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UNITARIANISM is a liberal religious movement. It has evolved in the Christian tradition, and originated in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Unitarians uphold the right of everyone to seek truth and meaning for themselves, according to the evidence of their own insight, reason, experience and reflection.

While affirming the Christian aspect of our heritage, we recognize that wisdom may also be found in the other spiritual and ethical traditions of humankind. We believe that religion must have contemporary relevance, serve human need, and enable people to be honest with themselves. To this end our Unitarian community offers liberty of conscience and freedom from imposed creeds, confessions and dogmas. Our worship is simple and inclusive, aiming to nurture the spirit while respecting the mind.

The Ipswich Unitarian Meeting offers a fellowship where people come together to worship, to share times of celebration and trial, and to help each other in the quest for a faith to live by. We try always to respect people's own beliefs, doubts and responses to the challenge of living. We affirm the universal values of love and compassion, peace, truth and justice. We welcome all who come to us in the spirit of goodwill and enquiry, regardless of ethnic or religious background, age, gender or sexual orientation. We try to put into practice our belief in the essential unity of the human family, and of the interdependent web of life on earth.

We conduct our affairs democratically, each member having a voice and the chance to help in the running of the Meeting. We enjoy fellowship and the exchange of views over coffee after service. We meet to discuss matters of religious and social concern, and we offer a liberal approach to religious education for children and adults. We also get together to share meals and other more relaxed activities.

If this sounds like something you've been looking for, you will be very welcome to come along and see for yourself.