Curious About Quakers weekend
Who is it for? Regular attenders, people new to Quakerism, Quakers who are eager to reflect on their Quaker belonging. In order to get the most from the weekend, we ask participants to be there for the whole weekend. It's obviously better to stay at Rookhow (space in the Bunkbarn, yurt and Meeting House) but some people may choose to stay in B&Bs or travel from home each day.
Before the weekend participants are encouraged to looks at Quaker Advices & Queries and read Geoffrey Durham’s book ‘Being a Quaker: a Guide for Newcomers’. Contact Sue if you need to borrow a copy or buy your own. Ebay has some 2nd hand copies.
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We hope this event will bring together local friends and Rookhow supporters locally and from across the UK.
Friday 26th April 4pm to Sunday 28th April 1pm 2024
Led by Meg Hill supported by Suan Marston, Caroline Stow and Sue Nicholls
SUGGESTED DONATION towards the running of the event: £75 per person or pay what you can. Ask your local Meeting for support if you need it.
A larger donation will enable those on lower incomes to join us. If you are able to Gift Aid your donation, please do so. 18s and over. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Bunkbarn, yurt, Meeting House floor and camping. Please tell us where you'd like to sleep. You will also be asked to bring some food/ prepare a meal for everyone (we will let you know nearer the time what to bring).
You don’t have to be a Quaker to join us. All are welcome.There will be a Quaker Meeting for Worship on the Sunday 10.30am and Epilogues on the 2 evenings which we hope everyone will take part in.
Outline timetable
Friday: Arrive from 4pm. Meal 6pm
Friday evening: Introducing ourselves and our journeys.
Saturday am : Worship Sharing and looking at Advices & Queries. Small group discussions.
Saturday pm: Free time with the opportunity to go for a walk/ self reflection/ artwork/ journalling.
Saturday eve: campfire and Epilogue
Sunday am: Responding to our reflections so far. Meeting for Worship.
Leave 1pm
Bring:
- Any books of interest to share. Advices & Queries and Geoffrey Durham's book 'Being a Quaker: a guide for newcomers' if you have a copy already
- Full waterproofs and all weather clothing (incl woolly hats and boots/ wellies)
- Torch
- Inside shoes
- Food to share (we’ll let you know nearer the time what to bring)
- Blank notebook and pen (& drawing pens/ pencils if you have them
Location
Rookhow Quaker Meeting House
Rookhow, Colton, Ulverston, LA12 8LA
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