Links to Other Websites
UK Unitarian Websites
- General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA)
This is the umbrella organisation for Unitarian congregations, chapels, fellowships, individual members and societies. The site has lots of interesting information and resources including two complete books: "Unitarian? What's That?" by Rev Cliff Reed and "The Elements of Unitarianism" by George D Chryssides. These are available for free download. - Unitarian Societies
Links to Unitarian special interest groups including the: Music Society, Historical Society, Meditational Fellowship, Unitarian Christian Association, Earth Spirit Network, Women's Group, Women's League and the Peace Fellowship. Also links to the Nightingale Centre at Great Hucklow (retreat, holiday and conference centre) and to the Orkney Retreat Centre. - National Unitarian Fellowship (NUF)
A nationwide network, for the exchange of ideas, opinions and news; a point of contact for all with similar ideas whether they belong to a church or not; perhaps especially attractive to those who live in remote areas, are on the move or who work on Sundays. - District Association for Unitarians in London & the South East (LDPA/Pulse)
Find out about the quarterly regional meetings where you can meet Unitarians from other congregations. - Rainbow: LGBTQI Unitarians
in London and the South-East
A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, queer and intersex Unitarians of various ages and origins, focusing primarily on the London and South East District of the Unitarian movement but with events open to LGBTQI Unitarians from everywhere. A self-organising group, supported by the London and South-East District Unitarians. Meets monthly on a Saturday and has a varied and interesting program of events. - Unitarian Communications Blog
This is a really interesting and useful blog written by Yvonne Aburrow for the Communications Commission of the GA. It includes links to other UK Unitarian blogs. - UK Spirituality
UK Spirituality (founded by Unitarians) lists spirituality programmes and events taking place throughout the UK.
Worldwide Unitarian or Unitarian Universalist (US) Websites
- Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
The UUA is a religious organization that combines two traditions: the Universalists, who organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, who organized in 1825. - International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU)
A network of Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist organizations. Member groups come from 23 countries and many more are being organized around the world. News, events and links to groups around the world. - UU World
Articles from current and back issues of UU World magazine are available here. Updated weekly with news and original content.
Other Interesting Websites
- United Nations
The UN is working to make the world a better place. It is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Find out how the UN works; what it does for peace; for justice, human rights and international law; for humanitarian assistance and for development. - International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF)
Based in the UK, The International Association for Religious Freedom works for freedom of religion and belief at a global level. For more than 100 years, it has encouraged interfaith dialogue and tolerance. It has over 90 affiliated member groups from 25 countries and a range of traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and Sikhism. - Spirituality & Practice
This is a multifaith website with abundant resources to help you practice spirituality in everyday life. There are book, audio, and film reviews; ideas and links for 37 essential practices; e-courses; online practice circles; teacher profiles; inspirational quotes; video and audio clips; articles; daily celebrations; discussion guides; galleries and art meditations; and blogs. - Belief-o-matic
If you're not sure where you belong, try this quiz. Answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature, and more, and Belief-O-Matic™ will tell you what religion (if any) you practice...or ought to consider practicing. - Progressive Christianity Network
Works to promote and support open and contemporary Christian understanding. There is a local group in Richmond. - Sea of Faith Network (SOFN)
Explores and promotes religious faith as a human creation. - Amnesty International
This is how Amnesty state their purpose: "We are ordinary people from around the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied." - Tikkun
Bringing a spiritual dimension back into politics and social action. An international community of people of many faiths calling for social justice and political freedom in the context of new structures of work, caring communities, and democratic social and economic arrangements. Tikkun seeks to influence public discourse in order to inspire compassion, generosity, non-violence and recognition of the spiritual dimensions of life. - The Center for Spiritual Atheism
Generally, Spiritual Atheists are people who do not believe in a literal God (thus the term "Atheist"), but still consider themselves to be (often deeply) "Spiritual" people.
Local (to Richmond and London, UK)
- Volunteer Centre of Richmond upon Thames
Whatever you're passionate about, whatever talents you want to share, whatever skills you want to gain and whatever time you have available, the Volunteer Centre has an opportunity for you. See also do-it!: an online database of volunteering opportunities. - Vineyard Project
The Vineyard Project occupies the church crypt of the Vineyard Church in Richmond. It is an open-access drop-in centre for those in need of support. The Project is run by Richmond Borough Mind with full time staff, and volunteers from the churches and local community. RPUC participates in the Sunday Lunch Scheme which is connected to the Vineyard Project. On a rotation basis, churches in Richmond offer lunch to homeless and vulnerable people. - St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace
Inspiring and equipping people to pursue reconciliation and peace-making in their own comunities and lives. In April 1993 the mediaeval church of St Ethelburga's was devastated by an IRA bomb. It is now a unique space in the heart of the City of London devoted to promoting understanding of the relationship between faith and conflict. There is an extensive programme including discussions, workshops, world music, storytelling and retreats.
Charities Supported by Our Stitches & Stories Group
- Cuddles
Cuddles aims to support families dealing with the loss of their baby through miscarriage or stillbirth. They supply gowns, blankets and wraps to maternity units all over the UK. - Ray of Hope
A charity based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe that provides knitted clothing and blankets for premature babies. - Project Linus
The aims of Project Linus are to provide a sense of security and comfort to sick and traumatised babies, children and teenagers through the provision of new home made patchwork quilts and knitted/crocheted blankets; and to give an opportunity for crafters across the UK to contribute to their local community. - Trinity Hospice
Trinity Hospice offers care to patients facing a terminal illness. The Hospice Team affirm the belief that it is important to make every life as meaningful as possible, from the first days of a life-limiting illness to the last. To validate quality rather than quantity of life. To provide care to the patient and family which reflects a living expression of love, warmth and compassion.