Quaker communities news
This page contains news about running local and area meetings and other Quaker communities.
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Winter ceilidh in Reading nurtures community and outreach
18 March 2025
Reading Quakers held a ceilidh to 'raise the winter spirits' at the end of February for the third year running. More than 50 Quakers from across Mid Thames Area Meeting shared an evening of laughter and dancing and music.
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Last summer Esher Quakers started meeting in hired premises
24 February 2025
In July 2024, Esher Quakers gave up their 227-year-old Grade 2 listed meeting house and burial ground and made a move to meet in hired space. Making this change was a testing and stressful experience calling on spiritual, emotional and physical strength. Esher Quakers share their reflections on managing change.
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Online Introduction to Chaplaincy inspires new and existing Quaker chaplains
11 February 2025
In late January, there was an online 'Introduction to Chaplaincy' where three chaplains shared their experiences, of prison, university, and hospice chaplaincy. Quakers joining the session heard about different approaches, asked questions and reflected on their own leadings, including how they might get in touch with chaplaincy teams in local institutions.
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Clevedon Quakers get ready with a Welcome Box
3 February 2025
Clevedon Quaker Meeting recently welcomed their youth development worker, Zephyr Blofeld, to worship with them, share his work and a new 'Welcome Box' designed to help Quaker meetings welcome children and young people.
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Making teams for under 18s programmes at Yearly Meeting
17 January 2025
Quakers across the Yearly Meeting have come forward to volunteer to help run the children's and youth events at Yearly Meeting this year, 23-26 May. The programmes for under 18s give opportunities to explore Quakerism and build community, and couldn't happen without the generosity of volunteers.
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East Garston Quakers gather to celebrate light
13 January 2025
Over the last year East Garston Quakers have held various community events in their wildlife garden. Recently they braved the elements for a Winter solstice celebration with a candlelit labyrinth, Candlelit Solstice Labyrinth Celebration, lanterns, seasonal crafts, mulled local apple juice and mince pies.
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Children’s Programme at Meeting for Sufferings
10 December 2024
On 7 December, in parallel with Meeting for Sufferings at Friends House, children participated in a programme of activities which aimed to spiritually enrich and nurture young Quakers, build communities beyond geographic regions and offer enjoyment, creativity and fun.