Kensington Unitarians http://www.kensington-unitarians.org.uk/ The Sunday sermon from Kensington Unitarians at Essex Church, London, UK 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. 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. en-us Kensington Unitarians info@kensington-unitarians.org.uk Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one time member of Essex Street Chapel. This service will celebrate his writings with their oft times contemporary message of the need for social justice." Featuring readings by Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th January 2012. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one time member of Essex Street Chapel. This service will celebrate his writings with their oft times contemporary message of the need for social justice." Featuring readings by Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th January 2012. Sun, 29 January 2012 11:00:00 GMT 27:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Home can be a powerful image for us humans. What does it mean to feel 'at home' in the world and how can a church community assist us in building a sense of belonging wherever life may lead us?" Featuring short reflections from Michaela von Britzke, Tristan Jovanović, Carole Grace, and a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd January 2012. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Home can be a powerful image for us humans. What does it mean to feel 'at home' in the world and how can a church community assist us in building a sense of belonging wherever life may lead us?" Featuring short reflections from Michaela von Britzke, Tristan Jovanović, Carole Grace, and a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd January 2012. Sun, 22 January 2012 11:00:00 GMT 30:40 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Based partly on the work of Byron Katie we will use this question - 'Can You Know That is True?' - to explore what truth means and why we value it." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th January 2012. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Based partly on the work of Byron Katie we will use this question - 'Can You Know That is True?' - to explore what truth means and why we value it." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th January 2012. Sun, 15 January 2012 11:00:00 GMT 26:14 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "A multilingual service about the birth of the English Bible, the strife it caused and the peace we long for in the New Year." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th January 2012. Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "A multilingual service about the birth of the English Bible, the strife it caused and the peace we long for in the New Year." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th January 2012. Sun, 8 January 2012 11:00:00 GMT 22:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London 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. 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. Sun, 1 January 2012 11:00:00 GMT 17:14 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 18 December 2011 11:00:00 GMT 32:21 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 11 December 2011 11:00:00 GMT 5:41 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 4 December 2011 11:00:00 GMT 19:41 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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: "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. Sun, 27 November 2011 11:00:00 GMT 15:29 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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: "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. Sun, 20 November 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:38 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 13 November 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:34 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 6 November 2011 11:00:00 GMT 27:03 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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 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. Sun, 30 October 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:20 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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 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. Sun, 23 October 2011 11:00:00 GMT 15:22 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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: "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. Sun, 16 October 2011 11:00:00 GMT 21:25 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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: "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. Sun, 9 October 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:52 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 2 October 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:04 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 25 September 2011 11:00:00 GMT 21:50 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 18 September 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:04 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 11 September 2011 11:00:00 GMT 12:00 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians 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. 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. Sun, 4 September 2011 11:00:00 GMT 21:17 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Based on the exhibition currently on show at the British Museum this service will be about relics and reliquaries in the Middle Ages and their relevance for 21st century spiritual and cultural life. There will be a chance to make your own relic if you wish. N.B. This podcast contains strong language and adult themes (courtesy of Chaucer)." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th August 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Based on the exhibition currently on show at the British Museum this service will be about relics and reliquaries in the Middle Ages and their relevance for 21st century spiritual and cultural life. There will be a chance to make your own relic if you wish. N.B. This podcast contains strong language and adult themes (courtesy of Chaucer)." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th August 2011. Sun, 28 August 2011 11:00:00 GMT 29:27 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Juliet Edwards: "Juliet, a long-standing member of our congregation, says: 'Apart from Jesus, Moses was the Biblical character that I learned most stories about when I was at school. I thought I would have a further look at his life as described in Exodus and see what more I could learn.'" Featuring a reading given by Gina Bayley. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st August 2011. Sermon by Juliet Edwards: "Juliet, a long-standing member of our congregation, says: 'Apart from Jesus, Moses was the Biblical character that I learned most stories about when I was at school. I thought I would have a further look at his life as described in Exodus and see what more I could learn.'" Featuring a reading given by Gina Bayley. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st August 2011. Sun, 21 August 2011 11:00:00 GMT 19:08 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker with sermon by Rev. Joy Croft: "Through this moving true story we will explore how music can give life meaning, even in the direst of circumstances." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th August 2011. Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker with sermon by Rev. Joy Croft: "Through this moving true story we will explore how music can give life meaning, even in the direst of circumstances." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th August 2011. Sun, 14 August 2011 11:00:00 GMT 39:37 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The traditional words of the Lord's Prayer echo through the centuries yet in recent years have been rarely heard here at Essex Church. We will consider the history of the Prayer of Jesus and its message for us today." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th August 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The traditional words of the Lord's Prayer echo through the centuries yet in recent years have been rarely heard here at Essex Church. We will consider the history of the Prayer of Jesus and its message for us today." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th August 2011. Sun, 7 August 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:01 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Aimee Downes: "Aimee is here in London for the summer working as an intern with Unitarian congregations. We'll be exploring the power of first impressions in life and how to discern which are useful and which are shaped by our own fears or misperceptions." Featuring a contribution from Carole Grace. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st July 2011. Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Aimee Downes: "Aimee is here in London for the summer working as an intern with Unitarian congregations. We'll be exploring the power of first impressions in life and how to discern which are useful and which are shaped by our own fears or misperceptions." Featuring a contribution from Carole Grace. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st July 2011. Sun, 31 July 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:22 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein: "Victoria Weinstein is a Unitarian Universalist minister currently serving a congregation in Massachusetts and who will be visiting the London district this summer. She is on the Adjunct Faculty of Andover Newton Theological Seminary on the outskirts of Boston, where she teaches a very popular course in Worship." Introduced by Caroline Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th July 2011. