Quakers work with other faith groups on issues where we have shared interests. It's also important to build and maintain good relationships with other churches and faith groups as this helps build a more connected and understanding society.

Our ecumenical and interfaith work is led by Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations (QCCIR). On this page you will find information about their current work.

Get involved

    Resource

    A Spirit-led Church

    Quakers respond to a World Council of Churches text on the nature of the church


    [QUOTE-START]

    For this is the true ground of love and unity, not that such a man walks and does just as I do, but because I feel the same Spirit and life in him...

    - Quaker faith & practice 27.13

    Upcoming events

    Webinar recordings

    John Cooper, Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, spoke on 'The fierce urgency of faith-shaped peace' at an online special interest meeting for Yearly Meeting, on 28 April '25.

    Peter Colwell, Deputy General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, spoke on 'Interfaith implications of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed' at an online special interest meeting for Yearly Meeting, on 3 May '25.

    Get involved

    There are lots of faith opportunities for you or your meeting to engage with:

    • Become involved with your local Churches Together or other interchurch groups in your area.
    • Make contact with local faith communities or interfaith groups.
    • Contact QCCIR for advice on how to become more involved locally or for a workshop at your local meeting on interchurch or interfaith concerns.
    • Area Meetings may appoint a Denominational Ecumenical Officer to meet with other church representatives at county level in the Churches Together in England structure.

    Find out more

    • Explore our resources for Quakers engaged in Christian and Interfaith relations.
    • Invite a committee member to visit your meeting to talk about your interfaith or inter-church work (see bottom of page for contact details).
    • PDF versions of the CIRcular newsletter, about ecumenical and interfaith work, are available (up to 2019 when last issue published).
    • Join the QCCIR cluster group mailing list to receive occasional emails

    Related blogs, news and webinars

    30 September 2024 - Fasting in different religious traditions

    Speakers Janet Scott and Eleanor Nesbitt.

    Listen

    Why people of faith are mobilising around loss and damage:

    Quakers in Britain · Why people of faith are mobilising around loss and damage

    Ecumenical prayers and vigils for peace for Palestine and Israel

    Your local churches together or interfaith group may like to take inspiration from the ecumenical prayers for peace from St James's Church, Piccadilly. The order of service is available here: Ecumenical Prayers for Peace - Sunday 22nd October 2023 (PDF). Hosted by St James , the service was created in partnership with the Amos Trust, Christian Aid, Embrace the Middle East, Sabeel Kairos, Bloomsbury Baptist Church, The Methodist Church in Britain, Quakers in Britain and The United Reformed Church. Christian Aid has also produced resources for prayer vigils.

    Prayers and statements from churches and interfaith organisations:


    Header image: Peace is every step. Multifaith silent walk. Photo Michael Preston 2024.

    Contact us

    Ecumenical & Interfaith Officer
    faithrelations@quaker.org.uk
    020 7663 1072

    Find out about QCCIR

    Find out about QCCIR

    Find out about the Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations.