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
Catch-up with World Quaker Day - On World Quaker Day (Sun 4th Oct 2026), more than 900 people from at least 50 countries registered for an extended international online meeting for worship themed ‘Let Peace Be Among Us’ and hosted by Friends World Committee for Consultation… Continue Reading 
Reflections on Francis of Assisi - This month (October 2026) marks the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi. Stratford-upon-Avon Quaker Roger Matthews reflects on his life and how it might be relevant to Quakers today. Francis was canonised less than two years after… Continue Reading
Quaker Earthcare Gathering 2026 - Several Friends from Central England joined Quakers from across Britain with a shared concern for Earthcare at a gathering in September. They share an epistle and call to action. Quaker Earthcare Gathering 2026 - Epistle: A Call To Action The… Continue Reading
Christmas Parcel Appeal 2026 - A reminder that the Quaker Christmas Parcels Appeal for 2026 is active, and that donations before the ordering date 22 October are especially welcome. It is a pleasure to reach out in friendship to those who give generously to this… Continue ReadingOur Quaker Way: Read, Reflect, Respond - The first complete draft of ‘Our Quaker Way’* will be available to Friends in November 2026. Woodbrooke is working alongside the Book of Discipline Revision Committee and Quakers in Britain to help Friends across Britain engage with the draft. Friends… Continue Reading See all our news
Events
- Nominations Workshop 24/10/2026 at Online and at Bull St Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham. For role-holders, and those interested in learning about the nominations process – CEQ Nominations Committee invite Friends to this workshop, exploring the what, the why and the how of nominations.
All members and attenders welcome, including those who are engaged in nominations work at Area Meeting and Local Meeting level; as well as those who might want to become involved, or who want to know what it involves.
Area Meeting October 2026 28/10/2026 at Cotteridge Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham. – 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 14th October. Anyone who is part of our Quaker community can attend these meetings and take part in decision making: if…
Peace Hub Action Group 04/11/2026 Online. Note change of date – Connect with other Friends concerned about peace & social justice, and get ideas for action. We meet online once a month - please note that this time we are meeting a week later than usual to avoid a clash with Area Meeting. Register to receive more info about the group…
Quaker Youth Group (10-18) 07/11/2026 at Selly Oak Quaker Meeting House, Selly Oak, Birmingham. Note change of time – A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. Please note that this time we will be meeting slightly later than usual: 2pm - 8pm. For more…
Intervisitation Sundays 29/11/2026 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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