Kensington Unitarians

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A service of readings celebrating the winter solstice and finding joy and inspiration in this time of short days and long nights."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our traditional Christmas carol service - we hope you will enjoy singing along with the carols from the comfort of your own home. Merry Christmas!"

Service led by Caroline Blair: "This enigmatically beautiful fourteenth century poem shows us a different way to look at those we love."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "On this first Sunday in Advent, join us to sing some favourite Advent carols and to consider Advent's themes of waiting, preparation and expectation."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "An opportunity to join together in a celebration of sound and silence. Could vibrating strings of energy be the basis of all matter? We can't promise to answer that but we hope you'll leave this service enlivened and inspired."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Linking with an exhibition at SOAS about this ancient Persian religion, our service will explore some of its teachings and practices, especially its ethical approach to life."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "2014 will be the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. How should our society mark such an important event?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this special All Souls service we held a simple ceremony of remembering for our loved ones who have died. Everyone was invited to bring photographs to place on a special table before the service."

Service led by Alex Warleigh-Lack: "Alex is a member of Richmond and Putney Unitarians. We will be welcoming him to Essex Church to lead a service this October. Alex says: 'How is it possible to believe in something called 'god' in the face of great suffering and wrongs that go un-righted? For many people, this reflects what Karen Armstrong calls the 'Auschwitz Test': how can I believe in a god who was either powerless to prevent atrocities like those of the Nazis, or who chose not to do so? In this service I use ideas from Process Theology to propose one solution to this problem: the idea of a divine mystery present in creation, whose own manifestation and evolution is linked with our own, and indeed that of the universe.'"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "We will be taking part in the GA's 'Unitarian Peace Sunday' by holding a special service in association with some of the faith groups who share our church building. This service will be followed by a bring and share lunch. Come and celebrate our wonderfully diverse world of faith."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A chance to find out more about the work of mystic author and teacher Andrew Harvey who uses the title Sacred Activism to describe his commitment, both within ourselves as individuals and out in the world, to align ourselves with the power of love. What difference might such an alignment make in your own life?"

Service led by Jane Blackall: "Many of us harbour a wish to 'make the world a better place' but may feel helpless and frustrated at the scale of the task and the obstacles we face when trying to bring about change. In this service we will be considering the process of change in our own lives - how we have changed our habits, our mind, and our heart - and what we can learn from this when striving to change the world." Featuring readings given by Juliet Edwards, Roy Clark and Jeannene Powell.

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Linking with the Tate exhibition of L.S. Lowry's paintings of northern industrial towns, this service will focus on humanity's remarkable ability to flourish whatever the circumstances."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "As the autumn equinox marks the time of balance between day and night we will consider the balance of giving and receiving in our lives." Featuring a reading given by Jeannene Powell.

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service features reflections on the place of birds in our everyday lives and the spiritual lessons that they may have for us." Featuring reflections by Antony Bunsee, Michaela von Britzke, and Jane Blackall.

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "With children and students starting their new academic year, this service will consider the many ways in which we can all create fresh starts throughout our lives."

Service led by David Francis Darling: "In this service David will explore why saying thank you is not only good manners but might also be good for our own spiritual growth."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A selection of readings on the theme of surprises and the Unexpected." Featuring readings given by Juliet Edwards, Tristan Jovanović, Michaela von Britzke, and Roy Clark.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A service to link with a British Museum exhibition on coins from Biblical times. How best might we develop a spiritual approach to our finances, both as individuals and as a society?" Featuring a reading given by Gina Bayley.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Bread is often used as a symbol of spiritual nourishment. Join us for an exploration of bread as a symbol within Christianity and in pagan traditions." Featuring a reading given by Iona Blair.