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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Christmas Carol Service
13/12/2015 Duration: 54minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A traditional service of readings and carols. With music from our choir and readings given by Juliet Edwards, Antony Bunsee, Michaela von Britzke and Roy Clark."
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Blue Christmas
06/12/2015 Duration: 29minService led by Jeannene Powell: "Despite what the adverts portray, Christmas isn't all happy times, mistletoe and tinsel for everyone. Through illness, loneliness, loss or estrangements of loved ones or other things, Christmas can be a difficult and painful time. In this service we'll acknowledge and make way for this truth, within this "festive" season. With readings given by Antony Bunsee and Roy Clark."
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Our Body of Earth
29/11/2015 Duration: 22minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Our bodies depend entirely upon our planet earth home. On the day when climate change protests are planned for London to heighten awareness of the Paris climate talks, we'll be taking a reflective look at our relationships with the earth, with ourselves and with one another."
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Our Body of Sound
15/11/2015 Duration: 24minService led by Sonya Leite and Sarah Tinker: "We'll be exploring the joys of chanting as a spiritual practice and the value of paying loving attention to our physical selves."
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Remembrance Sunday
08/11/2015 Duration: 36minService led by Members of the Congregation: "Our service today will mark Remembrance Sunday, honour the victims of war, and reflect on the impact of armed conflict. Led by Jane Blackall, with a sermon by Roy Clark, and readings from Antony Bunsee, Jeannene Powell and Juliet Edwards."
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A Life of Honesty
01/11/2015 Duration: 22minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "What kinds of life are religious liberals called to lead? This service was followed by a workshop for us to explore what faith and truth mean to us."
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A Life of Gratitude
25/10/2015 Duration: 19minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service featured an All Souls ritual in which we were invited to honour those we love who have died. Featuring readings given by Jonathan Crawford and Antony Bunsee."
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A Life of Inquiry
18/10/2015 Duration: 20minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Unitarians tend to approach life as a process of inquiry rather than as a certainty. What important lines of inquiry are you exploring in your life? Featuring a reading given by Michaela von Britzke."
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A Life of Imagination
11/10/2015 Duration: 23minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The start of a four Sunday exploration of what life can be if we take a counter-cultural approach and imagine that things could be otherwise."
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Just for the Love of It
04/10/2015 Duration: 30minService led by Katie McKenna: "Katie McKenna, ministerial student, member of Norwich Unitarians, and friend of our congregation will be leading this service. She says: 'sometimes there's no point to doing something, and that can be the point of doing it.'"
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The Chalice of our Being
27/09/2015 Duration: 20minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Each week our service begins with a chalice lighting. Let's find out more about its history and symbolism and celebrate the light within us."
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Harvest Festival
20/09/2015 Duration: 24minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell: "A traditional harvest festival, with a ritual to mark the autumn equinox, followed by a congregational lunch. "
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Gathering the Waters - Being Human
13/09/2015 Duration: 18minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service included our annual 'Gathering the Waters' ceremony and reflects on what it means to be human."
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Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
06/09/2015 Duration: 29minService led by Jane Blackall: "In this service we will be looking at communication and commitment - saying what we mean and meaning what we say. Featuring readings given by Antony Bunsee and Jeannene Powell."
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Record Breakers
30/08/2015 Duration: 22minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "As Notting Hill prepares for the first day of its annual (probably largest ever) carnival, we will explore our human urge to break records and be the very best we can be."
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Thomas, A Liberating Gospel
23/08/2015 Duration: 28minService led by Tristan Jovanovic: "The Gospel of Thomas offers a radical insight into the teachings of Jesus. A book of wisdom sayings, it is a text that reminds us of the heart of liberal faith: the continual search for a radical transformation of the self. Featuring a reading given by Michaela von Britzke."
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Something Understood
16/08/2015 Duration: 24minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A line from metaphysical poet George Herbert reminds us of the precious gift that comes from being understood by another."
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Flower Communion
09/08/2015 Duration: 20minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A celebration of flowers and bees and each unique member of our community. Do bring a flower if you can and in a simple ritual you will receive another flower to take home. Featuring a reading given by Antony Bunsee."
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Pick a Card, Any Card
02/08/2015 Duration: 24minService led by Jeannene Powell: "Jeannene will consider how insights with the Tarot can help us connect with the Divine and what it means to be human. Featuring a reading given by Antony Bunsee."
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Stories that Touch Our Lives
26/07/2015 Duration: 33minService led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Joy Croft: "Our world is full of stories with messages for us. What stories, real or imaginary, have touched your lives? Featuring a reading given by Niall Doherty."