Unity Minneapolis

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

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

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

“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.

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

Program Guide 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. Support our Podcast

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

Program Guide Support Unity Minneapolis Theme: God of Love Lesson:  Indwelling Presence Speaker:  Rev. Toni Fish Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson Music: Erin Schwab & the Unity Band

Program Guide Support 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

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.

Theme:  God of Love Lesson:  Sacred Service Speaker:  Rev. Pat Williamson Meditation: Rev. Toni Fish Music: Judi Vinar and the Unity Band

Theme:  God of Love Lesson:  Longing for the Beloved Speaker: Rev. Toni Fish Meditation: Kevin Hudalla Music: Rachel Holder & the Unity Band

Theme:  God of Love Lesson:  All Creation Praises God Speaker: Lisa Herklotz, Ministerial Intern Meditation: Rev. Pat Williamson Music: Joyann Parker and Unity Band

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

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

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

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 Watch on Youtube

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”.

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 Watch on Youtube

Theme:  The Heart of Healing Lesson:  Blessing to the World Speaker:  Pat Samples Meditation:  Margie Black Platform:  Rev. Pat Williamson Music: Megon McDonough Watch on Youtube