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We welcome all
who seek spiritual meaning in life,
all who believe religion is wider than any one faith
EVENING SERVICE DUE TO THE MARATHON
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Sunday Service, 6th APRIL 2025, 6PM
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ENDURANCE
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It's very hard to understand in the beginning that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants to quit
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All are welcome to our Sunday service, which is led by our Minister Rev Jennifer Sanders
We will sing from Sing your Faith ( purple hymn book ) and Hymns for living ( green book)
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176 Come together in love (HFL)
99 Loving spirit (SYF)
125 One more step ​(SYF)
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STREAMING
We have ongoing challenges around live streaming so cannot confirm that the new link will be successful and apologies in advance if it is not working. We are working hard to find a solution to those of you that join online. This is the new link that we tried the last couple if weeks
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​ https://youtube.com/@brightonunitarianchurchlive?si=ELkKaNJYZXs9OW8a
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​There will be an opportunity for you to bring something to the service that reminds you of a time in your life when you felt like you were needing to run a marathon and what helped you through and if you would like to share a little about that there will be some time to do so .
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Please stay on and join us for tea, coffee and a chat and as it is the first Sunday of the month its vegan
If you would like to learn more about Unitarians and our church please contact our minister Jennifer
jennifersanders@brightonunitarian.org.uk
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We look forward to welcoming you
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Friday lunchtime concerts
For further details and listings up to the end of May 2025, please go to our Friday Lunchtime Concerts page: https://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts
'Back to Life' by Christine Clark-Lowes
This interesting and well-researched book by Christine Clark-Lowes, a BUC member, tells the stories of the people named on plaques in our beautiful Grade II listed church.
There is a reference copy in the church, and copies are available in the church office in return for a donation to the church.
Safeguarding
We take safeguarding very seriously at Brighton Unitarian Church
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Working closely with Thirty one eight https://thirtyoneeight.org/ a charity focusing on safeguarding of adults and children, we have developed a comprehensive policy, safeguarding team and statement for hirers to ensure that all those who come to church are protected and supported.
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For more information please contact our minister Rev Jennifer Sanders
jennifersanders@brightonunitarian.org.uk
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How to support Brighton Unitarian Church from the comfort of your sofa
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Just a reminder that the church is partnered with Easy Fundraising if our members and friends would like to sign up in order to generate donations for the church as they shop online. This works a bit like the Amazon Smile scheme which recently closed but with many more choices as to where you shop. In fact Easy Fundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping site.
Launched in 2005, their community of over 2 million supporters have raised over £42 million for thousands of causes across the UK. Easy Fundraising partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won’t cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand.
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Once you’ve set up your account, you’ll have the option to install the EF browser extension which is called the Donation Reminder. It will pop up on every retailer site where a donation is available - which means you don’t have to remember to go via the EF website to do your shopping, just shop online as normal!
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To find out more, visit our Easy Fundraising page: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/brightonunitarianchurch/
or use the QR code below:
WEEKLY SPIRITUAL EVENTS
Wednesday lunchtime
Music and Quiet Reflection 12.15-2pm
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Every Wednesday lunchtime our doors are open for spiritual nourishment.
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12.15-1pm - Live piano music
1-1.15pm - Free cuppa and chat
1.15-2pm - Quiet reflection, prayers and sharing led by our minister Jennifer
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All are welcome.
Wednesday evening
Heart & Soul
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Heart and Soul is an evening gathering of reflection, contemplation and sharing.
Meetings are held online on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm and lasting an hour. All are very welcome. For an invitation please email us.
Sunday
morning
Sunday Service at 11am
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Held in the church every Sunday followed by tea/coffee and conversation. Most are live-streamed so you can watch at home if you are unable to come to the church.
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For more information about services and recordings of recent services:
WELCOMING YOU
We welcome all who seek a better life through spiritual and intellectual exploration. We welcome all who believe that religion is wider than any one sect and deeper than any one set of opinions.
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
We welcome all who seek a better life through spiritual and intellectual exploration. We have respect for all faiths, coupled with a modern religious outlook that encourages freedom of individual thought and conscience. We welcome all who believe that religion is wider than any one sect and deeper than any one set of opinions.
SERVICES
Our services draw their inspiration from diverse sources and the spiritual content depends on the service leader. Service leaders include members of the congregation, visiting ministers, and members of other Unitarian churches. Most services include an address, music, prayer or meditation and a quiet time for personal reflection. Readings come from the scriptures of the world faiths and wisdom traditions, philosophy and from contemporary literature and science.
EVENTS
This wonderful, creative and sacred space right in the heart of Brighton has been opening its doors to worshippers and musicians for 200 years.
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Many well known local musical groups rehearse and perform here including the Good Vibe Choir, Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am Community Choir and Slavic Voices (Brighton) Choir. We also host African drumming workshops, monthly Tango Milonga Sábados, Soulful Singing workshops and our own Friday lunchtime fund-raising concerts (see: https://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts)
