Welcome to Bolton Quakers

Friends on a gardening day at the Meeting House.

Bolton Quakers extend a warm welcome to everyone, whether newcomers or visitors from other Quaker Meetings.

Our Quaker worship is based on silent waiting. We gather together in silence, usually for around 1 hour as we try to connect with the spirit.

Quakers believe there is that of God in everyone and see all humans as equal and deserving of equal treatment and respect. This belief is the reason why Quakers don't have a person to lead Worship

In the stillness we open our hearts and minds to new insights and guidance. Sometimes we are moved to share what we discover with those present. We call this 'ministry' and listen to what is said to consider its meaning for us.

After worship, we share refreshments together. We often use our rear garden, which offers a haven of peace and serenity in the midst of a busy town centre.

You can find us at:

Friends Meeting House, 50 Silverwell St, Bolton, BL1 1PP

We meet:

Every Sunday at 10:30am to 11:30am

This meeting can also be accessed online - please contact us for further details. On the second Sunday of each month we have a shorter Meeting (10.30-11.15) followed by a Meeting for Church Affairs.

Our phone number:

01204 528616

Children's Meeting:

Children are very welcome - we hold a Children's Meeting every fourth Sunday of the month.

Accessibility:

  Hearing loop

  Wheelchair access

  Wheelchair accessible toilet

  Parking

Speech during the Meeting is shown as text on our screen.

The Meeting House is a 7 minute (0.3 mile) walk from Bolton Bus Interchange and a 9 minute (0.4 mile) walk from Trinity Street Train Station.