How the Truth has prospered at Sutton Coldfield Meeting

Our attendance remains stable at around 12-15 people on a Sunday. We hold an in-person only MfW once a month in an attempt to accommodate those who continue to find blended meetings a less spiritual experience, but have experienced fewer issues with this after abandoning the larger screen in favour of a simple laptop. We are looking at ways to improve audibility of vocal ministry as part of our on-going accessibility audit.

We held a Kindlers workshop on vocal ministry in June, to which we invited members of Walsall, Bull St and Lichfield meetings. This was a positive experience that helped us gain fresh perspectives on ministry. We aim to look more closely at how we might better accommodate those who are neuro-diverse or experience undue anxiety or other mental health difficulties in our study groups as part of our accessibility audit. We also held workshops on the Book of Discipline Marriage proposals and on Diversity and Accessibility.

We regularly enjoy shared meals. One particular highlight was a wedding in August, which proved to be a hugely enjoyable event characterised by a very strong sense of community.

Children and young people are welcome and provision is always made for them. If possible, please give prior notice to the clerk so we can cater for their needs: clerk@suttoncoldfieldquakers.org.uk

There is a ramp for emergency and disabled access; there are no internal stairs. Toilet facilities include accommodation for the disabled. The Meeting House is equipped with a sound amplification system, which does not depend on the use of a hearing aid.

The Meeting House is available for hire by community groups & voluntary organisations for use during the week –  especially during the day-time – and at weekends.  Our current tenants include the ‘Sutton Coldfield Photographic Society’, a Circle Dancing Group, a Ukulele Class, the Cat Protection League, a children’s ‘Pokemon’ Club, several Yoga Classes, and another small religious group.  Please contact the Lettings Secretary, Ian Taylor at lettings@suttoncoldfieldquakers.org.uk for further information

A Quaker Meeting House sign on Birmingham Road points up Manor Hill in Sutton Coldfield. Kenelm Road is on the right, off Manor Hill, immediately before the road bridge over the railway. Car parking is available, directly in front of the Meeting House.

Buses 5, 6 , 77, 110, 907, X3, X4, X5 and X14 to Sutton Coldfield stop at Manor Hill, which is the last stop before Sutton Town Centre from the Birmingham direction.