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein: "Victoria Weinstein is a Unitarian Universalist minister currently serving a congregation in Massachusetts and who will be visiting the London district this summer. She is on the Adjunct Faculty of Andover Newton Theological Seminary on the outskirts of Boston, where she teaches a very popular course in Worship." Introduced by Caroline Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th July 2011. Sun, 24 July 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:36 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will consider the long and painful fight to have the Bible translated into English as well as the profound effect this influential translation has had on our English language and our religious heritage." Featuring a reading from Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th July 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will consider the long and painful fight to have the Bible translated into English as well as the profound effect this influential translation has had on our English language and our religious heritage." Featuring a reading from Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th July 2011. Sun, 17 July 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:54 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Increasingly people describe themselves as spiritual rather than religious. What does this show about 21st century society and what do people mean by these terms? How can we at Essex Church best provide a welcome for spiritual seekers?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th July 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Increasingly people describe themselves as spiritual rather than religious. What does this show about 21st century society and what do people mean by these terms? How can we at Essex Church best provide a welcome for spiritual seekers?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th July 2011. Sun, 10 July 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:57 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'The impeded stream is the one that sings' writes poet Wendell Berry. How can adversity and uncertainty be turned into helpers along the spiritual path?" Featuring readings from Harold Lorenzelli and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd July 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'The impeded stream is the one that sings' writes poet Wendell Berry. How can adversity and uncertainty be turned into helpers along the spiritual path?" Featuring readings from Harold Lorenzelli and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd July 2011. Sun, 3 July 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:37 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "UNESCO is this year celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Indian poet and playwright Rabindranath Tagore. This service will explore his Universalist message and his Unitarian links." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th June 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "UNESCO is this year celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Indian poet and playwright Rabindranath Tagore. This service will explore his Universalist message and his Unitarian links." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th June 2011. Sun, 26 June 2011 11:00:00 GMT 18:32 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Linda Hart: "Father's day isn't much noted in a religious context, if it's noticed at all. Using one father as a starting point, this service explores the often complicated love we have for each other." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th June 2011. Sermon by Rev. Linda Hart: "Father's day isn't much noted in a religious context, if it's noticed at all. Using one father as a starting point, this service explores the often complicated love we have for each other." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th June 2011. Sun, 19 June 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:46 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Pentecost is the creation myth of Unitarian Universalism - so says UU minister Rev. Robert Hardies - in this service we will look afresh at the story of Pentecost and consider its meaning for our theologically diverse community." Featuring readings given by David Francis Darling and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 12th June 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Pentecost is the creation myth of Unitarian Universalism - so says UU minister Rev. Robert Hardies - in this service we will look afresh at the story of Pentecost and consider its meaning for our theologically diverse community." Featuring readings given by David Francis Darling and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 12th June 2011. Sun, 12 June 2011 11:00:00 GMT 22:49 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Do we receive gifts graciously and then have the courage to risk using them? When we give a gift, do we truly give it or do we still try to own the gift we have given?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th June 2011. Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Do we receive gifts graciously and then have the courage to risk using them? When we give a gift, do we truly give it or do we still try to own the gift we have given?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th June 2011. Sun, 5 June 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jo Ridgers: "This service will be on the theme of reincarnation and karma. A light-hearted look at the belief of (probably) millions of people worldwide. A very different way to see life and what it means to be a human being here, now, today. Why am I here? Why am I me? Have I lived before? Will I live again?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th May 2011. Sermon by Jo Ridgers: "This service will be on the theme of reincarnation and karma. A light-hearted look at the belief of (probably) millions of people worldwide. A very different way to see life and what it means to be a human being here, now, today. Why am I here? Why am I me? Have I lived before? Will I live again?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th May 2011. Sun, 29 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT 25:30 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This year marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Michael Servetus, the Spanish theologian who was burnt at the stake for heresy in Geneva in 1553. His writings on the Divine Unity, the humanity of Jesus and the importance of religious tolerance are often regarded as important foundations for the development of Unitarianism and this service will celebrate his legacy." Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd May 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This year marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Michael Servetus, the Spanish theologian who was burnt at the stake for heresy in Geneva in 1553. His writings on the Divine Unity, the humanity of Jesus and the importance of religious tolerance are often regarded as important foundations for the development of Unitarianism and this service will celebrate his legacy." Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd May 2011. Sun, 22 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:16 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Members of the Congregation: "In this service we shall be celebrating the members and friends who are this community of Kensington Unitarians and hearing some of them reading their contributions to our new book." Featuring contributions from Stephanie Saville, John Hands, Mark Tribe, Maire Collins, Heidi Ferid and Caroline Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th May 2011. Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Members of the Congregation: "In this service we shall be celebrating the members and friends who are this community of Kensington Unitarians and hearing some of them reading their contributions to our new book." Featuring contributions from Stephanie Saville, John Hands, Mark Tribe, Maire Collins, Heidi Ferid and Caroline Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th May 2011. Sun, 15 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT 27:25 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by David Usher: "We'd all agree that care and compassion are 'good things' but it is not always easy to change our habitual ways of being and be truly compassionate to ourselves, others and our wider world. We were glad to welcome David Usher, District Minister, to co-lead this service." Featuring introduction and a reading given by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th May 2011. Sermon by David Usher: "We'd all agree that care and compassion are 'good things' but it is not always easy to change our habitual ways of being and be truly compassionate to ourselves, others and our wider world. We were glad to welcome David Usher, District Minister, to co-lead this service." Featuring introduction and a reading given by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th May 2011. Sun, 8 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:26 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jane Blackall: "'In today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance' - words from 'Sabbath' by Wayne Muller. In this service we will be looking at the tradition of Sabbath and considering how we can bring this principle of sacred rest into our own lives today." Featuring readings given by Gina Bayley and Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st May 2011. Sermon by Jane Blackall: "'In today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance' - words from 'Sabbath' by Wayne Muller. In this service we will be looking at the tradition of Sabbath and considering how we can bring this principle of sacred rest into our own lives today." Featuring readings given by Gina Bayley and Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st May 2011. Sun, 1 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT 26:01 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "With its timeless message of loss and renewal, despair and hope, Easter time can help guide us along the path of life." Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th April 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "With its timeless message of loss and renewal, despair and hope, Easter time can help guide us along the path of life." Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th April 2011. Sun, 24 April 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:37 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Harold Lorenzelli: "Our own Harold Lorenzelli led the service on the 17th April. Harold told us that this would be 'a look at what shapes our lives and defines us as human beings'." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th April 2011. Sermon by Harold Lorenzelli: "Our own Harold Lorenzelli led the service on the 17th April. Harold told us that this would be 'a look at what shapes our lives and defines us as human beings'." