Meeting for Sufferings (MfS) is the standing body representing Quakers in Britain. It has a visionary and prophetic role, deciding priorities for centrally managed work and making decisions on behalf of Quakers between the annual… Read More »What is Meeting for Sufferings?
Meditation is a technique for individually calming and focusing the mind and excluding distracting thoughts and desires. It has been incorporated into Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity, and many people attending Quaker Meetings for Worship… Read More »Is Meeting for Worship the same as meditation?
A very personal perspective… Friends, because of their belief in that of God in everyone, are equipped to empathise with the disabled. With very few exceptions I have found this to be true. Mobility wise… Read More »Will my disability prevent me from joining in with Quaker Meetings?
Britain Yearly Meeting is the collective name used to describe all Quaker Friends in the areas of England, Scotland and Wales. The term ‘Yearly’ is used because we traditionally meet once a year in session.… Read More »What is Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM)?
In January 1913, Friends in the north of England met in conference at York and decided to set up the Northern Friends Peace Board. The Minute which launched it stated that its ‘…special duty would… Read More »What is the Northern Friends Peace Board?
Have you seen a Quaker Meeting House and wondered what goes on there? Have you been to a Quaker Meeting before? Do you know somebody who’s a Quaker? ‘Quaker’ is a strange name and is… Read More »I’ve never been to a Quaker Meeting … am I allowed to go?
The home base of the Quaker Tapestry is in Kendal, Cumbria, in the north of England, a few miles south of the Scottish border. From time to time the tapestry is taken on tour to… Read More »What is the Quaker Tapestry?
The Religious Society of Friends, nationally, is financed through historical legacy income, ethical investments and donations from Members and Attenders. This is supplemented by trading income and funds left by Friends in their wills. Area… Read More »How is the Religious Society of Friends financed?
YES! If you would like financial help with any aspect of your faith life, please, in the first instance speak to the Clerk or one of the Elders at your Local Meeting or Worshipping Group. … Read More »Is there any financial help for Friends in need?
I am changing my address. Do Friends need to know? If your new address is outwith the North Scotland Area Meeting area, contact the Area Meeting Clerk. If you’re moving within the area covered by Area Meeting,… Read More »How do I change my Quaker address?