Items to appear in the printed version of News from Central England Quakers
Several Friends from Central England joined Quakers from across Britain with a shared concern for Earthcare at a gathering in September. They share an epistle and call to action. Quaker Earthcare Gathering 2026 – Epistle: A Call To Action The Read More …
As Quaker Week arrives, Tim Gee shares what he finds meaningful about attending Quaker meetings for worship, on the Quakers in Britain blog. The theme for Quaker Week 2026 (26 September – 4 October) is Coming to worship. Opportunities are Read More …
Ahead of the Silent Walking Vigil for Peace this Saturday (19th Sept) in London we re-share an article by Steve Day reflecting on the process of organising the vigil, alongside a poem by Steve, and a series of short reflective Read More …
Cathy Khurana of Sutton Coldfield, and Pete Doubtfire from Bull St, reflect on joining the EMES & EMEYF All-Age Gathering, held in Germany at Haus Altenberg 8th – 15th August 2026. I’ve been attending Quaker Gatherings every year, or every Read More …
Tim Gee, General Secretary of Friends World Committee for Consultation (the body that represents Quakers around the world) shares what he finds meaningful about attending Quaker meetings for worship, for the Quakers in Britain blog. The theme for Quaker Week Read More …
A video interview with Quaker Rajan Naidu with with online news outlet Real Media. Rajan reflects on his experience of taking action with Defend our Juries, being arrested and being accused of assault and obstruction, which he denies. There is Read More …
John Lampen shares a reflection on visiting the ancient settlement of Sebastia in Palestine (with help from Dave and Lynn Morris). When I visited Palestine with Dave and Lynn Morris in 2017, we visited Sebastia, once the capital of biblical Read More …
Why is protest part of dialogue? There are many opportunities for engaging in constructive protest this autumn – our Peace Hub coordinator will share more on his return to the office later this month, so watch this space. In the Read More …
Quaker Voluntary Action and Quaker Rainbow share an an epistle from their joint Gathering Retreat for LGBTQIA+ Quakers and Allies. To all Friends everywhere From 26 to 28 June 2026, 36 Friends and 3 Facilitators gathered at The Hayes, Derbyshire Read More …
Cathy Tuckett of Cotteridge Meeting reports on a recent Quaker Mental Health workshop and shares an invitation to join a book group. On Saturday 27th June, a group of 14 Elders/Pastoral Friends (from 9 Central England local Meetings) attended a Read More …