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Attending the Newcomers Course at Bunhill Fields – Lucy Cane
I do not remember exactly why I walked into a Quaker meeting for first time earlier this year. I do remember being struck by the peaceful atmosphere of the simple room behind a hectic high street, the way the silent worship created space in my mind, and the willingness of Friends to chat about politics after the meeting. When I…
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Focus: Being Quaker
It has been exciting to see so many people across the city express an interest in our Quaker Way, with most of London’s Local Meetings reporting an increase in new Friends, especially among young adults. This poses the question – how well are we welcoming our new friends? Whilst some Local Meetings are able to put on their own newcomers…
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Online Worship In North Wales
Could London Have an Online Quaker Meeting? Lessons from Around the World When North Wales Quakers recently set up a fully online Local Meeting, it raised an intriguing possibility. If a Quaker meeting can exist entirely online in North Wales, could the same idea work in London? At first glance it might seem unnecessary. London already has many meetings. But…
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Trellis and Vine
From all corners of London, we anchor the frame, A trellis of purpose, a shared Quaker name. The lifting is heavy, the seasoning slow, But we build the foundation so the Spirit can grow. From reliable wood, our green vine takes flight, Seeking through structure to search for the Light. but in this garden we’re not bound to stay; Our…
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Welcome to The Quill
With 35 Local Meetings and hundreds of Quakers scattered across the city, good communication is really important. As well as containing everything you’d hope from a newsletter, The Quill hopes to be more than just updates, papers and events. The hope is that it will also serve to build our worshipping community and deepen our relationships with one another. So,…
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QiL Newsheet 5
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