6th August marks the anniversary of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima (and on Nagasaki three days later). It’s a day to remember the hundreds of thousands who were killed or injured, and to say ‘never again’ to the use of Read More …
Tricia Bradbury shares news of a special event at Selly Oak Quaker Meeting House on Friday 2 June 2023: Probation Areas throughout Britain have been given beautiful wooden benches made by prisoners which commemorate the Coronation of King Charles. Each Read More …
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 …
Our project Peacemakers (West Midlands Quaker Peace Education Project) present their annual report, detailing their activities educating for peace in 2022, including: “2022 had its challenges, but the collaboration and hard work of many people meant it was a successful Read More …
Our project Peace Hub is back open after an extended winter break. Coordinator Pete Doubtfire introduces the new theme: Warm Homes, Cool Planet – How can we respond to the energy & climate crises? Energy prices are rising rapidly and 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 …
CEQ Peace Committee are sending poppy kits to all local meetings in our area, with an invitation. Kits will be available to collect at Area Meeting on Saturday, so hopefully they will arrive at most meeting this Sunday. (If your 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 …
Woodbrooke have released a statement which gives information for Friends about the future of Woodbrooke Learning & Research, as well as their site in Birmingham. Woodbrooke is an independent charity, not directly under the auspices of Central England Quaker or 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 …