Woodbrooke

Woodbrooke is an international Quaker learning and research organisation based in Britain.

We provide opportunities for learning, connection and worship which are rooted in the Quaker tradition and open to all. We are an international Quaker learning and research organisation based in Britain. Our mission is to foster the ‘vital ministry’ of Quakers today and our learning programme allows participants to: deepen their understanding of the Quaker way, explore spirituality, support their

communities and be inspired to bring about wider change the in world. Our Centre for Research in Quaker Studies provides formal opportunities for study and research in all areas of Quaker Studies including degree programmes in partnership with the University of Birmingham. We also conduct our own projects and provide support to independent researchers.

14/06/2026

We see our meetings for church affairs not as business meetings preceded by a period of worship, but as ‘meetings for worship for business’. Ideally the sacred and the secular are interwoven into one piece. Believing that all our business is brought before God for guidance we deprecate all that may foster a party spirit or confrontation. We therefore seek for a spirit of unity in all our decision making.

London Yearly Meeting, 1986
Quaker Faith and Practice 2.88

12/06/2026

"Is it possible for us to bridge the global divides in Quakerism today?"

Stuart Masters, Tangled Roots: Navigating the Complex Legacy of Early Quakers (2026 Swarthmore Lecture)

Watch the full lecture, book onto our follow-up events in Edinburgh and Oxford, and find out more about the accompanying book at https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/research/swarthmore-lectures/

11/06/2026

Join Stuart Masters for a day of reflection and discussion exploring Tangled Roots, the 2026 Swarthmore Lecture.

📍 Edinburgh – Saturday 4 July
📍 Oxford – Saturday 11 July

Find out more and book: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/research/swarthmore-lectures/

10/06/2026

🌟 Could this be your next role? 🌟

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator – Faith and Spirituality to help develop and coordinate programmes that support people in exploring Quaker worship, spirituality and faith in practice.

This is an exciting role that provides the opportunity to contribute to our expanding vision to reach a global audience with new and innovative opportunities for learning.

📅 Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 25 June

Find out more and apply: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/vacancies/

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

08/06/2026

From the beginnings of the Quaker movement, Quakers refused to be buried in consecrated ground, believing all ground to be God's ground. In this session, we explore how early Quakers met with challenges regarding where and how they wished to inter their dead as a result of this refusal.
For more information visit https://ow.ly/cwAJ50Z72GV

07/06/2026

Do you respect that of God in everyone though it may be expressed in unfamiliar ways or be difficult to discern? Each of us has a particular experience of God and each must find the way to be true to it. When words are strange or disturbing to you, try to sense where they come from and what has nourished the lives of others. Listen patiently and seek the truth which other people’s opinions may contain for you. Avoid hurtful criticism and provocative language. Do not allow the strength of your convictions to betray you into making statements or allegations that are unfair or untrue. Think it possible that you may be mistaken.

Advices and Queries 17
Quaker Faith and Practice

06/06/2026

✨Join us for online meeting for worship! ✨

UK times shown, Friends welcome from around the world!

Find out more information on our website: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/worship

04/06/2026

Have you ever wondered about something “beyond”, a place of peace that you can find with your eyes closed, a place that can elicit ecstasy and that is sometimes found to be stunningly useful? Welcome to mathematics and its place in spirituality!
To find out more visit https://ow.ly/EGOr50Z4HkR

02/06/2026

On Friday 12 June at 15:30, we’re holding an information session offering a glimpse into our Silence and Spirituality module, delivered in partnership with The Queen’s Foundation.

This is a great opportunity to explore the role of silence in spiritual practice and experience our approach to Quaker Studies in a welcoming and reflective space.

The module begins in September and is delivered fully online as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Theology and Transformative Practice.

Book your place on the information session here: queens.jotform.com/261164014139853
Find out more about the modules on our website: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/research/taught-degrees/

01/06/2026

The Bible is not all sweetness and light! This session is part of a series which engages critically with difficult, perplexing, even offensive, material – setting the passages in context, exploring their reception history, and giving permission to disagree with the Bible.

For more information visit https://ow.ly/nVRJ50YGzip

Address

The Woodbrooke Office, Fircroft College Of Adult Education, 1018 Bristol Road
Birmingham
B296LH

Telephone

+441217282360

Website

http://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/

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