Our Programme of Worship
Upcoming Service Themes
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Unitarians in Edinburgh return to the etymology of the word Worship for our understanding of it. The word worship derives from the Old English weorthscipe. In Old English weorth signified 'excellence of character or quality' and 'usefulness or importance'; -ship is a native English suffix of nouns denoting condition, skill, etc. (e.g. friendship). Consequently, we understand our Services of Worship to be acts of holding up 'that which is of worth' for examination, celebration and thanksgiving. All services will be conducted by our minister Rev Maud Robinson unless otherwise stated. |
Sunday 5th February
Reflections on an Indian Journey
I will be just back from my visit to our partner church in Chennai, India and will, no doubt, have many things to reflect on; what these might be I have, as yet, no idea.
Sunday 12th February
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Every week of the year seems to have been designated for at least one cause or other, it can make the head spin, but Random Acts of Kindness Week is one with a very particular and achievable goal, which seems to be a very good thing.
Sunday 19th February
Some Time in the Desert
At the season of Lent is about to begin, it is a good time to reflect on the benefits of spending some time consciously shedding distractions and entering the spiritual desert.
Sunday 26th February
The Value of Silence
Silence is demanding because it enable us to hear the chaos inside ourselves. As we come face to face with ourselves we come to recognise our own frailties, and so we are less quick to condemn others and less certain of our own convictions.
4th March
Sunday 4th March
Hidden Wisdom
At the hidden bulb gradually brings forth the flower so, given time, our innate wisdom can develop what is authentic and good in us.