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th April 2011. Sun, 17 April 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:48 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jef Jones: "This morning's service was led by Jef Jones, lay leader of Brighton Unitarians, who told us: 'This service is about suffering. Does suffering mean anything more than itself? What are the spiritual dimensions of suffering?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th April 2011. Sermon by Jef Jones: "This morning's service was led by Jef Jones, lay leader of Brighton Unitarians, who told us: 'This service is about suffering. Does suffering mean anything more than itself? What are the spiritual dimensions of suffering?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th April 2011. Sun, 10 April 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:11 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Questions of identity have probably always troubled us humans. It is perhaps the curse of self-awareness to be concerned about who we are and how we appear. In this service we will consider this issue from a spiritual perspective and explore ways to be more true, both to ourselves and to others." Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd April 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Questions of identity have probably always troubled us humans. It is perhaps the curse of self-awareness to be concerned about who we are and how we appear. In this service we will consider this issue from a spiritual perspective and explore ways to be more true, both to ourselves and to others." Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd April 2011. Sun, 3 April 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:00 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "An exploration through words and music on this theme of spring and its spiritual messages for us all. During the service each member of the congregation was given a special packet of nasturtium seeds which also contained a spiritual message and some questions for reflection." Featuring a reading given by Caroline Thorpe. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th March 2011. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "An exploration through words and music on this theme of spring and its spiritual messages for us all. During the service each member of the congregation was given a special packet of nasturtium seeds which also contained a spiritual message and some questions for reflection." Featuring a reading given by Caroline Thorpe. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th March 2011. Sun, 27 March 2011 11:00:00 GMT 24:50 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Howard Hague: "Stephen Hawking's latest book 'The Grand Design' was published last autumn. It soon produced headlines such as 'God did not create Universe' and 'Creation makes sense without God'. Don't newspapers just love the old-fashioned view of the Almighty? In today's service we will be considering some of the ultimate questions posed by the author about the nature of the universe. Why are we here? Why is there something rather than nothing? When and how did the universe begin?" Featuring an introduction by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th March 2011. Sermon by Howard Hague: "Stephen Hawking's latest book 'The Grand Design' was published last autumn. It soon produced headlines such as 'God did not create Universe' and 'Creation makes sense without God'. Don't newspapers just love the old-fashioned view of the Almighty? In today's service we will be considering some of the ultimate questions posed by the author about the nature of the universe. Why are we here? Why is there something rather than nothing? When and how did the universe begin?" Featuring an introduction by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th March 2011. Sun, 20 March 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:08 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "When most Victorian families encouraged their daughters to be quiet and taught them to sew, many Unitarian parents ensured that their daughters got a sound education. And the result? Strong Unitarian women. This service will introduce you to some of them." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th March 2011. Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "When most Victorian families encouraged their daughters to be quiet and taught them to sew, many Unitarian parents ensured that their daughters got a sound education. And the result? Strong Unitarian women. This service will introduce you to some of them." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th March 2011. Sun, 13 March 2011 11:00:00 GMT 27:32 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Caroline Blair: "This service was led by the chairperson of our congregation, who says: 'Sometimes, out of the bleakest times in history, we have been given works of beauty, tenderness and humour. In today's service we will look at one of these.'" Featuring a chalice lighting read by Jim Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th March 2011. Sermon by Caroline Blair: "This service was led by the chairperson of our congregation, who says: 'Sometimes, out of the bleakest times in history, we have been given works of beauty, tenderness and humour. In today's service we will look at one of these.'" Featuring a chalice lighting read by Jim Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th March 2011. Sun, 6 March 2011 11:00:00 GMT 23:12 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Dr. Patrick O'Neill: "Our religious tradition has long resisted Creedal formulas and dogmatic statements of faith. Far more important than formal Creeds to us is the recognition of our common humanity and the shared vision of a world where justice, peace, and equity might still be summoned. Today we will be considering the connection between vision and faith." Introduced by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th February 2011. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Patrick O'Neill: "Our religious tradition has long resisted Creedal formulas and dogmatic statements of faith. Far more important than formal Creeds to us is the recognition of our common humanity and the shared vision of a world where justice, peace, and equity might still be summoned. Today we will be considering the connection between vision and faith." Introduced by Rev. Sarah Tinker. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th February 2011. Sun, 27 February 2011 11:00:00 GMT 34:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "In this service we will be exploring the incorporation of the forgotten side of liberal faith into our way of peace, freedom, reason and tolerance." Featuring a reading given by David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th February 2011. Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "In this service we will be exploring the incorporation of the forgotten side of liberal faith into our way of peace, freedom, reason and tolerance." Featuring a reading given by David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th February 2011. Sun, 20 February 2011 11:00:00 GMT 29:43 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Bill Darlison: "In this service we were joined by guest preacher Rev. Bill Darlison who was until recently the minister with Dublin Unitarians. Bill asked 'Are the old deities dead or do we still need to pay them homage?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th February 2011. Sermon by Rev Bill Darlison: "In this service we were joined by guest preacher Rev. Bill Darlison who was until recently the minister with Dublin Unitarians. Bill asked 'Are the old deities dead or do we still need to pay them homage?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th February 2011. Sun, 13 February 2011 11:00:00 GMT 42:52 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How does the imagery of seas and oceans shape our spiritual search and expression? A day at the seaside may never be quite the same after this service!" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th February 2011. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How does the imagery of seas and oceans shape our spiritual search and expression? A day at the seaside may never be quite the same after this service!" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th February 2011. Sun, 6 February 2011 11:00:00 GMT 17:11 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Address by Rev Sarah Tinker: "At this dark time of year what better way to cheer our spirits than to have a really good sing. We may also explore the spiritual and physical benefits of conducting music." Featuring a reading given by Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th January 2011. Address by Rev Sarah Tinker: "At this dark time of year what better way to cheer our spirits than to have a really good sing. We may also explore the spiritual and physical benefits of conducting music." Featuring a reading given by Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th January 2011. Sun, 30 January 2011 11:00:00 GMT 16:33 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Address by Will Lyons and Rev Sarah Tinker: "The ability to laugh in the face of life's difficulties is a great gift. This service will help us to explore the role humour can play in helping us along the spiritual path." Featuring a reading given by David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd January 2011. Address by Will Lyons and Rev Sarah Tinker: "The ability to laugh in the face of life's difficulties is a great gift. This service will help us to explore the role humour can play in helping us along the spiritual path." Featuring a reading given by David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd January 2011. Sun, 23 January 2011 11:00:00 GMT 17:49 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Sin and evil are concepts that Unitarians speak little of. Rejecting as we do such concepts as original sin how can liberal religious people then come to terms with the nastier aspects of human existence?" Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th January 2011. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Sin and evil are concepts that Unitarians speak little of. Rejecting as we do such concepts as original sin how can liberal religious people then come to terms with the nastier aspects of human existence?" Featuring a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th January 2011. Sun, 16 January 2011 11:00:00 GMT 22:12 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How does landscape shape religious belief? What are the connections between the geography of our planet and our spiritual paths?" Featuring a reading given by Mark Tribe. