Seminars at the Quaker Settlement
In Whanganui each year at the Quaker intentional community called The Settlement a series of seminars intrigue, educate and delight Friends. Most are led by Friends - we have a wealth of knowledge, expertise and passion amongst us - and sometimes we link in with contributors from the community, from the UK, such as scholars at Woodbrooke; sometimes we are fortunate to have seminar leaders from overseas.
The programme is planned by the Quaker Learning and Spiritual Development Committee in conjunction with the Settlement Seminar Committee, and varies from year to year. About eight Seminars are held throughout the year, and last a weekend from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.
The Settlement has a range of accommodation from individual units to bunk rooms, and delicious vegetarian food. We are nurtured body, mind and soul at a Quaker Settlement seminar!
There are two work weekends every year, summer (February) and winter (May/June) when Friends help out with maintenance of the gardens and buildings, with tasks big and small to suit all abilities. They are an opportunity to visit and experience the ambience of the Settlement, enjoy the swimming pool or the log fire, and enjoy the company of Friends.
2025 is the 50th Anniversary of the Settlement and celebrations are planned both at the Yearly Meeting to be held in late May, and in late October.
You can view the current year's programme on the Quaker Settlement Website.
Seminars around the Motu
From 2025 onwards it is planned to have seminars and workshops in a variety of different centres, such as Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin or Auckland, to reduce travel. Using public transport to get to Whanganui is a lengthy process! Friends are keen for learning and discussion, and a programme is in preparation.
Watch the Events page for details.
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