Tony is the Clerk of the Quaker Universalist Group. He will be talking about ‘The Changing Face of Quakerism’ with an emphasis on universalism. He is preparing an article on the subject and he is keen to reflect the views of Quaker universalists across the UK and abroad. The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK…Continue reading Meeting for Worship and Sharing – Tony Philpott February 18th 2026 – The Changing Face of Quakerism

We are delighted with the number of applications for our 2026 annual conference at Launde Abbey. However, this means that we have now used up all of our residential places. However, there are many places available through Zoom. So please continue to apply to us so that you can join us online – at https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

David is an Emeritus Professor of Pathology at the University of Nottingham. He is interested in the philosophical and moral issues of science and medicine and their relation to religion. The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will be opened at 6.45 p.m. If you have not yet registered to receive…Continue reading Meeting for Worship and Sharing – David Jenkins – January 21st 2026

You can now apply to attend our 2026 annual conference ‘Sound and Spirit’. Full details and an application form are available on this website under ‘Conferences 2026’

Our speaker on Wednesday evening November 19th will be Jo Simister. The title of her talk will be ‘Discovering my affinity with Quakers: rebellion and relief’.   The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will be opened at 6.45 p.m. If you have not yet registered to receive the joining instructions for…Continue reading Meeting for Worship and Sharing – November 19th – Jo Simister

Our speaker on Wednesday evening October 15th will be Rosemary Brown. The title of her talk will be ‘Symbols and Allegories’.   The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will be opened at 6.45 p.m. If you have not yet registered to receive the joining instructions for these meetings please email contact@qug.org.uk. We…Continue reading Meeting for worship and sharing – October 15th – Rosemary Brown

Our speaker on Wednesday evening September 17th will be Jennifer Schoeck. The title of her talk will be ‘My spiritual journey and QUF’. QUF is the Quaker Universalist Fellowship, the equivalent of QUG in Canada and the USA.   The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will be opened at 6.45 p.m.…Continue reading Meeting for worship and sharing – September 17th – Jennifer Schoeck

Our speaker on Wednesday evening August 20th will be Richard Thompson. The title of his talk will be ‘Not surmisings but refreshings’ (George Fox) which Richard suggests in modern language might be translated to ‘Instead of finding fault, let us live a new life.’  The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will…Continue reading Meeting for Worship and Sharing – August 20th – Richard Thompson – ‘Not surmisings but refreshings’

Our speaker on Wednesday evening July 17th will be David Brown. The title of his talk will be I have tried in my way to be free. David is one of the Kindlers – who aim to deepen the spiritual life of Quaker groups – see https://thekindlers.org.uk/ The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and…Continue reading Meeting for Worship and Sharing – July 17th – David Brown – ‘I have tried in my way to be free’

Our speaker on Wednesday evening June 18th will be Thecla Geraghty. The title of her talk will be Friends in various traditions. The meeting starts at 7.00 p.m. UK time and the Zoom will be opened at 6.45 p.m. If you have not yet registered to receive the joining instructions for these meetings please email contact@qug.org.uk.