Quaker communities news
This page contains news about running local and area meetings and other Quaker communities.
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Making Friends across boundaries
18 November 2025
Last week more than 45 Friends from across the North of England met in Penrith for 'Make Friends Across Boundaries', a special day that brought together Quakers from eight area meetings.
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Postbox topper delivers first-class message
12 November 2025
Crafty Quakers in Harrogate have excelled themselves with their latest postbox topper.
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Can Quakers be a cushion to sink into?
25 September 2025
Across the country, a significant number of local meetings have been reporting an increase in new attenders. In most cases, newcomers are either families with young children or young adults who are searching for spiritual meaning in an increasingly polarised world.
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Radical Hearts, Open Minds: the story so far
18 September 2025
Do you have a vision for the future of Quakerism—or perhaps you're feeling a bit weary and stuck in a rut? Either way, we'd love to hear your perspective at a Radical Hearts, Open Minds session.”
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Volunteers from around the globe dig in to help Friends in Cumbria
11 September 2025
Refugees from across the world have been lending their gardening skills and their muscles to Quakers in South Cumbria. The volunteer team from Furness Refugee Support Group has been helping Swarthmoor Local Meeting to create biodiverse friendship gardens for both wildlife and visitors to enjoy.
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Share your time and change lives
10 September 2025
So many of us throughout our lives have been touched by the selfless (and unpaid) service of others – from the welcome cup of tea in a hospital waiting room to the Brownie leaders, amateur football coaches, the voice at the end of a helpline and those who run the food banks. How much less rich our lives would be without those who share their precious time looking after us.
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Yorkshire Quakers celebrate first ever community camp
21 August 2025
The first ever Yorkshire Quaker Camp took place earlier this month and was booked up within days of being advertised! Plans are now underway for an even bigger event for next year!