of Love

Lesson:  Sacred Service

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Judi Vinar and the Unity Band

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Theme:  God of Love

Lesson:  Longing for the Beloved

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Kevin Hudalla

Music: Rachel Holder & the Unity Band

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Theme:  God of Love

Lesson:  All Creation Praises God

Speaker: Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Intern

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Joyann Parker and Unity Band

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Theme:  God of Love

Lesson:  Toward the One

Speaker:  Mirabai Starr, Author

Meditation: Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Intern

Platform:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Judi Vinar and Unity Choir

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Theme: A Change is Gonna Come – Music Series

Lesson: 2000 to now – Systemic Racism and Income Inequality – “One” … “We Shall Overcome”

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: THREE w/Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, Lori Dokken – Dave Berget – Daryl Boudreaux and Special Guest – Jearlyn Steele

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Theme: A Change is Gonna Come – Music Series

Lesson: The 1980s and 1990s – HIV/AIDS, World Hunger and Poverty – “We Are the World”

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation:  Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Erin Schwab & the Unity Band

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Theme: A Change is Gonna Come – Music Series

Lesson: The 1970s – ERA, Women’s Rights, Gay Rights, Human Rights – “Believe in Humanity”

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation:  Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Anna Christy, Judi Vinar and the Unity Band

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7:00 PM Prayer Service

Rev. Jeanette

Rev. Toni 

Rev Pat.

Guests: Dane Stauffer, Eden Bodnar

Music: THREE (Lori, Judi and Rachel)

The World Day of Prayer is a chance to unite, even virtually, our hearts and minds in the power of prayer. We are grateful for the opportunity to embrace the affirmation “Standing in Truth, I move from fear to faith”.

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Theme: A Change is Gonna Come – Music Series

Lesson: The 1960s – War and Peace – “Imagine”

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation:  Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Dave Berget – Judi Vinar – Lori Dokken – Pete Hennig

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Theme:  The Heart of Healing

Lesson:  Blessing to the World

Speaker:  Pat Samples

Meditation:  Margie Black

Platform:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Megon McDonough

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Theme:  The Heart of Healing

Lesson:  Imagining My Healing

Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Jen Burleigh Bentz

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Theme:  The Heart of Healing

Lesson:  Healing Myself: I Relax into the Healing Process

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, and Lori  Dokken with Dave Berget

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THREE returns for the last of three livestreamed concerts from Unity Minneapolis during their @5 on Friday concert series. These concerts will be recorded live and some of the audio material will be selected to be mixed and mastered and released as a digital album in the fall. You will be a part of this endeavor as you experience their experience of making a live recording over the course of the summer.

“THREE” is the brand-new brainchild trio of local Twin Cities’ musicians – Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken. These three artists have not only been friends for many years but have also been colleagues in a diverse array of musical groups and productions. “Three” brings together a triad of diverse voices that are skilled in multiple styles and genres and the end product is an incredible performance that unites them into a singular sound – rich in color, character, confidence and the sonic seasoning of experience. Three represents so many things … past, present and future … beginning, middle and end … body, mind and soul … Judi, Rachel and Lori. ADDED BONUS – People who donate at least $20 during each of the three concerts will receive a free download of the completed project – target release date of October 1st, 2020.

Ticket donations can be made online during the event at either:

PayPal.me/LoriDokken

or Venmo: @Lori-Dokken

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Theme:  The Heart of Healing

Lesson:  There is Only Love

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Mediation:  Rev. Jeanette Byington

Note: There were some audio problems at the beginning of the services today, unfortunately the opening song "All You Need Is Love" was removed from the podcast but the entire service is still available in our video archive on Youtube.

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Theme:  The Heart of Healing

Lesson:   The Recovery Breath

Speaker:  Special Guest, Rev. Paulette Pipe

Meditation:  Rev. Paulette Pipe

Platform:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music:  Rachel Holder and the Unity Band

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Theme: Keys to the Kingdom  

Lesson:  Let it Go, Let it Go, Let it Go! And Be Grateful!

