Quaker communities news
This page contains news about running local and area meetings and other Quaker communities.
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Cockermouth Friends vigils for peace
19 October 2023
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Cockermouth Friends have met every Friday morning in the town centre for a 30 minute vigil to witness for peace.
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Clerks Update: September 2023
13 October 2023
Issue 7 of Clerks' Update in 2023 is now available. This is a key communication channel for local and area meeting clerks.
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Applications open for new children and youth development worker in London
10 October 2023
Quakers in Britain are looking for a development worker to work with London Quakers and to initiate, facilitate and deliver a range of opportunities for children, young people and families in Greater London.
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New faith museum in Bishop Auckland
9 October 2023
Last Saturday, the country's first ever Faith Museum opened in Bishop Auckland – with some interesting Quaker exhibits on display.
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Simpler meetings in six and a half objects
25 September 2023
Friends from Notts and Derby AM came together recently for a meeting for learning on 'Simpler Meetings in Six and a Half Objects', which provided a playful exploration of the principles of simplification. The afternoon was hosted by Nottingham LM, and facilitated by the East Midlands Local Development Worker Sarah Shaw.
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Gathering together in unexpected places
21 August 2023
One windy August afternoon, Tavistock Quakers invited Friends from the surrounding area to join with them in a most extraordinary building on Dartmoor.
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Meeting House Matters online and in-person
18 August 2023
Quaker Life has been offering online and in-person events to support workers and Friends in the running and management of Quaker premises.