The congregation is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches.
Completed in 1756 by the architect Thomas Ivory, it is perfectly octagonal, and a fine example of English Neo-Palladian architecture.
[3] Composer Edward Taylor was organist for a while, and in 1812 published a collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes for the chapel.
[citation needed] Unitarians have no dogma or creed, and take inspiration from all religious teachings, as well as from science and the arts.
It hosts the Octagon Concert Series, from which, because no performer receives a fee or expenses, all money raised is donated to charity.