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation:  Rev. Jim Ernstsen

Music: Anna Christy and the Unity Band

We look at the spiritual law of circulation, the power of letting go and how gratitude is a game changer.

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Theme: Keys to the Kingdom

Lesson:  You Don’t Know If You Don’t Know

Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Judi Vinar and Unity Band

You may not even know that your limiting beliefs have held you back.  Join us as we look at seven spiritual truths of abundance.

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Theme:  Keys to the Kingdom

Lesson:  Is Your Vision Too Small?

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation:  Rev. Jeanette Byington

Platform:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Patty Peterson and the Unity Band

Your clear vision is your seed. Choose it wisely and precisely, and riches beyond your imagination in every area of your life shall be yours.

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Theme:  Keys to the Kingdom

Lesson:  It is All About the Commitment

Speaker:  Rev. Jim Ernstsen

Meditation:  Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Rachel Holder and the Unity Band

Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it.  Begin it now. -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe / 1749-1832

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Theme:  The 12 Powers

Lesson:  The Powers of the Heart

Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation:  Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Judi Vinar with the Unity Band

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Theme:  The 12 Powers

Lesson:  The Powers of the Body | Father’s Day

Speaker:  Rev. Jim Ernstsen

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Joyann Parker and the Unity Band

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Make sure and invite friends to join us this Friday for one of 3 concerts over the course of the next “3” months, THREE will be giving livestreamed concerts from Unity Minneapolis during their @5 on Friday concert series.

These concerts will have an added component to them – they all will be recorded live and some of the audio material will be selected to be mixed and mastered and released as a digital album in the fall.

You will be a part of this endeavor as you experience their experience of making a live recording over the course of the Summer!

06-19-2020 5:00 PM CDT

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Everyone says, 'What can we do?'.  Well...let's start by raising funds for our friends in North Minneapolis, whether it be for rebuilding a structure, a community food bank, or another vitally important immediate need.  Every journey begins with the first step...let's take it.  

Performers include: Patty Peterson, Debbie Duncan, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, Dane Stauffer, Erin Schwab, Katie Gearty, Jacy Smith, and Anna Christy along with Lori Dokken.

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Theme:  The 12 Powers

Lesson:  The Powers of the Mind

Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation:  Jim Ernstsen

Platform: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Rachel Holder

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Theme: 12 Powers: Tools for Positive Transformation During Social Change

Lesson:  Divine Audacity:  The 12 Lights

Speaker:  Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett, V.P. of Unity Prayer and Practice

Meditation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Debbie Duncan with Unity Band

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Friday, June 5th was our “@ 5 on Friday” Virtual Concert with Patty Peterson and Lori Dokken.  

Let’s join together and turn to music as that balm of expression which has the power to release our feelings, speak our words, and help us begin to breathe again.  This musical event will not only benefit the Twin Cities’ and Unity communities by reaching out to our many friends and family at this time of social distancing and sheltering in place – your online donations during the event will also benefit the artists, as well as the many ministries of Unity Minneapolis.

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Theme: 30 Days to Fearless Living

Lesson: Stepping Stones to Less-Fear Living

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Judi Vinar and the Unity Band.

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Theme: 30 Days to Fearless Living

Lesson: The Redemption of Forgiveness

Speaker: Jim Ernstsen

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Platform: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Rachel Holder, George Maurer, Dave Berget, and Jendeen Forberg

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Theme: 30 Days to Fearless Living

Lesson: Living from the Inside Out

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Dave Berget

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Join us for our second “Virtual Concert” live streamed from Unity Minneapolis on Friday, May 15th at 5:00 PM CST. This musical event will not only benefit the Twin Cities’ and Unity communities by reaching out to our many friends and family at this time of social distancing and sheltering in place – your online donations during the event will also benefit the artists, as well as the many ministries of Unity Minneapolis. On hand to deliver the musical festivities will be Joyann Parker and Lori Dokken.

