Curious about Quakers?

Quakers are a free-thinking faith organisation with a long tradition of challenging accepted norms, helping the disadvantaged and working for peace.

​Quakers seek to balance their inner and outer lives. We seek meaning and purpose by sitting in silence and stillness, waiting for promptings to guide our lives. For many, this leads to being actively involved in working to help others and change society for the benefit of all.

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About Quakers

Silence and Stillness

Quakers value time spent in quiet reflection as an antidote to our busy lives and a way to find guidance.

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Quaker Values

Over the centuries, Quakers have been drawn to a set of core values which they use to guide how they lead their lives.

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Finding Meaning and Purpose

Quakers use a blend of spirituality and action to find meaning and purpose in their lives.

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Quaker Community

Quakers come together in person and online to connect with others who share a common spiritual practice and values.

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Working for Peace

Quakers work locally and internationally  to promote peace over conflict and war.

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Social Action

Many Quakers find meaning a purpose in their lives by helping others and tackling social injustice.

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Latest from our blog

Quaker Faith and Practice

10th December 2023

Amanda Jones shares how she uses Quaker Faith and Practice as a reference and source of inspiration.

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What does love require of me?

7th December 2023

A question that Quakers use to help them discern what to do, especially when things can seem overwhelming, is ‘what does love require of me?’ Listen to what Rhiannon Grant says on the subject on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought.

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The Quaker Way by Rex Ambler

3rd December 2023

William Eston reviews The Quaker Way: A Rediscovery by Rex Ambler on his YouTube channel. The book is for those not familiar with Quaker practice and in the video William briefly covers the main elements of Quakerism.

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Quaker Education Opportunities

28th November 2023

Quakers are encouraged to live their lives adventurously. Jane King shares her experience of teaching in the small town of Brummana in Lebanon.

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Upcoming Events

Mon 11 December

Woodbrooke Online Meeting for Worship

Venue: Online

09:30-10:00

Woodbrooke online Meetings for Worship are open to all, existing Quakers and those interested in finding out more about Quakers. You can find further information here

Tue 12 December

Woodbrooke Online Meeting for Worship

Venue: Online

07:00-07:30 & 19:30-20:00

Woodbrooke online Meetings for Worship are open to all, existing Quakers and those interested in finding out more about Quakers. You can find further information here

Tue 12 December

Discovering Quakers Live

19:00-20:00

Venue: Online

What do Quakers believe? What impact does Quakerism have on people's lives? Why do Quakers keep going back to meetings? What are Quaker meetings really like? These are just some of the questions you may have, and this Zoom call is your chance to find out more about Quaker lives. Sign up here.