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Discussion on Committee Structure of Quakers in London
There will be a gathering on Zoom at 8pm on Wednesday 29 July to explore how we might develop QiL as a living Area Meeting in part by reviewing and revisiting our committee structure, and a recommendation may be brought back to the next meeting of JLAM. The JLAM Clerks have asked that each LM sends at least 2 representatives…
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Getting to Know: George
Name: George Barrow Role: currently assistant clerk of London Quaker Property Trust and nominated as a trustee of QiL on its creation as a charity Local Meeting: Having worshipped at Hampstead for about 15 years, I’ve recently moved my membership to Stoke Newington, which is considerably closer to home. Originally I was a member of a meeting in Birmingham, where…
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Getting to know: Mary
Name: Mary Stiasny Role: I am a relatively new member of the London Development Group, having been asked to join it fairly recently. I have also just been appointed to be a Trustee of the new QiL. Local Meeting: I am a Member of South East London Area Meeting; I attend Forest Hill Meeting – and have done so for…
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London Young Adult Quaker Meeting
London Young Adult Quaker Meeting is a gathering for 18 to 35 (ish) year olds in and around London. (The age restriction is not strict). Quakers, the Quaker-ish, and the Quaker-curious are welcome. No previous experience of Quakerism necessary. Join for socialising and worship at Westminster Meeting House from 5pm to 6:30pm on the first and third (and fifth if…
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Sutton Quakers Film Night – Babette’s Feast
Sutton Quakers New Film Night! Showing Babette’s Feast on Saturday 04 July 18:00-20:00. Join us for a relaxed evening watching the Oscar-winning classic film Babette’s Feast (Gabriel Axel, 1987), with sub-titles. Come for the film and refreshments, stay for the chat. Free to all! Register through the eventbrite page here or email SuttonQuakersFilmNight@proton.me. About Babette’s Feast: This Danish film…
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Quakers at London Pride
Join Quakers at London Pride on Saturday 4th July! Marching For Quakers, marching in Pride parades is witness to equality – a visible, public stand for the rights of all people. You don’t need to be queer or a Friend to march with us. The only thing you need is to know, in your heart, there’s that of God in…
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Queer Quaker Pride Picnic
Queer Quaker Pride Picnic, Sunday 2 August, 12.30-4ish Join us in Victoria Park for our second annual Queer Quaker Pride Picnic!🌈 Chats, snacks, queer celebration and – hopefully – sunshine!🌞 Drop in when you can. Plan is to meet near the Pavilion but email bethnalgreenquakers@gmail.com to join the whatsapp group for on the day info and enquiries. Nearest tube: Bethnal Green station…
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Regional coordinators needed for peace gathering
Can you help? September 19th 2026 – London Plans are underway for a National Quaker peace gathering in London on Saturday 19 September 2026. This date has been chosen for its proximity to the United Nations International Day of Peace. The event will take the form of a Silent Walking Vigil. Key details are available at: https://quakervigilforpeace.org/. The website includes core information about the vigil and an…
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Letting Go: Steps in the Spiritual Life: Jennifer Kavanagh in Conversation with Ben Pink Dandelion
Join Jennifer and Ben for an online discussion of Jennifer’s recent Pendle Hill pamphlet, which explores what prevents us from being open to the Spirit, and the joy and freedom that come with letting go. This session offers time for small-group discussion and questions as we reflect together on this theme. For more details, and to book a place at…
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Building an online worshipping community in London
Lots of Friends around the city have expressed interest in greater opportunities for online worship and community building in London. These ideas range from regular online Meetings for Worship to regular epilogues, or even a whole online local meeting (or worshipping group). If this interests you and you would like to join in the conversation, please join us on the…
Quakers in London's Online Community