Welcome to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Australia
OUR WEBSITE is a resource for members and attenders of Australia Yearly Meeting, as well as for those wishing to learn more about Quakers in Australia. If you are new to Quakers and want to know more about our basic beliefs visit our Enquirers site.
The Religious Society of Friends is commonly referred to as Quakers. It consists of the members of the Society and many others who worship with us and are involved with us. Quakers believe that everyone has a direct connection with God, which some call the 'inner light' or ‘Spirit'. Each Quaker seeks their own path with the support of the group. We try to clarify our beliefs by careful consideration, listening to the Spirit within us, listening to others and reading the wisdom of others. Although our origins are Christian we are open to many ideas. We are committed to working for equality and peace and believe firmly in religious tolerance.
All are welcome to join us.
Image credit: Yates Australia
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**The 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Creating hope: working for justice in catastrophic times can be viewed HERE.
** Check out our Quakers Australia YouTube channel where you can find our series Quakers in Australia, in which Australian Friends speak about Quaker testimonies, activism and beliefs.
**Australian Advices and Queries , illustrated with lovely accompanying images, can be viewed HERE.
Current News
Yearly Meeting 2023: Integrity, Voice and Right Relationship. Registration is now open! Find out more HERE.
About Us
You can find more information about how Friends are currently meeting (for worship, for singing, for poetry, for walking, etc.) by visiting the relevant Regional Meeting page and contact the Clerk to find out what's happening in your region.
To find the details for nation-wide Meetings for Worship, visit the Meetings for Worship page.
Quaker Queries
If pressure is brought upon you to lower your standard of integrity, are you prepared to resist it? Our responsibilities to God and our neighbour may involve us in taking unpopular stands. Do not let the desire to be sociable, or the fear of seeming peculiar, determine your decisions. Australian Advices & Queries, no.41
