UNITY of LONDON - What is Our Service Like

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What is our Sunday Service Like? -- one person speaks

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Dated: Aug. 01/98

For those of you who come from a different church background, this will often be a question. What is a UNITY service like?

In our Unity of London, we have designed our service in a similar fashion, again due to the diverse backgrounds of our members, adherents, and visitors. Ours is an open philosophy, and by that we mean, the people who come and who even become regular attendees, do not have to give up their relationship or ties to other churches; for we understand that we may not even be their home church. We love them no matter where or how they worship. We have a lovely greeting said to the visitors, "We feel that you are but a stranger once, and then you become a treasured friend!"

ORDER OF SERVICE

Song #43 * [From "Wings of Song" hymnal] "We Come to Thee O Lord, in silent prayer. Our hearts to Thee; Our hearts to Thee. Are open now. Amen. Amen."

	*****	WELCOME & OPENING STATEMENT After the Platform Leader welcomes our members and guests, we present the guests with a welcome package, including a Guest Ribbon so others will greet them personally after the service. Then we recite our Opening Statement: There is only One Presence, and One Power, Active in the Universe and in my Life. God the Good, Omnipotent! This is followed by a group of, perhaps, 3 songs, from our hymnal [songbook]. After these songs, the children depart for the Children's Church [or Sunday School], which is held in a room up on the third floor.
		SONG A song follows, perhaps from Wings of Song or special music. On the first and third Sundays, the children and teachers then depart for Children's Church.
		DAILY WORD READING Our Platform Leader for the week reads from the Daily Word, an inspirational booklet published by Silent Unity.
		ANNOUNCEMENTS Of up-coming events, bookstore news, special speakers. The speaker is now introduced, and he/she will then lead us in meditation.
		MUSIC FOR MEDITATION To quiet ourselves, prepare to centre our hearts and minds on the Christ within.
		MEDITATION*************** The speaker leads the congregation in stilling our minds and bodies, speaking affirmations or visualizations to lead us to our Christ centre where we can connect with God in the Silence.**
		LESSON The speaker for the week shares on a timely topic, to teach and inspire us. Soon, in the fullness of time, we shall have a minister. Thank you God!
		SONG Generally, a song in harmony with the lesson will be chosen.
		BLESSING OR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Before gathering the offerings, we ask each person to hold their offering in their hands and to repeat the blessing below. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to demonstrate the Law of Giving and Receiving--for it is only when we give that we will be able to receive. Envelopes are provided for people who wish to receive an Income Tax form at the end of the year. *Divine Love, through me, blesses and multiplies, all that I am, all that I have, all that I give and all that I receive. And so it is.*
		CENTRE BLESSING The leader or the president of our church will then lead the audience in repeating the blessing for the Unity of London, which follows. This ministry is divinely guided and prospered. As we dwell in the consciousness of Eternal Love, we draw to ourselves those whom we can bless and those from whom we can receive a blessing. All things come together easily and in perfect order. Thank you God.
		CLOSING We join hands across the aisles and sing "Let There Be Peace on Earth" followed by the "Prayer for Protection". After the service, we serve simple refreshments and enjoy fellowship with our fellow travellers along the Quest for spiritual unfolding. We also can go to the Bookstore to obtain books on various subjects and Unity information.

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

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, Children* all are we.
Let us walk with each other. In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, Let this be my solemn** vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me.

* We use Family. **We use joyous.

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.
Whereever we are, God is.
Amen.

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This is followed by a group of, perhaps, 3 songs, from our hymnal [songbook]. After these songs, the children depart for the Children's Church [or Sunday School], which is held in a room up on the third floor.

SONG

A song follows, perhaps from Wings of Song or special music. On the first and third Sundays, the children and teachers then depart for Children's Church.

Our Platform Leader for the week reads from the Daily Word, an inspirational booklet published by Silent Unity.

Of up-coming events, bookstore news, special speakers. The speaker is now introduced, and he/she will then lead us in meditation.

MUSIC FOR MEDITATION

To quiet ourselves, prepare to centre our hearts and minds on the Christ within.

MEDITATION*****************