Kensington Unitarians

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In this service we will explore some of the best advice on how to live life, gathered from assorted sources - the world's religions, historical and literary characters and various family relations." Featuring a reading from Veronica Needa. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 21st April 2013.

Sermon by Jane Blackall: "According to Irenaeus, the early church father, the task of humanity is to complete the process of creation by developing and growing into the 'Likeness of God', perfecting their moral character through their responses to life's many difficulties. Philosophers and spiritual leaders have regarded the cultivation of virtue as a path to human flourishing and self-realisation. In this service we will consider the possibility of more consciously cultivating virtue in our own lives and in today's society." Featuring readings from David Darling and Annie Fowler. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 7th April 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "In music and silence, words and prayer, we will mark the Christian Easter festival and consider the ways in which its powerful imagery and narrative have inspired writers and artists over the last two millennia." Featuring readings from Jo Ridgers and Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 31st March 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The theory of evolution in biological terms is one that most Unitarians accept, yet delve a little deeper and some may also have a sense of a spiritual evolution fuelling our existence. We won't be giving any answers in this service but will make space for people to explore their own ideas about this fascinating topic." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th March 2013.

Service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Elizabeth Birtles: "As our book group celebrates reading its 100th book this month, this service celebrates the human urge to write things down - from diaries to shopping lists, great literature and graffiti on walls, we'll appreciate this wondrous ability to communicate in writing. We are pleased to welcome Liz Birtles, one-time minister of our Croydon congregation and founder member of the Bangor Fellowship, who will lead our meditation today." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th March 2013.

Service led by Rev. Frank Walker and Rev. Sarah Tinker: "Perhaps the greatest spiritual injunction is for us to explore who we truly are, beyond the pressures to conform to other people's expectations and society's rules. In this service we will also mark the occasion of Mothering Sunday. We are pleased to welcome Rev. Frank Walker, minister emeritus of our Cambridge congregation, as our preacher." Featuring a reading given by Antony Bunsee. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th March 2013.

Sermon by David Francis Darling: "In this service our very own David Darling will look at the Jewish idea that our 'evil' influences can be a necessary evil and are in fact what makes the world go round!" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd March 2013.

Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "The Jewish festival of Purim is a joyous one, with its story of bravery overcoming the evil schemes of Haman, the Persian minister. Our service today will take us deeper into an exploration of its message and ask if it is so easy to separate good from bad." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th February 2013.

Service by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Rev. Richard Boeke: "Linking in with the United Nations' Week of Inter-faith Harmony, this service celebrates the valuable work of the IARF - the International Association for Religious Freedom." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 17th February 2013.

Sermon by Tristan Jovanović: "Would Christianity be better off if the institution was able to forgive Judas? We then have to ask ourselves not only what it means to forgive but question the relationship between the divine and the traitor within ourselves." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 10th February 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "This service will consider how we might dig deeper into our ordinary experiences, viewing everyday challenges and delights from a spiritual perspective, and asking where God might be revealed in our daily living." Featuring readings given by Harold Lorenzelli and Gina Bayley. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 3rd February 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "'Vasant Panchami' is a Hindu festival linked with Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. Our service will celebrate learning in all its forms." Featuring a reading given by Harold Lorenzelli. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 27th January 2013.

Sermon by Harold Lorenzelli: "An exploration of personal morality and responsibility. How much control do we have over our circumstances that help define us?" From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 20th January 2013.

Reflections by Rev. Sarah Tinker and Jeannene Powell: "A gentle exploration of current social issues on death and dying, with reflections on our own concerns about mortality." Featuring a reading given by Trevor Alexander. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 13th January 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "As oranges from Seville arrive in our shops for marmalade makers, in this service we will celebrate oranges and explore their spiritual connections." Featuring a reading given by Juliet Edwards. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 6th January 2013.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "With a simple yet effective ritual we will bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new." Featuring a poem read by John Hands. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 30th December 2012.

Our entire Christmas Eve service for 2012, led by Rev. Sarah Tinker, with readings from Veronica Needa, Antony Bunsee, Michaela von Britzke, Tristan Jovanović and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 24th December 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "From earliest times people have celebrated at the darkest time of the year, with music and storytelling, in community with others. Whatever the weather, come and lift your spirits with Kensington Unitarians." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 23rd December 2012.

Our entire Christmas Carol service for 2012, led by Rev. Sarah Tinker, with readings from Gina Bayley, Michaela von Britzke, Carole Grace and David Francis Darling. From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 16th December 2012.

Sermon by Rev. Sarah Tinker: "There can be a strength in admitting our vulnerabilities and a great comfort in finding a community where we can truly be ourselves." From a service at Essex Church, Home of Kensington Unitarians, on 9th December 2012.