As we approach the third Sunday of Advent, I’m holding onto a vision of a world made whole. Real growth takes time, But the good news is that a kinder world is here, in every act of compassion and joy. Here’s to walking together with a touch of Advent hope. #Unitarian #Advent #UKUnitarians

Happy New Year (yes, in December!). Advent calls us not to wait for a distant kingdom, but to wake up to the one breaking through now in justice, compassion, courage, and stubborn hope. Small acts change worlds. Let’s begin again. #Unitarian #AdventHope #UKUnitarians

Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is realising we don’t have to be defined by what came before. We can break patterns that no longer serve us, and choose a future shaped by courage, imagination, and compassion. A new path can begin today. #Unitarian #LettingGo #Hope #UKUnitarians

On this Remembrance Sunday, we pause not only to remember the lives lost to war, but to renew our commitment to peace. True remembrance is more than silence, it’s the courage to say “never again,” and to live that promise through compassion, justice, and community. #LestWeForget #Peace #Unitarian

Every day, the universe is still creating itself. We’re part of that story; shaping, healing, growing. Life isn’t finished yet. #Unitarian #Hope #Creativity #UKUnitarians

Sometimes the greatest act of love is simple care: listening, showing up, making sure no one feels forgotten. Real compassion isn’t grand; it’s steady, everyday kindness. #Unitarian #Community #Kindness #UKUnitarians

Take time to remember where you’ve come from, and what helped you get here. Gratitude keeps us grounded. When we forget our roots, we risk thinking we did it all alone. #Unitarian #Gratitude #Humility #Interdependence #UKUnitarians

We live in an age where worth is measured by how loudly we signal it. But real integrity isn’t found in the polished or the perfect. It’s found in honesty, humility, and the quiet courage to admit: “I don’t have it all together.” That’s where growth begins. #Unitarian #Humility #UKUnitarians

It’s odd, isn’t it, that modern railways still depend on the width of two Roman war horses? Sometimes what looks like progress still runs on ancient tracks. Not all traditions are ruts; some are roots. The art is knowing which is which. #Unitarian #Tradition #Progress #UKUnitarians

Love isn’t proven by what we say, but by what we do. Real compassion shows up in small, practical ways; how we listen, share, include, and care. The world changes most when love becomes a verb. #Unitarian#Kindness #Community #UKUnitarians

When the world feels dark and cold, remember: warmth always returns. The light finds its way back, healing what’s been hurt, waking what’s been sleeping. Every ending carries the quiet promise of a new beginning. #Unitarian #NewBeginnings #UKUnitarians

When life tests you, it’s not a sign you’re failing — it’s an invitation to grow steadier, kinder, wiser. Let patience do its quiet work. Let your words heal more than they harm. And remember: peace begins in the small choices you make every day. #Unitarian #Wisdom #UKUnitarians

When power crushes the vulnerable, justice must speak. When greed feeds on the poor, compassion must act. The measure of any nation is how it treats those with the least. #Imitarian #Justice #Compassion #Humanity #UKUnitarians

When we travel through life, we carry more than we need. But sometimes the most meaningful encounters happen when we travel light, offering only honesty, kindness, and an open heart. #Unitarian #Simplicity #UKUnitarians

When the world feels loud and uncertain, remember: stillness is not surrender. In the quiet, we find our strength. In pausing, we rediscover peace. #Unitarian #Mindfulness #UKUnitarians

There are seasons when we realise time has moved on, yet what’s broken still isn’t mended. That’s not failure, it’s a reminder that healing doesn’t follow the calendar. We keep showing up, keep tending what matters, and trust that repair takes its own time. #Unitarian #Healing #UKUnitarians

Choose kindness. Listen before judging. Meet anger with calm and cruelty with compassion. The way we treat each other, especially when it’s hard, matters most. #Unitarian #Kindness #Compassion #Community #UKUnitarians

We all come from somewhere. Behind every name is a story — of love, mistakes, resilience, and hope. We’re shaped by those who came before us, but not defined by them. Each generation gets to begin again. #Unitarian #Heritage #Belonging #NewBeginnings #UKUnitarians

We all need people who look out for us. Those who see when we’re struggling, guide us gently, and remind us we’re not alone. Let’s try to be that presence for someone else today. #Unitarian #Compassion #Community #Kindness #UKUnitarians

We’re all works in progress, rough edges and all. Together we can build something stronger: a community shaped by kindness, courage, and care, where everyone belongs and everyone matters. #Unitarian #Community #Kindness #Togetherness #UKUnitarians

Heseltine at the Tory conf: "Fascists of the 30s are back... Trump's language coincides with words here... The immigrant has replaced the Jew as the problem. We must make clear we will never have any part in the populist extremism of Farage... We don't need Trump's mouthpiece anywhere near No. 10.”

