How music and sound connect us to the soul of the universe.
Friday 17th April to Sunday 19th April 2026 – Launde Abbey, Launde Road, Launde, Leicestershire, LE7 9XB and online
UPDATE – WE HAVE NOW FILLED ALL OUR RESIDENTIAL PLACES, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF ZOOM PLACES AVAILABLE, SO PLEASE CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN US ONLINE.
Our speakers will share recordings of how sound and music are used in places of worship of different religions, and explore the effect of music in our lives, including listening and playing/singing. Participants will be able to reflect on their own responses to pieces of music.
A Zoom only application form is available: in WORD and as a PDF
Please either send the form by email (e.g. as an attachment) to contact@qug.org.uk or by post to QUG Conference, 2 Willow Rise, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8JR.
Anyone can come to our conference. You do not have to be a Quaker or a member of QUG to attend.
Our two main speakers are Christine Richards and Jennifer Kavanagh. Christine will speak on the Saturday morning about How sounds are used in religions across the world. Jennifer will speak on the Sunday under the title of Being the music – sound and silence.
As usual, there will be breakout groups and time for worship together.