Joyann Parker has been called “the best Twin Cities female singer you’ve never heard.” (Jon Bream/StarTribune). Joyann is a classically trained pianist but after her ears came into contact with the soul sounds of the Stax label and later also added blues, she decided to invest in a career as a soul singer. Bill Wilson of Reflections in Blue says – “Joyann Parker is the real deal … a powerful vocalist, an accomplished musician on both guitar and piano, and the writer of songs that hold up over time. This is blues and deep southern soul of the highest order. Joyann Parker is a 21st century blues woman.”

Joyann has become a frequent guest artist for Unity Minneapolis’ Sunday morning services and it is there that congregants have become fans of her earthy, authentic and often gospel-tinged stylings. She and Lori have struck up a musical partnership over the past year and together they serve up staples of the contemporary music catalog with a new drive to dig deeper into the style, genre and lyric of whatever selection they are performing.

Lori Dokken – Over the past four decades, Lori has performed at every major venue in the Twin Cities from The Dakota to The Guthrie to The Ordway. A sought-after accompanist, she is also a successful concert producer, educator, vocal coach, arranger, and vocalist. Currently the Music Director at Unity Minneapolis, she has also been the MD for everything from ensembles at McNally Smith College of Music to acts at the Bryant Lake Bowl and recently was the Music Director for Disenchanted during its successful run at The Illusion Theater in November 2014. She has produced headline shows for cruise ships as well as local cabaret acts and has opened for legends like Eartha Kitt, Carole King and Tony Bennett. Lori has sung backups for Kenny Loggins and shared the stage with Beatrice Arthur. Her diverse production credits include sold out shows at The Hopkin’s Center for the Arts, The Dakota Jazz Club, The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and many local concert venues. She partnered with The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to produce “Painting Joni” – a concert featuring the music of Joni Mitchell for which she was also the Musical Director, Arranger and one of the featured performers. She was the Entertainment Producer for five years for an HIV/AIDS fund raiser called “Healing of the Hearts” which netted over $500,000 in proceeds for The Aliveness Project and also founded and produced a charity golf tournament for ten years that raised close to $250,000 for One Heartland.

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Theme: 30 Days to Fearless Living

Lesson: Livin' Like a Mother

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Platform: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Rachel Holder and Judi Vinar

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Unity Minneapolis Presents @5:00 on Friday a Virtual Concert.

“THREE” is the brand-new brainchild trio of local Twin Cities’ musicians – Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken. These three artists have not only been friends for many years but have also been colleagues in a diverse array of musical groups and productions. “Three” brings together a triad of diverse voices that are skilled in multiple styles and genres and the end product is an incredible performance that unites them into a singular sound – rich in color, character, confidence and the sonic seasoning of experience. Three represents so many things … past, present and future … beginning, middle and end … body, mind and soul … Judi, Rachel and Lori.

THREE Bios Lori Dokken – Over the past four decades, Lori has performed at every major venue in the Twin Cities from The Dakota to The Guthrie to The Ordway. A sought-after accompanist, she is also a successful concert producer, educator, vocal coach, arranger, and vocalist. Currently the Music Director at Unity Minneapolis, she has also been the MD for everything from ensembles at McNally Smith College of Music to acts at the Bryant Lake Bowl and recently was the Music Director for Disenchanted during its successful run at The Illusion Theatre in November 2014. She has produced headline shows for cruise ships as well as local cabaret acts and has opened for legends like Eartha Kitt, Carole King and Tony Bennett. Lori has sung backups for Kenny Loggins and shared the stage with Beatrice Arthur. Her diverse production credits include sold out shows at The Hopkin’s Center for the Arts, The Dakota Jazz Club, The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and many local concert venues. She partnered with The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to produce “Painting Joni” – a concert featuring the music of Joni Mitchell for which she was also the Musical Director, Arranger and one of the featured performers. She was the Entertainment Producer for five years for an HIV/AIDS fund raiser called “Healing of the Hearts” which netted over $500,000 in proceeds for The Aliveness Project and also founded and produced a charity golf tournament for ten years that raised close to $250,000 for One Heartland.

