What being a Quaker means to people in Wales today.
Beth mae bod yn Grynwr yn ei olygu i bobl yng Nghymru heddiw.
Here is a series of conversations by people living in Wales exploring their own experience of Quakerism and what it means to them.
Dyma gyfres o sgyrsiau gan bobl sy'n byw yng Nghymru, ac yn ymchwilio i'w profiad unigol o Grynwriaeth â'r hyn y mae'n ei olygu iddynt.
28/07/2014
where to begin with peace and conflict
Ministry at meeting, [which was deeply silent at times] on Sunday 27th July very much settled on conflict, poignant reactions of sadness but also optimism, about the current situation in Gaza but also a reading from Quaker Faith & Practice*, a section of 24.10 [Section 24 starts with our peace testimony and many other statements and questions on peace, conflict & reconciliation] asking us to look to our own lives:
"We urge all ... to have the courage to face up to the mess humans are making of our world and to have the faith and diligence to cleanse it and restore the order intended by God.
We must start with our own hearts and minds. Wars will stop only when each of us is convinced that war is never the way.
The places to begin acquiring the skills and maturity and generosity to avoid or to resolve conflicts are in our own homes, our personal relationships, our schools, our workplaces, and wherever decisions are made.
We must relinquish the desire to own other people, to have power over them, and to force our views on to them. We must own up to our own negative side and not look for scapegoats to blame, punish, or exclude. We must resist the urge towards waste and the accumulation of possessions.
Conflicts are inevitable and must not be repressed or ignored but worked through painfully and carefully. We must develop the skills of being sensitive to oppression and grievances, sharing power in decision-making, creating consensus, and making reparation.
In speaking out, we acknowledge that we ourselves are as limited and as erring as anyone else. When put to the test, we each may fall short."
* The book of Christian discipline of the Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain
"We urge all ... to have the courage to face up to the mess humans are making of our world and to have the faith and diligence to cleanse it and restore the order intended by God.
We must start with our own hearts and minds. Wars will stop only when each of us is convinced that war is never the way.
The places to begin acquiring the skills and maturity and generosity to avoid or to resolve conflicts are in our own homes, our personal relationships, our schools, our workplaces, and wherever decisions are made.
We must relinquish the desire to own other people, to have power over them, and to force our views on to them. We must own up to our own negative side and not look for scapegoats to blame, punish, or exclude. We must resist the urge towards waste and the accumulation of possessions.
Conflicts are inevitable and must not be repressed or ignored but worked through painfully and carefully. We must develop the skills of being sensitive to oppression and grievances, sharing power in decision-making, creating consensus, and making reparation.
In speaking out, we acknowledge that we ourselves are as limited and as erring as anyone else. When put to the test, we each may fall short."
* The book of Christian discipline of the Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain
13/07/2014
Sutton Burial Ground, Hwlffordd / Haverfordwest
Sutton Friends' Burial Ground comes under the care of South Wales Area Meeting. It is within the local community of Sutton just to the west of Hwlffordd / Haverfordwest.
Cardigan Meeting have arranged an after meeting for worship picnic there on July 27th 2014 & we warmly invite any members of Area Meeting to join us there" after 2pm
CROESO I BAWB - ALL ARE WELCOME
To see some more photos from the site PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK
Cardigan Meeting have arranged an after meeting for worship picnic there on July 27th 2014 & we warmly invite any members of Area Meeting to join us there" after 2pm
CROESO I BAWB - ALL ARE WELCOME
Bring : stout shoes; a blanket/cushions/seat; a brolly; food
to share; Friends, friends and YOURSELF !
(Warning: the site is enchanting, Romantic, Gothic even,
& in parts very overgrown. Those with mobility problems should stick to the
flatter, brighter areas. )
You will be relieved to know that a ‘COMFORT STATION’ or ‘LOO’ TENT
will be provided on site!
If you search Sutton, Haverfordwest on Google maps you will get something like the image below - the burial ground has been marked by me not Google!
