Quakers have always kept records of their activities. There is a long tradition of journal writing that extends right back to the founder George Fox. The following entries relate to some future, current and recent activities of Clevedon Quaker Meeting.
324, 20 11, 2022 The Quaker Meeting House will be open to offer a warm and friendly welcome for relaxation, chat, refreshments (including soup and and sandwiches), all age activities on Sunday afternoons 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. The venue is fully accessible with WiFi and phone charging available. All welcome.
321, 17 11, 2022 Changing Tunes uses music and mentoring to help people lead meaningful, crime-free lives. They have engaged over 1000 prisoners in a range of prisons to develop their creativity, confidence and self-esteem so as to give them hope and improve mental health. Changing Tunes are returning to Clevedon Quaker Meeting to give a concert and talk about their work on Friday 8th December 2023 at 7.30 pm. Visitors are welcome and attendance is free but places are limited, so please email clevedonquakermeeting@gmail.com to indicate that you wish to come.
65, 06 3, 2022 A vigil praying for a just peace in Ukraine was held at the Peace tree on the seafront (near the bandstand) on Saturday 12th March 2022 at 12.00 noon. We welcomed around a hundred people of all ages, gathering at 11.50 and lit a candle at midday. We held in the light all those who are suffering, the families of all who have lost their lives, the trauma and uncertainty of all who have lost their homes and all who had to flee and have become refugees. The silent vigil ended at 12.15 and groups of those who gathered engaged in quiet discussion with some coming to the Meeting House for light refreshments. Sadly, the war continues and we held another vigil on the first anniversary of the conflict. We continue to hold in the Light all who have suffered as a result of the war.
317, 13 11, 2019 'And the beat goes on....'
300 years of Quaker non-violent direct action were brought to life by the Journeyman Theatre (Lynn and Dave Morris). Episodes in the lives Quakers from the time of slavery in the 18th century to those involved in direct action today depicted the dilemmas, the personal costs and the spiritual basis of following the promptings of truth and light. This was an inspiring and thought provoking production from the Journeymen Theatre.
Backdoor Parole
We welcomed Journeymen Theatre again 2022 with their powerful production depicting life and thoughts of elderly prisoners for whom death would be the only prospect of release with vivid exchanges with a relatively new Quaker Prison Chaplain struggling to balance her faith and the realities of life in the prison.
63, 04 3, 2018 Clevedon Meeting House opened its doors for the first time in July 1868. On Saturday, 14th July 2018 we celebrated our 150th Anniversary by having an Open Day. We welcomed about a hundred visitors. Friends from neighbouring Quaker Meetings, members of local churches, neighbours, members of the Civic Society and others dropped in on a lovely sunny day. It was good to have the Quaker Service Memorial Trust exhibition on display and we some historical material of local interest. The history of Clevedon Meeting was compiled by Margaret and Tom Leimdorfer and published in a limited edition, available on the day.
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