ABERDEEN UNITARIAN CHURCH

(Founded 1833) "The Church for people of independent mind" Scottish Charity Reference: SC005218 43a Skene Terrace Aberdeen, AB10 1RN Scotland, UK   Minister Revd. Cal Courtney

STATEMENT OF PURPOSES

"The Aberdeen Unitarian Church belongs to a group of Churches which maintains freedom of thought in religion. The Church building is held in Trust for the conduct of public worship. The Services are open and do not necessarily, conform to any fixed format. The Congregation is described in the Trust Deed as "a non- subscribing Congregation" which means it is a Congregation which deliberately abstains from formulating or insisting upon any creed or statement of belief."

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WORSHIP

Worship will usually consist of music, hymn-singing led by the choir, readings from inspirational works of world literature, prayers, children's story and an address.

There is however no fixed order of service and the pattern may change from time to time.

Tea/coffee and biscuits are served after the service.

The mood is generally relaxed and informal.

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SERVICES TO NON-MEMBERS

Non-members who may be in need of a Minister or someone to conduct baptism, wedding or funeral services should contact the Church Secretary or any member of the Committee.

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OUR MINISTER Our Minister, the Revd. Cal Courtney, was Inducted on Sunday 8th October 2006. Unfortunately, due to financial restraints he is only employed by us on part-time basis. He normally takes the Sunday Service on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Prior to this he carries out pastoral work, visiting the house-bound and sick members of the congregation. (In May 2008 Cal embarked on a six months leave of absence. This is due to family illness and Cal is returning to Ireland where he can be of immediate support to his family.)

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UNITARIANISM

Unitarianism is a religious movement in which we are all free to follow our own reason.

Unitarianism was developed out of Christianity but regards Jesus as a man and teacher and not as a God to be worshipped.

Unitarianism has no creed or dogma and upholds our right to use our own personal judgment in matters of faith.

Unitarianism gives us the freedom to develop our faith according to our own emotional needs and intellectual insights.

Unitarianism adopts ideas from any helpful source, including other religions.

If you are looking for a church that is liberal, which welcomes diversity and is open to insights from world faiths, reason and science we may be the church for you.
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ACTIVITIES

Non-members are welcome to join in all our activities
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THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE meets every Wednesday at 2.00 pm from September to May. A full programme of talks and activities including a major charitable project is arranged each year.
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THE YOUNG U'S (Children's Programme) meet every Sunday during school term-time and follow their own junior and senior programmes. Creche facilities are available. Return to Activities index

THE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLASS meets every Thursday from September to May and caters for all levels of dancing skill. Tuition is available and absolute beginners are very welcome.
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THE FELIX CLUB is our rambling club which goes walking throughout the year, usually once a month. The routes chosen are rarely physically demanding and each ramble ends at a hotel for high tea. Return to Activities index

THE TERRACE CAFE serves tea/coffee and rolls etc. from 10.00 am until 12.00 noon every Wednesday at a modest cost, in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome.
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SATURDAY ON THE TERRACE is run on the same lines as the popular Terrace Cafe and is open every Saturday from 10.00 am until 12.00 noon.
If you are in the area why not call in ?
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FUND RAISING events are held throughout the year. We usually hold our Spring Fair in May and our Christmas Fair in October or November.

See our Calendar for Further Details

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INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more about the Unitarian Church in Aberdeen, please contact our Minister or Secretary or attend one of our services. Alternatively you can drop in for coffee on a Wednesday or Saturday morning and pick up a copy of our Calendar.

The church is situated about half-way up Skene Terrace, a narrow one-way street leading from Rosemount Viaduct up to Summer Street.

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OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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