Unity Service Notes

Introduction

• Good morning and welcome to Unity
• Kitty Benson introduces herself as the minister
• Acknowledgment to the band "Highest Good"
• Gratitude for volunteers who contributed to the booth at Theosophist

Community Engagement

• Distributed almost 500 Unity bookmarks at Theosophist
• Welcome to newcomers; mention of singing together
• Emphasis on the joy of music and spirituality

Opening Song

• Lyrics: "Spirit withholds nothing from me. It is done as I believe."
• Encouragement to sing along, even for newcomers

Affirmation of Oneness

• Lyrics: "I am not a drop in the ocean; I am all the ocean in a drop."
• Unity and connection with God emphasized

Meditation and Heart Space

• Encouragement to visualize inner light and presence of God
• Recognition of love, care, and guidance from the divine

Invocation

• Collective statement of the presence of God in life and the universe

Music

• Song: "Your love is life to me"
• Expressing gratitude for love and support

Spiritual Growth Focus

• Kitty discusses her sabbatical and desire to reconnect
• Emphasis on spiritual growth and awareness
• Addressing problems with relationships and others

Topics Addressed

1. Accepting Different Beliefs

   • Issues include politics, religion, sports fandom
   • Solutions discussed: Nothing diminishes my value, I see their spirit, etc.

2. Dealing with Difficult People

   • Focus on family and coworkers
   • Solutions: Address needs without judgment, encourage others, etc.

3. Forgiveness

   • Importance of self-forgiveness and forgiving others
   • Solutions: I release my past, mistakes belong to ego, etc.

4. Support for Loved Ones

   • Not being over-involved in others' struggles
   • Solutions: I am not their source of good, they came here for their own reasons

5. World Problems

   • Discussion on how to handle global issues and relationships

Key Spiritual Principles

• Focus on love and non-judgment
• Everyone is God in expression
• Love transcends and heals relationships
• Emphasis on personal consciousness and its impact on the collective

Closing Meditation

• Reflection on letting go of fear in relationships
• Affirmation of divine love and presence in life

Offering and Announcements

• Opportunity to give tithes and love offerings
• Announcement of upcoming events, including Creative Flow exhibit and picnics
• Call for volunteers for Great Lakes Unity Churches conference

Final Song

• Lyrics: "Blessed always, for the arms of God surround us."
• Closing affirmation: "My love deprives me of nothing and benefits all."

Conclusion

• Encourage fellowship and connection with others after service
• Invitation to sing together again.