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Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Alex Brianson (adapted) We gather today to share a particular kind of community – a community of faith in which each of us is free to quest for our own ways of being spiritual and religious. We gather today to think about … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Prayer for Advent by Vernon Marshall (adapted) At Advent, O God, the Father of our spirits, the Mother of our souls, We wait in anxious anticipation for the coming season, keen to experience the warmth of goodwill which is abundant at this time. … Read more
1 Rev Kieren Mardle-Moss: was inducted and ordained as minister to Belper Unitarians on Saturday 22nd November. The committee congratulated him on the successful completion of his ministry training and on his first ministry. 2 District Minister / District Secretary succession planning: Rev Sue Woolley will be retiring from both posts in February / March … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andrew Usher We have gathered from many places, with many thoughts. We pause together now, to allow ourselves to settle into this place at this time, letting the cares of the outside world relax their grip. As we take the time to reflect on our presence here, … Read more
.Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Julie Nedin We gather together in search of the divine spirit and look for the light in each other and in ourselves. We hope that every step we take on this earth will be lit with love for our planet, and that … Read more
Prelude Air from Water Music Suite No 1 by George Frideric Handel Two Minutes’ Silence Our service this week will begin with the customary Two Minutes’ Silence, in honour and remembrance of those who have laid down their lives in war. [silence] They shall not grow old, as we that … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words from the Sanskrit Look to this day – For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the verities And realities of your existence: The bliss of growth, The glory of action, the splendour of beauty. For … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Marie Penn Enter this house of worship – feel the peace, Warming our thoughts and feelings, bringing us grace; Giving ourselves to worship, music and praise; Gath’ring with friends, together our voices to raise. Bring to this house of worship, love and … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher (adapted) We come together today, seeking a reality beyond our narrow selves; that binds us in compassion, love, and understanding to other human beings, and to the interdependent web of all living things. May our hearts and minds be opened this … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andy Pakula Come into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space. Be not tentative. Bring your whole self! Bring the joy that makes your heart sing. Bring your kindness and your compassion. Bring also your sorrow, your pain. Bring your … Read more