Speaker & Worship Leader:- Maria HaywardRefugees and migrants contribute towards making Auckland the second most diverse city in the world. As we celebrate World Refugee Day (June 20th) perhaps we can reflect on what is gained from this diversity - how we are enriched by this as individuals and as a community.To find out more see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/what-do-we-gain-from-diversity/</p

Speaker & Worship Leader:- Maria HaywardRefugees and migrants contribute towards making Auckland the second most diverse city in the world. As we celebrate World Refugee Day (June 20th) perhaps we can reflect on what is gained from this diversity - how we are enriched by this as individuals and as a community.To find out more see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/what-do-we-gain-from-diversity/</p

Speaker:- Niki HarréWorship Leader:- Rachel MackintoshNiki Harré talks about her year as a self-appointed secular priest. She undertook three vows – simplicity, hospitality and pause, offered weekly services and personal conversations, and attended a Christian church. While she experienced considerable resistance, she also learnt a great deal about humility, listening to and caring for the other, and an awareness of the world as it is, rather than as we wish it was.To find out more see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/what-the-secular-world-can-learn-from-religion/</

Speaker:- Niki HarréWorship Leader:- Rachel MackintoshNiki Harré talks about her year as a self-appointed secular priest. She undertook three vows – simplicity, hospitality and pause, offered weekly services and personal conversations, and attended a Christian church. While she experienced considerable resistance, she also learnt a great deal about humility, listening to and caring for the other, and an awareness of the world as it is, rather than as we wish it was.To find out more see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/what-the-secular-world-can-learn-from-religion/

Speaker &amp; Worship Leader:- Alix GeardA continuation of our series on spirituality - and lack of it - in Unitarian experience. Explores how some of us adapt and adopt cultural metaphors, including considering &quot;a free and responsible search for truth and meaning&quot; as a kind of journey.Recorded @ Auckland Unitarian Church 7 June 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/travel-tips-for-spiritual-journeys/

Speaker &amp; Worship Leader:- Alix GeardA continuation of our series on spirituality - and lack of it - in Unitarian experience. Explores how some of us adapt and adopt cultural metaphors, including considering &quot;a free and responsible search for truth and meaning&quot; as a kind of journey.Recorded @ Auckland Unitarian Church 7 June 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/travel-tips-for-spiritual-journeys/

With Maria HaywardCan spiritual journeys be something other than finding a religion or a God?A personal interpretation. My story’s a bit different – but maybe it’s yours too ….Recorded @ Auckland Unitarian Church 24 May 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/reflections-on-a-spiritual-journey/

With Maria HaywardCan spiritual journeys be something other than finding a religion or a God? A personal interpretation. My story’s a bit different – but maybe it’s yours too ….Recorded @ Auckland Unitarian Church 24 May 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/reflections-on-a-spiritual-journey/

with Laurie RossHigher Common Values for an Ecological Economic System.Development of Spiritual Consciousness for Humanity and the Earth.Recorded at Auckland Unitarian Church 17 May 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/evolution-of-human-consciousness/

with Laurie RossHigher Common Values for an Ecological Economic System.Development of Spiritual Consciousness for Humanity and the Earth.Recorded at Auckland Unitarian Church 17 May 2026For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/evolution-of-human-consciousness/00:00 Titles &amp; Prelude04:24 Welcome06:44 Chalice Lighting &amp; Covenant08:26 Special Music13:08 Joys and Concerns14:30 Readings17:56 Evolution of Human Consciousness39:54 Extinguishing the Chalice40:30 Closing Words &amp; Postlude47:09 Meditation / Discussion Questions