Mid Thames Area Quaker News
Peaceful garden open for Chelsea Fringe, Henley Quakers, Sunday 20 May
On Sunday 20 May from 2 to 5 pm we invite you to our peaceful secret garden at 45 Northfield End, Henley on Thames RG9 2JJ. It stretches down between shrubs and ancient flint walls to an old orchard with wild flowers. You’ll find seats and rugs (weather permitting), notebooks to write or draw in,…
Read MoreWhat can we do? – work with others
Reading Quakers are concerned about the uncertainty brought out by recent events in Britain. Join us to reflect on what we can do, through worship, creative listening and (very important) afternoon tea. All are welcome. Next meeting Sunday 6 May, 15:00 – 17:00, Reading Quaker Meeting House One of the threads that has run through…
Read MoreSupporting child refugees
Several Maidenhead Quakers attended an evening about supporting refugees, at Maidenhead United Reformed Church. We heard that a teenager stuck in the Calais ‘jungle’ for ages was now on his way to join his brother in London, assisted by Safe Passage – a charity that unites refugee children with loved ones in the UK. Maidenhead…
Read MoreMuslim doctor speaks at Newbury Quakers
Despite the challenges of ‘The Beast from the East’, 28 people ventured out on the snowy evening of Friday March 2 for an inspiring event hosted jointly by Newbury Quakers and the West Berks Peace and Integration Forum. The evening’s theme was, ‘Healing is needed for nations, as well as for people’. The speaker was…
Read MoreSeeking common ground
Quakers in Britain seek common ground with all political parties on key Quaker concerns. Reflecting on the recent centenary of the Representation of the People Act, Jess Metheringham, our Parliamentary Engagement Officer said “The history of the electoral franchise in the UK is a history of discrimination, on the grounds of wealth, education, and sex.…
Read MoreCrocus at Reading Meeting
Crocus in the burial ground and garden at Reading Meeting house.
Read MoreAre you a Reading Uni student?
Angela, our friendly Quaker chaplain, leads a short meeting for Quaker worship each Friday at 1pm. Why not join her for a few minutes of quiet, and a coffee afterwards? If you’d like to know more about what the Chaplaincy does, here is their latest newsletter Reading University Chaplaincy Newsletter Feb 2018
Read MoreSnowdrops at Henley Quaker Meeting
A steady stream of visitors were enchanted by the snowdrops in the large garden of our meeting house on the afternoon of Sunday 4 February. We had issued a seasonal invitation to all. Many people were local residents who hadn’t seen our garden before. There was enjoyment too in home-made cakes, hot drinks and warm…
Read MoreFamily craft day
Back by popular demand! – our open day for children and adults, making things from pottery, paper and other materials. Saturday 3rd February 2.30 – 5pm at Reading Quaker Meeting House, 2 Church Street, Reading RG1 2SB. At 5pm we will have a bring and share afternoon tea, then show, enjoy and talk about the…
Read MoreSanctuary meeting
Reading Quaker meeting is now a Sanctuary meeting that is committed to building a culture of welcome for newcomers to Britain. Reading itself has become a City of Sanctuary and on Wednesday 21 February is hosting an event ‘We Welcome’ at 7 pm at the Reading Council Chambers, Civic Centre. More details are here: https://reading.cityofsanctuary.org/ Quakers in Britain launched the…
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