New Unity

06/10/2026

Coming up this Sunday: Sharing Circle

An opportunity to get together in an ‘engagement group’ format (sometimes called a ‘covenant group’) to meet other members of the New Unity community and share what’s on our mind. Great for making connections! Led by Rev Adam.

12.45pm, Sunday 11th Oct, NGMH or online. Zoom link here:

Opportunities to get together in small groups to talk about the topics and events that may be of interest to you or weighing on your mind.

05/10/2026

Coming up at the gathering on Sunday, 11th October...

'Where Hope Lives' - Rev Adam Slate

What does it mean to have hope? At times it is luminous and inspiring, and at others it sits with us in unlovely times when we are at our lowest. This morning we will hold these two visions side by side to see what each might offer us, and what each might ask of us.

Sunday morning, 11am, NGMH and online. Find out more at new-unity.org.

29/09/2026

Coming up at the gathering on Sunday, 4th October...

‘The Power of Covenant’ - Rev Adam Slate

In traditions that do not require us to adhere to a specific doctrine or creed, spiritual identity comes from shared practices and from our commitment to one another. Within Unitarianism, this commitment finds expression in the concept of 'covenant': the agreements we make about how we will be in relationship. On this Sunday, as we recognise those who have decided to become formal members of New Unity, we will explore what it means to live in covenant with each other.

A potluck lunch follows the gathering. All are welcome!

Sunday morning, 11am, NGMH and online. Find out more at new-unity.org.

25/09/2026

A reminder that two New Unity events are happening on Sunday after the gathering!

The Global Justice Discussion Group is at 12.45pm > 2.15pm. It's a monthly space at New Unity to make sense of events happening in our fast-changing world. September's theme is "income and wealth inequality", led by Nancy Brown and Rev Adam.

https://www.new-unity.org/whatson/2026/9/27/global-justice

Women's Group is at 1pm > 3pm. The discussion topic is "Life Purpose: do you have it, and how is it found?" (hosted by Rose Heatley). Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

https://www.new-unity.org/whatson/2026/9/27/womens

23/09/2026

Coming up at the gathering on Sunday, 27th September...

'Ethical Eating - Rev Adam Slate

As Fairtrade Fortnight (21 Sept - 4 Oct) approaches, this gathering will turn our attention to the plate: what we eat, who produced it, and what it costs the earth and each other. We'll explore ethical eating as a spiritual practice—considering veganism, fair trade purchasing, and the everyday choices that connect us to farmers, workers, and the wider web of life. In the spirit of conscience and compassion, we'll consider what it takes to move from guilt to a greater awareness of how to nourish ourselves in ethical and sustainable ways.

Sunday morning, 11am, NGMH and online. Find out more at new-unity.org.

18/09/2026

The Global Justice Discussion Group is happening on Sunday 27th September, 12.45pm - 2.15pm.

It's a monthly space at New Unity to make sense of events happening in our fast-changing world, share how we’re thinking and feeling about them, sit with the discomfort, and to ask what a values-led response might look like.

September theme: income and wealth inequality, led by Nancy Brown and Rev Adam.

More info:

The Global Justice Discussion Group is a new monthly space at New Unity to make sense of events happening in our fast-changing world, share how we’re thinking and feeling about them, sit with the discomfort, and to ask what a values-led response might look like.

15/09/2026

Coming up at the gathering on Sunday, 20th September...

‘The Distance between Scarcity and Abundance’ - Rev Adam Slate

In a world that constantly tells us there isn't enough—not enough time, money, or other resources—this service will explore the motivations and implications of a scarcity mindset versus an abundant heart. Drawing on Unitarian traditions of gratitude, mutual aid, and interconnection, we will look at what it takes to trust in abundance, and consider how communities of generosity, love, and belonging are built not from what we have, but rather from how we choose to share it.

Join at 11am - either online or in person at the Newington Green Meeting House, 39a Newington Green, London, N16 9PR. More info here:

New Unity is a radically inclusive community dedicated to love and justice. It's people who have the power, and the responsibility, to make a better world.

07/09/2026

Coming this Sunday, 13th September...

‘Constructing a Family’ - Rev Adam Slate

World Childless Week, observed this year on 14-20 September, reminds us that not every family looks the same, not everyone has the family they envisioned for themselves, and we often create our own family networks. However they look, a happy, thriving, and supportive family is sacred and something to celebrate. More information on World Childless Week is available at worldchildlessweek.net.

Hope you can attend, either at the Meeting House or on Zoom! Visit https://www.new-unity.org for more info

New Unity is a radically inclusive community dedicated to love and justice. It's people who have the power, and the responsibility, to make a better world.

01/09/2026

Two New Unity groups are starting up again in September after the summer break.

Mindful Mondays with Carola will recommence on 14th September at lunchtime. Onward dates available on our website. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced meditator, all are welcome.

And choir rehearsals with Jen will start again on Tuesday evenings from 15th September.

More info: https://www.new-unity.org/whatson

26/08/2026

In case you missed it: in last week's newsletter, Rev Adam made a statement on the death of Professor Jason Arday.

You can read it here:

The tragic death of Professor Jason Arday has touched many of us. Although I'm travelling this week, it feels important to take time to respond to this sad news.