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Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andrew Usher (inspired by the words of Bruce T. Marshall) We have gathered in this Oasis of Peace 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 … Read more
Opening Words Atonement Day by Chaim Stern Once more Atonement Day has come. All pretence gone, naked heart revealed to the hiding self. We stand on holy ground, between the day that was and the one that must be. We tremble. At what did we aim? How did we stumble? What did we take? … Read more
First, an apology: my elderly (20+ years) CD player has expired without warning, and it is what I use to record the music for these online services. So there is no music in this week’s service. Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Jan Smith Welcome, Welcome to this table, … Read more
Prelude Chanson de Matin by Edward Elgar Opening Words by Verona Conway Our worship is to the holy spirit of the universe who sustains it in love and makes it ever new each moment of time. Our prayer is for light to see the way, truth to teach us how to walk, … Read more
1 Autumn Taster Workshop: we will be offering a variety of different experiences of meditation: walking a labyrinth, seated meditation, multi-sensory meditation, and lectio divina, on an Autumn Saturday at Unitarian New Meeting in Birmingham. If you want to attend, please let Sue Woolley know! 2 Sustainability Audits: these are now under way and will … Read more
Prelude Chanson de Matin by Edward Elgar 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 … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andrew Pakula (adapted) 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 … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Alex Brianson 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 how … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Draw Close by Ben Downing Friends, draw close. Listen together. Sing together. Pray together. Share the mysteries which never die, And the silences that never cease. And as we share and celebrate and worship, One in all, and all in each, May we … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Jan Smith (adapted) Welcome, Welcome to this sacred space, Whatever path has brought you here, Whatever load you carry, Let us rest a while together. May our hearts be open to accept what comes to us as a stranger, May our minds … Read more