As our Jewish friends celebrate Sukkot, we honour a festival of joy, simplicity & hospitality. May its open shelters remind us to live lightly, share generously & find strength in community. #Unitarian #Sukkot #Interfaith #Community #Gratitude #UKUnitarians

Empires rise and fall, leaders come and go, but wisdom, compassion, and truth endure. Let’s build our world on values that last longer than power. #Unitarian #Wisdom #Humanity #Peace #Justice #Truth #UKUnitarians

On the anniversary of the Hamas attacks, we remember all who were killed, call for the release of every living hostage, and the return of all who have died. We also call on Israel to end the genocide in Gaza and the occupation of the West Bank — so peace and justice can begin. #Unitarian #Peace

There’s a quiet strength in all of us; a small flame that never goes out. Real courage is staying true to kindness, fairness & honesty, even when it’s hard. Tend your inner flame of compassion & justice, it helps light the way for others. #Unitarian #Courage #Compassion #Hope #UKUnitarian

We don’t need more faith — just faith that does something: writes letters, feeds people, welcomes strangers, challenges injustice. Even a mustard-seed of compassion can move mountains. #Unitarian #HopeInAction #Kindness #Community #Justice #UKUnitarians

In the wake of attacks on a synagogue in Crumpsall and a mosque in Peacehaven, may calm rise higher than anger and humanity speak louder than hate. Let us light candles, not fires; and rebuild in compassion, courage, and solidarity. #Peace #Unity #StandTogether

Growth often means outgrowing what once felt sacred. Change doesn’t dishonour the past, it honours the truth we’ve discovered since. #Unitarian #SpiritualJourney #UKUnitarians

A Prayer Our hearts are with the Jewish community in Crumpsall after today’s attack. We grieve with those harmed, stand against antisemitism, and pray for healing, courage, and solidarity. Hate will not have the final word, for love and humanity are stronger. Amen

My heart is with the Manchester synagogue community after today’s appalling attack. Antisemitism has no place in our society. All right minded people should stand in solidarity with all affected, and recommit ourselves to building communities rooted in safety, dignity, and peace for all.

Sometimes the sharpest truths cut through our pretence and call us to rest. Not escape, but wholeness—the kind that comes when we stop striving and start listening to what really matters. #Unitarian #Rest #Wholeness #UKUnitarians

Wealth fades, status crumbles, and none of us can take it with us. What matters is the way we live, the kindness we share, and the love we leave behind. #Unitarian #Ethics #Humanity #UKUnitarians

When we forget kindness, the world feels bleak. But even in the mess, there are people choosing compassion, choosing justice, choosing hope. They remind us: we can build something better, together. #Unitarian #Hope #Community #Justice #UKUnitarians

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply stay. Stay with a friend in their grief. Stay with a parent who needs care. Stay with someone who feels forgotten. Loyalty may not be flashy, but it can change lives — and maybe even history. #Unitarian #Kindness #Community #Loyalty #UKUnitarians

Kindness and integrity matter. Choose compassion over cynicism, fairness over shortcuts, and curiosity over fear. Trust that a life built on honesty and care creates a better future for all. #Unitarian #Wisdom #Ethics #UKUnitarians

Celebrate the beauty of the world today. The rhythm of the sea, the song of the birds, the pulse of the earth. Let’s join in with the chorus and add our own voice of joy and hope. #Unitarian #Wonder #JoyfulLiving #Connected #UKUnitarians

Society cheers billionaires for buying rockets, but barely notices the people holding families, neighbours, and communities together every day. Maybe we’ve been clapping for the wrong crowd. #Unitarian #EverydayHeroes #RealWork #QuietStrength #UKUnitarians

Speaking up for what matters isn’t always easy. Sometimes it divides, sometimes it costs us. But every act of courage, every word of truth helps build a more just, compassionate world. #Unitarian #Courage #Justice #Compassion #UKUnitarians

Big changes always start small. A chat over tea, a late-night idea, a story that just clicks. When we share what matters, we light up the room and help others find their way too. #Unitarian #IdeasMatter #LightTheWay #UKUnitarians

My apologies to anyone who awaits my little musings with bated breath. I hand a terrible migraine today and can’t think straight.

It's clear that the police just can't arrest more than 850 people in one day, even if thousands sit patiently waiting to be arrested for 10 hours. There's a limit to what police can do if the people don't consent to an unjust law.

True friendship and solidarity ask us to see one another as equals, not possessions. When we choose dignity, respect, and reconciliation, we make the world fairer for everyone. #Unitarian #MutualRespect #SharedHumanity #UKUnitarians

The best adventures start when we make space for everyone at the table. The regulars, the newcomers, and the ones who never thought they’d be invited. A full party makes the journey richer for us all. #Unitarian #RoomForAll #OpenTable #StrongerTogether #UKUnitarians

Real strength isn’t about dominating others, it’s about lifting each other up. Welcome difference, work for the good of all, and build a world where everyone belongs. #Unitarian #Community #Justice #Compassion #UKUnitarians

We all have moments where we get stuck in old habits that no longer serve us. Life keeps offering fresh starts, invitations to live differently, to grow, to choose what makes us more alive. #Unitarian #FreshStart #Growth #NewBeginnings #ChooseLife #UKUnitarians

Life has a funny way of humbling us. We can plan every step, but kindness, honesty, and humility tend to get us further than cleverness alone. Walk gently, choose fairness, and keep learning; that’s real wisdom. #Unitarian #Wisdom #Kindness #Honesty #Humility #UKUnitarians

Be ready for the unexpected. Life rarely follows our schedules, and moments of change often come without warning. Living with awareness, care, and responsibility means we’re better prepared when the knock comes at the door. #Unitarian #MindfulLiving #SharedResponsibility #UKUnitarians

No part of who we are is hidden. Our stories, our struggles, our hopes—they matter. To be fully seen and known is not something to fear, but something that can set us free. #Unitarian #HumanSpirit #Belonging #UKUnitarians

Life isn’t about what we lack but about recognising the richness already present. Gratitude opens our eyes to everyday gifts and helps us live more fully. #Unitarian #Gratitude #EverydayGifts #LivingFully #UKUnitarians

When grief hits, it can feel like emptiness has taken over and the world has turned away. Lament reminds us that it’s okay to name our losses, to sit in the silence, and to let sorrow be part of our truth. #Unitarian #Grief #HonestEmotion #UKUnitarians