Services
To check the date of the next service use our Unitarian Chapel social network.
Have a look inside the Chapel to find out what our services are like.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE:
This service is held each year on the Sunday closest to 11th November. As a service with community significance it is held jointly with St. James' Parish Church. The venue for the service alternates between the Chapel and the Church.
St. James' Parish Church
On the second and fourth Sundays in each month.
These are sometimes rearranged to allow for seasonal services.
There are no services during August.
SEASONAL SERVICES:These occur four times in each year, once during each season.
Easter - This is a celebration of Spring and renewal in Nature. We do not
place much emphasis on the story of Jesus' death as most of us regard his life
and teachings as more important.
Flower Service - This takes place around mid Summer and is a joyful
celebration of the beauty of Nature. It is also an act of sharing as we all
bring flowers to decorate the chapel and then take different ones home with us.
Harvest - This is a service of thanksgiving for all the bounty of the
Earth. It follows in a long tradition of Harvest Thanksgivings which have taken
place in churches and chapels for centuries. At this time we also remember those
in the world who do not benefit as much from the Earth's resources.
Christmas - In this service we celebrate the traditions and spirit of
Christmas. Although many of us do not believe the Christmas story to be
historically accurate, we value the principles and spirit to which it gives
expression. We also understand the human need to look to home and family for
hope at this darkest time of year.
SERVICES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
Services can also be arranged to mark special occasions in people's lives including Births, Marriages and Funerals. If you are considering celebrating a special occasion with us you can discuss it with our lay leader.
