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Outreach is the sharing of information on Quaker convictions, beliefs, practices with the general public. We are not out to convert people but to point them to the divine light that is in them. As well as working nationally on behalf of Britain Yearly Meeting, the Outreach Section encourages all Friends in the practice of sharing their spiritual journeys with others and listening to the journeys of other people.

Book now for the Big Outreach Conference, 22-24 January 2010

Quaker Life is organising a Big Outreach Conference in January 2010. We aim for a powerful conference, sharing passion and inspiration, identifying any emerging outreach concerns and supporting their development. The venue will be The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick. Booking is open now.

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Quaker Week 2009

Quaker Week 2009 posterA date for your diaries: Quaker Week will happen again in 2009, from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 October and Quaker Life has committed to support those who want to take part. Just as with previous years, we're very clear that Quaker Week '09 is not compulsory: meetings should take part or not as they feel led! Similarly, there is flexibility in the dates: some meetings ran a couple of weeks early or late to fit in with local events this year and that's fine next year too.

Documents for download: How to Guides and Resources for Outreach and Quaker Week 2009

Resources

  • We produce posters, leaflets, badges, balloons and many other outreach resources, many of which are available free. Get a guide to the resources available for outreach here - Resources for Outreach and Quaker Week [PDF: 227kb - new window]
  • We also are responsible for BYM’s web site introducing Quakers - see www.quakerweek.org.uk
  • A free information pack is available for people wanting to find out more about Quakers. Packs can be requested here.
  • The outreach staff team runs a national advertising campaign and can advise on local campaigns.  
  • Material for Friends visiting schools and for Meetings being visited by schoolchildren is available. We particularly recommend Schools Journeys, a special edition of Journeys in the Spirit jointly published with the CYP team. Download Schools Journeys [PDF: 79KB - new window] and Schools Journeys: activity sheets [PDF: 207KB - new window].
  • Three or four National Enquirers Gatherings are held each year, as are occasional outreach skills weekends. Assistance is also given to meetings planning their own gatherings. We can give you details of any local enquirers who have contacted Friends House, so you can invite them to local events – contact Carmel on the details below.

This briefing is compiled by the Outreach Section of Quaker Life (QL). Contact Carmel Keogh, phone 020 7663 1017 or email carmelk@quaker.org.uk (fax 020 7663 1001) or by post Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ.