Shetland Quaker Meeting

Meetings for Worship

• 2nd Sunday of month: 11am at Staney Hill Hall in Lerwick
• Last Sunday of month: 11am in Friends' homes and usually followed by bring-and-share lunch. Phone: 01595 880308 for details.
• 1st Wednesday of month: 1:15-1:45pm in the sanctuary at the Gilbert Bain hospital.

The rooms we use at Staney Hill Hall and the Gilbert Bain Hospital both have disabled access and facilities throughout.

About the meetings

Our meetings are small and very welcoming, after the Sunday meeting we share experiences and thoughts over tea, coffee and biscuits. The shorter Wednesday meeting welcomes patients and staff as well as members of the public and, though it has no refreshments, we still take time to share our thoughts, feelings and understandings.

About Shetland

Shetland consists of a group of approximately 100 islands lying about 130 miles north of mainland Scotland and has a population of roughly 23,000 people. There is spectacular scenery and breeding grounds for many rare bird species. The culture reflects a mix of Scottish and Norse influences with a great history of seafaring, fishing and crofting. The distance from other landmasses and the climate mean that we have our own breeds of sheep, ponies and other animals, with Shetland wool and knitting being an important industry. In the 1970’s oil was discovered off Shetland’s coast and this has lead to many changes but has not changed the warm and welcoming atmosphere that surrounds the islands, nor its wild majesty.