Diary

  • Next 10 events
  • Mar 2026
  • Apr 2026
  • May 2026
  • Jun 2026
  • Jul 2026

  • Quaker worship
  • Meetings for Business
  • Social events
  • Learning

Next 10 events

Sun1

1 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Thu5

5 March 2026 at 18:00 – 19:30 Learning

Quaker Book Group Meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

We will be discussing the third of the 2024 BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures by Rutger Bregman, on ‘Moral Revolution’.

The lectures are here, and the transcript is available using this event’s link for more information.

Please do come along if you would like to join us.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/z67b8x

Sun8

8 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun15

15 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun15

15 March 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions - cancelled

Venue: The Meeting House

Cancelled

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Tue17

17 March 2026 at 19:00

Night Falls (Riding Lights Theatre Company)

Venue: Dorchester Baptist Church

A fresh, vivid and dynamic retelling of the Easter story. Tickets are available from TicketSource (‘Night Falls at Dorchester Baptist Church’).

Wed18

18 March 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat21

21 March 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun22

22 March 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun22

22 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun22

22 March 2026 at 12:00 – 14:00 Meetings for Business

Local Business Meeting

Venue: The Meeting House and online

A regular meeting for business.

See Files nearer the time for the agenda and other documents.

Thu26

26 March 2026 at 19:00 – 20:30 Learning

Quaker Book Group Meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

We will be discussing the fourth of the 2024 BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures by Rutger Bregman, on ‘Moral Revolution’.

The lectures are here, and the transcript is available using this event’s link for more information.

Please do come along if you would like to join us.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/pb92ay

Sat28

28 March 2026 at 20:30 – 21:30

Earth Hour

Venue: Quiet Space (Poundbury)

To reflect on natural world (organised by Churches Together)

Sun29

29 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Fri3

3 April 2026 at 09:30

Good Friday service

Venue: St Peter’s

Short service at St. Peter’s, then walk along South Street to the War Memorial, or, if raining, the United Church.

Organised by Churches Together in Dorchester.

Sun5

5 April 2026 at 06:00

Easter sunrise service

Venue: Maumbury Rings

Led by Reverend Keith Magee.

Organised by Churches Together in Dorchester.

Sun5

5 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun12

12 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun12

12 April 2026 at 11:50 – 12:30

Meeting with Kathryn Brooks from the Othona Community

Venue: The meeting house

(Timings approximate)

We have been approached by the Othona Community about a possible exciting project with them concerning Marion Dunlop House, the Christian Meditation organisation in Prince of Wales Road. 

Kathryn Brooks from the Othona Community is coming to speak to us about this during coffee after Meeting for Worship on Sunday 12th April. Please do come if you can as we shall be considering this as a Meeting.

Wed15

15 April 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat18

18 April 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun19

19 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun19

19 April 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

'Our Testimonies (Simplicity, Peace, Truth, Equality) and what they mean for living a “Quaker life”'

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Fri24

24 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sat25

25 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sun26

26 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sun26

26 April 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun26

26 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun3

3 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun10

10 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Tue12

12 May 2026 at 19:00 – 20:00

Life, death & everything in between

Venue: Online

(Organised by Quaker Social Action, to which the meeting has made a donation.)

Join funeral experts, Evie King and Sophie Clarke, hosted by Delberth Hemley for a lively and honest conversation about their day-to-day work, offering a fascinating, behind-the-scenes insight into their roles and experiences - and the realities of working in their field.

Hear about their work, ask questions in a live Q&A, and hear some awesome stories from behind the scenes.

This is a conversation about death that you'll actually want to hear!

Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxed event full of humour, humanity and practical wisdom.

Reserve your free spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-dead-good-day-jobs-tickets-1985898983318?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Sat16

16 May 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

'Meeting for Worship: Silence and Ministry.

Traditional understanding and our own experience.'

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Wed20

20 May 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun24

24 May 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun24

24 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun31

31 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun31

31 May 2026 at 12:00 – 14:00 Meetings for Business

Local Business Meeting

Venue: The Meeting House and online

A regular meeting for business.

See Files nearer the time for the agenda and other documents.

Fri5

5 June 2026 at 16:55 – 20:00 Social events

'Fun & Food for Friends at Five Fifty-Five'

Venue: The Meeting House

A quarterly social time together.

Sun7

7 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sat13

13 June 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed17

17 June 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun21

21 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun21

21 June 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

'Faithful Diversity: exploring the diversity of beliefs among Quakers'

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Sun28

28 June 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun28

28 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun5

5 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun12

12 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed15

15 July 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun19

19 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun19

19 July 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

To be decided by the group

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Sun26

26 July 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun26

26 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship