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We welcome all
who seek spiritual meaning in life,
all who believe religion is wider than any one faith
REFUGEE WEEK 16 -22ND JUNE 2025​ - COMMUNITY AS A SUPERPOWER
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Sunday Service 22nd June 11am
We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”- Bell Hooks
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Our Sunday Service, led by our minister Rev Jennifer Sanders, celebrates Refugee week.
For this special service we have joined forces with Voices in Exile (VIE)- a local charity supporting Asylum seekers and migrants - who are celebrating their 20 year anniversary
The service will include stories from those that have been supported by VIE and those working with the organisation as well as poetry, prayers and singing.
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Our hymns are from Sing Your Faith (SYF) and Hymns For Living (HFL)
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223 Come, Come Whoever You Are
148 Spirit of Life
226 Song of Peace
102 May the Road Rise With You
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Please do join us for this special service and afterwards for refreshments where there will be a chance to look at a special collection of images by Carlos Jusso commissioned for the anniversary.
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We hope to see you then and welcome you to our inclusive church
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Friday lunchtime concerts
For further details and listings up to the end of November 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
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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)
