Pete Doubtfire, co-ordinator of our project Peace Hub, explains why the shopfront has had a refresh: Now that we’ve reopened, if you pop down to Peace Hub on Bull St in Birmingham city centre, you might notice something a bit Read More …
Quaker Howard Saunders explains why he is walking the Dales Way, past a site of historic importance to Quakers, to raise money for the DEC. Having decided some time ago to enjoy the Dales Way eighty mile walk from Ilkley Read More …
Ecobirmingham (formerly Nothfield Eco Centre) invite Quakers to join them for these upcoming eco-events for community organisations. Ecobirmingham have organised a series of events in June designed for community organisations and groups across Birmingham. They will discuss how to work Read More …
Claire Bowman reflects on upcoming climate talks, to be hosted in the UK in November, and how Quakers can take action. (Updated with more information on how to join in.) Several Central England Quakers joined a regional zoom session put Read More …
Our project Peace Hub will be reopening to the public on Tuesday 25th May 2021. The Hub will be open for you to drop in 11am-5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, for a cuppa and a friendly chat about the current Read More …
Wendy Burnett & David Sargeant reflect on a workshop on conflict, led by Jackie Zammit from Peacemakers. Elders and Overseers Support Group recently organised a workshop on ‘Conflict – Understanding & Responding’ held via video conferencing.. Conflict within meetings is Read More …
Central England Quakers Communications Committee are pleased to share the latest a edition of News from the Centre for April 2021. Paper copies will soon available to share with those who have limited internet access (or who are tired of Read More …
Central England Quakers Peace Committee responds to the recent proposals by the Home Office, and suggests actions that Friends can take (the deadline for responding is 5th May). This action was supported at Area Meeting on 22nd April. We have Read More …
A small group of Central England Quakers continues to hold a silent vigil in St Philip’s Square each Wednesday afternoon. Selly Oak Quaker Cyril Bezant explains why he joins this act of witness (updated with links to further action): Why Read More …
John Lampen of Stourbridge Quaker Meeting has been looking recently at the efforts of Quaker doctors to prevent smallpox outbreaks and develop mass immunity to the disease in the eighteenth century. It’s a fascinating story, and he’s written a 6-page Read More …