About Quaker Meeting House
Quaker Meeting House is part of the Quaker tradition and meets in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. You will find the church at West Avenue in Newcastle upon Tyne. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
The Quaker tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. Quakers, formally the Religious Society of Friends, began in seventeenth-century England through the preaching of George Fox. British Quaker worship is mostly unprogrammed: Friends gather in silence and speak only when moved to do so. Britain Yearly Meeting has around 450 local meetings and roughly 20,000 members and regular attenders. The tradition traces its modern form to the 17th century. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 20,000 members and attenders in Britain.
The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Newcastle upon Tyne is the county town of Tyne and Wear and a focal point for church life in the area. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Newcastle upon Tyne worth getting to know.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Quaker Meeting House is at West Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4ES.
What denomination is Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Quaker Meeting House belongs to the Quaker tradition. Quakers, formally the Religious Society of Friends, began in seventeenth-century England through the preaching of George Fox.
When are services at Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Service times for Quaker Meeting House are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Quaker Meeting House?⌄
The church is at West Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Quaker Meeting House accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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