Quakers believe that all individuals can have a direct and personal connection to the spiritual element of life. We believe that love is at the heart of our existence and that our lives should reflect that in the way we treat ourselves and others.
Quaker meeting for worship
Quakers worship together at 'meeting for worship'. Most people think of Quakers worshipping in silence. Well… nearly right! We do meet in silence. In the quiet we wait for a connection. This might be a connection with those around us, with our deepest selves, or with God. We may begin to see the world and our relationships in new ways. During worship somebody may feel moved to speak. This is called 'spoken ministry'. We listen to the ministry and reflect on its meaning. This helps us decide how we should act in the world, either as individuals or as a group.
Children are valued members of the community. They often have a special meeting or other activity.
Try meeting for worship
The best way to meet us is to come along. You can also come to an online meeting or watch some videos about Quakers below.
If you still have questions you can look at our faith section or email us at outreach@quaker.org.uk.
All are welcome! With 500 meeting houses across Britain there's probably one near you. Find a meeting near you.
You can just turn up. If want to you can contact the meeting in advance to say you are coming. Some meetings will arrange for a friendly person to welcome and guide you.
If you come along you don't need to do anything more than enjoy the stillness. If it's not for you we will respect that. There's no hard sell or sermons about lost sheep!
Meeting for worship online
Some Quakers like to meet for online worship. There are two main ways to do this. Your local meeting may run a 'blended meeting' where some people come along in person while others join via Zoom. Woodbrooke Quaker college also has a regular online meeting.
- see if your local Quaker meeting meets online
- find details about the regular Woodbrooke online worship