"Quakers respect the creative power of God in every human being and in the world around us. We work through quiet processes for a world where peaceful means bring about just settlements."


BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING is the Quaker body which represents the interests
of the thirty thousand Quakers of the Religious Society of Friends in Britain
(England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Isles and the Isle of Man).
Britain is then sub-divided into groups of Regional Meetings called Monthly Meetings.

This website relates to the Monthly Meeting that comprises
Swanage, Poole, Bournemouth, Lymington
and
New Milton
(Click on town of interest to go to their webpage)
You are most welcome to join us.
Meetings for worship
Quakers believe that we all can have direct experience of God.
In our Meetings for Worship we meet with God in an un-programmed quiet time and in the vocal
contributions of others. Worship is part of our daily lives. 
We make no distinction between the sacred and the secular as we try
to live our convictions in the every day.


For information on Quakers
Religious Society of Friends (or Quakers) in Britain


Enquirer's Packs
Those wanting to know more about Quakerism can send for a free Enquirer's Pack.

Quaker views
You can find out what Quakers think about a variety of subjects at Quaker Views.

Events
Weekend events are held several times a year at venues around Britain for those interested to learn about Quakerism in a relaxed and friendly environment. Find details at Events for Enquirers. We manage our own residential centres around Britain, which host some of these events. Their programmes are at Short Courses and Retreats.

Currently at Friend's House in London on Monday evenings is Quaker Quest. It is open to all and is free of charge. To find out more please go to the Quaker Quest website.

Regular publications Quakers News Now available in PDF, or you can order free paper copies
Quaker Monthly Read this months table of contents
The Friend Not produced by BYM, but a great read and a nice website
Quaker Peace & Social Witness - Peace and social witness work in Britain

Public Affairs - Representing Quakers to Parliament and working for integrity in public affairs – Factsheet [PDF: 59kb]

Economic Issues - Monitoring corporations, promoting good practice, working to reduce global poverty – Factsheet [PDF: 77kb]. This programme is managed jointly with the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility - www.eccr.org.uk (offsite link)

Peace Campaigning and Networking - Working for a culture of peace and campaigning against militarism – Factsheet [PDF: 80kb]

Turning the Tide - Offering training in active nonviolence for social change – Factsheet [PDF: 85kb]/ www.turning-the-tide.org/ (offsite link)

Housing and Social Inclusion - Supporting social housing and promoting social inclusion – Housing Factsheet [PDF: 82kb] Social Inclusion Factsheet [PDF: 55kb] / www.qht.org.uk (offsite link)

Crime and Community Justice - Working for a fairer criminal justice system – Factsheet [PDF: 88kb]

Circles of Support and Accountability - Working with released sex offenders to help them not to re-offend. – Factsheet (same factsheet as Crime and Community Justice, above)

Education (including Peace Education) - Promoting education for and about peace and working with Quaker schools – Factsheet [PDF: 62kb]

Quaker Prison Ministers - Supporting Quaker Prison Ministers - Factsheet (same factsheet as Circles of Support) [PDF: 88kb]

More about our peace and social witness in Britain on our resources page. See also our work at the United Nations page and peacebuilding overseas