Yule Never Believe It: Rational Rituals and Secular Ceremonies

11:00 am, December 21 2025

Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green

Speaker: Alan Gregan

Even though Sunday Assembly London is a non-religious community, faith-based observance and rituals can help us understand the world around us. Today’s Winter Solstice is the ideal time.

Alan Gregan is a long-standing member of the Sunday Assembly London community. (See if you can spot him on our homepage!) His dual background in science and philosophy makes him the ideal guide to this intriguing and often misunderstood topic.

Look out for more info closer to the time. Details of this talk are subject to change.

Our singalongs

As usual, there will be four pop songs performed by our Sunday Assembly London band. It’s that time of year, and our Yule Rock 2025 spectacular will be fresh in our minds, so expect some festive favourites!

As always, the lyrics will be projected on screen and everyone’s welcome to sing (and dance) along.

About Sunday Assembly London

Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.

Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and card games at the pub.

→ Our next assembly: Baking a Difference: Free Cakes for Kids UK, 4th January
← Our previous assembly: The Sound of Movement, 7th December

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