Quaker Meetings for worship are open to everyone.
Teesdale & Cleveland area covers the following Quaker Meetings in Durham & North Yorkshire :
Cotherstone, Darlington, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, Norton and Osmotherly.
Everyone is very welcome to attend a meeting for worship at any of our meeting houses but do check details of the individual meetings which are on the "Our meetings page".
About Quakers & Worship
Quaker Faith is a way of life rather than a set of doctrines. We seek to find the truth
We believe everyone has a direct relationship with God, whatever their professed beliefs. We find this relationship is best experienced when we meet together in silent gathering with no pre-planned service.
In a Quaker meeting, outwardly nothing could be simpler. We all sit down together quietly in the worship space and wait. The waiting in silence can become very powerful and moving. It can be calm and restful or nudging, even stir up difficult feelings. Sometimes from the silence, someone may be moved to briefly speak or minister before the meeting settles back to quiet.
Most meetings last about an hour. They are different each time and in each place. Most are on Sunday mornings but some Quaker meetings will also hold meetings at other times - midweek or evenings. Some are held partly online (zoom).
Everyone regardless of their faith is welcome at a Quaker Meeting for Worship and you can just turn up. It is often helpful to check the times and directions with the individual meeting you plan to visit.
Upcoming Events
Sun 7 December
Osmotherley Meeting for Worship
14:30
Venue: Osmotherley Quaker Meeting House
Meeting for Worship
Wed 10 December
Exploring the Quaker Way
19:30-20:30
Venue: Online
A monthly informal sharing session on aspects of Quakerism designed for newer comers led by BYM staff. Includes small group sharing & worship time.
Contact CraigB@quaker.org.uk for zoom link
Sat 13 December
Area Meeting & Peace Workshop
10:15-16:00
Venue: Middlesbrough
Short area business followed by Peace workshop. 3 key note Quaker speakers give a short personal presentation of their Peace work, followed by questions and small group exploration.
Shared lunch in middle of the day.