Speaker & Worship Leader:- Karn Cleary

The talk:- is an address from a Flower Communion service by John Midgley, an English Unitarian minister.

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Opening Words:- “Flowers” a poem by Albert Laighton

Chalice Lighting:- is from a UUA service “Day of Religious Freedom – 13th January”

The talk:- is an address from a Flower Communion service by John Midgley, an English Unitarian minister.

Closing Words:- Just before he was put to death in Dachau, Dr. Capek wrote this prayer, reflecting on his own life and the state of his spirit.

by Karn Cleary

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The Flower Communion is a concept developed in 1923 by Norbert Capek, founder of the modern Unitarian Church in Transylvania. Taking part reminds us that we each have something unique to contribute to our ‘Union’/community.

It’s Not About You

by Karn Cleary

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How does “You are responsible for discerning your spiritual path” become “Whatever you think, believe or feel is what the religion is”? Based on an article by Rev. Peter C. Boullata, minister of First Parish in Lexington, a UU church in Massachusetts USA.

by Karn Cleary

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Karn reads a sermon by The Rev. John Midgely, a retired British Unitarian minister on the origins of The Flower Communion.

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Repeat of sermon from 10th July 2011.

Karn Cleary

reads a sermon from Richmond
& Putney Unitarian & Free Christian Church

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Karn Cleary

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Karn Cleary

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Karn Cleary

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