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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COP30 What Happened and What Next?
Lindsey Fielder-Cook, QUNO, will be one of the invited speakers at this webinar hosted by Faith for the Climate on Thursday 4 December.
To register attendance What Next After COP30 De-brief
Earthcare Gathering - Upcoming Sessions
Sharing reflections on Earthcare, working with Möbius strips in a way many Friends found valuable at the residential.
Wednesday 3rd December 7-8.15pm. Worship from 6.45.
Zoom link coming closer to the time.
November Faith in Action Newsletter
There are lots of articles of interest in this month's Faith in Action newsletter. Not least about the Earthcare Gathering residential event in Derbyshire.
Voices for climate and nature in parliament
Quakers in Britain's longstanding concern for climate justice and sustainability secured us an invitation to the launch of the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus, a cross-party group of MPs and peers who champion joined-up action on climate and nature.
Earthcare Gathering (residential weekend)
took place 24-27 October in the countryside of Derbyshire, UK. The concluding minute/epistle is now available here.
With 114 Quaker Friends attending of all ages, it was a vibrant and exciting time with a wealth of diverse concerns and experiences shared.
The extended 'ingathering process' continues, braiding together our different streams of worship, action, art, learning and more. Information on sessions to be scheduled will follow shortly.
Revising the Book of Discipline - Unity of Creation
At Yearly Meeting in 2018 Paul Parker, recording clerk, welcomed the decision to revise Quaker Faith & Practice:
"Once in a generation, Quakers decide to take a long hard look at our faith, what it means to us, and what we can say about it. Today's bold decision to revise Quaker faith & practice means it's time for us to do that again. It's exciting. We want to hear the insights of younger and more diverse people, and set out how we are a faith fit for the 21st century. I'm looking forward to it."
Suggestions for new content are welcome and invited. If you have a suggestion to make for inclusion in the Unity of Creation chapter, please send by email to qfp@quaker.org.uk, or by writing to the Revision Committee, Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ.
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 10 December
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Fri 12 December
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.
Wed 17 December
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.