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Quaker Meeting is very simple. When we meet on Sundays we sit together "listening" for "that of God within us".
There is no pre-arranged service or ceremony and no minister in charge. When someone feels moved to, they stand and share out loud with the Meeting. Ministry may be a thought or a prayer, a question or even a song. Whatever they share will enrich the Meeting going forwards. At Sutton Coldfield, sometimes our Meetings for Worship can be completely silent; when there is spoken Ministry it usually relates to personal experience and social situations. |
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But in the Silence and in the Ministry, and most definitely together, we find ourselves rested, refreshed, strengthened, inspired... and ready to live as best we can for another week.
At the end of the hour we all shake hands and share a drink, a biscuit and a lot of chat with each other.
Children are welcome. Please advise us on the "Contact us" form when bringing children so we can plan appropriate activities. Our children usually join us in Meeting for the first 15 minutes or so. They then have their own supervised activities for the rest of the hour.
Other things that we do include regular meals together, study groups, prayer groups, and an ad hoc programme of walks, outings and other social events.
NOTE: On the FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH our Quaker Meeting for Worship is held at 3pm
Children are welcome. Please advise us on the "Contact us" form when bringing children so we can plan appropriate activities. Our children usually join us in Meeting for the first 15 minutes or so. They then have their own supervised activities for the rest of the hour.
Other things that we do include regular meals together, study groups, prayer groups, and an ad hoc programme of walks, outings and other social events.
NOTE: On the FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH our Quaker Meeting for Worship is held at 3pm
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During the current Covid 19 outbreak
We are again meeting at our regular times every Sunday with masks and social distancing indoors or, rain permitting, with warm coats and social distancing in our garden. Visitors, including children, are still always welcome; we would be grateful if you can let us know ahead of your visit.
Alternatively Click here for online Meetings for Worship run by Woodbrooke Quaker College. They give times and access instructions.
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During the current Covid 19 outbreak
We are again meeting at our regular times every Sunday with masks and social distancing indoors or, rain permitting, with warm coats and social distancing in our garden. Visitors, including children, are still always welcome; we would be grateful if you can let us know ahead of your visit.
Alternatively Click here for online Meetings for Worship run by Woodbrooke Quaker College. They give times and access instructions.
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