On World Quaker Day (Sun 4th Oct 2026), more than 900 people from at least 50 countries registered for an extended international online meeting for worship themed ‘Let Peace Be Among Us’ and hosted by Friends World Committee for Consultation 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 …
FWCC EMES is the collective body for Quaker meetings in Europe and the Middle East. EMES holds an Annual Meeting each year in late spring/early summer, these are held online every third year (2026 was one of the online years). Read More …
The Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) encourages fellowship and understanding among all the branches of the Religious Society of Friends. Ahead of the 2026 Meeting, Ethel Livermore, clerk of Europe & Middle East Section (EMES), reflects on attending all Read More …
As part of Friends World News, Ruby Cumming of Friends World Committee for Consultation reflects on Quaker co-founder Margaret Fell: In the World Office, as International Women’s Day approaches (8 March), we’ve been reflecting on women’s ministry and its deep Read More …
A reminder that registrations are open for this summer’s All-Age Gathering for Quakers across Europe & the Middle East; Maison Quaker in Congénies, France is offering creative retreats this spring; and Centre Quaker International in Paris are looking for Resident Friends. Read More …
Applications are open for QUNO Summer School for 20-26 year olds (deadline 25th Jan), and FWCC are hiring a part-time Priority Projects and Support Manager (deadline 4th Feb). QUNO Summer School Are you a young person aged 20-26 interested in Read More …
Registrations are open for next year’s All-Age Gathering for Quakers across Europe & the Middle East. And the 2025 edition of Friends World News giving news of Quakers around the world is available to download. All-Age Gathering – 8-15 August Read More …