Solstice service: Sunday 15th December, 11am
All are welcome at this Sunday's service which will be led by our minister Rev Jennifer Sanders.
Here at Brighton Unitarian Church we celebrate the winter and summer solstice and the Spring and Autumn equinox.
In this quiet reflective service there is an opportunity to reflect on the last three months as the nights have got longer and the days shorter.
A time to take stock before the festivities begin
There will be an opportunity, if you wish, to share some thoughts about this time of year or maybe a poem or reading
ALL ARE WELCOME
The service will not be live-streamed on our YouTube channel so we hope to see you in person
Do stay on afterwards to join us for coffee/tea/biscuits and a chat.
Welcome to our inclusive church
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Friday lunchtime concerts
For further details and listings up to the end of February 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
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 .
For more information please contact our minister Rev Jennifer Sanders
jennifersanders@brightonunitarian.org.uk
How to support Brighton Unitarian Church from the comfort of your sofa
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.
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!
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 Silence 12.15-2pm
Every Wednesday lunchtime our doors are open for spiritual nourishment.
12.15-1pm - Live piano music
1-1.15pm - Free cuppa and chat
1.15-2pm - Quiet reflection, prayers and sharing
All are welcome.
Wednesday evening
Heart & Soul
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
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.
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.
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)
