The home of Unitarianism in the West Midlands
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Opening Words by Alex Brianson We gather this morning 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 this morning to think … Read more
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Opening Words by Cliff Reed (adapted) As the true prophets of God have always told us, the Divine will is for mercy and compassion, love and justice. May we never suppose that vengeance and cruelty, hatred and murder, serve the Divine purpose. In the spirit … Read more
Twenty Unitarians from all over the Midlands gathered at The Great Meeting House Unitarian Church in Coventry for the 157th AGM, on Saturday 25th March. Our business meeting included the election of a new President, Cressida Pryor and a new Vice-President, David Taylor. Sandy Ellis, our long serving Treasurer, retired after forty years’ service and … Read more
If you are attending live worship this weekend, please remember that our clocks go FORWARD one hour on Saturday night / Sunday morning. Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Opening Words by Francis Terry We have been brought to where we now are, with hearts sensitive to sympathy, and still reaching … Read more
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Opening Words A Mother’s Love by Cliff Reed We come to give thanks for the mothers who bore us and nurtured us, to celebrate the love and kindness we received from them. We come to give thanks for the children entrusted to us for … Read more
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Opening Words by Ant Howe In this sacred gathering may the joyful find space to praise…. May the inquirers feel safe to question….. May the lonely find the touch of a friend…… May the singers be given a tune to sing….. May the lost discover the … Read more
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley 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
My apologies for the less than perfect sound this week – we forgot to plug the microphone into the laptop… Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley 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 … Read more
Prelude Roots and Wings by Elizabeth Harley Chalice Lighting (you may wish to light a candle in your own home at this point). words by words by Sarah Lammert (adapted) The element of fire represents passion, veracity, authenticity, and vitality. If the chalice is the supporting structure of Unitarianism, then we are the … Read more
I am delighted to report that Kieren Mardle-Moss, who is both Treasurer of our Coventry congregation, and Treasurer-elect of the Midland Unitarian Association’s Executive Committee, has been accepted for Ministry training at Unitarian College. Congratulations Kieren!