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Lovember in Leeds

12 December 2023

Cold mornings, dark evenings, rain, wind; November can be a miserable month. That's why some people at the Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds decided to rename it 'Lovember', creating opportunities to bring people together, show kindness and love. I joined the chaplaincy just in time to see Team Unity (a group of chaplains and University of Leeds staff) step into action to bring Lovember 2023 to life.
Journey into membership for a prisoner

7 December 2023

A prisoner, serving a life sentence, recently applied to become a member of the religious Society of Friends, with the support of the local Quaker Prison Chaplain, Tricia Bradbury, and was warmly accepted into membership of CEQ area meeting on 19^th September 2023. He had been visited by two Friends, following the usual Quaker practice.
Quakers in the South East of England think about sustainable models of governance

5 December 2023

In October, twenty-two Area Meeting Clerks and Trustees from six area meetings met together in Brighton Meeting House and on Zoom to consider sustainable models of governance.