Dear Friends,
Please join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7PM BST/2PM EDT for our next conversation. Harvey Gillman will be presenting on the topic of “Transtheism.”
“I came to Friends almost fifty years ago to embrace the sacred through silence, community, and a way of life. Though a man of many words I find words limited. I am neither theist, nor non-theist, nor atheist. I dare to talk of transtheism, but this is only a temporary oasis on the way to somewhere else. “
Friends might like to look that up in advance on Wikipedia: ‘Transtheism’.
We look forward to a lively conversation and hope that you will come and add your voice.We welcome your thoughts about how to make these conversations more meaningful. Address your comments to the working group at nontheistfriend@gmail.com.
If you have not already done so, we urge you to visit our website at: https://nontheist-quakers.org.uk/
Yours,
NonTheist Friends Network Steering Committee
NonTheist Friends Network Steering Committee
The evening’s plan is as follows:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00m
NOTE: You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to the email address above.
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00m
NOTE: You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to the email address above.
Nontheist Friends Network 
Thank you for the email about the Zoom meeting. Will I get an email with the Zoom log in?
You would get the zoom link if you have emailed to register – clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk or nontheistfriend@gmail.com
Now I come to think of it, the zoom link should have been in the email you received unless you were referring to an email today informing you of the post on the website that you had signed up to follow – which doesn’t get you the zoom link!
Zoom link?Sent from my iPadOn Aug 29, 2026,
See replies above and below. Please email nontheistfriend@gmail.com for the link.
Dear Trevor,
I want to join the Creative Conversation on 3 Sep but I cannot see the Zoom link. Please could you point me in the right direction?
With thanks and In Friendship,
Martin Barker
Martin
Can you email nontheistfriend@gmail.com and/or clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to request the link if you haven’t already received it by email.
Can I just remind everyone that we don’t publish the zoom links on the website. Please email nontheistfriend@gmail.com and/or clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to request the link if you haven’t already received it by email. Once you have registered, you should receive the zoom link every month by email unless for some inexplicable reason you drop off the list.
The edited transcript of Harvey’s talk has now been added to our Articles page here: https://nontheist-quakers.org.uk/articles/