About The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House
Among the Quaker congregations of West Sussex, The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House gathers in Horsham. You will find the church at Oldhouse Lane in Horsham. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at blueidol.org.
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.
It is one of many congregations found across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Horsham lies within West Sussex, whose county town is Chichester. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Horsham or are simply passing through.
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 The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House?⌄
The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House is at Oldhouse Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8QP.
What denomination is The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House?⌄
The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House worships within the Quaker stream of Christianity. Quakers, formally the Religious Society of Friends, began in seventeenth-century England through the preaching of George Fox.
When are services at The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Service times for The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://blueidol.org/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://blueidol.org/.
What is the phone number for The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House?⌄
You can ring The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House on +44 1403 740039. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House?⌄
The church is at Oldhouse Lane, Horsham, West Sussex. 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 The Blue Idol 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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