Study and discussion groups

Informal study and discussion groups were held periodically on a weekday evening starting with tea/coffee at 7.00 pm and finishing at 9.00 pm. Past themes included 'Deepening the life of the Spirit -- resources for spiritual practice', key passages from the Journal of George Fox, some questions in preparation for Yearly Meeting and the Sustainability Toolkit for our meeting. One series revisited our Quaker testimonies with sessions on 'Simplicity', 'Truth', 'Equality' and 'Peace'.

We also held a series of meetings entitled 'Becoming Friends'.  Some study groups looked at the question of 'Assisted dying and Living wills', 'Responding to homelessness' and 'Responding to the refugee crisis'. We also learnt about aspects of the work of our Quaker Prison Chaplain.  

We had a thought provoking session on the work of Alcoholics Anonynous and the 'Twelve Steps to Recovery' programme.

Since we have welcomed new attenders to our Meeting, we are holding a series of study groups on Quaker faith, practice and organisation.