On Sunday 27 January 2019 we held our Christmas party. After the Meeting for Worship there was a delicious bring-and-share lunch, which was followed by a variety of entertainment. This began with an excellent performance of the first and third movements of Dvorak’s Sonatina in G major (Op. 100) for violin and piano, played respectively by Chris and Brian. After this, there was poetry. First, […]
January art and craft group covering glass bottles ready to be used as candle holders. Everyone is welcome to join us on the third Monday of every month at 1.30pm!
Art and craft group making Christmas wreaths in November. Everyone is welcome to join us on the third Monday of every month at 1.30pm!
On a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon in July, a group of Southport Friends enjoyed a wonderful walk in the Ainsdale Dunes, prepared and led by Brian, our very own botanical enthusiast. Although the day itself was quite warm, and the long, hot summer had been going on for a while, the combination of some rain the previous day and the sea breezes helped to make […]
On the 3rd December I guided Southport’s Quakers through the experience of ‘walking the labyrinth’ – taking a physical and spiritual journey that has a different meaning to every participant. Here are a few comments Friends gave following the experience (all comments remain anonymous as walking the labyrinth is a very private unique journey). “The Labyrinth provides a moving spiritual experience” “Moving gently to the […]
Reverend Philip Waldron will be hosting an afternoon session entitled ‘Colours of Grief’ on Friday 15th December from 2pm – 3:30pm. All are welcome – please see the poster below for more information!
In September’s arts and craft group we made Christmas stockings – please see the pictures below! Please come and join this lovely group, everyone is welcome. We share stories, good conversation and make crafty things! Enjoy refreshments: hot/cold drinks, biscuits and cakes. Make new friends – no need to book! It’s held on the third Wednesday of each month @ 1.30-3.30pm. The next meeting we […]
On the 16th of April, following Meeting for Worship and a delicious shared lunch, Southport Quakers held a delightful all-age afternoon of music and poetry, finishing with a healing circle of Friends. From Friday the 17th – Sunday the 19th March, Friends from the five Local Meetings in the Area Meeting enjoyed a wonderful weekend away in beautiful Grasmere in the English Lake District. We […]
Southport University Extension Society will be hosting An Introduction to Shakespeare’s World by Kathleen O’Leary (followed by cream tea!) at the Meeting House from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. All are welcome to attend; SUES members enter for free, but there will be a small admission fee of £2.00 for non-members. Reservation is not necessary but you are welcome to book a place if you would like […]
A group of approximately 18 braved the winter cold and squally showers to attend a talk by Revd. Cannon Dr. Rod Garner on the subject of silence in worship on Thursday 17 th November at Southport Meeting house. The talk was mesmerising as Dr Garner explained about the value of silence not just in the context of faith, but in also our daily lives. He […]