Introducing Quaker Listening Space
In our Quaker Meetings we spend the majority of our time in Meeting for Worship or making decisions in Business Meetings.
A Quaker Listening Space is an opportunity for people to come together in a facilitated space to share experiences and thoughts to better appreciate and understand a situation or topic.
In a listening space we don't make decisions, look for solutions or hold a debate. We simply listen and explore to gain a better understanding of the wider truth - welcoming diversity of views and experiences.
However, the value of a listening space goes beyond discovering new information. Being heard in a safe space fulfils many of our fundamental human needs. Listening spaces help people connect at a deeper level, improve discernment, help in emotionally charged situations, are a better way of handling disagreement and conflict, bring healing after trauma, and can be a means of outreach.
Learn more and keep in touch
You can find more information about Quaker Listening Spaces here. To stay informed about our our work and events get in touch through our contact page.
Join an online listening space
We run a rolling programme of monthly online Quaker Listening Spaces. The events are free and places are limited. We ask you to only sign up for one session as the intention of these sessions is to give as many people as possible an opportunity to experience a listening space.
Our upcoming events are on the theme of "dealing with difficulties lovingly". As Quakers we are encouraged to respond to the promptings of love and truth. At times, we also find ourselves challenged by difficulties in our personal lives and the life of our Meetings. This is an opportunity to explore how we respond to difficulties with love and at the same time uphold our testimonies of truth and equality.