Mid Thames Area Quaker News
In sickness and in health
Quakers in Reading welcomed Richard Bentley, Royal Berks Hospital Buddhist and Humanistic Chaplain, to Meeting for Worship and to give a talk on his work in healthcare. Richard leads on…
Read MoreCreativity unwrapped
Quakers of all ages in Reading unwrapped our creativity, the theme of this year’s Heritage Open Days, with an exhibition of our art. One of the King’s deputy representatives in…
Read MoreSharing our Light
Naomi Major, Outreach Project Officer at Quakers in Britain, has been exchanging ideas with Reading Quakers about sharing the Light of our faith within our local community. [Image used with…
Read MoreSimple, radical, spiritual… and equal
Quakers had a stall at Reading LGBT+ Pride for a second year, sporting new t-shirts and other outreach material branded with three of our collective aspirations. Our message to those…
Read More“And the heavens opened…”
The inclement and unseasonal weather did not stop friends and representatives from Reading’s various faith groups enjoying the annual interfaith picnic at King’s Meadow. This event was organised by Sarah…
Read MoreVillage of Hope Talk at Henley
Recently (16th July 2024) Henley Quakers had an inspiring talk given by Alison Clark-Morris, a local podiatrist about her work supporting patients with leprosy. In 2016 Alison went out to…
Read MoreChris and Penny from East Garston Meeting visit Shefford Primary School
On Friday 14 July, East Garston Meeting was invited to the local Shefford Primary School to talk to the pupils about Quakers. Chris Whichelo and I agreed to do this…
Read MoreMaking waves
Local Quakers had an outreach stall at the Reading Waterfest, an annual vibrant community celebration in the Forbury Gardens, Reading Abbey ruins, Chestnut Walk and the Kennett Riverside Walk. Some…
Read MoreA religion for our times
Can religion be relevant in these times of increasing secularisation? Some of the marks of modern Quakerism are: our religion should be relevant to the challenges of the day, that…
Read MoreHenley Peaceful Garden
Henley Quakers invite you to our peaceful garden on Sunday May 21st 2.00-5.00pm at 45 Northfield End, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JJ. Peace, friendship, tea and cakes all in plentiful supply.
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