Kensington Unitarians

This interactive small-group worship for New Year's Day included a simple ritual to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new. It features readings given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st January 2012.

A selection of readings and carols from our Christmas carol service. Featuring readings by Sarah Tinker, Tristan Jovanović, Harold Lorenzelli, and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th December 2011.

Celebrating precious warmth and light at this dark time of year. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th December 2011.

Excerpts from a service of readings led by members of the congregation: "The festive season can be a difficult time for many who, for whatever reason, feel unable to join in with the jollity that society seems to require of us at this time of year. In this service, we hope to offer words of comfort to those who are feeling low, and also offer a reminder that each of us has something worthwhile to offer to others who are in need." Featuring readings from David Francis Darling, Michaela von Britzke, Juliet Edwards, Tristan Jovanović and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th December 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Advent is traditionally described as a time of waiting. Today we will be considering the value of pausing in life, of taking stock of what has been and what is now and that which is to come." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th November 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "At the start of Inter-faith Week here in Britain this service will celebrate the part Unitarians play in encouraging inter-faith dialogue and explore what we can learn from such connections with other people of faith." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th November 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In our traditional Remembrance Sunday service we will pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in warfare and to the efforts people have made throughout history both to avert war and to help heal the wounded and broken." Featuring readings by John Hands and Jim Corrigall. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th November 2011.

Service by Sarah Tinker and Heidi Ferid: "The history of western art has been profoundly shaped by the search to express the spiritual. In this service we will explore this history and the links between art and spirituality." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th November 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "On this Sunday closest to All Souls' Day and the Day of the Dead, we will be remembering loved ones who have died, and reflecting on the ways in which we may continue to feel their presence in our lives." Featuring a reading given by Gina Bayley. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th October 2011.

Sermon by Caroline Blair: "This service was led by the chair of our congregation, Caroline Blair, who says: 'We need to find a liberal, inclusive way of being proud of our roots.'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd October 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "There'll be chance to give thanks for the earth's bounty in this ancient autumn festival, which will also link in with One World Week, a charity long supported by Unitarians. This service also features a celebrity marrow." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th October 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Wise beings throughout the ages have reminded us of the importance of trusting in the face of life's uncertainties. Through stories, meditations and other spiritual exercises this service will help us to consider the value of trust in our lives." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th October 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Music has often played a central part in religious life. Join us today for a musical feast as well as time for peaceful reflection." Featuring a reading by Veronica Needa. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd October 2011.

Service led by Sarah Tinker with Prashant Joshi: "For this service we welcomed Prashant who told us more about his faith and led us in a meditation on universal love where all beings are connected in the oneness of the Supreme." Featuring a reading from Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th September 2011.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Those of us who attended our recent course on compassion struggled with the final exercise to 'love our enemies'. How might we bring this demanding practice into our daily lives?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th September 2011.

Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This was our annual 'Gathering the Waters' service in which we bring back water collected from our travels and tell people where we have been. This is a chance to re-connect with our community as we gather in for the autumn." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th September 2011.

Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Benedict's teachings for living in community for monks and nuns can also be useful tools for living in our modern non-residential spiritual community." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th September 2011.