Judi Vinar – Judi Vinar has been singing since the age of four and began her professional career in 1983. Her initial focus was in the areas of folk, country, musical theatre and opera and early on in her career she branched out to explore jazz, pop, r and b, rock, gospel … and now she pretty much covers any style or genre.

In 1987, Judi moved to the Twin Cities and has developed long term musical relationships with many of the Twin Cities finest: Lori Dokken, “The Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra”, “St. Croix Jazz Orchestra”, “JazzMN Big Band”, “The Girls”, and her own “Judi, Cliff ‘n’ Daves”.

In 1997, Judi began working with singer extraordinaire Bobby McFerrin, and joined his a cappella group “Voicestra” in 2001. Currently, she is touring with Mr. McFerrin in his five-piece a cappella group “Gimme5”.

Rachel Holder – Rachel Holder is a musician living in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her versatile vocals have been heard performing alongside some the most familiar names in the Twin Cities music scene. She is a regular presence at venues such as The Dakota Jazz Club, Hell’s Kitchen, and Crooners Lounge and Supper Club as well as being featured in a variety of concerts at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, The History Theatre and the Chanhassen Fireside Theater.

Rachel started teaching at McNally Smith College of Music in 2007 and was a faculty member of the voice department until 2017. She currently teaches at Macalester College, Concordia University, and Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.

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Theme: 30 Days to Fearless Living

Lesson: Faith over Fear

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Jim Ernstsen

Music: Joyann Parker and the Unity band

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Theme: Connecting to Our Beloved Community

Lesson: Beloved Community and Tribes

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Erin Schwab and Unity Band

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Theme: Connecting to Our Beloved Community

Lesson: One Love, One Heart

Speaker: Jim Ernstsen

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Platform: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Judi Vinar, Lori Dokken, Dave Berget and Peter Hennig

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The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that just as Jesus was lifted up, we too will be lifted up. What a wonderful promise. Join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and our own resurrection.

Theme: Easter Sunday

Lesson: Lifting Up

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken

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The seven last words from the cross uttered by Jesus are from scriptures. Metaphysically, the Cross symbolizes the process of “crossing out,” certain error beliefs. What does it mean in your life? Join us for the extinguishing of the candles, and the ultimate letting go.

Theme: Seven Last Words from the Cross

Speakers: Rev. Pat Williamson & Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Lori Dokken & guests

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Join us as we go “behind closed doors” for some of the most mystical teaching of Jesus, and what they mean in our life. During our meditation we will observe Spiritual Holy Communion without the elements. We will explore the metaphysical interpretation of the bread and of the wine.

Theme: Holy Communion

Lesson: Behind Closed Doors

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson & Jim Ernstsen

Spiritual Communion Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson & Jim Ernstsen

Music: Lori Dokken & guests

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Jesus steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, not wavering and no turning back! Who is this man called Jesus? And what does Jesus’s journey mean in our life? Come and celebrate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Theme: Palm Sunday

Lesson: Who is This?

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Joyann Parker, Debbie Scheriff, and the Unity Band

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Theme: Cosmic Connections

Lesson: Love Is Stronger than Death

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Judi Vinar

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Theme: Cosmic Connections

Lesson: Bridges That Last

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Joyann Parker withLori Dokken and the Unity Band

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Theme: Cosmic Connections

Lesson: Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish

Music: Rachel Holder

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Theme: Cosmic Connections

Lesson: Inextricably Connected

Speaker: Ester Nicholson

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Michael Monroe

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Theme: Cosmic Connections

Lesson: Just Like Me

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Student

Music: Unity Minneapolis Choir

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: How to Handle Setbacks

Speaker: Jim  Ernstsen

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Board Installation:  Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Debbie Duncan

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Yes, But How?

