Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House

14/06/2024

Check out our latest window display 😃 Happy Pride everyone! 🥰🏳️‍🌈

19/05/2024

This Wednesday the Meeting House will be hosting an evening of powerful storytelling and captivating performances with "Beautiful Resistance: Theatre from Gaza Now". If you're joining us in person please don't forget to book, we're expecting this event to be popular!

An exhibition of art & poems by the children of Gaza+related events in Edinburgh

14/05/2024

Tomorrow marks International Conscientious Objectors Day, a day to remember and honor those who have opposed and refused to fight in wars, and stand in solidarity with present-day objectors.

Join us at the International Conscientious Objectors Day Edinburgh Rally to stand up for peace and protest against war on Wed 15 May at 5.30

26/04/2024

The Meeting House is looking for casual staff to join our small and friendly team 😊

Meeting House Assistant, Edinburgh Quaker Meeting HouseEdinburgh Quaker Meeting House wishes to recruit Hospitality Assistants to join our staff team.Duties include providing a friendly welcome for users of the building, serving/clearing refreshments, and setting up/clearing away furniture for meeti...

24/04/2024

On Wednesdays the Meeting House is host to Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir), one of Scotland's longest established Gaelic choirs. Anyone with an interest in Gaelic and/or singing is welcome - no experience necessary. For more information contact [email protected] or just come along! Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings 19:15-21:15 at the Quaker Meeting House 😊🎵

17/04/2024

Our rooms for hire are perfect for hosting events, meetings, classes, and more! Give us a call or an email for more information: [email protected] +441312254825

10/04/2024

This Saturday!

28/03/2024

This Saturday the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign are hosting a Sleep Out for Palestine in order to commemorate land day. They also host regular meetings on Wednesdays at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House which are open to everyone.

Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign

19/03/2024

Coming up this week at the Quaker Meeting House!

Discover a new era in fighting racism! ✊

EIFA introduces the Anti-Racist Youth Champions Programme on March 21st at 6pm. Join us for a powerful initiative tackling racism and religious hate crimes.

Be part of the movement, attend our launch event, and let’s build a future free from discrimination. Together, we make change happen! ❤️

Register: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/edinburgh-interfaith-association/t-qjgdeox

05/03/2024

Today the Quaker Meeting House is opening its doors as a voting centre for the Global Presidential Primary. We will be open until 7pm, drop by and make your voice heard!
Democrats Abroad Scotland Democrats Abroad

Democrats Abroad strives to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.

27/02/2024

Quaker Judith Mason explores the theme behind 2024's World Day of Prayer.

22/02/2024

Central Edinburgh Quakers have been campaigning against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a project which would displace hundreds of communities, endanger wildlife, and cause higher CO2 emissions than the combined annual carbon emissions of its host countries, Uganda and Tanzania!

Follow the link below to learn more about the pipeline and the campaigns to stop it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9jiYJxPG7qyymAfFgkR0-yxXUlRWf6z/edit

01/02/2024

Final thought from our training session today .....I photographed this poster in the lobby and it seemed very appropriate for a group of garden designers continuing to look for sustainable solutions.

02/03/2023

Our museum underwent quite a transformation during our winter closure. See for yourself Weds-Sat, 10am-5pm. We have plans for our subsidiary exhibitions and children’s area too, watch this space 👀

12/01/2023

From January 17th, we will be open on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm, as a 'Warm Space', open to all. Join us for coffee/tea, a chat, or just to enjoy a place to relax in the bustling city centre. Quakers are working in partnership with other local churches and venues on this initiative. No need to book - just come along!

23/12/2022

Our office is now closed until January 4th, but there will be blended Meetings for Worship here on December 25th and January 1st, at 11am. All very welcome. For information about joining online, email [email protected] uk
Love and light to all our friends and neighbours, and we look forward to welcoming you here soon.

07/10/2022

Sunday is the last day for applications if you're interested in joining our team - download the info from our website, or message us with any questions!

