Quaker Week 2024: 'Simple. Radical. Spiritual.'
Quaker Week runs every year to help Quaker meetings to attract new people and share their faith.
In 2024, Quaker Week will be from 28 September to 6 October, with the same theme as last year of 'Simple. Radical. Spiritual.'
The deadline for orders of materials for delivery in September was 6 August. If you want to order Quaker Week resources you can email outreach@quaker.org.uk as we may still have resources available.
Online resources to share over Quaker Week
Websites
Our homepage has a video in the corner and links to a simple introduction to Quakers and invites users to meet us in worship: www.quaker.org.uk
If an enquirer is already interested in us, then you could send them to this page which offers ways to meet Quakers: www.quaker.org.uk/meet
If you're engaging people on the theme 'Simple.Radical.Spiritual.' then this set of pages goes into the theme: www.quaker.org.uk/srs.
Discovering Quakers is an initiative that connects newcomers to local Quaker meetings and tells them about Quakerism today: https://info.discoveringquakers.org.uk
Reels
From 28 September we're posting reels on YouTube and Instagram for Friends to share:
- www.youtube.com/@britishquakers or @britishquakers
- www.instagram.com/britishquakers or @britishquakers
Other social media
Please also follow us on other social media where we'll be sharing content over Quaker Week.
- Threads www.threads.net/@britishquakers or @britishquakers
- Facebook www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers or @britishquakers
- X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/britishquakers or @britishquakers
Following us on social media is great for outreach all year round. When an issue arises in the news that interests your friends, you can share our posts to give them a Quaker perspective.
Pride and festivals
We are offering new free resources for Quakers attending Pride events this year. This blog explores why being an LGBTQ+ ally matters and why we feel Pride is an important opportunity for a Quaker presence.
You can now order Pride resources, including badges, stickers and t-shirts, that may be useful for any outreach events you are involved in this year. Please email outreach@quaker.org.uk.
Quakers in Wales had a presence at the Eisteddfod again this year and Friends organised outreach activities at Greenbelt Festival. Both events were in August.
George Fox 400
There will be celebrations throughout 2024 for George Fox 400. If you are thinking of running an event to mark George Fox's 400th birthday, see the George Fox 400 Resources page or contact the national coordinator at georgefox400@quaker.org.uk.
Outreach resources
You can order free 'Simple. Radical. Spiritual' leaflets, badges, posters and A6 postcards, as well as other leaflets and badges.
Packs of outreach resources can be ordered if your stocks of leaflets are running low. They contain:
- Small: 10 Advices & Queries, 20 contact cards, 30 Simple. Radical. Spiritual cards, 10 of each of the Journeys leaflets (40 total), 5 of each badge design (20 total)
- Medium: 25 Advices & Queries, 30 contact cards, 60 Simple. Radical. Spiritual cards, 20 of each of the Journeys leaflets (80 total), 10 of each badge design (40 total)
- Large: 50 Advices & Queries, 50 contact cards, 100 Simple. Radical. Spiritual cards, 30 of each of the Journeys leaflets (120 total), 20 of each badge design (80 total)
Email outreach@quaker.org.uk to order.
Other resources
- T-shirts: A wider range of t-shirts is also available to buy (offsite link). These are responsibly and sustainably sourced from a British supplier. Shirts are priced to reflect the ethical and high-quality nature of the product. Their packaging and products can be recycled.
- Banners: we have five designs of banners to order
directly from our supplier, which can be personalised with the name of
your meeting. The available sizes are currently:
- Leaflets and posters: There are further free outreach resources including a range of leaflets and posters which are available to browse and download, or to order via email outreach@quaker.org.uk. We also have general resources which may be of interest.
o 10ft x 4ft / 305cm x 122cm fabric marching banner and pole kit – £160 + VAT
Outreach network sessions
Outreach network sessions run every month, covering a range of topics including welcoming newcomers, running and promoting events, and attracting younger people. They are a chance to connect with other Friends who are interested in outreach, to share ideas and inspiration and to learn more about effective outreach together. You can find information and a link to register on the events page. If you have any questions, email outreach@quaker.org.uk.
Social media and website support sessions
Are you responsible for your Meeting's website or social media account? There are new drop-in sessions once a month which offer a chance to come and ask questions and share good practice. You can find information and a link to register on the events page.
Do keep an eye on Quakers in Britain's social media:
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and on X/Twitter @BritishQuakers.
Woodbrooke
Woodbrooke offers a range of courses and online worship opportunities, which can be an ideal space for enquirers and many first-time worshippers to attend. Visit New to Quakers? - Woodbrooke for information (you may like to include this link on your own website).
World Quaker Day
World Quaker Day will be held on 6 October 2024. This year FWCC's first 'hybrid' World Plenary will be held from 5 – 12 August, with the theme: Living the Spirit of Ubuntu: Responding with hope to God's call to cherish creation – and one another. This will also be the theme of FWCC's first 'hybrid' World Plenary in 2024.
