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All Friends of all ages are invited to join an All Age Gathering of Quakers in Europe and the Middle East from Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th August 2026. This is a rare opportunity to connect with Friends from around the whole Section—and beyond—building community through worship, discussion and play. Non-Quaker family members are very welcome at the gathering.
The gathering's theme is The River of Life: an all age gathering.
Each day will be a chance to explore a different stage of life from birth, youth, middle age, old age through to preparing for death.
The gathering will be held at at Haus Altenberg, where there are a variety of bedroom sizes suitable for families, groups, and individuals. Haus Altenberg is located in a beautiful valley with woodland walks and bikes to hire close by. It is approximately one hour from Cologne by public transport.
Fees to attend the gathering:
We don't want cost to be a barrier to anyone attending this gathering; it is a wonderful opportunity for Friends of all ages to create an international community. If you need financial support to attend please do not hesitate to tell us.
Registration for the All Age Gathering will close on 15th May 2026.