Kensington Unitarians

Sermon by David Francis Darling: "In this service our very own David Darling will look at the Jewish idea that our 'evil' influences can be a necessary evil and are in fact what makes the world go round!" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd March 2013.

Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The Jewish festival of Purim is a joyous one, with its story of bravery overcoming the evil schemes of Haman, the Persian minister. Our service today will take us deeper into an exploration of its message and ask if it is so easy to separate good from bad." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th February 2013.

Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Richard Boeke: "Linking in with the United Nations' Week of Inter-faith Harmony, this service celebrates the valuable work of the IARF - the International Association for Religious Freedom." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th February 2013.

Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "Would Christianity be better off if the institution was able to forgive Judas? We then have to ask ourselves not only what it means to forgive but question the relationship between the divine and the traitor within ourselves." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th February 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service will consider how we might dig deeper into our ordinary experiences, viewing everyday challenges and delights from a spiritual perspective, and asking where God might be revealed in our daily living." Featuring readings given by Harold Lorenzelli and Gina Bayley. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd February 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Vasant Panchami' is a Hindu festival linked with Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. Our service will celebrate learning in all its forms." Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th January 2013.

Sermon by Harold Lorenzelli: "An exploration of personal morality and responsibility. How much control do we have over our circumstances that help define us?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th January 2013.

Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell: "A gentle exploration of current social issues on death and dying, with reflections on our own concerns about mortality." Featuring a reading given by Trevor Alexander. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th January 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "As oranges from Seville arrive in our shops for marmalade makers, in this service we will celebrate oranges and explore their spiritual connections." Featuring a reading given by Juliet Edwards. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th January 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "With a simple yet effective ritual we will bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new." Featuring a poem read by John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th December 2012.

Our entire Christmas Eve service for 2012, led by Rev. Sarah Tinker, with readings from Veronica Needa, Antony Bunsee, Michaela von Britzke, Tristan Jovanović and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th December 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "From earliest times people have celebrated at the darkest time of the year, with music and storytelling, in community with others. Whatever the weather, come and lift your spirits with Kensington Unitarians." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd December 2012.

Our entire Christmas Carol service for 2012, led by Rev. Sarah Tinker, with readings from Gina Bayley, Michaela von Britzke, Carole Grace and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th December 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "There can be a strength in admitting our vulnerabilities and a great comfort in finding a community where we can truly be ourselves." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th December 2012.

Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Darling, chair of the congregation, leads the first service in advent." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd December 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our lives flow between our giving and receiving: ideas, attention, material things, love and indeed our every breath. In this service we will consider ways to ensure that this is a healthy and balanced flow." Featuring Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th November 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Most of our summer migratory birds will have left by now for warmer climes, whilst flocks still arrive to winter here in the UK from colder, more northerly parts. What inner promptings of the spirit can we humans rely on to guide our paths in life?" Featuring a story told by Veronica Needa. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th November 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Join us for our annual day of remembering all those who have lost their lives or well-being because of warfare." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th November 2012.

Sermon by Caroline Blair: "It has always been easier for people to imagine 100 kinds of hell than one paradise. What does it show us about ourselves that we find a convincing paradise so hard to envisage, and how has the challenge been tackled?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th November 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "On this Sunday closest to All Souls' Day and the Day of the Dead we will hold a simple ceremony to honour those who we love who are no longer with us. You may wish to bring a photo of someone you remember in love to add to our table. Our ceremony will also honour the pagan new year of Samhain." Featuring a reading given by Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th October 2012.