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Unitarianism
Unitarianism in Britain goes back to the 17th century and in Europe to the 16th century. Unitarians can be found also in many other parts of the world including the USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Dunham Road chapel is affiliated to the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the Object of which is to provide a free and inquiring religion through the worship of God and the celebration of life; the service of humanity and respect for all creation; and the upholding of the liberal Christian tradition.

We affirm that:

  • Everyone has the right to seek truth and meaning for themselves.
  • The fundamental tools for doing this are your own life experience, your reflection upon it, your intuitive understanding and the promptings of your own conscience.
  • The best setting for this is a community that welcomes you for who you are, complete with your beliefs, doubts and questions.

We can be called "Religious Liberals"
"Religious" because we unite to celebrate and affirm values that embrace and reflect a greater reality than self.
"Liberal" because we claim no exclusive revelation or status for ourselves; because we afford respect and toleration to those who follow different paths of faith.

We are called 'Unitarians' because of our traditional insistence on divine unity, the oneness of God. We affirm the essential unity of humankind and of creation.