To see some more photos from the site PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK
11/05/2014
Voices of Conscience
Conscientious Objectors in WW1: South Wales [Quaker] Area Meeting have made a DVD of short films - and teachers notes that has been sent out to all schools and FE colleges in the South Wales area.
you can see the short pieces here in Cymraeg or English
link to QUAKERS UK and WW1
you can see the short pieces here in Cymraeg or English
"This new resource aims to explore a lesser-known aspect of World War I through the true stories of people who made a personal stand against war on grounds of conscience, and who looked for another way. The stories shed light on the World War I period, but are also relevant to contemporary society. They are particularly powerful because they allow ordinary people to tell their own stories, accompanied by photographs and illustrations.
This is a South Wales Area Meeting project of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It is generously funded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, with contributions from South Wales Area Meeting, North Wales Area Meeting, Mid Wales Area Meeting, Southern Marches Area Meeting, Meeting of Friends in Wales, The Spirit of Sulien Trust, Cynefin y Werin and many local Quaker Meetings and Quaker individuals from across Wales and beyond."link to QUAKERS UK and WW1
24/04/2014
Poetry Evening Aberteifi/Cardigan
Cardigan Quaker meeting are having a poetry evening on Saturday 26th April starting at 7.30pm
The evening is entitled Commemorative War Poetry. The initial idea was to explore the poetry of the first world war but it has now broadened.
All are welcome and please do bring a poem in whatever language you wish - the topic is broad enough to include poems of peace.
Free refreshments.
All at Mwldan 4/ Mwldan Studio - across the stream from the main Theatr Mwldan building.
The evening is entitled Commemorative War Poetry. The initial idea was to explore the poetry of the first world war but it has now broadened.
All are welcome and please do bring a poem in whatever language you wish - the topic is broad enough to include poems of peace.
Free refreshments.
All at Mwldan 4/ Mwldan Studio - across the stream from the main Theatr Mwldan building.
02/02/2014
I was born of a Quaker family and married a Quaker. My wife Joan and I moved from Cardiff to Cardigan in 1997 and have worshipped with this group in several different locations. In that time many people have been welcomed into the Meeting and many have moved away. Some have decided Quakerism is not for them but we hope they all found a welcome.
For some time we have met weekly at Theatr Mwldan, since it opened studio 4 across the stream that where we meet at 10.30. At 11.30 we come over to the café for coffee and a chat. You could always joins us over coffee before experimenting with silent worship.
For some time we have met weekly at Theatr Mwldan, since it opened studio 4 across the stream that where we meet at 10.30. At 11.30 we come over to the café for coffee and a chat. You could always joins us over coffee before experimenting with silent worship.
Introduction // Cyflwyniad
Croeso // Welcome
The Cardigan Quaker meeting is a small meeting in south west Wales, part of South Wales Area meeting.
We meet every Sunday to start a Meeting for Worship at 11.00
We are usually based in the studio of Theatr Mwldan, Bath House Road,Cardigan SA43 1JY. This is across the Mwldan stream on the west side from the main Theatr Mwldan complex.
The car park behind Theatr Mwldan is pay and display and long stay; if you turn left over the bridge instead of into car park you will find free parking for users of the buildings where the studio is situated. But you will have to walk back round to the "side" entrance as the main doors remain locked on Sundays. The map below is from google maps & doesn't show the new roads only as proposed.
If you don't drive contact us to see if anyone can give you a lift.
Here are some links to some relevant leaflets from quaker.org.uk
Your first time at a Quaker meeting
[please note for the next two links: read page 2 first...you'll understand when you get there!]
Quaker worship
Quakers today
The Cardigan Quaker meeting is a small meeting in south west Wales, part of South Wales Area meeting.
We meet every Sunday to start a Meeting for Worship at 11.00
We are usually based in the studio of Theatr Mwldan, Bath House Road,Cardigan SA43 1JY. This is across the Mwldan stream on the west side from the main Theatr Mwldan complex.
The car park behind Theatr Mwldan is pay and display and long stay; if you turn left over the bridge instead of into car park you will find free parking for users of the buildings where the studio is situated. But you will have to walk back round to the "side" entrance as the main doors remain locked on Sundays. The map below is from google maps & doesn't show the new roads only as proposed.
If you don't drive contact us to see if anyone can give you a lift.
Here are some links to some relevant leaflets from quaker.org.uk
Your first time at a Quaker meeting
[please note for the next two links: read page 2 first...you'll understand when you get there!]
Quaker worship
Quakers today
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