Living Witness is a community that welcomes Friends who are actively discerning how we might respond to the unfolding climate and ecological crises, drawing on our Quaker values and practices. Central to this is nurturing a deepening spiritual exploration among Quakers and others, and supporting each other in the action and witness that may grow from this.
We hold online Quaker meetings focused on the Earth every Monday and Friday morning, and every Wednesday evening. See more information here
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Quaker Faith in Action January Newsletter is now available to read
Faith in Action Jan Newsletter
- There is help offered in building or maintaining relationships as our society is becoming increasingly polarised.
- An invite to participate in two upcoming courses facilitated by Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke staff. 'Resourcing Ourselves for Social Justice' and 'Learning from the Quaker Earthcare Gathering'
- News from 'The Friend' about what it means to are for a 'community garden' at a Quaker Meeting house.
Quaker Earthcare Gathering - into 2026
Since the residential weekend at the end of October, Friends have shared, in meetings and through the Earthquaker magazine, reflections on the residential and their sense of leadings to new explorations and actions.
Online events coming up in the next few months are
A set of three Zoom sessions facilitated by Woodbrooke Study Centre
Monday 9 February - Interconnectedness
Monday 9 March - Intergenerational
Monday 13 April - Intersectional
All are 7 - 8.30 pm UK time
Details and booking links https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/our-courses/?_sft_course_category=climate-crisis
Also available:
Wednesday 18 February : 9 - 10.30 am UK time
Zoom session to hear experiences of Earthcare engagement from Australia and UK Friends. Zoom details to follow.
Some threads that seem to have most energy are: 'cooperative inquiry' groups, smaller in-person gatherings and offerings of workshops or events for local/area meetings.
QUNO attends COP30 in Brazil - Second Report
QUNO participated in the Conference of the Parties (COP30) held in Belém, Brazil. Following the first report on QUNO’s activities at COP30 (available here), this second report provides an analysis of key areas of concern as well as positive outcomes observed during the conference.
Lindsey Fielder-Cook, QUNO takes part in the webinar about COP30 organised by Faith for the Climate. A recording of the webinar is available here if you were unable to attend on 4 December.
Quaker Blog : Exploring the Edges of Something New : the Quaker Earthcare Gathering seeks ways forward on climate
Friend Ailish shares her thoughts in a blog on the Quakers in Britain website. 'Spending time with their differences and finding the creative tensions, this Quaker community reflected on the reality of the climate crisis and our spiritually informed responses.'
QUAKER EARTHCARE WITNESS
Quaker Earthcare Witness is a network of Quakers inspiring Spirit-led action for ecological integrity and environmental justice in the USA. You can visit their website https://quakerearthcare.org/
With the opportunity to sign up for their newsletter 'Befriending Creation' and keep up-to-date on the work of Quaker Friends across the Atlantic.
Upcoming Events
Wed 4 February
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Fri 6 February
Friday Worship
07:00-07:45
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly open worship session, including some prepared ministry and followed by a brief period of 'afterwords.'
Please contact us for the Zoom meeting URL.
Mon 9 February
Interconnectedness - Learning from the Earthcare Gathering
19:00-20:30
Venue: Zoom
Woodbrooke Courses - Course Details Page
First session, in a series of 3, will focus on the question: How do we hold tensions between individual leadings and interests and corporate discernment when it comes to acts of witness?
We’ll be using a Quaker Quest inspired format to explore this question. In this process, we’ll hear three speakers answer this question from different perspectives. Then there will be time for small group discussion in response to the ministry shared. Then speakers will respond to each other. Finally, there will be some more time for small group responses and some shared worship.