Shena Deuchars
Shena Deuchars has been attending a Quaker meeting since 2015 and became a member of North Somerset Area in 2018. She has served in a…
The Future of British Quakerism
18-20 October 2024
Yarnfield Park, Staffordshire and online - the conference will begin with dinner on Friday and end with lunch on Sunday.
Woodbrooke and Quakers in Britain working in partnership.
Shena Deuchars
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Paul Parker
Paul serves as Recording Clerk for Britain Yearly Meeting and is responsible for the centrally managed work of Quakers in Britain.
Rhiannon Grant
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Rhiannon Grant
Rhiannon Grant is Woodbrooke’s Deputy Programme Leader for Research and Programme Coordinator for Modern Quaker Thought. Rhiannon’s work at Woodbrooke spans academic and practice-based approaches…
‘Ben’ Pink Dandelion
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‘Ben’ Pink Dandelion
‘Ben’ Pink Dandelion is Woodbrooke’s Programme Leader for Research. Ben began his academic work in Quaker studies in the late 1980s, co-founding the Quaker Studies…
British Quakerism is at a critical juncture and this gathering will be an opportunity to ask and address the pressing questions about its future. This major conference, run jointly by Woodbrooke and Quakers in Britain will acknowledge challenges, reflect on insights, and explore ways to support our communities and deepen our spiritual lives in the face of change.
Every Area Meeting is invited to send a representative but there are open places as well. Booking is not yet open but Quaker communities can reserve a place for your representative now by completing this form. Individuals can express your interest by completing this form. We can then let you know when more information is available and booking opens.
The conference will feature four key note presentations from Paul Parker, Rhiannon Grant, Shena Deuchars and Ben Pink Dandelion exploring questions such as: Where is British Quakerism heading?; What do the latest survey results show?; and What does it mean to be a Quaker in Britain today? There will also be a number of workshops which will explore five different themes:
- Membership, Commitment and Belonging; what is required to belong to a Quaker community?
- Theology and Identity; how does our theology relate to our Quaker identity?
- A Confident Quaker Voice; how do we share the Quaker way with confidence?
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; how do we make our Quaker communities truly equitable?
- Resource; what resources do we need to nurture our worshipping communities?
Please note that prices for the conference have not yet been set but if you register your interest we will update you when more information is available.
This course will involve:
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Accessibility info:
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in this event.
Please be clear about your requirements when booking so that we can ensure an appropriate room is allocated or other provision is in place.
For detailed accessibility information at the venue please see Yarnfield Park’s website.
Automated Zoom closed captions are available for those joining by Zoom but if you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.
