Who are Quakers?
Meetings for Worship are open to everyone.
Whatever your background or spiritual beliefs, you will find a warm welcome in our meeting.
* Sundays 10.30-11.30am (Main Meeting room)
* Thursdays 12.30-1pm (Library)
Upcoming Events
Sat 14 December
Open Morning: Informal viewing of burial chamber
10:00-12:00
Venue: Darlington burial ground
Last chance for members of Friends and public to see inside the burial chamber alongside the path in the burial ground.
Viewings at 10am, 11am and 12,00 for around 15 mins.
Free and all welcome.
Chris Lloyd & Bill Stuart (Local historians) will be present on site to answer questions.
Sun 15 December
Meeting for Worship
10:30-11:30
Venue: Darlington Friends Meeting
Worship
Thu 19 December
Midweek meeting for worship
12:30-13:00
Venue: Meeting House Library
Lunch time 30 min meeting for worship
* Quakers worship in silence without a set order of service. We gather in silent waiting to access the deepest part of ourselves and that "other" that may be call, God, Spirit, Higher Power, Light..
* We believe that God is present in everyone and putting our Faith into action is central to our way of life whether in peace work, social justice or environmental sustainability.
* Our testimony to Peace, Equality, Simplicity, Sustainability and Truth is what connects us as Quakers, not our beliefs.
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About Quakers
If you are curious and exploring your spirituality, come and experience worship.
- Meeting for Worship is the bedrock of our Quaker experience; its where we seek that stillness in the centre of our being. Its where we are prompted, nudged and sometimes challenged to act out our faith
- Our Testimony to peace, equality, sustainability and simplicity is what drives us, within our own lives and the world around.
- It wont be for everyone but many newcomers say it feels like "coming home"
History and The Burial Ground
An undiscovered gem, a place of tranquility, right in the heart of the town
- Both the meeting house itself and the burial ground behind offer a wealth of fascinating history.
- It is beautiful tranquil place, open to the public during daylight hours, for all to explore or sit for a moment's peaceful reflection.
- Many of the Quakers who built the town including the Stockton & Darlington railway are buried here.
- You'll find links to our current burial records by plot number and alphabetical order to trace individuals.
Room Hire
Share our beautiful historic Grade 2 listed building right in the centre of town.
- We have a variety of spaces available for hire with capacities ranging from 4 - 80 people.
- Find details about each room with photo, as well as venue information.
- Step by step guide from initial enquiry to your first meeting.
- Documents to download: Hirer information pack and booking forms.
You can find us at:
Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7NB
Our what3words address is:
We meet:
Every Sunday at 10:30-11:30
Every Thursday at 12:30-13:00
Children's Meeting:
Children and young people's meeting held on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Accessibility:
✓ Hearing loop
✓ Wheelchair access
✓ Wheelchair accessible toilet
✓ Parking
Access to our car park off Skinnergate on Sundays until 10.30 am or weekdays until 10.00. Once in you can exit any time.