Forthcoming Events

Further details of many of these events will be published in our monthly newsletter.

  • Next 10 events
  • Jun 2026
  • Jul 2026
  • Aug 2026
  • Sep 2026
  • Oct 2026

  • Abingdon Meeting
  • Other Quaker Events
  • Local Events of Quaker Interest

Next 10 events

Sat6

6 June 2026 at 13:00 – 17:00 Other Quaker Events

Nurturing Children’s Spirituality in Meeting

Venue: Oxford Meeting House

This half-day session will offer resources, engaging reflection and support to those who run Children’s Meeting in our Local Meetings or who would like to start a children’s meeting. Friends who are not directly involved in Children’s Meeting, but who would appreciate exploring engagement with children from a spiritual perspective as part of tending the all-age flourishing of their Local Meeting, are also encouraged to join.

Further information is in our March newsletter.

Thu11

11 June 2026 at 18:00 – 20:00 Local Events of Quaker Interest

Oxford Interfaith Friendship Walk

Venue: Start: Jewish Centre

A walk through the city centre with people of many faiths as we commit ourselves to peace and justice. We will begin our journey from the synagogue in North Oxford via St Giles Church and then on to the University Church in Radcliffe Square before ending our journey at the Stanley Road Madina Mosque. This is a great community celebration 

Thu18

18 June 2026 at 19:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Friday Group - 2

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Fri19

19 June 2026 at 14:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Saturday Group - 2

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sun28

28 June 2026 at 11:45 – 13:00 Abingdon Meeting

Business Meeting

Agenda to be circulated beforehand.

Sun5

5 July 2026 at 12:15 Abingdon Meeting

Family picnic

Venue: Abbey Meadows

Bring a picnic lunch for chat and fun in the Abbey Meadows. We will be leaving the Abbey Centre after Meeting for Worship at 12:15.

Sat11

11 July 2026 at 10:30 – 15:30 Other Quaker Events

Area Meeting & AGM

Venue: Burford Meeting House

Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.

Fri17

17 July 2026 at 19:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Friday Group - 3

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sat18

18 July 2026 at 09:30 – 16:30 Other Quaker Events

Continuing Yearly Meeting

Venue: Manchester and online

The agenda will be published on 3rd July. Visit https://quaker.org.uk/ym

Sat18

18 July 2026 at 14:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Saturday Group - 3

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sun30

30 August 2026 at 11:45 – 13:00 Abingdon Meeting

Business Meeting

Agenda to be circulated beforehand.

Sun6

6 September 2026 at 12:00 Abingdon Meeting

Learning Sunday

Venue: Abbey Centre

The session will be followed by a Bring & Share lunch. Further information to follow.

Sat12

12 September 2026 at 10:30 – 15:30 Other Quaker Events

Area Meeting

Venue: Marlborough Meeting House

TBA: Theme of spiritual nurture session.

Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.

Fri18

18 September 2026 at 19:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Friday Group - 4

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sat19

19 September 2026 at 14:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Saturday Group - 4

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sun20

20 September 2026 at 13:00 – 16:00 Abingdon Meeting

Summer Outing

Venue: Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham

Further information to follow.

Fri16

16 October 2026 at 19:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Friday Group - 5

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sat17

17 October 2026 at 10:00 – 16:00 Other Quaker Events

Regional Meeting

Venue: Reading Meeting House

Provisional theme: criminal justice.

Exact timings TBC.

Sat17

17 October 2026 at 14:30 Abingdon Meeting

Becoming Friends: Saturday Group - 5

Venue: Dorothea's Room, St Ethelwold's House

An eight-session course facilitated by the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Group using materials provided by Woodbrooke.

Sun25

25 October 2026 at 11:45 – 13:00 Abingdon Meeting

Business Meeting

Agenda to be circulated beforehand.