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Tue3

3 March 2026 at 13:00 – 13:45

QAN Arts-based Meetings for Worship

Venue: Online

Welcome to this series of six lunch time art-based Meetings for Worship.

Each meeting features a QAN member presenting a short, prepared ministry relating to an art form or theme of their choice, which may include visual art or music, the spoken or written word, photography or film. 

This week's ministry will be offered by Erik Dries. 

Tue10

10 March 2026 at 13:00 – 13:45

QAN Arts-based Meetings for Worship

Venue: Online

Welcome to this series of six lunch time art-based Meetings for Worship.

Each meeting features a QAN member presenting a short, prepared ministry relating to an art form or theme of their choice, which may include visual art or music, the spoken or written word, photography or film. 

This week Kirsten Lavers shares ministry. 

Fri17

17 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sat18

18 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sun19

19 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sat25

25 April 2026 at 10:00 – 16:30

QAN Trustee In-Person Together Day

Venue: Winchester Meeting House

On Saturday 25th April, from 10:30am until 4:30pm (with arrivals from 10:00am), Trustees of Quaker Arts Network will gather in person at Winchester Meeting House.

This annual moment in our calendar is dedicated to coming together in Friendship, sharing ideas and hopes for the year ahead, advancing on specific projects in small groups, and holding our second quarterly Trustee meeting to make key decisions in person. 

If you are considering contributing to the Quaker Arts Network more actively this year, or are considering the role of Trustee, then we extend this invitation to you. Please email quakerartsuk@gmail.com to share more about your background and interest (a few lines will do). Travel expenses will be covered upon request.

Sun10

10 May 2026

Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026

Venue: Maison Quaker

Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026

Join acclaimed Quaker photographer John Arnison in both day and night-time photography around the French countryside. John, who specializes in portraiture and night-time photography, taught at the Leeds Art College for twelve years. His work is featured in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cecil House, and Friends House in London. Walk with John to different locations surrounding Congénies as he shares photography principles and techniques.

The Cost: Facilitated Programme: 5 nights - 860Euros private / 715Euros shared accommodation, includes all meals, transport to local sites, accommodation.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://www.maison-quaker-congenies.org/images/events-2026/2026%20Photography%20Workshop%20with%20John%20Arnison.pdf

Wed20

20 May 2026 at 18:30 – 20:00

AGM

Venue: Zoom

The AGM is a chance for us to agree with members our annual report and accounts, appoint or stand down Trustees for 2026, with our appreciation, and welcome contributions and questions from Members on all matters relating to our work in 2026 of in encouraging the use of the arts for Quaker spiritual nurture, witness and outreach. We have updated our calendar with this event. The zoom link will become available on the day, so please keep a note of this date in your calendars. See you there!