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th January 2011. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How does landscape shape religious belief? What are the connections between the geography of our planet and our spiritual paths?" Featuring a reading given by Mark Tribe. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th January 2011. Sun, 9 January 2011 11:00:00 GMT 18:48 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "At this time of renewal and resolutions, we explore the challenges of promises, and ask what it means to keep our word." Featuring readings given by Antony Bunsee and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd January 2011. Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "At this time of renewal and resolutions, we explore the challenges of promises, and ask what it means to keep our word." Featuring readings given by Antony Bunsee and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd January 2011. Sun, 2 January 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20:24 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians An abridged recording of our Christmas service of readings and carols, led by Rev Sarah Tinker, and put together by Jane Blackall. Featuring readings given by David Francis Darling, Mark Tribe, Juliet Edwards, Harold Lorenzelli and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th December 2010. An abridged recording of our Christmas service of readings and carols, led by Rev Sarah Tinker, and put together by Jane Blackall. Featuring readings given by David Francis Darling, Mark Tribe, Juliet Edwards, Harold Lorenzelli and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th December 2010. Sun, 19 December 2010 11:00:00 GMT 40:46 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev John Harley: "'I wish I could speak like music' - Hafiz, the Sufi poet. How useful are words to describe the mysteries of this life? John will explore the way lazy language wars can distract us from the real heart of religion. Rev. John Harley is youth officer for the Unitarian GA. " Featuring readings given by Michaela von Britzke and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th December 2010. Sermon by Rev John Harley: "'I wish I could speak like music' - Hafiz, the Sufi poet. How useful are words to describe the mysteries of this life? John will explore the way lazy language wars can distract us from the real heart of religion. Rev. John Harley is youth officer for the Unitarian GA. " Featuring readings given by Michaela von Britzke and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th December 2010. Sun, 5 December 2010 11:00:00 GMT 28:32 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "On the first Sunday of Advent this service will consider the imagery of angels and celebrating their role in the world's religions." Featuring a readings given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th November 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "On the first Sunday of Advent this service will consider the imagery of angels and celebrating their role in the world's religions." Featuring a readings given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th November 2010. Sun, 28 November 2010 11:00:00 GMT 17:41 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "We will be welcoming Saleem Vaillancourt to talk to us in this service about the Baha'i faith and considering the importance of a Universalist message that speaks to all people, without exclusions." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st November 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "We will be welcoming Saleem Vaillancourt to talk to us in this service about the Baha'i faith and considering the importance of a Universalist message that speaks to all people, without exclusions." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st November 2010. Sun, 21 November 2010 11:00:00 GMT 21:42 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Our annual Remembrance Sunday service in which we will pay tribute to those who give their lives to protect our liberty and consider the ways in which human societies manage to move on from times of war to times of peace." Featuring readings given by Stephanie Saville, Mark Tribe and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th November 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Our annual Remembrance Sunday service in which we will pay tribute to those who give their lives to protect our liberty and consider the ways in which human societies manage to move on from times of war to times of peace." Featuring readings given by Stephanie Saville, Mark Tribe and John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th November 2010. Sun, 14 November 2010 11:00:00 GMT 23:49 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Francis Darling was one of the team of theme speakers at this year's Summer School (on 'Speaking of God: Unitarian Adventures in Theology') and this week he will be bringing his talk back to Kensington." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th November 2010. Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Francis Darling was one of the team of theme speakers at this year's Summer School (on 'Speaking of God: Unitarian Adventures in Theology') and this week he will be bringing his talk back to Kensington." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th November 2010. Sun, 07 November 2010 11:00:00 GMT 25:12 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jane Blackall: "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." Features readings given by Jo Ridgers and Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st October 2010. Sermon by Jane Blackall: "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." Features readings given by Jo Ridgers and Tristan Jovanović. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st October 2010. Sun, 31 October 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20:18 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "This service, on 'celebration', was followed by a congregational meal provided by John Hands and Heidi Ferid to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. We invited people to bring something that they would like to celebrate - a photo, a poem, book or piece of music. We placed these items on a celebratory table and talked about things wished to celebrate in life, be they small or large." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th October 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "This service, on 'celebration', was followed by a congregational meal provided by John Hands and Heidi Ferid to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. We invited people to bring something that they would like to celebrate - a photo, a poem, book or piece of music. We placed these items on a celebratory table and talked about things wished to celebrate in life, be they small or large." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th October 2010. Sun, 24 October 2010 11:00:00 GMT 15:22 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "At the start of One World Week, this service will explore the background to this annual event and its message of the global connections that we can all experience in different ways." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th October 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "At the start of One World Week, this service will explore the background to this annual event and its message of the global connections that we can all experience in different ways." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th October 2010. Sun, 17 October 2010 11:00:00 GMT 15:47 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Sarah Tinker, Jane Blackall, and Tristan Jovanović: "On the second Sunday in October we held a special Unitarian communion service. This is by no means an everyday occurrence at Essex Church - it is about nine years since the last time - and so Sarah, Jane, and Tristan each offered their own reflections on the meaning of communion for religious liberals, before the central ritual took place." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th October 2010. Reflections by Sarah Tinker, Jane Blackall, and Tristan Jovanović: "On the second Sunday in October we held a special Unitarian communion service. This is by no means an everyday occurrence at Essex Church - it is about nine years since the last time - and so Sarah, Jane, and Tristan each offered their own reflections on the meaning of communion for religious liberals, before the central ritual took place." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th October 2010. Sun, 10 October 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20:09 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Harold Lorenzelli: "Our very own Harold will be leading this service and he says: 'This morning we will be looking at the importance of laughter and tears in our lives. How to be fully human we are shaped equally by joy and sorrow. Don't worry, I hope to inspire and not depress!'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd October 2010. Reflections by Harold Lorenzelli: "Our very own Harold will be leading this service and he says: 'This morning we will be looking at the importance of laughter and tears in our lives. How to be fully human we are shaped equally by joy and sorrow. Don't worry, I hope to inspire and not depress!'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd October 2010. Sun, 3 October 2010 11:00:00 GMT 23:59 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Elizabeth Gaskell was a life long Unitarian and was married to a Unitarian minister. Her novel 'Ruth' was publicly burnt because of its sympathetic treatment of an unmarried mother and Gaskell did much to bring social injustice to the Victorian public's attention. In this and in her writings about theology and education she was remarkably modern in her views and in this service we will consider her enduring message for us today." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th September 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Elizabeth Gaskell was a life long Unitarian and was married to a Unitarian minister. Her novel 'Ruth' was publicly burnt because of its sympathetic treatment of an unmarried mother and Gaskell did much to bring social injustice to the Victorian public's attention. In this and in her writings about theology and education she was remarkably modern in her views and in this service we will consider her enduring message for us today." