Quakers in the Channel Islands

Britian Yearly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends or Quakers

Introduction

Quakers have been active in the Channel Islands for many years.

There are currently local quaker meetings at:

Guernsey

Guernsey is a small meeting. On a good day we can muster about fifteen at Meeting, more usually eight or so lively Friends.

Guernsey Meeting and Contact Information

For details of the meeting, directions and contact information please see the Hampshire Area Quaker Meeting, which Jersey is a member of.

Jersey

Jersey – the largest of the Channel Islands – has a lively Meeting that has increased in number since the end of World War II when the meeting house was abandoned and used by the German occupying forces. Situated in St Helier, the meeting house is close to shops and park. In 2004 we are undertaking the renovation of the meeting house.

We now have over twenty adults and a few children attending Meeting for Worship on Sundays. We also hold regular discussions and have links with other groups on the island over peace issues, ecumenical events and charity work.

We are delighted to welcome to our Meeting the many visitors to the island.

Jersey Meeting and Contact Information