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.
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Yearly Meeting Video - Reflections on the Quaker Earthcare Gathering
On the Friday evening at Yearly Meeting held the first weekend in May, reflections were given on the Earthcare Gathering held at the Swanwick Conference Centre, Derbysbhire. A video of the Reflection are available here
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeUpt2GsDX4RtE8YgnqZDAhfBvp0RP77
Faith for the Climate : Webinar : A Million Acts of Hope: Buddhist Perspectives
Wednesday 20 May, 1-2pm BST
Register for the May webinar and to find out more Registration Here
Confirmed speakers:
Joe Mishan, XR Buddhists
Olivia Fuchs, Eco Dharma Network
Rehena Harilall, Plum Village and Buddhists Across Traditions
Venerable Thubten Drolma, Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
Quaker Blog : Equality, Earth Day and the power of nuance
Lucy Aphramor explores why climate is a social justice issue, looking at how it is intertwined with issues about disability, racialisation, and more.
QUNO Earth Day Compendium
To celebrate Earth Day, QUNO have shared a compilation of over a decade of publications reflecting their engagement in climate crisis and Earth Care.
What We Can Do: New versions available for climate resource
QUNO’s resource “Climate Change: What We Can Do” integrates personal actions with the latest climate science available and is developed for a wide audience. Its most updated version has been translated into several languages and formats, including print- and screen-optimized versions in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, and Swahili.
Quaker Earthcare Follow-up Weekend organised by Young Adult Friends - September 2026 - open to all ages
Bookings are now open for the Quaker Earthcare follow-up weekend, 25th-27th September in Lancaster Meeting House
A weekend of witness, worship, community, and learning how to care for the Earth. Organised by young adult Friends, open to all ages.
Cost: £80/£40 concession
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
Mon 18 May
People Need People: Radical Communing
18:00-20:00
Venue: Zoom
People Need People: Radical Communing - Woodbrooke Course
Monday 11 May - Monday 15 June 2026
https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/people-need-people-radical-communing/
The live Zoom sessions are at 18:00-20:00 (UK time) every Monday apart from 25 May.
Facilitators: Shweta Sanjeev, Lottie Child, Lisa Sattell, Emily Stewart
In a world that appears increasingly fragmented, how can we meet each other in our wholeness, listening beyond judgements? What does it mean to commune in these changing times? Drawing on Nora Bateson’s practice of Warm Data, we will explore these and other questions together through a series of curious and open conversations.
Mon 18 May
The Poetry of Eden
19:00-21:00
Venue: Zoom
The Poetry of Eden - Woodbrooke Course
https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/the-poetry-of-eden/
Monday 18 May 2026
19:00-21:00 (UK time}
Facilitator: James Priestman
This session explores the diverse ways the Garden of Eden has been imagined, narrated and celebrated across Jewish and Christian traditions. Friends will be invited to consider some striking poetic images as a means of deepening their appreciation of Eden’s decidedly ecological message.
Wed 20 May
A Million Acts of Hope : Buddhist Perspectives
13:00-14:00
Venue: Zoom
Faith for the Climate : Webinar : A Million Acts of Hope: Buddhist Perspectives
Wednesday 20 May, 1-2pm BST
Register for our May webinar to find out more Registration Here
We have a special treat since the festival of Wesak at the end of May effectively ushers in Buddhist Action Month in June. What better way to inspire A Million Acts of Hope than to find out what our Buddhist members are passionate about and what they’re up to?
Confirmed speakers:
Joe Mishan, XR Buddhists
Olivia Fuchs, Eco Dharma Network
Rehena Harilall, