In her article in the recent edition of Roundabout Central England, Hilary Johnson reflects on Pray24Brum. She included some references to music that you can listen to here. During our Quaker hour, we interspersed words with periods of silence, reflection Read More …
Quakers in Britain have worked with other Quaker organisations around the world to issue a joint statement condemning the violence in Palestine and Israel and calling for action to bring about peace. All Friends meetings, churches, schools, and organisations are Read More …
What is peace education? Our project Peacemakers are thrilled to be able to share with you a short animation which explains all you need to know about peace education to get started, and the benefits children and schools have experienced. Read More …
A box of outreach materials containing a selection of leaflets, a leaflet holder, Advices and Queries, T shirts, badges and tote bags along with a wallet of A3 outreach posters has been put together and is available to borrow from Read More …
Claire Bowman, CEQ Ecumenical and Interfaith Coordinator, urges Friends to consider signing a petition in support of the Inter Faith Network, which faces imminent closure due to a sudden withdrawal of government funding. The deadline to sign the petition ‘Michael Read More …
Alistair Heslop from Restoring Relations gives an update on recent Quaker listening Spaces, and upcoming opportunities to join a taster session. A Quaker Listening Space (QLS) is an opportunity for people to come together in a facilitated space to share Read More …
The Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) encourages fellowship and understanding among all the branches of the Religious Society of Friends. Quakers in Britain meet and share Friendship with Quakers from other Yearly Meetings via FWCC. Every 7-8 years, FWCC Read More …
Chris Martin of CEQ Climate Emergency Action, reports on a recent at Birmingham Faith Covenant Partnership Meeting, in which Sutton Coldfield Quaker Meeting featured. At a recent Greener Birmingham Workshop of the Birmingham Faith Covenant Partnership, Phil Beardmore, Energy Confidence, Read More …
An opportunity to volunteer as a resident Friend at the new Quaker Centre in Paris, opening in 2024. Fluency in French an essential requirement. Le Centre Quaker International à Paris cherche des Amis-résidents bénévoles, parlent français pour s’occuper de la Read More …
James Bradbury shares how CCLA (which many Quaker funds are invested with) is launching its first UK modern slavery benchmark. The CCLA Ethical Investment Fund is the “investment of choice” for Central England Quakers – two thirds of central reserves Read More …