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.
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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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- Quakers in Britain ICC StatementQuakers in Britain have published the following statement on the International Criminal Court decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. ”The news that arrest warrants have been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli and Hamas leaders sends a clear signal:… Read more: Quakers in Britain ICC Statement
- Bakewell Asylum Seekers and Refugees Network Updates
On Saturday, May 18th the Bakewell Asylum Seekers and Refugees Network met for coffee and updates at Friends Meeting House. The group that is concerned about the many difficulties experienced by asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Those attending brought gifts of everyday essentials, such… Read more: Bakewell Asylum Seekers and Refugees Network Updates - Buxton Quakers Weekly Silent VigilBuxton Quakers are organising a Silent Vigil ‘Stand with us in Stillness for Peace’ every Saturday from 11 am to 12 noon at the Turner Memorial below the Slopes in the centre of Buxton. People are invited to join as they are able, from one minute… Read more: Buxton Quakers Weekly Silent Vigil
- Quaker Guest HousesHere is a list of four Quaker guest houses which some people may be unfamiliar with and might like to explore as possible places for holidays. Click here to download more details about these guest houses.
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 August
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 August 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
- Next Short Meeting For Guests 30th August
Come and try a 45 min Meeting for Worship on Sunday 30th August 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
For more information on Quakers in Britain, please click here or click on the image below.
For the latest news and events from Quakers in Britain, please click here or click on the image below.
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.
