Bakewell Quakers
Simple • Radical • Spiritual
Welcome to Bakewell Quakers
Quakers affirm that every person has ‘that of God’ within them; that every person can directly experience God in their own way;
that in our silent worship and in living in community we discover together what truth and love mean for us.
News
Meeting For Worship
Every Sunday @ 10:30am
Meeting for Worship is held regularly every Sunday.
Attendance on Zoom is available for those unable to travel to the Meeting House.
For further information on how to join the Meeting for Worship or on any other topic please do not hesitate to contact us.
For information on regular events please browse the notices page.
For more information on other events please browse the news page.
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- Derbyshire Dales MP on Gaza situationBakewell Quakers wrote to Derbyshire Dales MP, John Whitby recently about the situation in Gaza. You can find our letter here. John Whitby replied promptly to say that while he fully supported the right of Israel to defend itself, he remained deeply alarmed by the scale… Read more: Derbyshire Dales MP on Gaza situation
- Quaker statement to the UK government on Gaza: What more evidence do you need now?
These are the words of Tom Fletcher, the UN’s head of humanitarian affairs, as he briefed the UN Security Council earlier this week on the fast deteriorating situation in Gaza.“What more evidence do you need now?”We have evidence of mass forced hunger.We have evidence of mass forced displacement.We… Read more: Quaker statement to the UK government on Gaza: What more evidence do you need now? - Faith at a time of global conflictSpeaking outside RAF Lakenheath, to those protesting the potential return of US nuclear weapons to the site, Paul Parker, a senior staff member for Quakers in Britain said last month: ”Our faith helps us to face the chaos and pain in the world with love and… Read more: Faith at a time of global conflict
- Quakers call for rights to be restored after police raid on Westminster Meeting House
The police raid on Westminster Quaker meeting house last Thursday was a massively disproportionate response to the legitimate concerns of UK citizens. A force of 20 officers broke open the door without warning, arresting six young people who had hired a room to discuss climate change… Read more: Quakers call for rights to be restored after police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Information
Home of Community Activities in Bakewell
Live Drawing
Bakewell Friends Meeting House held regular life drawing classes led by artist Diane Kettle until the pandemic. We are aware that there are currently no life drawing classes in area but believe they would be of significant interest to residents from Bakewell and surrounding villages. So we are interested in reviving life drawing in the Meeting House and are looking for a tutor to deliver the classes.
The Meeting House is close to the centre of Bakewell, nearby bus stops, and has a small private car park. There are two rooms suitable for life drawing. The main hall with its large but above eye level windows on the ground floor is a bright and airy room capable of holding 20-24 students. It is not suitable if there are other Meeting House users, so life drawing would need exclusive use of the building when using the main hall.
Upstairs, Wyn’s Room, useful for 10-12 students, is a private room accessed by stairs and suitable for use when others are occupying downstairs rooms. It currently has availability most days of the week. Both rooms can make use of a downstairs shower room that could double as a model’s changing room. There are two other toilets and a well equipped kitchen in the building.
The cost of the rooms for business users is currently £36 and £28 per session respectively though we are prepared to offer trial weeks and discounts while groups become established. Our current manager has a background in art education and running classes for adults. He is keen to make a success of these classes and will be able to offer support and significant promotion while the class gets started.
If you would like to know more or visit the Meeting House, please contact us by phone or email.
Charles Monkhouse
Friends Meeting House
07871 927878
friendsmeetinghouse@bakewellquakers.org
Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell
10.30 -11.15 Sunday 30th March
Simple – Radical – Spiritual
Are you looking for a different spiritual experience? Space to connect, recharge and find peace in difficult times? Quakers gather together in stillness to find strength, faith and guidance to engage with the world.
Come and try a 45 min Meeting for Worship on Sunday 30th March at 10.30 am, at the Quaker Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell. There will be coffee to follow. Bakewell Quakers will be delighted to welcome you and answer any questions.
Any queries in advance please e-mail clerk@bakewellquakers.org
Feedback from a previous guest “The atmosphere was calm and contemplative, and I felt under no pressure in the stillness of the gathering. Several people spoke briefly, on biblical texts and on personal experiences, which was thought provoking and led me to reflect on what they had said. I noticed a poster for Quakers which simply stated ‘Simple, Radical, Spiritual’ – which sums up my experience. The Meeting for Worship, which I hope won’t be my last, opened my eyes to how valuable time for reflection on our faith and our lives is, especially in our busy 21st century world.”
Meeting for Worship
The bedrock of the Quaker way is the silent meeting for worship. We seek a communal gathered stillness, where we can be open to inspiration from the spirit of God. During our meetings for worship, some may feel moved to speak. Anyone can speak as all are considered equal. To learn more, see Getting ready for Quaker worship.
The history of Quakerism, Bakewell Quaker Meeting and our Meeting House
In September 2024, Bakewell Quaker Meeting took part in Bakewell Heritage Open Days – an opportunity to celebrate our heritage, community and history. We welcomed a steady stream of visitors to the Meeting House, interested to learn about the history of Quakerism, our Quaker Meeting, our building and our burial ground.
Here are the nine banners that were on display in the Meeting House. All but three of the illustrations are taken from the Quaker tapestry. The focus on George Fox ties in with the 400th anniversary of his birth.
Events
- Interested in finding out more about Quakers and peace?
Peace-making is of great importance to Quakers. Learn practical skills for handling conflict at our workshop on Saturday 28th February from 9.30 – 1.00 at Bakewell Quaker Meeting House. Please let Roger Clarke <clarkerogerm@gmail.com> know if you would like to book a place.
- Next Short Meeting For Guests 30th March
Come and try a 45 min Meeting for Worship on Sunday 30th March at 10.30 am, at the Quaker Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell. There will be coffee to follow. Bakewell Quakers will be delighted to welcome you and answer any questionAny queries in advance please e-mail clerk@bakewellquakers.org
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Quakers, or Friends, are members of the Religious Society of Friends, also called by some the Friends’ Church. Friends are theologically diverse; many Friends regard themselves as Christian, and include those with evangelical, holiness, liberal and traditional Quaker understandings of Christianity. Others groups of Friends with Christian atheist or universalist beliefs have emerged as well.
