Whanganui Quakers

03/12/2025

Christmas gifts bought by members of our meeting and residents at the Quaker Settlement have just been delivered to the prison chaplain. They will be delivered to families over the next week.

20/09/2025

"In 2023 Sandra Kyle went to India to distribute funds she had raised for street animals there. Quakers also contributed a sizeable donation to help her, for which she was very grateful. Street animals in India are amongst the most unfortunate in the world, and Sandra has a long association with India.

She has just written a book about her voyage, called 'PAWPRINTS ON MY HEART, A New Zealand Woman's Journey To Help Street Animals In India,' and mentions Quakers in her book.

In October it will have its official launch in the Whanganui Library, and Sandra can sign the print copy on that occasion for anyone who would like to buy one. Here is the link to buy it, that includes a description and an author profile.

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07/08/2025

Online Discernment Workshop

August 12 to September 16 2025

Sessions run weekly, 7.15 to 8.45pm, Online Only.

Facilitators: Anne Hall, Alistair Hall, Linley Gregory

We invite you to join with us in exploring Quaker discernment processes.

What is discernment?
What does Quaker discernment involve?
How did these processes arise historically?
How do personal and corporate discernment processes differ?
What helps our discernment process work well?
What is the role of the Clerk, and all the rest of us, in a Meeting for Worship for Business?

Both our “Quaker Handbook” and “On these Islands” will be used as background material. We hope the sessions will be fun, informative, and thought-provoking for all.

Session One (12 Aug): Introduction: what is discernment?

Session Two (19 Aug): Historical Background

Session Three (26 Aug): Personal and corporate discernment

Session Four (2 Sept): Our business process: Stages along the way

Session Five (9 Sept): Our business process: Personal responsibilities

Session Six (16 Sept): Recap and Reflections

Registration: To register for these sessions, please email [email protected] by August 9th 2025 and you will be sent the Zoom link.

Payment: There is no charge for these sessions, but we encourage you to make a donation towards the cost of the website redevelopment, to the YM Bank Account (details available from the organisers)

Arranged by QLSD (Quaker Learning and Spiritual Development Committee)

14/06/2025

The next Quaker Seminar, Walking Cheerfully Over The Earth with the General Secretary for the FWCC, will take place on 27-29 June at the Quaker Settlement. For more information, or to register, follow the link below.

A Quaker intentional community, situated on the northern outskirts of Whanganui, New Zealand.

24/05/2025

Today is the last day to register for the winter work weekend at the Settlement. Click the link below if you would like to be part of the weekend.

A Quaker intentional community, situated on the northern outskirts of Whanganui, New Zealand.

17/05/2025

This year's Quaker Lecture is on spirituality and aging. It will be delivered at 7.30pm this Saturday 24 May in the Quiet Room at the Settlement. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

02/05/2025

A reminder to join us at the Settlement at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) to celebrate the life of Judith Robinson

23/04/2025

Whanganui Quakers have arranged for a Meeting to celebrate the life of Judith Robinson, an attender of our Meeting and a former resident at the Quaker Settlement.

When: Saturday May 3rd at 2pm.
Where: Quaker Settlement, 76 Virginia Road.

All welcome. Bring your stories and memories to share of this very special woman!
Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.
We look forward to welcoming you all.

23/04/2025

We have sent our condolences following the news of the passing of Pope Francis.

He reached out to Quakers on issues of common cause, including peace in Israel-Palestine and climate justice.

The differences between Quakerism and Catholicism are many, but the point in peace making is to speak across divides.

We appreciate his ministry of reform and reconciliation as well as his bold decision to point out the failings of capitalism.

Whoever we are we can all take inspiration to do what we can from where we are to try to make the world more just and peaceful.

Pictured: Pope Francis with former FWCC General Secretary Gretchen Castle at an event with Christian World Communions.

08/03/2025

Next Sunday 16 March, MFW will be followed by a shared lunch and discussion of Documents in Advance

01/02/2025

Meeting for Business is this weekend. Please check your email and come with hearts and minds prepared