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The 17th and 18th centuries saw a shift away from ineffective medieval approaches to mental affliction, towards more enlightened and humane therapies. Quaker philanthropist William Tuke (1732–1822) was a pioneer of…

Friends throughout the world have marked World Quaker Day on the 2nd October by responding the theme, ‘Becoming the Quakers the world needs’. In Reading, we discerned that the world…

Quakers in Reading will be gathering on Broad Street, outside John Lewis, on Sunday 2nd October from 1pm to highlight our concern over climate change. Come and talk with us…

Reading Quaker Meeting House was open today to welcome and provide refreshment for those participating in the Ride ‘n’ Stride. “Ride ‘n’ Stride is the single largest source of income…

Quakers played a significant role in the industrial development of Britain, and Reading Meeting’s History Group will be hearing a talk on ‘Quakers and early railways’ on the 12th September…

Reading Quakers had their first stall at the town’s annual LGBTQI+ Pride, with five of us and a visiting Friend from Hampshire bearing testimony to equality. Quakers have been acting…

Friends from Reading’s Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim and Quaker communities enjoyed each other’s company in an afternoon of fun, relaxation and food. This inclusive and all-age event was organised by…

Quakers in Reading recently met to consider how we might reach out to people who wish to accompany us in our spiritual seeking. We do not seek to ‘evangelize’ in…