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We are an open and affirming faith community, we cherish the individual spiritual journey, recognising that journey is unique for each of us. We embrace the idea that what we call " God" has many different names and expressions, ours is but one. It is neither right nor wrong, it is ours. Feel free to look around and check out the FAQ page. Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your day. Rev Mike O'Sullivan, Minister
We are an open and affirming faith community, we cherish the individual spiritual journey, recognising that journey is unique for each of us. We embrace the idea that what we call " God" has many different names and expressions, ours is but one. It is neither right nor wrong, it is ours. Feel free to look around and check out the FAQ page. Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your day. Rev Mike O'Sullivan, Minister
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We are not a large church, we do not have vast bank accounts or huge tracts of rental properties, infact, we have none!! Our income is derived from the generosity of those who feel a connection with our church in whatever way. Like everybody else, we too have been hit hard by Covid-19. If you feel drawn to support us in our mission and work, we would be most grateful, you will have not only our deepest thanks but continuing place in our thoughts and prayers. If you would like to donate, be it a once off or a reoccurring payment, you may do so, through the safety and security of PayPal by using the link. Simply, click here :https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9CY2BCCBRYAVG Thank you for your generosity. |
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Covid 19 and places of worship ( Update as of Jan 2021 Until further notice )
From December 26th 2020 under restrictions put in place by the government, churches and places of worship in the Republic of Ireland were ordered to close their doors for public worship.
This is a decision that we fully agree with. It is why at the end of November, we chose not to open our doors across the Christmas period.
Until further notice our services are available on-line only. Sunday service is at 11 am and is live streamed on our Facebook page. Our Night Prayer services are also available on-line.
Please note that under government guidelines, churches may open for " private prayer". As this is not generally a part of our tradition, a decision has been made that the building will remain closed.
To access our Facebook page, scroll back up to the top of this page and click on the Facebook icon.
This is the symbol of both our church and our faith. It is the flaming chalice and variations of its design are used by Unitarian churches across the world.
The image was created by Austrian artist Hans Deutsch as a logo stamped on documents by the Unitarian service Committee during Word War 2 the committee helped Jews escape Nazi persecution. He saw his design as making the documents look more official, for him it represented love and sacrifice. As in many Unitarian churches at the beginning of service, our chalice flame is lit to represent the warmth of our community, the light of reason and the flame of hope. |
NIGHT PRAYER SERVICES
Since March of 2020 as part of its response to Covid-19, the church began live streaming Night Prayer services. These are 7-10 minute reflective services. They are broadcast every Wednesday night at 10pm. During times of Lockdown, an extra Friday night service is aired. Both available on our Facebook page. Wed : Led by the Minister Frid : Led by guest leaders. Across Jan/Feb 2021 our guest leaders include a Benedictine Monk from Glenstal Abbey, Unitarian ministers from the UK and USA plus priests from the Church of Ireland and Franciscan traditions. |
As a church, we are doing all we possibly can to offer support and to play our part in ridding our country of this awful virus. Our services are on-line, we have Night Prayer services and launched a newsletter, " Unitarian Echoes" which will be published quarterly. However, we are only a tiny part of the jigsaw, having said that we are aware that it is our individual behaviour that feeds into the collective response. We would ask all to follow public health advice and keep the rules. Stay at home unless you have to out. Wear a mask/face covering, social distance and wash your hands. Please do all you can to reduce your social contacts. |
Chances are the word " Unitarian " maybe new to you. We are not a new church, we have been in Cork since 1679 and our worldwide denomination, like many others was born from the Reformation. Ours is a worldwide denomination, we have given America 4 of its presidents! Tim Berners Lee, the inventor of the world wide web is a Unitarian as were the actors Paul Newman and Christopher Reeve ( Superman ) We are a progressive, open and affirming community, we welcome all, we are an LGBTQI welcoming church. WE cherish the spiritual journey of the individual, we do not impose creed/dogma. For more visit our Mission & Values page. |
"God is not a Christian, God is not a Jew, or a Muslim or a Hindu, or a Buddhist. All of those are human systems which human beings have created to try to help us walk into the mystery of God"