The video recording at the top of this page captures the complete service. The service begins at the mark of the recording.
The audio recording below the video clip is an abbreviated version of the service. It includes the Meditation, Message, and Featured Song, and will be posted after editing.
Our Palm Sunday program, Journey to Freedom, weaves together music from Jesus Christ Superstar, scripture, and Unity’s metaphysical interpretations to retrace the final steps of Jesus on his path to liberation. This immersive experience is brought to life by a talented ensemble of musicians and singers, with narration by Reverend James Kress. It invites you to follow spiritual truth not only in moments of celebration, but also in times of sacrifice.
The story opens with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm fronds and shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David.” As the journey unfolds, it moves through Judas’s betrayal and culminates in the crucifixion under Roman rule. Through the interplay of music and sacred text, attendees are invited to reflect on the profound meaning of Palm Sunday—a moment that sets the stage for the Easter resurrection.
Join Reverend James Kress and our musical ensemble for a transformative experience featuring selections from Jesus Christ Superstar and other works, along with scripture and metaphysical insights.
Ensemble: Bob Brannan, Julie Croteau, Gwen Gathercoal, Debbie Raby, Mark Soss, Mark Wilson, Laura Wineteer and the Unity Choir.
Instrumentalists: George Conrad, Steve Croteau, Scott MacPhee, and Jim Turner
Scripture & Metaphysical Interpretation: Reverend James Kress
Musical Selections: “Nature Boy” by Eden Ahbez; selections from Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, arranged by Neil Slater; “Into the West” from The Lord of the Rings, words & music by Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, and Annie Lennox, arranged by Alan Billingsley; and the Sanskrit mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum,” invoking enlightenment (the lotus) and compassion (its spiritual protector).
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