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On Saturday I found the Quakers Friends meeting house was open as part of heritage open days.
Sadly you can't see the timbers of the roof structures because some time ago a horrible suspended ceiling was fitted.
Whilst visiting I spoke with a friendly Quaker Dr. Jane Stuart Mackay, a former Church of Scotland member. She had departed because she felt the church was based on guilt and being a Quaker gives her a sense of freedom.
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Dr. Jane Stuart Mackay
Inside Oakham Quaker Meeting House
Quaker facts:
They share a way of life rather than a set of beliefs
seek to experience their God directly, within themselves
and in their relationships with other and the world around us
they also think everyone can benefit from developing their
spiritual life.
The Quakers will welcome you as a friend
If you are wondering about God,
Looking for a purpose in life,
Craving company, or seeking solitude.
The style of worship is different from the traditional church.
No one has to speak and no sings.
They say they won't ask you what you believe
They simple offer friendship.
A chance to sit quietly and think.
Whilst the Quaker roots are in Christianity the say they
value the teaching of other faiths.
There are even Buddhist Quakers
Oakham Quakers worship
every Sunday at 10.30 am
Oakham Quaker Meeting House
59 South Street,
LE15 6BG
01572 755189
