London's Atheist Church
An "atheist church" in North London is proving a big hit with non-believers. Does it feel a bit like a new religion? Not many sermons include the message that we are all going to die and there is no afterlife. But the Sunday Assembly is no ordinary church service . Launched last month, as a gathering for non-believers, it is, in the words of master of ceremonies Sanderson Jones, "part foot-stomping show, part atheist church, all celebration of life". A congregation of more than 300 crowded into the shell of a deconsecrated church to join the celebration on Sunday morning. Instead of hymns, the non-faithful get to their feet to sing along to Stevie Wonder and Queen songs. Continue reading the main story Order of service Theme of "wonder" Congregation sang Queen's Don't Stop Me Now , Superstition by Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone 's Ain't Got No Screen on altar showed photo of TV scientist Dr Brian Cox Reading by Dr Har