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We provide a focus for liberal religious worship and reflection and a centre of fellowship for people of religious sentiment. |
Watch your thoughts, they become
your words. |
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Bury Unitarian Church |
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OUR CONGREGATION:
Here is the most recent picture of those of us who were at the morning service on 20th July 2008. There are about 100 of us in total but most Sundays there are 50 to 60 of us at the service.
Click
here or on the picture for a larger copy.
Click here to view the most recent of them including pictures from our
recent Seder Meal and visit to |
Our Church has its origins in the late 17th century, its first chapel being built in 1719. The current building of 1974 is the congregation's fourth in the town. We are the oldest nonconformist congregation in Bury.
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INTRODUCTORY BOOKLET: |
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BOOK CLUB: We hold regular book club meetings to discuss books chosen by members. All are welcome, Church membership is not required. |
OUR MINISTER:
The Reverend Jeffrey Lane Gould is a native of Massachusetts in the United States of America. He holds a degree in Religious Studies and a degree in Theology, and a certificate of Ministerial Training. |
SERVICES: Our morning service is held on Sunday mornings commencing at 11.15 am. All are welcome to attend. Click here for a list of services and other religious occasions.
Click here if you are attending a Unitarian service for the first time and would like some help. |
TRADE JUSTICE: We
have been awarded Fair
Trade Status by the Fairtrade Foundation
and, in addition to using fairly traded
ingredients where
ever possible at all Church events
we support Trade Justice by
operating a stall selling fairly-traded goods; every Sunday morning, after the
service. The stall is open for business.
from 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm.
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CHARITY:
The Church raises money for charitable projects throughout the year. In this
year (2007/8) we have set ourselves a target to raise £1,000 to donate to |
SOCIAL: We have a range of social, educational and recreational activities and the Church is regularly used by other organisations. |
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