Reshaping our understanding of Quaker community
Jon Martin discusses why we should talk more about being Quaker and how important it is to be open to change in our Quaker communities. This is a talk originally…
By: Jon Martin
News from Woodbrooke February 2022
As spring approaches, we would like to give you an update about Woodbrooke. We have already successfully navigated many unexpected challenges during the pandemic, thanks to the support of our…
Meet the Eva Koch Scholars
The 2021 Eva Koch Scholars share their topic and why it’s important to Quakers today. Alfred Wasike What are you exploring in your Eva Koch scholarship? I am exploring ways…
What Does Deification Mean?
Stuart Masters explores the concept of deification from a Quaker perspective. The experience of deification, the idea that the divine nature can be revealed in human lives, was really important…
Why we renamed our Eldership and Oversight course
Helen Chambers shares why she and her fellow tutors changed the name of one of our courses. For many years now Woodbrooke has been running a course for Elders and…
New roles at Woodbrooke
Much has changed for Woodbrooke over the last eighteen months. The coronavirus pandemic presented challenges but also opportunities that have reshaped the work of our Learning & Research Team. In…
Book Review – ‘Hope’s Work: Facing the Future in an age of crises’ by David Gee.
Mark Russ reviews David Gee’s book ‘Hope’s Work: Facing the Future in an age of crises’ and how it makes him reflect on hope and being a Quaker. I became…
Swarthmore Lecture 2022
Woodbrooke is delighted to announce Helen Minnis as the 2022 Swarthmore Lecturer. Helen will speak from her experience as a scientist and a Quaker, addressing issues of white privilege within…
How to explore a new book of the Bible
A Quaker approach to reading the Bible. Rhiannon Grant shares how she explores a new book of the Bible. Recently I was prompted – by a request to write something…
Learning from the Learning Survey – why Woodbrooke is asking you questions
The 2021 Learning Survey is here, Rhiannon Grant explains why it’s so important. If nothing was stopping you from taking as many Woodbrooke courses as you liked, what would you…
