Synopsis
Kensington Unitarians meet to share experiences, to learn from each other, to explore our diverse faiths, to welcome spiritual seekers and offer companionship on life's journey.
Episodes
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Unexpected Connections
26/05/2019 Duration: 34minService led by Jeannene Powell "When it comes to all types of relationships, many stereotypes abound. What we'll see in this service is that some of the best connections come in unlikely forms. Featuring readings given by Brian Ellis and Veronica Needa."
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Sturdy Intimacy
19/05/2019 Duration: 29minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Nobody said relationships would be easy, but they're usually worth the effort. Featuring a meditation by David Talbot."
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Relating in Community
12/05/2019 Duration: 31minService led by Sarah Tinker and Jane Blackall "Community connections help us to meet people different from ourselves and to learn more about one another. Featuring a reading from Roy Clark."
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A Celebration of Friendship
05/05/2019 Duration: 36minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "Albert Camus wrote of friendship: 'Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend'. Join us for an exploration of friendship's many forms. Featuring a reading from Jeannene Powell."
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What Makes a Life Great?
28/04/2019 Duration: 36minService led by Jeannene Powell and Sarah Tinker "What qualities do you think make a life truly great? Featuring music from Elizabeth Baumberg."
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Easter Sunday: Us and Jesus
21/04/2019 Duration: 31minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "On this special day in the Christian calendar each of us can re-consider our own relationship with the historical Jesus. Featuring a reading given by Jeannene Powell and music from our quartet."
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Memorable Unitarians
14/04/2019 Duration: 32minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker "An opportunity to celebrate those whose liberal faith shaped their lives and their actions. Featuring a reading given by Roy Clark and a meditation by David Talbot."
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Great Lives
07/04/2019 Duration: 50minService led by Jane Blackall and Congregation Members. "In this service we'll think about the lives of some moral and spiritual exemplars which might inspire us to greater things in our own lives. Featuring Contributions by Jane Blackall (on Lionel Blue), Marc Viera (on Krista Tippett), Brian Ellis (on Montaigne), Annie Fowler (on Maya Angelou), Sandra Smith (on JS Bach), John Humphreys (on John Sassall) and Jennifer Young (on Ruth Bader Ginsberg)."
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The Forgiveness Project
31/03/2019 Duration: 36minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "Hear more of a life changing project that works with personal narratives, conflict resolution and reconciliation. Featuring a reading given by Juliet Edwards."
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The Unforgiveable
24/03/2019 Duration: 31minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "Some behaviours might be considered unforgiveable. How shall we respond to them?"
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Redemption?
17/03/2019 Duration: 33minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "From its place in Christian theology to its wider meaning of being saved by the actions of others, redemption is a powerful concept. Who and what 'saves' you?"
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Holding Grudges
03/03/2019 Duration: 36minService led by Jeannene Powell. "To start this month's theme of 'Forgiveness and Redemption' we'll examine the topic of holding grudges, and in what ways we feel it serves us and how it hinders us. Featuring a reading given by Richard Levy."
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Our Stories, Our Memories, Our Lives
24/02/2019 Duration: 30minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "Writing the story of your own life, your memories, your perspectives, can be healing process for yourself and those who love you. Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli."
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The Story of Religion
17/02/2019 Duration: 22minService led by Harold Lorenzelli. "In this service we will explore the idea that just as we tell each other stories in order to live so religion offers us a narrative for life."
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Teaching Stories that Changed Our Lives
10/02/2019 Duration: 34minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell. "Hearing the right story at the right time can make a big difference to our lives. What stories have helped to shape you?"
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Changing Stories, Changing Lives
03/02/2019 Duration: 28minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "How the narratives we tell about ourselves can shape our lives, and how we might start to change the story if it no longer serves us. Featuring a reading given by Denis Conway."
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Our Moral Compass
27/01/2019 Duration: 36minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "How do we decide what's right and wrong in life?"
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The Right to Choose
20/01/2019 Duration: 39minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "What principles guide our attitudes towards ethics of the body? Featuring contributions by Jeannene Powell and David Talbot."
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The Unfolding Path
13/01/2019 Duration: 29minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker. "How our choices shape the paths of our lives. Featuring readings given by Harold Lorenzelli and Antony Bunsee and piano by John Newton."