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th September 2010. Sun, 26 September 2010 11:00:00 GMT 15:23 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "In this service, we will consider the meaning of castles, walls, and other archetypal structures. Also features a reading given by Carole Grace." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th September 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "In this service, we will consider the meaning of castles, walls, and other archetypal structures. Also features a reading given by Carole Grace." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 19th September 2010. Sun, 19 September 2010 11:00:00 GMT 16:43 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "In this service we held our annual 'Gathering The Waters' ceremony in which members bring back water collected from our travels and tell people where we have been. This is a chance to re-connect with our community after the summer months." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 12th September 2010. Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "In this service we held our annual 'Gathering The Waters' ceremony in which members bring back water collected from our travels and tell people where we have been. This is a chance to re-connect with our community after the summer months." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 12th September 2010. Sun, 12 September 2010 11:00:00 GMT 11:18 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Address by Caroline Blair: "This service relates to our social action project for orphans in Africa, following Caroline and Jim's recent visit to the SOS children's village in Swaziland, and takes a broader view of how we as individuals and as a community can best act to help the world's poorest people." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th September 2010. Address by Caroline Blair: "This service relates to our social action project for orphans in Africa, following Caroline and Jim's recent visit to the SOS children's village in Swaziland, and takes a broader view of how we as individuals and as a community can best act to help the world's poorest people." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 5th September 2010. Sun, 05 September 2010 11:00:00 GMT 17:34 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "There are parts of the Bible that most religious liberals would prefer to avoid. As a taster for an evening course that we will be running later in the autumn, this service will boldly go where many would fear to tread, exploring tales of murder, rape, slavery and divine inconsistency." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th August 2010. Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "There are parts of the Bible that most religious liberals would prefer to avoid. As a taster for an evening course that we will be running later in the autumn, this service will boldly go where many would fear to tread, exploring tales of murder, rape, slavery and divine inconsistency." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th August 2010. Sun, 29 August 2010 11:00:00 GMT 18:01 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Readings and reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker, Arthur Krebbers, and members of the congregation: "This service will have a suitably gentle pace with readings, music and meditations designed to slow us down for a while. This service links with the course on Dealing With Stress we will be running in the afternoon to which everyone is welcomed. Please note - sound quality is poor on this week's recording due to technical problems." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd August 2010. Readings and reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker, Arthur Krebbers, and members of the congregation: "This service will have a suitably gentle pace with readings, music and meditations designed to slow us down for a while. This service links with the course on Dealing With Stress we will be running in the afternoon to which everyone is welcomed. Please note - sound quality is poor on this week's recording due to technical problems." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd August 2010. Sun, 22 August 2010 11:00:00 GMT 18:10 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Every group and community tells stories of itself and can be studied through its narratives. Today we'll be celebrating the power of story to express and reflect the communities in which we live and worship." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th August 2010. Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Every group and community tells stories of itself and can be studied through its narratives. Today we'll be celebrating the power of story to express and reflect the communities in which we live and worship." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 15th August 2010. Sun, 15 August 2010 11:00:00 GMT 12:21 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Juliet Edwards: "Juliet, a long-standing member of the conregation, will be leading the service and she says: "My service is titled 'Identity'. A while back I watched a TV programme with John and Pauline Prescott about class. As he described what he felt were his limitations as a result of being working class I found myself shouting at the TV set, "No John, it's about identity!" So this is my opportunity to explore a little further whether it is about identity."" Also includes readings given by Jo Ridgers and Kathryn Reynolds. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th August 2010. Sermon by Juliet Edwards: "Juliet, a long-standing member of the conregation, will be leading the service and she says: "My service is titled 'Identity'. A while back I watched a TV programme with John and Pauline Prescott about class. As he described what he felt were his limitations as a result of being working class I found myself shouting at the TV set, "No John, it's about identity!" So this is my opportunity to explore a little further whether it is about identity."" Also includes readings given by Jo Ridgers and Kathryn Reynolds. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th August 2010. Sun, 8 August 2010 11:00:00 GMT 19:41 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Kate Buchanan: "Come and join us for an interactive Unitarian service on the theme of 'portable spirituality'. We will consider how you can take the peace of being in a spiritual place like the church and carry it with you in your busy day-to-day life. Led by Kate Buchanan, member of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hampstead and the LDPA Council." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st August 2010. Sermon by Kate Buchanan: "Come and join us for an interactive Unitarian service on the theme of 'portable spirituality'. We will consider how you can take the peace of being in a spiritual place like the church and carry it with you in your busy day-to-day life. Led by Kate Buchanan, member of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hampstead and the LDPA Council." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st August 2010. Sun, 1 August 2010 11:00:00 GMT 27:00 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Excerpts of a service by Tristan Prooth and Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will be focusing on the writings of Richard Dawkins and Karen Armstrong as we consider the recent debates about religion. Can we as Unitarians help in bridge building between the atheists and people of faith or is it better to avoid the conversation altogether?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th July 2010. Excerpts of a service by Tristan Prooth and Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will be focusing on the writings of Richard Dawkins and Karen Armstrong as we consider the recent debates about religion. Can we as Unitarians help in bridge building between the atheists and people of faith or is it better to avoid the conversation altogether?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th July 2010. Sun, 25 July 2010 11:00:00 GMT 21:38 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "With responsibility comes commitment. What does it mean to commit oneself to a cause or task, relationship or community and how does commitment to our faith help us in our journey through life? Some people claim that it is too easy to be a 'spiritual butterfly' in this day and age, always ready to fly off to a more tempting resource. Is this a helpful metaphor and can, and should, Essex Church try to avoid becoming a Buddleia?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th July 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "With responsibility comes commitment. What does it mean to commit oneself to a cause or task, relationship or community and how does commitment to our faith help us in our journey through life? Some people claim that it is too easy to be a 'spiritual butterfly' in this day and age, always ready to fly off to a more tempting resource. Is this a helpful metaphor and can, and should, Essex Church try to avoid becoming a Buddleia?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th July 2010. Sun, 18 July 2010 11:00:00 GMT 12:57 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "With freedom comes responsibility, but what does spiritual responsibility entail? The ability to respond perhaps? And how can we hold our responsibilities lightly yet reliably? In this service we will honour, in a simple ritual, some of the responsibilities we are proud to hold." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th July 2010. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "With freedom comes responsibility, but what does spiritual responsibility entail? The ability to respond perhaps? And how can we hold our responsibilities lightly yet reliably? In this service we will honour, in a simple ritual, some of the responsibilities we are proud to hold." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th July 2010. Sun, 11 July 2010 11:00:00 GMT 19:28 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Excerpts from a service by Sarah Tinker and Jen Hazel: "The freedoms we enjoy today were won by other people's struggles. In this service Jen will be giving us an American's perspective on the symbolism of Independence Day and we'll be exploring the gift of freedom in the world of faith." