Welcome
This is the website for and about Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) in Aotearoa New Zealand. We often refer to ourselves as "Friends". Quakers are often involved in a range of current social issues. Our worship is generally silent, with some spoken ministry.
- Find out about our beliefs and practices in the About Quakers section,
- Learn about our current work in Concerns,
- See what our active Quaker Groups are doing,
- Discover what's on in Events,
- Read some of our Publications, or
- Contact us and find your nearest Meeting.
Quaker News
New Pictorial Updates on Indonesian Police Project
Posted: 11 June 09
Five new pictorial updates are available for download from the QPSANZ Page ("Quaker Peace and Service Aotearoa/New Zealand" under "Groups" from the left-hand menu.) Take a look at the results of the valuable work being done in this area.
2009 Local Peace Grants
Posted: 10 March 09
The 2009 Local Peace Grants by QPSANZ are now being publicised. On the QPSANZ group page of this website you will find the Advertising Flier, and an application form to download if you are interested in applying for a grant. The grants are closing on October 31st, so do not delay.
Prisons and Problems Seminar registrations open
Posted: 7 February 09
Quaker Settlement, Whanganui
A challenging seminar, in which we will address: * rethinking the value of imprisonment, * Quaker history of involvement, * the irrationality of present costly penal measures * the place of faith in corrections and community justice. See the Events page for more details.
Walk for the Planet
Posted: 31 January 09
Christian World Service is involved in the Walk for the Planet happening later this year. Further details are available at the www.walk4theplanet.org.nz website.
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Listening to the Spirit Seminar
updated 3 July 09
We will be offering opportunities for deep sharing as experienced in the Spiritual Nurture programme. It is open to all who are willing to share deeply and respect confidentiality. We will be worship sharing and creative listening in pairs, small groups and the whole group as well as taking time to listen inside
Queen's Birthday Family Fun and Work Weekend
updated 29 May 09
Remember to bring your gumboots, old clothes and, if possible, spades, pruning saws, ear muffs etc. Sunday night concert – bring instruments and items
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