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Patty Peterson

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Cure for Loneliness

Speaker: Rev. Ray Nelson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Unity Choir

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Cancel, Cancel Old Resentments

Speaker:  Kevin Hudalla, Psy.D. (Ministerial Student)

Meditation: Andrea Kaiserman

Music: Rachel Holder

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Develop the Art of Selfishness

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Robin Nelson

Music: Unity Quartet

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Have a Prosperity Consciousness

Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish

Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish 

Music: Jen Burleigh-Bentz

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Theme: Practical Keys to a New Way of Living

Lesson: Have a Vision

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Jim Ernstsen

Music: Anna Christy

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The White Stone Ceremony is a “ritual” type service based on a scripture from Revelation 2:17: “Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone, and on the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.”

The stone symbolically represents freedom. This was the custom in ancient days during slavery in the Holy Land, and a prisoner was given a white stone when he was freed from slavery as a token of his freedom. His new name was on his stone in his new life.

During the White Stone meditation, each person holds a white stone in his or her hand, allowing Spirit within to reveal a new name that is to be worked with during the year.

You will be invited to ask for guidance on a word or words that  represent your highest intention or a name that you may hear for your new spiritual identity. That name is then written upon the white stone. You keep the white stone as a reminder of your intention for the new year.

Theme: White Stone Service

Lesson: What Is in a Name?

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson

Music: Rachel Holder

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**1 2 3 4 - can I have a little more?

5 6 7 8 9 10 - I love you.

A B C D - can I bring my friend to tea?

E F G H I J - I love you.**

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Chop the tree.  Bom-bom-bom

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Look at me!

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Black, white, green, red – Feel your love and let it spread.

Pink, brown, yellow, orange, and blue - I love you.**

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Sail the ship. Bom-bom-bom

Chop the tree. Bom-bom bom

Skip the rope. Bom-bom-bom

Look at me!**

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ALL TOGETHER NOW!

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Theme: Burning Bowl Service

Lesson: Creating a Vacuum

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Members of the Unity Quartet: Mary Burns-Klinger, Sheryl Lange and Gregg Peterson with pianist Sharon Payne

It’s time to let go! Let go of all those concerns from your past year. Burn them up. Release them. Attend our Burning Bowl service and enter the new year without the baggage of the old one.

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“The Seven Gifts of the Christ Child,” 

Speakers: Rev. Pat Williamson, Rev. Jeanette Byington, Jim Ernstsen and Lisa Herklotz

Music: The choir, along with Judi Vinar, Lori Dokken and our music team.

We share the seven gifts of the Christ Child that are also in each and every one of us.

We honor the gift, light the candle and affirm the gift for ourselves.  Expect wonderful music such as “O Holy Night,” “The First Noel” and other Christmas favorites. Finally, we conclude with “Silent Night.”

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Theme: Advent Joy

Lesson: You Are Part of A Bigger Picture

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Jim Ernstsen

Music: Unity Minneapolis Choir

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Theme: Advent Love

Lesson: What Can I Be For?

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson  

Meditation: Kevin Hudalla, Psy.D. (ministerial student)  

Music: Rachel Holder

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Theme: Advent Peace

Lesson: Get the Facts

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Rev. Jeanette Byington

Music: Unity Minneapolis Choir

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Theme: Advent Hope

Lesson: Beware of Spiritual Bypass

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Lisa Herklotz

Music: Patty Peterson

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Theme: Gratitude Sunday

Lesson: All Together Now

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson & Cassidy Meeks

Meditation: Y.O.U.

Music: Lori Dokken & Judi Vinar

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Theme: Fall Book Series: “The Gifts of Imperfection”

Lesson: Celebrating Play and Rest

Speaker: Rev. Pat Williamson

Meditation: Jim Ernstsen

Music: Rachel Holder-Hennig