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th July 2010. Excerpts from a service by Sarah Tinker and Jen Hazel: "The freedoms we enjoy today were won by other people's struggles. In this service Jen will be giving us an American's perspective on the symbolism of Independence Day and we'll be exploring the gift of freedom in the world of faith." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th July 2010. Sun, 4 July 2010 11:00:00 GMT 18:51 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "In July we will be offering an evening group in which to explore our beliefs and this service will examine the value of creating a statement of what we believe." Also features readings given by Harold Lorenzelli and Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th June 2010. Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "In July we will be offering an evening group in which to explore our beliefs and this service will examine the value of creating a statement of what we believe." Also features readings given by Harold Lorenzelli and Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th June 2010. Sun, 27 June 2010 11:00:00 GMT 12:34 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "A beautiful concept yet hard to define, grace is sometimes described as a gift of the spirit. Are there times in our own lives when we have felt touched by grace? Are there ways we can live that allow us to be more receptive to such spiritual gifts?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th June 2010. Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "A beautiful concept yet hard to define, grace is sometimes described as a gift of the spirit. Are there times in our own lives when we have felt touched by grace? Are there ways we can live that allow us to be more receptive to such spiritual gifts?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th June 2010. Sun, 20 June 2010 11:00:00 GMT 12:16 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "Today marks the start of Refugee Week and in this service we will be considering the plight facing so many people in our world as well as the great contributions that refugees continue to make to British society. The world's religions all remind us to welcome the stranger, not least because in differing circumstances we might be the outsider, seeking refuge." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th June 2010. Sermon by Sarah Tinker: "Today marks the start of Refugee Week and in this service we will be considering the plight facing so many people in our world as well as the great contributions that refugees continue to make to British society. The world's religions all remind us to welcome the stranger, not least because in differing circumstances we might be the outsider, seeking refuge." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th June 2010. Sun, 13 June 2010 11:00:00 GMT 15:44 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Caroline Blair: "This service was led by the chairperson of the Kensington congregation, who asks 'Is there any sense in which we can love everyone? Should we even try?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th May 2010. Sermon by Caroline Blair: "This service was led by the chairperson of the Kensington congregation, who asks 'Is there any sense in which we can love everyone? Should we even try?'" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th May 2010. Sun, 30 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT 17:44 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by John Hands: "Come and join us in this exploration of ageing; celebrate wisdom and foolishness, the pain and joy of this inevitable process, the importance for society in honouring our elders." Also contains readings given by Juliet Edwards and Betty Evans. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd May 2010. Sermon by John Hands: "Come and join us in this exploration of ageing; celebrate wisdom and foolishness, the pain and joy of this inevitable process, the importance for society in honouring our elders." Also contains readings given by Juliet Edwards and Betty Evans. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd May 2010. Sun, 23 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT 10:44 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In readiness for our congregation's AGM which follows the service, and linking in with a welcome ceremony for our new members, we will be considering what spiritual strength means and how it is expressed through our oh so human vulnerabilities." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th May 2010. Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In readiness for our congregation's AGM which follows the service, and linking in with a welcome ceremony for our new members, we will be considering what spiritual strength means and how it is expressed through our oh so human vulnerabilities." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th May 2010. Sun, 16 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20:27 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "London's galleries are full of impressive sculptures. The Ife sculptures from Nigeria are on show at the British Museum and Henry Moore's work is displayed at the Tate Britain. What can we learn about the human condition from these magnificent three dimensional works of art?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th May 2010. Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "London's galleries are full of impressive sculptures. The Ife sculptures from Nigeria are on show at the British Museum and Henry Moore's work is displayed at the Tate Britain. What can we learn about the human condition from these magnificent three dimensional works of art?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th May 2010. Sun, 09 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT 10:47 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections and Readings from a service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Today we will celebrate humanity's ability to make music and the wondrous sounds that have been created through our yearning to connect with, and express, the divine. The service will be followed by a singing workshop led by our very own Margaret Marshall who has sung so beautifully for us here at Essex Church for many years." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd May 2010. Reflections and Readings from a service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Today we will celebrate humanity's ability to make music and the wondrous sounds that have been created through our yearning to connect with, and express, the divine. The service will be followed by a singing workshop led by our very own Margaret Marshall who has sung so beautifully for us here at Essex Church for many years." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd May 2010. Sun, 02 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT 17:05 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In November last year Karen Armstrong launched a Charter for Compassion, created by a multi-national and multi-cultural group of thinkers. They describe the Charter as "a summons to creative, practical and sustained action to meet the political, moral, religious, social and cultural problems of our time". What message might this have for our individual lives and the life of our church community?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th April 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In November last year Karen Armstrong launched a Charter for Compassion, created by a multi-national and multi-cultural group of thinkers. They describe the Charter as "a summons to creative, practical and sustained action to meet the political, moral, religious, social and cultural problems of our time". What message might this have for our individual lives and the life of our church community?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th April 2010. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT 10:25 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "What does a sense of mission mean for Unitarians? We have no particular creed to offer, no single 'truth' that we believe can save our world. Yet through the pursuit of justice and through dialogues of faith we have the wherewithal to transform our lives. This service will link in with the congregational growth workshop that we are holding afterwards." Sermon and selected readings from a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th April 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "What does a sense of mission mean for Unitarians? We have no particular creed to offer, no single 'truth' that we believe can save our world. Yet through the pursuit of justice and through dialogues of faith we have the wherewithal to transform our lives. This service will link in with the congregational growth workshop that we are holding afterwards." Sermon and selected readings from a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 18th April 2010. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20:25 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Darling shares his own understanding of the meaning andy mystery of Easter." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th April 2010. Sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Darling shares his own understanding of the meaning and mystery of Easter." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th April 2010. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT 14:11 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "At the start of the Easter narrative is Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. In this service we will consider the inter-twining of triumph and despair in life." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th March 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "At the start of the Easter narrative is Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. In this service we will consider the inter-twining of triumph and despair in life." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th March 2010. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT 11:38 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker and Rev Kathryn Reynolds: "Kathryn is an Inter-faith minister and is part of the group that runs monthly Universal Spiritual Gatherings here at Essex Church. In this service we will explore the many ways we can create sacred space, both in worship and in our everyday lives." