Jo Hindley reflects on a day of creative witness and protest at an arms fair in neighbouring Shropshire. An estimated 200 people from anti arms trade groups including Quakers gathered in fresh snow and bright sunshine early on Wednesday 20th Read More …
The SDSC Arms Fair is taking place in Telford in November. In witness against this event, Peace Pilgrimage, supported by our project Peace Hub, Stourbridge Quaker Meeting and several individual Friends, are walking a pilgrimage for peace. Pilgrims set off Read More …
On Saturday 9th February, a group of around 20 pilgrims, including several Central England Quakers, walked a 16 mile journey through the West Midlands, as a witness for peace. Pete Doubtfire from our project Peace Hub reflects on the event. Read More …
A group of Quakers came together ahead of Area Meeting in January for an activity organised by the newly revived CEQ Asylum Group. Friends made ‘valentines’ cards to send to MPs, with messages such as “show your heart for refugees” Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Libbs Packer from our project Peacemakers shared this natural artwork as part of their latest newsletter. The art was produced by primary school children, inspired by Anthony Goldsworth and Richard Shilling. Families or Children’s Meetings might like to make your Read More …