This Wednesday for the second time after lockdown Friends resumed their 15 minute lunchtime climate change vigil outside Birmingham Cathedral. This week there were Quakers from Bournville and Selly Oak meetings. A passer-by stopped to take a photo for himself Read More …
Eleanor Nesbitt of Coventry Quaker Meeting has contributed a talk in the form of an interview to the ’30 minute expert’ series on the subject of Sikhism. Comments online from Sikhs have said how well she explains their religion. Well Read More …
Double Flat available for rent (single or double occupancy) In Oak Tree House, a Quaker owned Sheltered Housing scheme in Bournville. We welcome all, of any faith or none, who value their independence within a peaceful and secure environment. Please Read More …
Claire Bowman reflects on a Birmingham-based project relevant to our concerns for welcoming refugees and sustainability: “When I am cycling and I can feel the wind in my face, I feel so happy. Having my bike allowed me to feel Read More …
At area meeting at Sutton Coldfield on 18 May Central England Quakers discerned that they should join with other faith groups in supporting the motion that Birmingham City Council declares a climate emergency. On the areas meeting’s behalf, Stella Roberts Read More …
Stourbridge Quakers Diana and John Lampen report on a visit to Kosovo: At the 2018 Church & Peace international Conference in the U.K., we met Faton and Kajmelina Berisha who lead the Victory Church, a small evangelical church in Gjakove, Read More …
Robert Morris (CEQ Area Meeting Treasurer) explains how you can give to Quaker work using the Contribution Schedule. In Advices & Queries no. 20 we are encouraged to consider an appropriate financial contribution to the work of the Society. In Read More …
For seven years from 2010, Central England Quakers supported and raised money for the Quaker Peace Centre in Cape Town. Bob Morris gives an update on the Centre’s work: After experiencing a crisis in 2017, the Centre has developed a Read More …