The Quaker meeting has amongst its ranks people of diverse beliefs, lifestyles and social backgrounds. What we have in common is an acceptance that all people are on a spiritual journey. We hope we are indeed a real Society of Friends, open to the world and welcoming everyone.
What are Quakers' basic beliefs?
- Quaker meetings are clustered in regions for convenience of administration and keeping in touch with one another.
- Our cluster is centred on Jordans, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
- And because representatives from our seven Meeting Houses come together every month we are known as Jordans Quaker Meeting.
- To find out more about our individual meetings please click on the names in the header panel above.
A Short History of the Quakers
- The Religious Society of Friends, known as Quakers, arose during the turmoil of the 17 th century. Many who were seeking religious freedom came together under the inspired leadership of George Fox (1624 – 1691). He was convinced that the spirit of God is accessible to everyone, and that no interpreter is needed. He went on to set up the Society’s structure.
- Today there are about 450 meetings throughout the country with some 16,000 Friends (Quakers) and 9,000 regular attenders who have not formally joined the Society.
- There are about 240,000 Friends world wide.
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