Kensington Unitarians

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "We'll be exploring what author Ursula Le Guin might have meant when she said that 'the greatest religious problem today is how to be both a mystic and a militant'. Includes a reading given by Julia Alden."

Service led by Jeannene Powell. "Unitarianism is often accused of staying on the surface of things, as it draws on so many religious and spiritual traditions. In this service we'll examine how we can go deeper in our own spiritual lives. Includes a reading given by Brian Ellis."

Service led by Jane Blackall. "Much is made of the virtues of moving on and embracing change, but in today's service we will celebrate the potential virtues of staying put and cultivating stability in a world which increasingly seems designed to stop people putting down roots of any kind. Includes readings given by Roy Clark and Jeannene Powell."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Our annual harvest festival service including a reading given by Antony Bunsee."

Service led by Sarah Tinker and David Talbot "The place of pilgrimage in all the world's religious traditions as well as in our lives today, with a walking meditation."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Freedom of movement is something many celebrate. For some though, moving is not a choice, but an unwelcomed necessity due to outer circumstances. We'll explore some of these circumstances and effects of forced movement in this service. Featuring a reading given by Tristan Jovanovic."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Service including our annual Gathering the Waters celebration. Including a contribution from Veronica Needa."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "How might we hold on to hopes and dreams when our world systems, other people, and even we, are trying to crush them?"

Service led by Jeannene Powell and Congregation Members "In this congregational service, members share stories of achievements despite the limits others have set for them. Through sharing how they overcame others expectations we can gain hints on dreaming a bigger life for ourselves. Featuring Marc Viera, Jennifer Young, and Veronica Needa."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Using stories both ancient and modern we will consider the imperative to keep moving towards a better world for all. Featuring a reading given by Tristan Jovanovic."

Service led by Jane Blackall "'Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.' This famous quotation, by W.H. Murray (oft misattributed to Goethe) urges us to dream boldly, and risk committing ourselves to high aspirations, even in the knowledge that success is not guaranteed and we might well find ourselves crashing down to earth again with a bump. In today's service we will ponder the potential risks and rewards of having high hopes. Featuring readings given by Juliet Edwards and Brian Ellis."

Service led by Jana Raskova and Sarah Tinker "Let's re-discover the child's ability to ask searching questions and challenge 'the way things are'."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Unitarians have long regarded science and religion as compatible. How can progressive religious people best work alongside science in the 21st century and counter-balance simplistic notions that place science and religion in opposition to one another? Featuring readings given by Jana Raskova and Tristan Jovanovic."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "As the world marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, we'll consider the importance of experimentation in life and celebrate Da Vinci's many achievements. Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli."

Service led by Jane Blackall "Inspired by Ray and Charles Eames' classic short film, 'Powers of Ten: A Film Dealing with the Relative Size of Things in the Universe', we will consider the spiritual value of zooming in and out, and taking the time to focus on things around us, whether large or small, at multiple scales and different levels of magnification. Featuring readings given by Jennifer Young, Tristan Jovanovic, and Veronica Needa."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell "How people get through the tough times by supporting one another."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "How can sustainable human living help ensure human flourishing? Including our annual flower communion to celebrate our community and a summer solstice meditation."

Service led by Rev. Mark Franklin-Bowen and Rev. Sarah Tinker "We'll be marking the start of Refugee Week and hearing more of Mark's experiences in Puerto Rico and the benefits for all in creating a more equal world."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "How can we heighten awareness of the differing conditions needed to help each of us flourish in life? Featuring a reading given by Jeannene Powell."

Service led by Sarah Tinker and Congregation Members "Exploring what we've learnt about life from plants and growing them. Featuring contributions from Jack Lalor, Marc Viera, Pat Gregory (read by John Humphreys), Juliet Edwards, and Carolyn Appleby (read by Sarah Tinker)."