Barbara Forbes invites Quakers in Central England to support a renewed Asylum Group: For many years from 2006 onwards, Warwickshire/Central England Area Meeting had an Asylum Group which (as agreed at Area Meeting) was a self-selecting group of Friends with Read More …
John Lampen from Stourbridge Meeting reflects on the recent Annual Meeting of the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA): QCEA seeks to influence policy in areas of concern to Quakers – currently migration, climate justice, EU support for the arms Read More …
Mina Tilt, Treasurer of the Quaker Christmas Parcels Committee, invites Friends to support the appeal and parcel packing for 2022. Quaker Christmas Parcels first distributed food to the families of prisoners in December 1963. As we enter our 60th year Read More …
Our project Peace Hub have begun a new theme: Safe & Sound – how can we create security for everyone? Traditionally we see security as safety from threats. So often at the Hub, when we’re suggesting actions to support each Read More …
Many Friends will have already seen this year’s Swarthmore Lecture, but for those who haven’t it is availble as a video. There will be a chance to watch together at Cotteridge Meeting on Fri 2nd September. The Swarthmore Lecture takes Read More …
Quakers are calling for and working towards a just solution to the climate crisis; with national and worldwide economies operating within ecological limits and upholding the wellbeing, dignity and equality of all. To support this work, Quakers in Britain and Read More …
Hot on the heels of Peacemakers, our project Peace Hub present their annual report and accounts for 2021: “In 2021 Peace Hub continued to respond to challenging times, supporting the existing movements for peace and social justice during the lockdown, Read More …
Updated with a Word version of the registration form, which should be easier to fill out. A special all-age Area Meeting will be held on Saturday 21st May to consider The Future of Central England Quakers: What does love require of us? Read More …
Cotteridge Quakers Sarah & Richard Jones invite Friends from across the area to explore becoming a befriender with Restore (a project of Birmingham Churches Together, of which Quakers are a member): The opportunity to meet refugees and asylum seekers, to Read More …
Jo Hindley reflects on a talk given by Larch Maxey “Our Responsibilities at This Time: Just Stop Oil” at Cotteridge Quaker Meeting House on 13th February, and highlights some next steps (updated with videos): Larch’s talk was, in the words Read More …