Welcome to Queensland Regional Meeting.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we worship, work and live.
Affirming our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Quakers affirm and celebrate diversity, equality and inclusion.
We welcome seekers of all ancestries and cultures, all sexualities and genders, all socio-economic backgrounds, all capacities and abilities.
Religious - non - religious backgrounds or beliefs.
We strive to value the gifts in all people because we believe that the beauty and richness of creation is in diversity.
MEETING FOR WORSHIP
The Meeting for Worship is central to the Quaker way of life. Quakers gather in silence, normally on a Sunday. The silence is an active listening for the spirit within, which has been practised by Friends for over 350 years. When moved by the Spirit, someone may give spoken ministry which emerges from silence and leads back into silence. Other special-purpose meetings such as meetings for marriages and funerals are also held in a spirit of silent worship.
Meeting for Worship is a wellspring that sustains and nurtures our commitment to action arising from deep concerns. We are strengthened to express our testimonies in action towards improvements.
Anyone is welcome to join us for Meeting for Worship.
Quakers in Queensland are a spiritual community of friends. In Queensland, we have 7 meeting venues (see locations at the bottom of this page) under the care of the Queensland Regional meeting.
Around 30-40 people worship at Kelvin Grove Meeting House each Sunday.
CHILDRENS MEETINGS
A children's meeting on the first and third SUNDAYS of the month is the PROGRAMED meeting at Kelvin Grove Meeting House.
Second - fourth and fifth Sundays are Family Worship Sundays.
Children will be welcomed on the veranda with enjoyable resources and fun ACTIVITIES, with supervision of a designated adult.
We value children joining our Meetings on these Sundays and Friends understanding and patience of allowing children to be children.
Jesus said "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" MATTEW 19: 13 + 14
CURIOUS ABOUT QUAKERS?
Fourth Sunday and Second Sundays suburban Meetings offer a great way to introduce yourself to Friends.
They often take place in Friends homes and are intimate in numbers, an informative way to Esperance Quaker life.
Enjoying a shared lunch, we can value each other's quiet company and insights.
So please join us,see details of Meetings at bottom of page.
enquiries: rmqldclerk@quakersaustralia.info
Meeting for Worship: The Kelvin Grove Meeting meets at 10:00 to 11:00 am every Sunday at the premises and by zoom. Please contact rmqldclerk@quakersaustralia.info for the details of the zoom meeting and login information.
Business Meeting. Our Meeting for Worship for Business is held on the 1st Sunday of each month, at around 11:45 am. It usually lasts until around 2 pm.
Peace and Social Justice. Our Meeting for Worship for Peace and Social Justice is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, at around 11:45 am. It usually lasts about an hour
Spiritual Sharing. Our Meeting for Worship for Sharing is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, at around 11:45 am. It usually lasts about an hour.
Peace Vigil in King George Square. first Friday of each month 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm -
A mostly silent vigil reminding passers-by that peace is possible if there is the will to make it so.
Information about sources of Funding for Friends Concerns can be found here.
If you would like more information about the Meetings below, please click on the name.