We are very a broad church and therefore the atmosphere and style of the service will change from one meeting to another, from one week to another.
Here in Bristol there are two places where we regularly meet on most Sundays. Both
services have a similar format usually consisting of a mix of prayers and meditations, readings from both different faith sources and the rich heritage of world literature.
Although the service is normally led by a minister or lay leader, members of the congregation are also encouraged to contribute.
There is usually an address which aims to inspire, nurture and challenge us to reflect on how we should act in this troubled world.
Unitarians are a community of religious seekers and our services aim to encourage those from wherever they come to find for themselves their own true path to the deeper meaning of life.
One of the strengths of our services in Bristol is the Unitarian hymn book we use called “Hymns for Living”.
Our hymns contain many examples of the diversity of Unitarian thought, for example:
We sing the joy of living,
We sing the mystery,
Of knowledge, lore and science,
Of truth that is to be;
Of searching, doubting, testing,
Of deeper insights gained,
Of freedom claimed and honoured,
Of minds that are unchained.
~ Dean Starr
If you come with your own beliefs or none, you can be sure of a warm welcome!
