Quakers are divided on whether Meetings should be open or not throughout the latest lockdown period.

To open or not to open

Quakers are divided on whether Meetings should be open or not throughout the latest lockdown period.

by Rebecca Hardy 22nd January 2021

Places of worship are exempt under the latest restrictions, expected to last until spring, but faith leaders have expressed caution. While most Meetings have moved online, according to Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), several have not, leading to some tension within the community over the differing approaches.