Courses & Learning
Becoming Friends companion courses 2011/2012
- 30 September - 2 October 2011 at Swarthmoor Hall - please contact Swarthmoor Hall direct to book tel: 01229 583 204 email: info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk
- 20 - 22 January 2012 - To book ring 0121 472 5171 or email enquiries@woodbooke.org.uk
- 4 - 6 November 2012 - To book ring 0121 472 5171 or email enquiries@woodbooke.org.uk
When booking, please send a letter of support from your meeting - this could be from an Elder, Overseer or Clerk simply indicating that you have the support of your meeting in taking on the role of Becoming Friends companion (we hope this will help ensure that Becoming Friends service will be well rooted and supported in meetings).
Becoming Friends on-the-road
Becoming Friends companion courses are also available as part of Woodbrooke's off-site programme. If you would like to discuss the possibility of arranging a Becoming Friends companion course for your local or area meeting, please contact Ginny Wall or Lizz Roe.
‘Preparing to be a companion’ handbook
The new Becoming Friends ‘Preparing to be a companion’ handbook is now available for meetings who wish to run their own companion courses. The handbook gives guidance for offering a companion course locally, either as a series of sessions, or as a one day event. There are also options for self study. You can download a pdf of the handbook for free by clicking the link below. If you would like a printed copy, these are now available from the Quaker Centre at a cost of £5. Click here to buy online , email quakercentre@quaker.org.uk or ring 020 7663 1030.
Downloads
Download a PDF of the handbook for free by clicking here
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