Kensington Unitarians

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Unitarians don't often speak of salvation, preferring original blessing to original sin. Yet most of us feel a yearning at times to be saved - from emptiness and despair, from our own feelings of doubt and inadequacy perhaps. We'll consider some possible sources of salvation for us religious liberals. Featuring a reading given by Jeannene Powell."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Ant Howe: "Rev. Ant Howe of the Kingswood and Warwick congregations joined us for today's service."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "What might we learn from women in the Bible, especially the badly behaved ones? Featuring reading given by Tristan Jovanović."

Service led by David Francis Darling: "In this service our own David Darling will offer some reflections on the new 'strapline' for the Unitarian General Assembly."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "How shall we describe the contours of our lives, our high and low moments, our turning points and special features? What compass might point to the path ahead? With opening words and reading given by Jeannene Powell."

Service led by Jane Blackall: "Fresh from this year's Hucklow Summer School, on the theme 'The Authentic Self: Discovering the Real You', Jane will offer reflections on this theme. How is our deepest self formed? How do we reveal our self to others? And are we part of a larger self? Featuring a reading given by Veronica Needa."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "A train journey can be a truly meditative experience and may also symbolize our journey through life. Part Two of our celebration of public transportation. Featuring a reading given by Michaela von Britzke."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will join London Transport in celebrating the 'Year of the Bus' and recognise the importance of public transport in our busy capital city. With a special treat for all who bring an Oyster Card, Bus or Freedom Pass."

Service led by Caroline Blair: "Often derided and abused, suburbia is where most of us live for most of our lives. What are the challenges of suburban living, and how to we live the fullest life we can there?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Joy Croft: "At some point in most of our lives, despite our best plans to the contrary, we are likely to finding ourselves 'going under'. What skills might best help us through such times?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "How can we comprehend the reports of famous people who hid their abuses of power for decades? How can we best acknowledge such fragmentation within ourselves?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker with Razia Aziz and Kathryn Gilfoy: "Mystics throughout the ages have described our human yearning to merge with the Beloved, with God. Through music and poetry we can transcend everyday concerns and know ourselves as One with all that is. Featuring readings from Michaela von Britzke and Jeannene Powell."

Service led by Juliet Edwards and David Francis Darling with readings from Roy Clark, Carole Grace and Caroline Blair.: "The Tour de France makes its Grand Depart in Yorkshire this weekend, and is due to roll into London on Monday. In the world of cycling the term 'chapeau!' is used to express respects for another's achievements or heroic efforts ('chapeau' literally meaning 'hat', you are metaphorically doffing your cap, or taking your hat off to them). In this service we will be paying tribute to such underappreciated achievements in all spheres of human endeavour. "

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Members of the Congregation: "A congregational service for which you are invited to choose a hymn or song, a prayer or reading, or bring along something that is special to you to talk about."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Veronica Needa: "Today we will celebrate what friendship means to us and the service will be followed by our midsummer bring and share lunch. An ideal opportunity to invite a friend to come to church with you."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Annette Percy: "Bring a flower and join in our simple, moving flower communion ritual, which celebrates the strength of diversity within a church community We'll also explore ways you might like to prepare for the summer solstice in the week ahead."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "How best can we live as a beneficial presence in our world, a blessing to all, creating lives of beauty and possibility?"

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell: "This service will include a welcome ceremony for new members and will be followed by the Essex Church AGM."

Service led by Caroline Blair: "Hold on to your uncertainties; they will be your best approach to the big truths."

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will take time to think about the ways a religious affiliation can help us create a better life for ourselves and for others. Does joining a spiritual community like ours really matter? Join us this Sunday and you'll be helping to show that it does."