Wendy Burnett & David Sargeant reflect on a workshop on conflict, led by Jackie Zammit from Peacemakers. Elders and Overseers Support Group recently organised a workshop on ‘Conflict – Understanding & Responding’ held via video conferencing.. Conflict within meetings is Read More …
Central England Quakers Communications Committee are pleased to share the latest a edition of News from the Centre for April 2021. Paper copies will soon available to share with those who have limited internet access (or who are tired of Read More …
A small group of Central England Quakers continues to hold a silent vigil in St Philip’s Square each Wednesday afternoon. Selly Oak Quaker Cyril Bezant explains why he joins this act of witness (updated with links to further action): Why Read More …
A small group of Central England Quakers recently explored the Build Back Better campaign, with a focus on New Economics thinking. Members of CEQ Climate Emergency Action (CEA) joined a workshop led by Peace Hub coordinator Pete Doubtfire to look Read More …
Quaker Antony Barlow shares his new book which takes a personal look at the Friends Ambulance Unit, which treated wounded civilians and soldiers on both sides, during the Second World War: An Exacting Mistress – The Friends Ambulance Unit in Read More …
After a year without our printed newsletter, Central England Quakers Communications Committee has produced a new edition of News from the Centre for February 2021. Barbara Groombridge, Convenor of CEQ Communications Committee writes: I am delighted to offer this Newsletter Read More …
Barbara Forbes, Bull St Quaker and board-member of Church and Peace reports on their ongoing discussion on racism and peacework: Following on from the Church and Peace (C&P) September zoom conversation on why racism must be a priority for peace Read More …
Coventry Quaker David Fish reflects on the service of remembrance for Hiroshima, on 6th August 2020. Coventry Quakers have co-ordinated this remembrance for 34 years now – Coventry Quaker Ann Farr asked if I remembered that in the early years Read More …
In keeping with the Quaker testimony to sustainability, Bournville, Cotteridge and Selly Oak meetings met to discuss the impact of Birmingham City Council’s Emergency Transport Plans on surrounding communities. Shivaji Shiva reflects on the issues raised. A Birmingham City Council Read More …
Over 30 people participated in an online event on Fair Tax Councils on 27th June 2020, organised by Central England Quakers Peace Committee and Peace Hub. John Sheldon chaired the event and introduced our speakers. Summary David Haslam (Church Action Read More …