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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
Summer Gathering information and Registration Forms are out!
Posted: 11 July 08
Blue Skies Scout Centre, Kaiapoi
Summer Gathering Information and Registration forms are out! Summer Gathering will be held in the Youth Lodge section of the Blue Skies Scout Centre, Kaiapoi, 15km north of central Christchurch. Ph: (03) 327-8007 The first meal will be dinner on Sunday 28th Dec 2008, and the last meal will be breakfast on Sunday 4th Jan 2009. Our Theme is “Living in a Global Village.” Check the events section for details.
Ladies and gentlemen, choose your weekend...
Posted: 15 June 08
Two programmes are being run at the Settlement in August, tailored to the individual interests of women and men. See the Events page for details, then come along and enjoy the times of sharing and learning from each other.
Christchurch Monthly Meeting New Zealand, seeking Resident Friends.
Posted: 19 April 08
Christchurch, New Zealand
We are seeking Resident Friends from October 2009 for one year. Free accommodation for 2 people in exchange for duties of approximately 10-15 hours per week in Meeting House and garden. Preference will be given to those who are members or attenders of the Religious Society of Friends and will participate in the life of our Meeting. Skills needed include, good communication, an ability to work without supervision and a reasonable level of fitness. This is an ongoing need, so if you are interested in future years please let us know. For further information please write to Rosemary Tredgold 367 Ridge Rd. R.D. 2 Christchurch 7672 New Zealand. Or email tredgold@clear.net.nz
Funeral Instructions Information
Posted: 6 February 08
Consider using this form by filling in the appropriate details, and handing it to an Elder of your Meeting.
Download the form:
Funeral instructions 2008-01-18.doc
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Environment Weekend - Labour Weekend
updated 24 October 08
With a mix of information-sharing, practical sessions, reflection and Meeting for Worship, we will encourage each other to act as individuals, and together as Friends, for a sustainable world.
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