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th March 2010. Reflections by Rev Sarah Tinker and Rev Kathryn Reynolds: "Kathryn is an Inter-faith minister and is part of the group that runs monthly Universal Spiritual Gatherings here at Essex Church. In this service we will explore the many ways we can create sacred space, both in worship and in our everyday lives." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th March 2010. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT 13:33 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Linda Hart: "We all have beliefs which are deeply set, ideas that we trust are true. Can we live with less black and white, and see the world with more gray? Do we want to? Linda is minister of Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th March 2010. Sermon by Rev. Linda Hart: "We all have beliefs which are deeply set, ideas that we trust are true. Can we live with less black and white, and see the world with more gray? Do we want to? Linda is minister of Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th March 2010. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT 14:34 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Sing Your Faith' is the title of the new purple hymn book and our service will be an exploration and a celebration of hymn singing. Come and find out more about the history of hymns in Christianity and other faiths as well as some of the stories behind this new collection." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th February 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Sing Your Faith' is the title of the new purple hymn book and our service will be an exploration and a celebration of hymn singing. Come and find out more about the history of hymns in Christianity and other faiths as well as some of the stories behind this new collection." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 28th February 2010. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT 16:32 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Heart to Heart' is the title of our next adult education programme which starts in March. It offers a simple structure to help people speak with, and listen to, one another. In this service we will focus on this sort of communication, which allows us to open our hearts to one another and to share something of our lives. Such sharing is a simple yet deep experience for us and a church community can help to provide more opportunities for this kind of communication." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st February 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Heart to Heart' is the title of our next adult education programme which starts in March. It offers a simple structure to help people speak with, and listen to, one another. In this service we will focus on this sort of communication, which allows us to open our hearts to one another and to share something of our lives. Such sharing is a simple yet deep experience for us and a church community can help to provide more opportunities for this kind of communication." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st February 2010. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT 10:45 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jane Blackall: "In this Valentine's Day service I will try to go beyond the usual romantic greetings card sentiments of the occasion to celebrate some aspects of love which are maybe not so glamorous... but are potentially just as transformative." This podcast also includes readings given by Carole Grace, Caroline Blair, and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th February 2010. Sermon by Jane Blackall: "In this Valentine's Day service I will try to go beyond the usual romantic greetings card sentiments of the occasion to celebrate some aspects of love which are maybe not so glamorous... but are potentially just as transformative." This podcast also includes readings given by Carole Grace, Caroline Blair, and Michaela von Britzke. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 14th February 2010. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20.22 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflection by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service is a celebration of the gift of life. How have artists throughout the ages shown their gratitude for life and how do we celebrate in our own lives? This service also included a naming ceremony for Connor and Sophie, two of Jo Ridgers' grandchildren." This podcast also includes a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th February 2010. Reflection by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service is a celebration of the gift of life. How have artists throughout the ages shown their gratitude for life and how do we celebrate in our own lives? This service also included a naming ceremony for Connor and Sophie, two of Jo Ridgers' grandchildren." This podcast also includes a reading given by Jo Ridgers. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th February 2010. Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT 11:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The Christian festival of Candlemas has many interesting links with pagan customs and with the festival of Imbolc. In this service we will consider the message these festivals might have for us today." This podcast also includes a reading by Rev Joy Croft. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st January 2010. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The Christian festival of Candlemas has many interesting links with pagan customs and with the festival of Imbolc. In this service we will consider the message these festivals might have for us today." This podcast also includes a reading by Rev Joy Croft. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st January 2010. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT 17:58 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Readings and Prayers from a New Year service led by members of the Kensington congregation. Readings in this podcast are given by Caroline Blair, Michaela von Britzke, Juliet Edwards, Howard Hague, David Francis Darling, and Jim Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd January 2010. Readings and Prayers from a New Year service led by members of the Kensington congregation. Readings in this podcast are given by Caroline Blair, Michaela von Britzke, Juliet Edwards, Howard Hague, David Francis Darling, and Jim Blair. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd January 2010. Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT 22:10 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will be celebrating the scheme that started on the London Underground years ago and has now spread to transport systems around the world." This podcast also includes two poems, read by Sarah Tinker, and Carole Grace. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th December 2009. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will be celebrating the scheme that started on the London Underground years ago and has now spread to transport systems around the world." This podcast also includes two poems, read by Sarah Tinker, and Carole Grace. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th December 2009. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT 17:04 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Join us for a meditative approach to the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and an important pagan festival. The service concludes with a simple ritual to bring light into some of life's darker places." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th December 2009. Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Join us for a meditative approach to the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and an important pagan festival. The service concludes with a simple ritual to bring light into some of life's darker places." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th December 2009. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT 15:39 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians A selection of readings and carols from this Christmas service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th December 2009. The service is led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and our featured reader is Harold Lorenzelli. In case you'd like to sing along the hymn numbers are from 'Hymns for Living'. A selection of readings and carols from this Christmas service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th December 2009. The service is led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and our featured reader is Harold Lorenzelli. In case you'd like to sing along the hymn numbers are from 'Hymns for Living'. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT 29:50 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflection by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How can we best prepare ourselves at this time of year? What does Advent mean for religious liberals? What would it be like to get ready for religious and spiritual change in our lives? Just some of the questions we will be thinking about on the first Sunday in Advent. Come and light with us a literal and symbolic Advent candle." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th November 2009. Reflection by Rev Sarah Tinker: "How can we best prepare ourselves at this time of year? What does Advent mean for religious liberals? What would it be like to get ready for religious and spiritual change in our lives? Just some of the questions we will be thinking about on the first Sunday in Advent. Come and light with us a literal and symbolic Advent candle." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 29th November 2009. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT 6:43 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Some years ago now a list of the symptoms of inner peace appeared on the Internet. In this service we will be looking at this list and asking how best we can achieve a sense of inner peace in life, however turbulent our lives may at times feel." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd November 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Some years ago now a list of the symptoms of inner peace appeared on the Internet. In this service we will be looking at this list and asking how best we can achieve a sense of inner peace in life, however turbulent our lives may at times feel." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 22nd November 2009. