Kensington Unitarians

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Unitarians have long supported 'civil and religious liberty the world over' but what limits might we choose to place upon free speech in our modern world."

Service led by David Francis Darling: "David says this service will be 'a reflection on the value of seeing life from another's perspective'."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "After our very wet winter it is a relief to have spring with us once more. Today we will explore the symbolism of 'the flood' from ancient times to the present day. Wellies will not be required."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our Easter service will feature an opportunity to reflect on the theme of sacrifice in our everyday lives."

Service led by Harold Lorenzelli: "Our own Harold Lorenzelli says: 'I will be looking at why, in the face of often overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it is important to adopt a positive outlook in life.' Please note that due to technical issues only the sermon is included this week. "

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our Spiritual Life Skills course this weekend is a training in Compassionate Communication and so our service will focus on the way in which our ability to communicate with one another allows us to connect more deeply, with ourselves as well as with others."

Service led by Rev. Bill Darlison with Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our service will examine the ways we evaluate the people and things who/which are important in our lives. Bill is President of our Unitarian General Assembly."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "How can we use love as the place from which to confront oppression and injustice?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker, with readers Sonya Leite and Roy Clark: "Today we will mark International Women's Day and find inspiration from women throughout the ages who have transformed their societies."

Service led by Tristan Jovanović, with reader Sam Boyero: "Meditation and spiritual practices often focus on thinking and being still. But what about those of us who can't sit still? By bringing the stillness into our movement, we can re-member our bodies and our minds."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our minister has just returned from a working visit to a UU congregation in the States. Come and hear what's inspiring about liberal religion in the USA - past, present and future."

Service led by Kate Whyman and Sarah Tinker: "This will be Unitarian ministry student Kate Whyman's first visit to Essex Church and in this service we'll be considering our sense of a connection with something greater than ourselves, however we might name that."

Service led by Jeannene Powell: "Today we will be celebrating the power of love in our lives and considering the many ways it manifests through us and to us."

Service led by Kate Buchanan: "It has been said that Unitarian theology is 'the study of God by the light of human reason' but it is also about what we believe, personally, within the framework of the Unitarian movement. What does it mean to experience the sacred, holy and divine?"

Service led by Jane Blackall: "Spiritual traditions often place great emphasis on the value of remembering. Could it also be important that we are able to forget? In this service we will consider the art of forgetting."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "At this potentially gloomy time of year let's gather together for a cheering survey of our many sources of comfort and delight."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "We are often harder on ourselves than we are on others. We act as both judge and jury and put ourselves on trial. Let's start the year with greater kindness and decide to take a compassionate path."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "As we enter the New Year we will ask what is calling to us in the year ahead; new ways of being perhaps, issues to resolve or fresh vistas to move towards. We will also hold a simple ritual to let go of the year that has passed."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A service in praise of life's quiet times, encouraging us to stop for a while. 'Don't just do something, sit there!' writes Richard Gilbert."

Service led by Jane Blackall: "Join us for this peaceful and meditative candlelit service of readings and carols on Christmas Eve which has become our tradition." Featuring readings from David Francis Darling, Jeannene Powell, Juliet Edwards, Roy Clark, Tristan Jovanović and Veronica Needa.