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Yearly Meeting 2018
4–7 May 2018, Friends House, London
Timetable
Friday 4 May 12:30PM- 2:00PM
The Salter Lecture - Bearing witness or bearing whiteness? Britain, Africa and Quakers
Large Meeting House
Quaker Socialist Society
Diana Jeater will examine the complex historical relationship between Britain, Quakers and Africans. Diana was previously Professor of African History at the University of the West of England (Bristol) and Goldsmiths College, University of London. She now lectures at the University of Liverpool. Diana is a Quaker.
Friday 4 May 3:00PM- 5:00PM
Britain Yearly Meeting work fair
Large Meeting House
BYM Staff
Come and find out more about the work done by Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM). There will be displays and literature available and a chance to speak to staff and committee members. No centrally managed work tables will be at the Sunday evening Groups Fair. We realise that not everyone will be able to attend on Friday afternoon and therefore aspects of the work will also be displayed on the permanent BYM stand throughout the weekend.
Friday 4 May 3:00PM- 3:45PM
It’s still not too late to read Quaker faith & practice
Sarah Fell Room
Yearly Meeting Agenda Committee
How well do you know Quaker faith & practice? Whether you've never opened it or would like a refresher, this interactive session will provide a whistlestop tour of our red book to help you understand what's there, what's not there, and what we are talking about as we consider whether or not this is the right time to revise it.
Friday 4 May 4:00PM- 4:45PM
How does Yearly Meeting work?
Sarah Fell Room
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
Is this your first time at Yearly Meeting? Have you been before but are still confused by what happens? In this session, Woodbrooke staff will guide you through the way a large Quaker business meeting works. They will also offer practical tips on getting the best from the weekend and provide a chance to ask any questions that are on your mind. There is no such thing as a silly question.
Friday 4 May 5:00PM- 5:45PM
It’s still not too late to read Quaker faith & practice
Sarah Fell Room
Yearly Meeting Agenda Committee
How well do you know Quaker faith & practice? Whether you've never opened it or would like a refresher, this interactive session will provide a whistlestop tour of our red book to help you understand what's there, what's not there, and what we are talking about as we consider whether or not this is the right time to revise it.
Friday 4 May 6:00PM- 6:45PM
How does Yearly Meeting work?
Sarah Fell Room
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
Is this your first time at Yearly Meeting? Have you been before but are still confused by what happens? In this session, Woodbrooke staff will guide you through the way a large Quaker business meeting works. They will also offer practical tips on getting the best from the weekend and provide a chance to ask any questions that are on your mind. There is no such thing as a silly question.
Friday 4 May 7:00PM- 9:00PM
Yearly Meeting Session 1
Large Meeting House
Required business including Annual Reports of Quaker Stewardship Committee and Meeting for Sufferings.