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Interfaith Services
GREETING
A participant from the Interfaith Youth Conference 'Rediscovering Justice' will deliver a challenge to the gathered leaders of world religions on behalf of the young people attending the conference.
HYMN
Sung by all, standing.
ODE TO FREEDOM
Ludwig van Beethoven.
We with arms embracing millions
Kiss this earthly paradise. Bless the stars in all their billions!
Bless the rhythm of our lives. Friendship is our greatest treasure,
Joyfully its strains prolong. Born of stars in pain and pleasure,
Friendship is the cosmic song.
Joined in courage, joined in passion
In our friendship we grow strong. Reach the broken with compassion, Teach the truth against all wrong. Swear it, as the stars all quiver In the deep and dazzling skies. Swear it, as the stars' Lawgiver Leads the chorus of our lives.
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Original German words by Schiller English translation by Richard Boeke
UNITY CIRCLE AND GREETING OF PEACE
As they greet each other, please
Remain standing as religious leaders gather at the altar. greet your neighbours with a sign of peace.
RECESSIONAL
FINALE FROM SYMPHONIE I
Conrad Sousa
Please remain in your seats until the procession of religious leaders and the United Nations Ambassadors have left. Everyone is warmly invited to a simple reception in the courtyard and Huntington Park, where some of the visiting interfaith choirs will sing.
Please join in a toast 'To the
A short while into the reception the cathedral carillon will play. Human Family'.
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