Portsmouth Quaker Meeting warmly invite you and your family to an Open Day being held on the Saturday 16th October 2010. 10.30am – 3.30pm.
All faiths and none are welcome to come and ask questions about the Religious Society of Friends. We will be holding a half an hour meeting for worship at 2 pm, along with displays on the topic of Quakerism and its influence in society. There will be refreshments will be available, with tea and coffee throughout the day with soup served at lunchtime.
If you ever considered Quakerism here is the perfect opportunity to take that curiosity one stage further and ask questions to members of Portsmouth Meeting who will be happy to answer your questions.
Quakers are unified not by beliefs but by silent worship, and the recognition of ‘that of God in everyone‘. As a consequence anyone attending a meeting is free to give ministry as we have no professional clergy.
Quakers believe in a ‘way’, and in putting our faith into action, as opposed to subscribing to dogmas or doctrine. As a consequence the Quaker faith allows for great diversity forming a strong foundation upon which The Religious Society of Friends have made an enormous contribution to society far beyond its size.
The projects run by the Religious Society tackle violence and injustice in society to opposing international wars. The commitment to opposing violence and working for peace on all levels uses non violent means of resistance and action. The Quaker commitment to non violence stems from our spiritual commitment to ’answer to that of God in everyone’.
At Portsmouth Meeting our previous clerk took part in the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). His role was to monitor and report on violations of human rights and to offer a non violent presence, immensely powerful in the potentially volatile area of the Palestine and Israel border.
Portsmouth Quaker Meeting are interested in furthering our social outreach and would welcome contacts from other groups who are active in the community and share our outlook and ethos.
Everyone, including children and young people, are warmly welcome to the Open Day.
Our Meeting House is 25 Northwood Road, Hilsea, PO2 9QT. We meet for worship every Sunday at 10.30 am with tea and coffee served afterwards.
Contact Peter Higgins for further details Peter Higgins Tel: 02392 263499 Email: portsmouth@hampshirequakers.org.uk
Published: The Newshttp://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Peace-and-violence-talks-at.6580778.jp