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT 13:07 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Peter Teets: "Historian and member of Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church, Peter has a great interest in the history of the two world wars fought in Europe, and he shared his insights with us on Remembrance Sunday." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th November 2009. Sermon by Peter Teets: "Historian and member of Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church, Peter has a great interest in the history of the two world wars fought in Europe, and he shared his insights with us on Remembrance Sunday." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 8th November 2009. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT 18:35 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Louisa Bird: Louisa offered these words from Patricia Montley in advance of the service: "Anthropologists tell us that ritual is a mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies; because of this universality, it is actually a way of defining humans. We are beings who create ritual. Without it, we are less than human, condemned to the prosaic half-life of literalism. With ritual, we appreciate the poetry of the world around us and the world within us." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st November 2009. Sermon by Louisa Bird: Louisa offered these words from Patricia Montley in advance of the service: "Anthropologists tell us that ritual is a mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies; because of this universality, it is actually a way of defining humans. We are beings who create ritual. Without it, we are less than human, condemned to the prosaic half-life of literalism. With ritual, we appreciate the poetry of the world around us and the world within us." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 1st November 2009. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT 18:57 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "As the Unitarian General Assembly publishes a new leaflet on Unitarian views of Jesus, in this service we will look back at the growth of interest in the 'historical Jesus' in Victorian times and make space to consider our own relationship with this radical Jewish rabbi who lived 2,000 years ago." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th October 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "As the Unitarian General Assembly publishes a new leaflet on Unitarian views of Jesus, in this service we will look back at the growth of interest in the 'historical Jesus' in Victorian times and make space to consider our own relationship with this radical Jewish rabbi who lived 2,000 years ago." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 25th October 2009. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 13:54 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "'We have it in our power to begin the world over again,' wrote the 18th century radical Thomas Paine, whose works had such an influence on revolutionary causes both in Europe and America. In this service we will celebrate the contribution made by individuals such as Paine to social and political progress and will explore his religious beliefs." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th October 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "'We have it in our power to begin the world over again,' wrote the 18th century radical Thomas Paine, whose works had such an influence on revolutionary causes both in Europe and America. In this service we will celebrate the contribution made by individuals such as Paine to social and political progress and will explore his religious beliefs." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 11th October 2009. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 12:41 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Opening words and sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Francis Darling talks about his life with Francis - Saint Francis of Assisi - on his feast day." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th October 2009. Opening words and sermon by David Francis Darling: "Our very own David Francis Darling talks about his life with Francis - Saint Francis of Assisi - on his feast day." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 4th October 2009. Sun, 4 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 21:04 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Reflection by Antony Bunsee and sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "The theme of this service is the spiritual aspects of cinema and the movie-going experience: it follows up on our recent series of 'Spirit on Screen' evenings where some of the congregation spent a few evenings watching interesting films and discussing them from a spiritual perspective." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th September 2009. Reflection by Antony Bunsee and sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "The theme of this service is the spiritual aspects of cinema and the movie-going experience: it follows up on our recent series of 'Spirit on Screen' evenings where some of the congregation spent a few evenings watching interesting films and discussing them from a spiritual perspective." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th September 2009. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 18:13 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Another autumn ritual harks back to ancient times, when farming communities celebrated the safe gathering in of their harvest. Join us for our own 21st century harvest celebration in which you are invited to bring something that represents a harvest in your own life - some personal achievement, something for which you are grateful, a symbol of autumn perhaps?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th September 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Another autumn ritual harks back to ancient times, when farming communities celebrated the safe gathering in of their harvest. Join us for our own 21st century harvest celebration in which you are invited to bring something that represents a harvest in your own life - some personal achievement, something for which you are grateful, a symbol of autumn perhaps?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th September 2009. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 06:54 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "The centre of today's service is our yearly ritual in which we ask people to bring a little bit of water to add to a bowl that represents our community. Perhaps you will visit a holy well this summer, or swim in the sea, or simply brings us water from your home or garden. We also recognise how precious water is to all life." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th September 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "The centre of today's service is our yearly ritual in which we ask people to bring a little bit of water to add to a bowl that represents our community. Perhaps you will visit a holy well this summer, or swim in the sea, or simply brings us water from your home or garden. We also recognise how precious water is to all life." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th September 2009. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 09:36 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Dan Costley: Dan, a student minister and member of Horsham Unitarians, asks "What's it all about?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th September 2009. Sermon by Dan Costley: Dan, a student minister and member of Horsham Unitarians, asks "What's it all about?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th September 2009. Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 17:16 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "From earliest pre-history human artistic expression has often seemed to contain something of the spirit. How have people used art to express their yearnings, their beliefs, their questions, hopes and fears and how has art been used for good and ill in the service of religion?" Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th August 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "From earliest pre-history human artistic expression has often seemed to contain something of the spirit. How have people used art to express their yearnings, their beliefs, their questions, hopes and fears and how has art been used for good and ill in the service of religion?" Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th August 2009. Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT 14:33 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jane Blackall: "On living our liberal religious values and conducting ourselves in a way that creates less harm and does more good in the world." Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd August 2009. Sermon by Jane Blackall: "On living our liberal religious values and conducting ourselves in a way that creates less harm and does more good in the world." Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 2nd August 2009. Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT 11:59 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Each week we light a chalice as a symbol of our world wide Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist community. Find out more about the history of this symbol and the various meanings that it has held throughout the centuries as well as now in the present day". Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th July 2009. Sermon by Rev Sarah Tinker: "Each week we light a chalice as a symbol of our world wide Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist community. Find out more about the history of this symbol and the various meanings that it has held throughout the centuries as well as now in the present day". Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 26th July 2009. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT 10:09 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London Kensington Unitarians Sermon by Jo Ridgers: "A spiritual approach to my journey with ME/CFS and back to wellness". Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th July 2009. Sermon by Jo Ridgers: "A spiritual approach to my journey with ME/CFS and back to wellness". Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th July 2009. Sun, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT 13:16 Religion Spirituality Philosophy Life Unitarian Universalist UU Kensington London