Quakers in High Wycombe

Who We Are

Quakerism is a way of life rather than a dogma or creed. It rests on a conviction that , by looking into their innermost hearts, people can have a direct communion with their Creator.

Water colour by John Rutland
High Wycombe Meeting House

Quakerism is rooted in Christianity and we try to follow the examples of loving compassion taught by Jesus. We believe that peace, tolerance, and social justice are very important and many Quakers are actively working worldwide to further these ideals.
Quakers try to live simply but they are not rigidly puritanical. They recognise only one standard of truth and consequently do not swear legal oaths.
Quakers do not practise or condone discrimination by sex, social class or race. The Quaker way implies non-violence in thought, word and deed and the Society is one of the traditional 'peace churches'.
Quakers are prominent in work for the disadvantaged people at home and abroad although many outside 'The Religious Society of Friends' are not aware of the religious convictions that underpin the actions of these Quakers
You do not have to be a Quaker to come to one of our Meetings for Worship - everyone is welcome.