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Here is the quietness for the healing of our spirits
Here is the contemplation for the nurturing of our minds
Here is fellowship for the warming of our souls and of the world around us
Here we may take positive steps together which manifest love, compassion and generosity in everything.

Tea Towels Celebrate 350 Years of Bridport Unitarianism

These three striking designs, created by artist and member of the congregation Angie Porter, commemorate the 350 years since the Unitarians in Bridport first held a non-conformist service. They are available to buy for £10.00 each from the Chapel on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, or from the Tourist Information Centre in Bridport. Or you … Read more

Banner announces the 350 Anniversary

This colourful banner, designed by Angie Porter and made by Bridport Banners is flying above the notice board at the Chapel. It has symbols from all the major religions. Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Taoism showing the Universalist centre of the Unitarian faith.

350 Anniversary Appeal Launch a Great Start

On Sunday May 1st the approach to the Chapel was full of the scent of the flowers in the gardens cared for by Stan, Caroline and Roger, the beautiful gardens which give the Chapel is much loved name.  The flowers, the banner at the gate and the bunting were part of the welcome to the … Read more

Chapel Launches it’s 350 Anniversary Appeal

The Chapel is taking the opportunity of the 350th anniversary of the Declaration of Indulgence from which the Unitarian movement grew to launch an Anniversary Appeal to raise £350,000 to help safeguard the Chapel in the Garden, a grade 2* listed building, for future generations. Funds must be raised to address structural and building issues … Read more

Advent at the Chapel a Great Success

  This year the Chapel held a fantastic Advent event with an Advent Circle, Craft Stalls and Music from the Ping Pong orchestra. The cafe served its regular hot drinks and cakes a long with Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows. The atmosphere was lovely and a lot of lovely comments about how beautiful the Advent Spiral … Read more

Christmas at the Chapel

Our Christmas Itinerary Sunday Service – 12th. December 11am at the Chapel Rev Roland Lee and Rev Elizabeth Harley Candle Lighting Service   Sunday Service – 19th December 11 am at the Chapel Angelica Kennard and David Gregory Traditional Carols and Bring and Share Christmas Lunch   20th December Winter Festivals Carol Service 5 pm … Read more

Advent at the Chapel

Saturday 18th December 10am – 1pm The Chapel will be running the Saturday Cafe as usual but with Hot Chocolate plus the usual drinks and wonderful cakes. There will be Crafts for Sale – excellent stocking fillers. You will be able to experience the beautiful contemplative Advent Spiral in the White Room: An Advent Spiral … Read more