Central England Quakers is a group of Quaker Meetings within the Midlands: including the cities of Birmingham and Coventry, the Black Country, and the surrounding areas. Join us for Meeting for Worship, and to experience friendship and community.
News
Opportunities to Connect with Friends across Europe - A reminder that registrations are open for this summer's All-Age Gathering for Quakers across Europe & the Middle East; Maison Quaker in Congénies, France is offering creative retreats this spring; and Centre Quaker International in Paris are looking for Resident… Continue Reading
Witness at the SDSC arms fair - Quakers joined other peace campaigners in two days of protest to draw attention to a controversial arms fair hosted at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) near Birmingham. Pete Doubtfire, coordinator of our project Peace Hub, shares his reflections: Attendees of… Continue ReadingStrong Loving Communities - Restoring Relations offer opportunities for building capacity for holding difference in our Quaker communities. From our experience of working with a range of Quaker communities, we are aware that many meetings struggle to deal with alternative points of view in… Continue Reading New Layout for your Newsfeed - CEQ Outreach & Communications Committee are trying out a new layout for the weekly newsfeed. This will include a weekly reflection alongside the usual news items. We've also separated out upcoming events, those that need booking in advance, and regular… Continue Reading See all our news
Events
- Reflecting on World Gathering of Friends 15/02/2026 at Selly Oak Quaker Meeting House, Selly Oak, Birmingham. – Selly Oak Quakers will be watching the video of the World Gathering of Friends in Johannesburg in 2024. We will be having a bring and share lunch. If you would like to join Meeting for Worship beforehand, it is 10:30 - 11:30am. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Peace Hub Action Group 25/02/2026 Online. Challenging the Arms Trade – A new name and a new format for 2026! Connect with other Friends concerned about peace & social justcie, and get ideas for action. We meet online on the fourth Wednesday of each month - all welcome. Register to receive the Zoom link (you only need to register once, and…
Area Meeting February 2026 26/02/2026 at Sutton Coldfield Quaker Meeting House, Sutton Coldfield. – Our Area Business Meeting is a special type of Meeting for Worship used to make decisions: from how Quakers spend our money, to adopting a Concern. Agenda items deadline 11th February. Anyone who is part of our Quaker community can attend these meetings and take part in decision making: if…
- Games Night at Bournville 28/02/2026 at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Bournville Birmingham. – Bournville Friends invite you to another fun Games Night. Please come along and bring friends and family. And a game if you have a good one! Refreshments available; any contributions go to Peacemakers. (Apologies for an earlier error, which suggested a different recipient of funds raised).
Intervisitation Sundays 29/03/2026 at Quaker Meetings across Central England , . – On 5th Sundays in a month Friends are encouraged to visit other Local Meetings, to build fellowship across our area. This intervisitation is informal - simply find another Quaker Meeting and join their Meeting for Worship, or be ready to welcome visitors to your Meeting. Find another Meeting to visit.
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