York Unitarians are marking anti-slavery week with three events: a special service, a concert and an exhibition, to raise awareness of this easily overlooked issue.
Would you like to chat about a book (fact or fiction), article or blog post you have read? Would you like to listen to others recommend their good read?
You are invited to bring your read and join a small group chat on the last Thursday of every quarter in chapel (30 March 29 June 28 September 2023) from 2-4 pm
Join us on Wednesday 29th March at 2pm to sing in Spring with U3A Choir and director Don Pears. Free entry but donations are being taken for the Disasters Emergency Committee fund.
York Unitarians are excited to announce the return of the Alternative Wedding Fair – a chance to think about doing weddings differently. If you’re planning a wedding and concerned about budgeting, about being kind to the planet, or just want something a little bit personal, this is for you! Join us on 25th March any time between 10am and 4pm (Oxfam fashion shows at 11am and 2pm)
This Sunday we are lucky enough to welcome the Clerkes of All Saints Choir alongside pianist Nick Morrice, for a special service on the theme of Harmony.
On Sunday 20th November, St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel will host the closing ceremony of York’s annual Interfaith Week. The ceremony will be preceded by an Interfaith Service attended by members from a range of diverse faith backgrounds. Special guests include the Lord Mayor and Civic Party.
At 11:00am, the Chapel will host ‘Finding Sanctuary’, an Interfaith Service for people of all faith backgrounds. This will be followed by a vegetarian shared lunch. Attendees are encouraged to bring vegetarian food to share. All are welcome.
At 13:00pm, the Chapel will host the final event of York Interfaith Week. During the ceremony, the winners of the York Interfaith Group Logo Competition will be revealed and presented with certificates and prizes. The competition ran between September and early November, inviting school children to create an inclusive, eye-catching interfaith logo.
“We are delighted to be hosting this event, which brings together people of different backgrounds to celebrate the diversity of faith traditions in York and their contributions to making our city a safe sanctuary,” says Reverend Stephanie Bisby, minister of York Unitarians.
“As Unitarians we acknowledge the wisdom of all faiths and seek to form connections with all who share our values of freedom, reason and compassion. It is a special pleasure to be hosting the ceremony this year, as one of our congregation, Dee Boyle, is currently serving as vice-chair of York Interfaith Group.”
