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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.
 (Note: * indicates that the society does not have recognised status with the Assembly.)
NATIONAL UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP (NUF)
General Secretary:
Joan Wilkinson, 10 Shirley Close, Castle Donington, DERBY, DE74 2XB
Membership Secretary:
Howard Wilkins, 46 Brookside, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 2TL
Tel: (01332) 814055; (01271) 871002
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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. Contact:
Rev. John Roberts, 31 Seaton Way, Marshside, Southport PR9 9GJ
Tel: 01704 29177
UNITARIAN EXPERIENCE WEEK (UEW)
Organises an annual Holiday Conference at the Nightingale Centre at Great Hucklow in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Contact:
Mrs. Brenda Knopf, 4 Church Lane, Highfield, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1SZ
Tel: (023) 8055 5333
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UNITARIAN COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATORS NETWORK (UCCN) *
The Network is free to join and has the following aims:
- To be a Network of Communication Co-ordinators within the movement to exchange information, skills and resources.
- To give each other advice, support and encouragement.
- To provide active support for the GA Information Department (e.g. feedback on current projects).
- To improve the profile of publicity and communication work within the movement. UCCN organises occasional weekend conferences and networkers communicate by means of the email discussion list, UCCN-L.
Contact at Essex Hall:
Howard Hague, Unitarian Headquarters, Essex Hall,
1-6 Essex St, LONDON, WC2R 3HY
Tel: (020) 7240 2384
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UNITARIAN 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. Contact:
Rev. Alex Bradley, 70 Springwood Avenue, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8JA
Tel: 01565 754465
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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:
- Revering the totality of the divine reality of nature being revealed to us through diverse forms;
- evolving creative ways to worship for body, mind and spirit;
- affirming a pagan spiritual perspective as being fully compatible with our quest for self-knowledge and ultimate meaning;
- encouraging practical action on social issues related to a nature-centred faith / philosophy.
UESN organises annual weekend conferences and we meet together at General Assembly meetings.
Contacts:
Lyanne Mitchell, (Editor of the UESN File), 35 Vardar Ave., Clarkston, GLASGOW, G76 7QW
David Arthur, (UESN Secretary/Treasurer), 27 Barnes Ave, Wakefield WF1 2BJ
Tel: 0141 571 1171 - 07731 965831
01924 378412
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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.
Contact:
Rev. David Monk, 20 Harrison Crescent, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancs. BL6 5EX
Tel: (01204) 698064
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ISSUES
FOY 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.
Contact:
Secretary:
Howard Hague, 118 Elton Av, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PR
Membership Secretary:
Hazel Warhurst, "Greenlee Lough", 18 Priory Way, Ingleby Arncliffe, Northallerton, North Yorks, DL6 3LR
Tel: 020 8864 9084 - 01609 882442
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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. Members pledge themselves to the promotion of goodwill, justice and peace between people and nations and are supported in their individual work and witness for peace by the network that exists in the denomination. Information is disseminated via the quarterly newsletter.
The UPF sponsors an annual Lent Appeal on behalf of peace-related projects, and organises a Peace Vigil and Peace Vespers at the General Assembly Meetings.
Contact:
Rev. Feargus O'Connor, 11 Claremont Square,
LONDON, N1 9LY
Tel: (020) 7837 4472
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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.
Contact:
Mr Barry Gaskell, 1 Old Vicarage Mews, Westhaughton, BOLTON, BL5 2EQ
Tel: (0194) 281 8797
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (IARF): BRITISH CHAPTER *
Contact:
Rev. Geoffrey Usher, Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JD
Tel: 0114 276 7114
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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.
Contact:
Sue Cooper, Nightingale House, 9 Lillington Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwicks CV32 5UL
Tel: (01926) 313896
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BRITISH LEAGUE OF UNITARIAN AND LIBERAL CHRISTIAN WOMEN (THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE)
Contact:
Miss Ann Hughes, Apt 26 the Courtyard, Wood Lane, West Bromwich B70 9PG
Tel: 0121 525 1123
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UNITARIAN MUSIC SOCIETY (UMS)
Contact:
Mrs Adrienne Wilson, 15 Home Farm Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1TX
Tel: (01483) 421905
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BUYAN - The British Isles Unitarian Young Adult Network *
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.
Facilitator: Jennifer Hazel
Secretary: Kathy Faiers
Treasurer: Sarah Atkinson
Chaplain: Steve Lingwood
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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.
Contact: Allan Warhurst
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HISTORY
UNITARIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (UHS)
Contact:
Rev Dr David Steers, 223 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast BT10 0LL
Tel: 028 9094 7850
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THE MARTINEAU SOCIETY *
Contact:
Mr Alan Middleton, 49 Mayfield Avenue, Grove, Wantage, Oxon 0X12 7ND
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