In her lecture Emily engaged with the challenge of how people can live and cooperate in community, especially when those communities are not ones that we have chosen. Emily presented a testimony of community drawn from books of discipline used across Friends’ theological spectrum and in many parts of our global community. In her lecture … Read more
January 2026 – Transformation Waking up to a landscape blanketed in snow is magical. The light is different; the sounds are different. The world has been transformed. While we may not have as many snow days, winter remains distinctly different, altering our routines and behaviours. Along with ourselves, the creatures around us also change their … Read more
December 2025 – The Gift of Christmas Cadbury’s produced its first chocolate Advent calendar in 1971, making the wait for Christmas both delicious and exciting. Children will most likely be familiar with the Cadbury name, but did they know that the business was rooted in Quakerism in its early years?
November 2025 – Peace on Earth We continue to witness war and unrest throughout the world in the name of difference. November marks Interfaith Week in the UK. A time to explore Interfaith issues and strengthen relationships with faith and belief groups within our local community.
October 2025 – Quakers Around the World Quakers gather all over the world, and although we might worship or think differently from those in other parts of the world, we can be united in answering the call to universal love.
September 2025 – Wonderful Words Words are powerful. Words can hurt or heal. How we use them matters. We use words in speech, poetry, songs, reports, and stories.
August 2025 – Celebrate! Many festivals take place during the summer. There are major events, such as the Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Greenbelt, as well as the many local festivals. Festivals and celebrations are opportunities to enjoy and share music, dance, and our values with others. And other celebrations bring us together and … Read more
July 2025 – Restful For lots of children, July and August offer a lovely break from school, and even if they’re not attending school, the warm days and longer evenings have a slower, more restful feel. Sometimes, a change can be as good as a rest! Taking time to relax is important for recharging our … Read more
June 2025 – Peace Inside and Out We’re exploring together what inner peace truly means for each of us. What are the little things that bring us peace? Our thoughts, hopes, and those meaningful actions that create that sense of peace in our lives.
May 2025 – The Wild Many of us live in towns and cities where it seems that nature has largely been pushed out. All of us benefit from connecting with the natural world, which is known to lift our spirits and calm our souls. But what if this connection isn’t obvious? Where can we look?
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