Services are held at 11am every Sunday in the Chapel and reflect our breadth of spiritual views with readings, hymns and prayers from many sources. If available in advance, the next order of service is posted here.
You can also join services via zoom. For further information (including the zoom link) please contact in advance of the service.
We also have a meditation group that meets on Thursday mornings (the chapel is open from 10:30, mediations start at 11:00) and occasional discussion group meetings.
For more details about these groups, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
The current schedule of services is shown below:
| Date | Leader | Pianist | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 4th January | Elizabeth Faiers | Nicky L | Serendipity New Year’s Service |
| Sunday 11th January | Dee Boyle | Sophie | What’s On Your Bookshelf? |
| Sunday 18th January | Meike Dux-Harrap | Laura | Peace Be With You |
| Sunday 25th January | Claire Wilton | David | Open the Window |
| Sunday 1st February | Richard Brown | Nicky L | Candlemass and Imbole |
| Sunday 8th February | Marta Hardy | Sophie | Holding On, Letting Go |
| Sunday 15th February | Joan Sinanan | Laura | Love |
| Sunday 22nd February | Nicky Jenkins | David | Following in the Footsteps of Heretics |
| Sunday 1st March | Elizabeth Faiers | Nicky L | Hope (Cafe Service) |
| Sunday 8th March | Claire Wilton | Sophie | International Women’s Day |
| Sunday 15th March | TBA (Serendipity) | David | Mother’s Day |
| Sunday 22nd March | Dee Boyle | Laura | Spring Equinox / Ostara |
| Sunday 29th March | Dee Boyle and Anje-Margriet Neutel | David | Thoughts from the General Assembly |
| Sunday 5th April | Elizabeth Faiers | TBA | Unitarian Thoughts on Easter |
| Sunday 12th April | David Zucker | TBA | Whose Word Is It Anyway? |
| Sunday 19th April | Nicky, Anya and Elizabeth | TBA | Bringing Back the GA |
| Sunday 26th April | Clementine Beauvais | TBA | TBA |
| Sunday 3rd May | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Sunday 10th May | TBA | TBA | Flower Communion? |
| Sunday 17th May | Jenny Jacobs | TBA | Three Score Years and Ten |
| Sunday 21st June | Dee Boyle | TBA | End of Refugee Week |
| Sunday 28st June | Christina Smith | TBA | TBA |
| Sunday 5th July | Meika Dux-Harrap | TBA | TBA |
A sample order of service is shown below: this was from a service from 2024 led by our then minister, Rev. Stephanie Bisby.
Last year we marked our 350th Anniversary as a congregation with a special service which we recorded. You can watch below.
Meditation Group
The meditation group meets on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the meeting room above the Chapel for 45 minutes to an hour of quiet reflection, usually followed by a packed lunch for those who wish to stay and eat together – please arrive promptly as once we’re upstairs we don’t always hear the door!
Discussion Groups
We sometimes meet, either in Chapel or on zoom, for discussion inspired by a relevant book or issue. Past topics have been as varied as race, the Gospel of Mark, and inspirational art. See our ‘Events’ page for any upcoming groups.
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We would be very pleased to welcome you to any of our services or other meetings and to give you any more information you need about York Unitarians.
Donations
If you would like to make a one-off donation to York Unitarians CIO by BACS, the details are:-
York Unitarians CIO
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account number: 00032702
A monthly Standing Order is particularly welcome, please consider Gift Aid if you are eligible for tax. Contact the Treasurer via
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Parking:
The only parking in St. Saviourgate itself is for local residents or for up-to-10 minute stays. The nearest public car parks are The Shambles Car Park, Monk Bar Car Park, or Castle Car Park. If you are coming from outside York you may prefer to use the Park and Ride services. Numbers 8 and 9 stop nearest the Chapel in Stonebow or Peaseholme Green, but any Park and Ride will get you into the City Centre.