Suffolk Spirit - Unitarians in Framlingham & Bury St Edmunds

28/07/2026

This excellent newspaper article by Unitarian minister Rob Foreman - a constituent of our new Prime Minister - is well worth reading!

How do we rebuild a culture where people can disagree well?

In this thoughtful article, Unitarian minister Rob Foreman reflects on the growing divisions in public life. He makes the case for a healthier, more compassionate way of engaging with those we disagree with. The piece has already sparked conversations well beyond our movement and received positive responses from a range of writers, thinkers and faith leaders.

We encourage you to read and share the article. Find it via the link in the comments.

28/07/2026

Our Sunday gathering this week is a 3pm service at Bury St E led by Revd John Carter😊

24/07/2026

How do we stay in relationship across difference?

In her July letter, our Chief Officer, Liz Slade, reflects on a recent experience that highlighted the distinctive gift and challenge of Unitarian tradition, and explores what a free and inquiring religion might offer in an increasingly divided society.

It's a thoughtful read for anyone interested in community, faith, and finding common ground. Find the link to the full letter in the comments below.

24/07/2026

Sunday gatherings this week - 11am at Bury St E Meeting Hse, plus a joint online service at 4pm...

14/07/2026

We were so pleased to be able to host this event outside the Meeting House last Saturday morning to raise funds for Camp Jojo.🙂

I thoroughly enjoyed perforning for the Fundraiser at Unitarians in Framlingham for the charity Camp JoJo
It was a new experience to basically do comic performance in a semi-busking environment. I was lucky enough to have the wonderful Lizzie Kingston-Harrison encouraging me and her husband performing his fantastic quirky songs. Also their two kids were unravelling my mitrens in the chapel for me!
Thanks also to Joan Woods and Jacky for coming and suppprting me. One of my few performances outside Norfolk.

03/07/2026

“Any patch of sunlight in a wood will show you something about the sun which you could never get from reading books on astronomy. These pure and spontaneous pleasures are ‘patches of Godlight’ in the woods of our experience.”
C.S. Lewis

Rick Stevens - Aisle of Pines, 2026.
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01/07/2026

Our Sunday gathering this week is a 3 pm service @ Bury Meeting House. All welcome.

29/06/2026

Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall we be saved
― Jane Goodall