Staff needed for Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace EH1 2JL30 September 2022We are seeking a reliable, responsible person to be our Resident Assistant Warden, to start as soon as possible. In return for being on call on agreed weekends, you would have rent-free occupancy of a 1-bed fla...

30/09/2022

RESIDENT STAFF NEEDED for Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace EH1 2JL
We are seeking a reliable, responsible person to be our Resident Assistant Warden, to start as soon as possible. In return for being on call on agreed weekends, you would have rent-free occupancy of a 1-bed flat at 6 Upper Bow, adjacent to the Meeting House. Some weekend working will be required (approx 20 hours per month, paid at the Real Living Wage), and there may be additional hours available at other times by negotiation.
The work will entail some manual handling of furniture, and requires computer skills and the ability to help hirers with the use of audio-visual equipment.
If you are interested, please visit https://www.equaker.org.uk/vacancies for outline Job Description and an application form, or contact Sue or Tony at [email protected] for more information. The closing date for applications is Sunday October 9th, and interviews are scheduled for Thursday October 13th.

Staff needed for Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace EH1 2JL30 September 2022We are seeking a reliable, responsible person to be our Resident Assistant Warden, to start as soon as possible. In return for being on call on agreed weekends, you would have rent-free occupancy of a 1-bed fla...

17/09/2022

Coming up at the Meeting House:

Did you know the single most effective climate policy is carbon pricing? 95% of economists support a tax on carbon

13/08/2022

Last performance - don't miss it! Newbury Youth Theatre have been delighting audiences with their play all week, so give yourself a treat and come and see this talented company! The Lost Letters, 2pm tickets.edfringe.com or cash at the venue 'Superb family-friendly show...not to be missed' (audience review)

11/08/2022

Today we have a special treat for you - singer-songwriter Beth Clarke brings her Songs from the Southside to delight and enthrall at 16.30. It's a special fundraising gig - pay by donation at the venue!

11/08/2022

Newbury Youth Theatre continue their very successful run of The Lost Letters today at 2pm - tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out - ends Saturday! tickets.edfringe.com

Official website of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture in the world. Find everything you need, whether you want to take part or book tickets.

09/08/2022

2-for-1 tickets for Majk Stokes and Newbury Youth Theatre shows today, plus a free Loving Earth Project art workshop from 2pm to 5pm! It's Terrific Tuesday on the Terrace! Fringe Venue 40 😎

08/08/2022

Newbury Youth Theatre have arrived safely in Edinburgh for their 23rd year at the Festival Fringe after their 10-hour coach journey.

07/08/2022

With a recommendation like that, don't miss your opportunity to get a ticket and enjoy this magical show! Opens Monday 8th, tickets from tickets.edfringe.com

We are one of Three Weeks top shows to see at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe!

07/08/2022

You are welcome to submit a Quaker arts related event using our Submit a new event form, we can also publicise events on our page. « All Events Meetings for Worship for Creativity at Edinburgh Fringe August 9 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm « Loving Earth Project in Edinburgh Loving Earth Project at ...

05/08/2022

And...we're good to go! Our Fringe season kicks off with Majk Stokes fundraising shows tomorrow and Sunday at 4.30pm, joined by Newbury Youth Theatre on Monday. Tickets for both from tickets.edfringe.com Happy Fringe 22 everyone! 😁👏🥳

03/08/2022

We've a beautiful treat in store for fans of craftivism and textile art - exhibitions of work by the Loving Earth Project and Stitches for Survival! Both projects respond to the climate emergency with urgency and inspiration Loving Earth Project Stitches For Survival August 8th to 27th (not Sundays), 2pm to 6pm.

01/08/2022

Only 5 more sleeps until our first event of Fringe 2022 - Majk's fabulous fundraising show! Start your Fringe with music, laughter, and some food for thought. Get your tickets now, and be a 'hero': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/heroes-revised

What defines a hero in the 21st century? Is it machismo and the ability to rescue people from burning buildings, or can we rethink what we mean by heroism to take in compassion, common sense, activism, care for the planet and doing the jobs that need to be done? In the 2020s, does it take a certain....