I have now updated our ‘Organisation‘ page and am in the process of updating the rather neglected ‘Events‘ page where you can now see a ‘preview’ of our next meeting.
Category Archives: MfW+Creative Conversation
Text for MfW 2 January 2025 (Mattias Karlsson’s talk on nontheism)
We have now added the text Mattias has sent us for his talk to the website here: nontheism-mattias
Thank-you Mattias for a very interesting presentation with so many definitions and interpretations of nontheism to consider which prompted so much sharing by a very well attended meeting.
MfW +Creative Conversation – Thursday 2nd January 2025
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Geoff Tansey for sharing about his extensive work and dedication to peace and specifically to the Quaker Peace Studies Trust. This encouraged deep reflection and searching amongst participants.
We welcome you to join us on Thursday 2 January at 7PM GMT/2PM EST for our next QM+CC with presenter Mattias Karlsson. He will share his thoughts on nontheism.
A text for Mattias’ presentation (pdf) can be found here: nontheism-mattias.
NOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link sent to you as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.
As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
(We don’t publish the zoom link on the website. If you have not previously registered, Please email clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to register.)
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
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
MfW +Creative Conversation – Thursday 5th December – Reflections on Quaker testimonies, peace, and the Quaker Peace Studies Trust
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Al Palmer for his in-depth essay and well reasoned and contemplative presentation in November.
We welcome you to join us on Thursday 5 December at 7PM GMT/2PM EST for our next QM+CC with presenter Geoff Tansey. He will share his thoughts on “Personal Reflections on Quaker testimonies, peace, and the Quaker Peace Studies Trust.”
NOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link below as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.
As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
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
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
Quaker meeting + Creative Conversation – Should a Quaker Nontheist Pray? Thur 7th November
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Jan Arriens for sharing with us in October. We are grateful.We welcome you to join us on Thursday 7 November at 7PM GMT/2PM EST for our next QM+CC with presenter Al Palmer, a member of our Working Group. He will share his thoughts on “Could, Would, Should a Quaker Nontheist Pray?”Al has written an essay for an informed creative conversation. Please read and enjoy this in advance of the meeting.It can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4bmrukws Google doc pdf – download to saveNOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link you have been sent as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.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:00mWe look forward to seeing you soon!In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
QUG Meeting for Worship and Sharing – Wednesday October 16th at 7.00 p.m.
The next Quaker Universalist Group meeting will be on Wednesday October 16th at 7.00 p.m., when Peter Varney will talk under the title ‘My long spiritual journey – challenges and turning points’
I believe Peter began his journey in anthropology on (military) national service. He has also been an Anglican Vicar for much of his adult life, a prominent quaker and currently a member of the QUG committee. I think some NFN Friends may find his talk of interest. (Follow the link to register if not already registered with QUG)
https://qug.org.uk/meeting-for-worship-and-sharing-wednesday-october-16th-at-7-00-p-m-my-long-spiritual-journey-challenges-and-turning-points/
The next NFN meeting will be on Thursday 7th November.
QM + creative conversation – All Truth is a Shadow – Thur 3rd October with Jan Arriens
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to the 65 or so participants who joined us for our first Quaker Meeting and Creative Conversation of this season on 5th September. It was lovely to see new and familiar faces!
We welcome you to join us on Thursday 3 October at 7PM BST/2PM EDT for our next QM+CC with presenter, Jan Arriens who will share his thoughts on All Truth is a Shadow.
NOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link received as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.
As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
(We don’t publish the zoom link on the website. If you have not previously registered, Please email clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to register.)
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
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
QM + Creative conversation – Truth and Integrity – Thur 5 Sept 7pm
Hello Friends,
A warm welcome to new friends and familiar friends as we resume monthly meetings after our summer holiday.
Our next Quaker Meeting and Creative Conversation will be on Thursday 5 September at 7PM BST/2PM EDT.
We will engage in Worship Sharing with one another, informed by a prompt around Truth and Integrity.
(The following month, 3rd October, we expect the topic will be explored further by a guest speaker – details soon!)
NOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June. As a friendly reminder, the Zoom link will be sent the day of the Meeting, so no worries if you don’t save the link.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings at any time by replying to this email address.
(We don’t publish the zoom link on the website. If you have not previously registered, Please email clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to register.)
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
• 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
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network
Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga sutras
If any NFN Friends are interested in India, the Bhagavad Gita or Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, they might like to have a look at the next QUG meeting for worship on Wednesday 19th June at 7pm UK time.
QM + Creative conversation – sharing our spiritual journeys – Thur 6 June 7pm
Dear Friends,
We hope this note finds you well. Many thanks to Catherine Carr for sharing her creative conversation around Doubt and encouraging self reflection and introspection through various modalities.
We hope you will join us for our next Quaker Meeting and Creative Conversation in June.
Please note this will be our last creative conversation before we take a summer holiday for the months of July and August.
The 6 June QM+CC at 7PM BST/2PM EDT by Zoom, will offer an opportunity to share about spiritual journeys. We will invite participants to focus on one specific aspect that has had significant meaning in shaping their sense of self.
General layout:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM UK time, please arrive early.
• 7PM UK time: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Different participants will introduce a thought provoking, occasionally debatable question, brief statement, and/or reading. This will be followed by an inspired discussion amongst all participants for creative exchanges and opportunities to disagree.
• 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
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM UK time, please arrive early.
• 7PM UK time: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Different participants will introduce a thought provoking, occasionally debatable question, brief statement, and/or reading. This will be followed by an inspired discussion amongst all participants for creative exchanges and opportunities to disagree.
• 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
Additional information about our QM+CC can be found on our website.
If you are interested in attending and have not registered for our Creative Conversations, please reply to this email. Our QM+CC Zoom links go out to registered participants only, thank you.
If you previously registered, there is no need to re-register, you are on the list. You will automatically receive Zoom links to this and subsequent Meetings, approximately one week before each Meeting and a reminder the day of. We ask that you please do not share the Zoom link with interested Friends, but encourage them to email the Clerk (clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk) to register. You may unregister/unsubscribe at any time by replying to this email address.
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
Nontheist Friends Network 