Societies
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The following is a list of Unitarian societies likely to be of interest to newcomers.
The list includes certain societies affiliated to the General Assembly, plus some
other groups which are not formally recognised in this way.
You are welcome to seek more information by getting in touch with the listed
contact person. |
GeneralNational Unitarian Fellowship (NUF)Secretary:
John Greenwood
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Unitarian Renewal Group (URG) *Aims to promote an inclusive view of Unitarianism based on liberal
religious principles. Organises an annual day conference. |
Unitarian Association for Lay Ministry (UALM) [formerly UALL]Supporting Lay Ministry in all its Forms
Secretary:
Sue Woolley |
Unitarian Experience Week (UEW)Organises an annual Holiday Conference at the Nightingale Centre at
Great Hucklow in Derbyshire's Peak District.
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Unitarian Communications Co-ordinators Network (UCCN) *
Click to download poster. |
Unitarian Engagement Groups and Small Group Ministry *The Engagement Support Panel are available to provide one-to-one support for
potential facilitators who are keen to set up an Engagement Group in their local
Unitarian community. |
SpiritualityUnitarian Christian Association (UCA)Aims to preserve and strengthen the Christian tradition within the
Unitarian movement. Activities: quarterly magazine, periodic conferences and
retreats. The "Unitarian Christian Herald" is published quarterly.
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Unitarian Earth Spirit Network (UESN) *A Unitarian Network of friends and fellow seekers who are linked through a collaborative File (a selection of loose-leaf pages within a cover), which comes out four times a year, coinciding with the seasons. Through sharing our insights and beliefs we aim to restore, inspire and encourage one another by:
UESN organises annual weekend conferences and we meet together at General Assembly meetings.
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The Meditational Fellowship (TMF) *Aims to promote the practice of meditation as an individual discipline,
emphasising the relevance of meditation to daily living, and its value as a
practice promoting personal growth and social harmony.
Holds three residential weekends a year. |
IssuesFOY Society (FOY)A fellowship of men and women who in a spirit of free enquiry seek
to understand the nature of present issues and problems - political,
religious or social. FOY organises an annual conference and produces a
newsletter. |
Unitarian and Free Christian Peace Fellowship (UPF)Founded in 1916, it is a fellowship within the denomination of those who
witness to the belief that war and preparations for war are sins against God
and failures of humanity; and believe that right relationships can only be
established through understanding and love. |
Unitarian Society for Psychical Studies (USPS)The objects of the Society are to promote the study of psychical phenomena
with a critical and open
mind and to publish the results of such study. It is open to anyone in sympathy
with these objects, whether Unitarian or non-Unitarian. |
International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF): Bristish Chapter *
Contact: Rev. Geoffrey Usher |
WomenBritish League of Unitarian and Liberal Christian Women
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Unitarian Women's Group ( UWG )
The Unitarian Women's Group aims to help empower women in their areas of
concern within the Unitarian movement and the world at large. |
Music
Unitarian Music Society (UMS)Contact: Adrienne Wilson |
Young AdultsBritish & Irish Unitarian Young Adult Network (BUYAN) *
This is a network of Unitarian young adults aged 18 to 35 who aim to create community through
a variety of spiritual and social activities. BUYAN members meet together a few times
a year for conferences and workshops around the country. Recent themes have included
Buddhist meditation, a workshop on developing a spiritual practice and a workshop
on the voice and singing. BUYAN, which was founded in 2005, also offers opportunities
to attend international conferences. |
International Religious Fellowship (IRF) *Aimed at the 16-30 age group, IRF promotes contact and understanding
between young people of different nations and cultures, and seek
to encourage the application of liberal religious principles.
Holds an annual European conference. |
History |
Unitarian Historical Society (UHS)Contact: Rev Dr David Steers |
The Martineau Society *
Contact: Mr Alan Middleton |
