Opportunities for worship, discussion, and fellowship for ALL.
Worship takes place every Sunday at 11am (Kingswood) and 4:30pm (Warwick).
A short service of Communion takes place after the service on the 1st Sunday of the month at Kingswood.
There is also an additional short service on Friday lunchtime at Warwick at 1:10pm.
Although we worship every week, our Chapel ‘year’ begins in at the end of September with Harvest Festival. By this time, most people have returned from their Summer holidays and have a little more time to devote to Chapel life. We run lots more services and events between September and May.
Below you will find a list of the special events and services which we hold in our typical Chapel year at Kingswood & Warwick. This is not an exhaustive list and we do make reference to the festivals of many world faiths in our worship.
We do some events and services jointly so you are advised to contact us to check the location and time before making a special journey.
End of September: Harvest Festival (both chapels)
At this Sunday service we give thanks for the bounty of the earth.
End of September: World’s Biggest Coffee Morning (Warwick)
An annual event to raise money for the McMillan nurses.
October – May: Discussion group (both chapels)
We provide opportunities for midweek discussion, study and fellowship
Sunday nearest October 6th: Boys Brigade Enrolment Service (Kingswood)
This annual service highlights the work of our Boys Brigade Company at Kingswood and new members are enrolled into the Brigade.
1st Sunday in November: All Saints and All Souls (both chapels)
A service which reflects on our forebears. We remember those loved ones who have died and also give thanks for our forebears in faith.
Sunday nearest 11th November: Remembrance Service (both chapels)
A service where we show our gratitude and respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country. It is also a time to pray for the peace of the world.
End of November: Christmas Fayre (Kingswood)
A fund raising and social event.
December: Advent (both chapels)
The four Sundays leading up to Christmas are a time of preparation for the coming Festive Season.
Advent Sunday Concert: (Kingswood)
An annual event where we welcome a local choir.
Friday before Christmas: Half Hour Carol Service (Warwick)
A short lunchtime carol service.
Sunday before Christmas: Warwick Unitarian Chapel Carol Service
The main Christmas service at Warwick
Christmas Eve:
Carol Service 7pm (Kingswood)
Midnight Communion 11:30pm (Kingswood)
Christmas Day:
Christmas Day Worship 10am (Kingswood)
Sunday after Christmas: (both chapels)
A time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas, to reflect on the year past, and the year beginning. We also recommit ourselves to the life of faith and service.
Beginning of January: Epiphany Service (both chapels)
Recalling the visit of the gift-bearing Magi
Sunday nearest February 14th: Valentine’s Service (both chapels)
A service celebrating love in all its forms.
February/March: Lent Services (both chapels)
A time of preparation for Easter.
A Sunday in March: Mothering Sunday (both chapels)
A service where we thank and honour mothers and those who have been like a mother to us. We can also reflect on God as a Mother in this service.
Palm Sunday: (both chapels)
A service recalling the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
Maundy Thursday evening: (Kingswood)
A service of music and readings, followed by a fish and chip supper!
Good Friday Lunchtime: (Warwick)
A service of music and readings, followed by hot cross buns.
Easter Sunday: (both chapels)
A service for Easter Day
1st or 2nd Sunday after Easter: News from the General Assembly (both chapels)
A service where we hear news from our annual conference.
Sunday nearest 19th May: Chapel Anniversary (Kingswood)
A Sunday in May/June: Pentecost (both chapels)
A service celebrating the birth of the Christian church – and also a celebration of all the world faiths which make up our society today.
A Sunday in May/June: Trinity Sunday (both chapels)
A time for Unitarians to reflect on their traditional rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity, and to re-affirm their faith in the One-ness of God.
A Sunday in June: Father's Day (both chapels)
A service where we give thank for our father and those who have been father-like to us. We also reflect on the traditional view of God as Father.
End of June: Summer Fayre (Kingswood)
A fund raising and social event.
A Saturday in July: Annual BBQ (Warwick)
An annual social event
A Saturday in August: Tea at the Parsonage (Kingswood)
An annual social event where we welcome Unitarians from all over the Midlands.
© Rev A Howe 2007
