Your application may be initiated by yourself or by someone else. Talk to Members at your local Meeting. Ask the Clerk about applying for membership or ask for a membership form, or write a letter saying why… Read More »How do I join the Religious Society of Friends?
You … are at the heart of our Quaker communities scattered across the north of Scotland and we link together through Local Meetings, Worshipping Groups, discussion groups and our Area Meeting. In addition to routine… Read More »Who does what at Area Meeting?
In answering this question it is possibly helpful to look at it from two angles: What do Quakers do to tackle the issues around these addictions? Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) is a… Read More »Do Quakers do anything to help alcohol and drug addicts?
New attenders are normally given a welcome pack when they first come to Meeting and they may wish to read those leaflets to enable them to understand what to expect. It is not unusual to… Read More »Can we read in Meeting?
Local Meetings (formerly called Preparative Meetings) have certain duties and responsibilities which they agree to undertake on behalf of the Area Meeting. This agreement is formally recorded as part of a Memorandum of Understanding. To enable the Local… Read More »What is the difference between a Local Meeting and a Worshipping Group?
Our Quaker community relies on members and attenders taking part in the life of the Area Meeting or General Meeting, in giving service to the Society and supporting our Quaker community. Service can be fun, enriching… Read More »What should I do if I want to get involved in work for the Quaker Society of Friends?
Quakers are committed to peace and social justice: their historic testimony to peace, justice, equality, truth and simplicity dates back to the 1660s. We are challenged to alleviate suffering, and work towards positive social change. The history of… Read More »What is Quaker Peace and Social Witness? (QPSW)
Some years ago I gave a paper to the Aberdeenshire Theological Club, of which I was and still am a member, entitled ‘Do Quakers have a theology?’ to which I answered ‘yes and no’. Yes,… Read More »Are there different varieties of Quaker?
George Fox, Elizabeth Fry and many other names are often referred to by Friends in meeting, but do you really know who they were and what contribution they made to the development of the Society… Read More »Where can I find more information on George Fox, Elizabeth Fry & other early Quakers?
The North Scotland Area Meeting covers a large geographical area, and supports the following Local Meetings: Aberdeen, Banchory, Dingwall, Forres, Inverness, Lochaber & Lorn, Nairn, Orkney, Shetland, Skye, and Westray & Papa Westray. The role of Area Meeting… Read More »How Does Our Area Meeting Work?
