LDPA Unitarians — LDPA Unitarians

1-6 Essex Street

London, England, WC2R 3HU

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This is the home of the Unitarians in London and the South East formally known as the London District and Provincial Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches or the LDPA for short. We provide pastoral care and practical support for 27 Unitarian congregations in the South East.

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Fuse 2025 Workshops

A choice of workshops developing our theme: Captivating the Peacemaker

Kingian Nonviolent Action

Workshop led by Heather Jane Ozanne. Rooted in the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this programme equips individuals and groups to address conflict, foster justice, and build communities grounded in peace. Whether you're new to the approach or ready to deepen your expertise, the programme offer the tools and inspiration you need to take action.
Saturday 11.15am-12.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Interfaith Dimensions of Justice and Activism

Led by Jacky Woodman. This workshop will explore interfaith perspectives on our FUSE theme, Captivating the Peacemaker, using philosophical and theological texts as source material to open our hearts and minds to spiritual practices that underpin justice and activism in varied faith traditions. The workshop will be structured to include facilitated discussion interspersed with reflection and music. The intention is to gain insight into how belief systems influence and shape individual and communal approaches to social justice and political activism.
Saturday 11.15am-12.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Music for Justice

Workshop led by Jen Hazel. Join singer and musician Jen Hazel in sharing songs grounded in justice seeking. In this session, you can propose a song to share. Contact Jen beforehand so she can prepare. Jen will offer music from all genres that invoke the spirit of justice and activism. All voices are welcomed.
Saturday 11.15am-12.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Environmental Justice Building

Workshop led by Unitarians 4 Climate Justice. We need to defend our hard-won climate laws, but defense isn’t enough – we must also push for additional policies to secure a healthy climate. Future generations are counting on us. Join this session to learn what the environmental justice movement requires of us as it evolves and changes..
Saturday 2.15-3.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Viktor Frankl and the Challenge
to Change Ourselves

Workshop led by Richard Keelan. As an inmate at Auschwitz during the Holocaust, Viktor Frankl was subjected to horrors most of us can’t even imagine. Yet as he reflected on that experience, Frankl found hope and valuable insight into the human condition writing, “When we are no longer able to change a situation… we are challenged to change ourselves.” This programme will reflect on Frankl’s philosophy and equip us to challenge ourselves to change ourselves in doing the work we are called to do.
Saturday 2.15-3.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Lamentations for Spiritual Resilience

Led by Eleanor Chiari. Lamentations are a form of prayer. They are expressions of grief, ways of working through difficult feelings and in particular rage that things are not otherwise. They can awaken inner strength and open the heart up for cathartic transformation because by giving a sound, a public expression to grief, they allow for it to be held by a wider community. Unlike grief, which is personal and stays deep in the heart and in the private body, lamentation is shared. And though it cannot fix the world, it allows for the kind of connection that builds courage.

This contemplative workshop will focus on practices of lamentation as tools for spiritual resilience. After a brief introduction, participants will be invited to join in a ritual of lamentation to give expression to both private and public grief over the state of the world. This practical example will hopefully allow us to explore the ways lamentation can offer a much needed release to help move us from a place of overwhelm and despair, to one of active hope.
Saturday 2.15-3.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Circle Dancing: Connecting with nature and our spiritual values

Workshop led by Michael Allured. Circle dance, an ancient tradition in many cultures, is the oldest known dance formation. It’s an important tradition for marking special occasions and strengthening community. We’ve been circle dancing at Golders Green Unitarians since the 1980s as we mark the passing of the year. Circle dance is choreographed to different styles, can be fast or more meditative and mixes traditional folk dances with contemporary sources. We’ll have a chance to learn 8 to 10 dances around a centrepiece created for the occasion.
Saturday 4.15-5.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Fresh Air

Led by Sarah Tinker. Join Sarah and boost your well-being while at FUSE. She will guide us through making the most of the lovely grounds at The Friars and centering ourselves in the calm and peaceful outdoors.
Saturday 4.15-5.45pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Lamentations for Spiritual Resilience

Led by Eleanor Chiari (a repeat of the morning workshop). Lamentations are a form of prayer. They are expressions of grief, ways of working through difficult feelings and in particular rage that things are not otherwise. They can awaken inner strength and open the heart up for cathartic transformation because by giving a sound, a public expression to grief, they allow for it to be held by a wider community. Unlike grief, which is personal and stays deep in the heart and in the private body, lamentation is shared. And though it cannot fix the world, it allows for the kind of connection that builds courage.

This contemplative workshop will focus on practices of lamentation as tools for spiritual resilience. After a brief introduction, participants will be invited to join in a ritual of lamentation to give expression to both private and public grief over the state of the world. This practical example will hopefully allow us to explore the ways lamentation can offer a much needed release to help move us from a place of overwhelm and despair, to one of active hope.
Saturday 6pm (For Timetable Click Here)

Theme Discussion

Led by our theme speaker, James Croft, a cleric, activist and storyteller who will base our weekend on building communities and justice grassroots movements. Workshops are centred around reenergizing ourselves and inspiring us and others to join our congregations in justice work and peacemaking. His workshop is centered around re-energizing ourselves and inspiring us and others to join our congregations in justice work and peacemaking. There will also be a question and answer session in this morning’s workshop.
Sunday 10.15-11.45am (For Timetable Click Here)

Fresh Air

Led by Sarah Tinker. Join Sarah and boost your well-being while at FUSE. She will guide us through making the most of the lovely grounds at The Friars and centering ourselves in the calm and peaceful outdoors.
Sunday 10.15-11.15am (For Timetable Click Here)

Please note the programme may be subject to change.