Sunday Services

Unity of Bellingham presents: Christmas Eve Service 2024 "Christmas Eve Letters" By: Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr, et al We celebrate today, as the sun sets across our beautiful Pacific northwest. We allow Christmas to set into our hearts, both awaiting good news, and arising as good news ourselves. We write a Christmas letter to ourselves, and hear the letters others write for us. What good news is waiting to be expressed? The Music Ministry presents the Unity of Bellingham Choir. Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Pre-Service Music: "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" PART 1 - Welcome to Christmas Eve 0:04:46 Welcome - Lighting Advent and Christ Candles 0:06:48 SONG: Candles In Your Heart 0:10:02 We Start with a Letter: Christmas Story (Luke 2:1-6) PART 2 - Christmas Letters 0:23:43 Letter #1 - Thank You Notes - Theme: Gratitude and Heart Connection 0:30:47 Letter #2 - Letter to Grandfather - Theme: Transformation and Forgiveness 0:35:36 Meditation Harp Music - "O Holy Night" 0:37:34 Letter #3 - Letter from an Inmate - Theme: Connection and Faith 0:44:08 Letter #4 - Memories on a Train Theme: Christmas Love and Mercy 0:50:09 Reflection and Meditation : Opening to Our Christ Awareness 0:51:46 Letter #5 - Write a Letter from Christ to/as Ourselves 0:57:33 PART 3 - Candle Lighting 0:58:37 Song: Grown Up Christmas List 1:03:03 Song: Peace-Peace, Silent Night 1:06:24 Final Blessing 1:07:09 Closing 1:08:00 Song: Christmas Sing (Melody of Song - Hark the Herald Angles, O Come oh ye Faithful, Joy to the World) 1:11:01 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "Dissolving Bowl Ceremony" By: Joy Castro-Wehr As we approach New Year's Day, we take an opportunity to be grateful for 2024, and claim that all has transpired for our good. We also open our hearts to in forgiveness of all and any events of 2024. We will recall our year's hightlights (and "lowlights") and allow these experiences of our lives to be blessings they are. In the Unity Dissolving Bowl ceremony, we write key experiences on dissolving paper and swirl them into a bowl of water. We let them go to the Divine, and then open our consciousness to Spirit's new emergence. The Music Ministry presents Tanvi and Nolan Vibhakar as our Guest Musicians, with Cheryl Hodge, accompanist, and Kate Curtis assisting. Service Assistant: Liz Leighton Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:02:02 Meditation Music: "I Release" (Cheryl Hodge) 0:04:35 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:08:00 Musical Guest: Tanvi Vibhakar - "A Brand New Me" (Alicia Keys) 0:12:02 Message: "Dissolving Bowl Ceremony" (Nolan Vibhakar musician) 0:46:17 Announcements 0:46:51 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "Advent Week #4 - LOVE - Radiating Our Steps," By: Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr This week of Advent hosts the power of Love. Love is a key that activates our Spiritual awareness and intelligence, draws us into joy, allows us to deepen peace in our hearts, and enlivens our path. Love asks us to invite Spirit into each next step, and to ready ourselves for a fullness of life. Let's be ready for the adventure! The Music Ministry presents The Unity Choir. Service Assistant: Dyann Castro-Wehr Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:00:55 Meditation Music: "Born of a Star" (Carolyn McDade) 0:03:57 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:09:53 Music: "A Joyful Holiday" (Berta & Sonja Poorman) 0:14:04 Message: "LOVE - Radiating Our Steps" 0:44:00 Minister Announcements 0:45:44 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Please enjoy the video with Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr, Board President George Rounthwaite, and Board Treasurer Jana Koshinz as they wish you all a Merry Christmas, and explore ways for increasing our prosperity in 2025.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "Unwrapping Gifts of Joy" By: Monica McDowell Elvig The Music Ministry presents Heartdream. Service Assistant: Shari Humes Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:01:27 Meditation Music: "Peace On Earth" (Peggy Lee/Sonny Burke) 0:02:46 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:11:07 Music: "Raindrops Fall on a Clear Crystal Bowl" (Steve & Mirabai Bangs) 0:15:58 Message: "Unwrapping Gifts of Joy" 0:36:10 Announcements 0:39:41 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "PEACE - Making Our World" Advent Week#2 By: Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr The second week of Advent calls forth the state of Peace that is available to all of us and is associated with a state of bliss and an attunement with the inherent goodness of life. Peace supports harmony in mind and body. Jesus blessed those who bring peace to themselves, their communities and the world. We accept the invitation to deepen our consciousness of the Christ by yessing to peace. The Music Ministry presents Heart & Soul. Service Assistant: Liz Leighton Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:00:56 Meditation Music: "Child of Peace" (Sue Riley & Richard Mekdea) 0:04:56 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:07:33 Music: "Carol for Advent" (Don Besig/Nancy Price) 0:11:17 Message: 'PEACE - Making Our World" 0:39:40 Announcements 0:49:10 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "FAITH - Harmonizing Our Vision" By: Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr As we begin the first week of Advent (which means, "coming") we open to the spiritual power of Faith. We claim faith as an active element of our life, a state of consciousness that harmonizes with the Divine vision. Faith strengthens us to bring forth the powerful blessings and awakenings that are already here and are on te way! Let's practice Faithing and being RADY for what is coming! The Music Ministry presents JP Falcon with Diane Leigh and Marcia Osborne.. Service Assistant: Dyann Castro-Wehr Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:01:16 Meditation Music: "Blessed Always" (Rickie Byars Beckwith) 0:02:56 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:08:55 Musical Guest - JP Falcon: "Go Rest High" (Vince Gill) 0:13:13 Message: "FAITH - Harmonizing Our Vision" Advent Week #1 0:42:11 Announcements 0:43:38 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.

Unity of Bellingham presents: "Second Half of Year" By: Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr We are digging deeper into the Fall of 2024. In many ways, the second half of the year's energy parallels the second half of life energy. What does this beautiful Fall in Bellingham suggest to us for our own spiritual awakening? The Music Ministry presents the Unity of Bellingham Choir. Service Assistant: Shari Humes Order of Service 0:00:00 Opening Titles 0:00:13 Welcome 0:01:05 Meditation Music: "Deep Peace" (Bill Douglas) 0:04:59 Prayer & Guided Meditation 0:11:43 Music: "Prayer of Thanks" (Marcia Osborne) 0:15:36 Message: "Second Half of Year" 0:45:55 Announcements 0:51:30 Credits - - - - - - - - Ways to donate to Unity of Bellingham are: *Visit our website: www.unitybellingham.org and click the Donate button. *Text to Give: Text the amount you wish to give. (360) 519-5195 *Write a check and mail it to: Unity of Bellingham PO Box 29258 Bellingham, WA 98228 If you need affirmative prayer there will be a chaplain available to call you, just call the office during hours of operation Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm. For any other information please call the office, if you do not receive the Unity Newsletter let Jene’ sign you up with an email address to receive updated information.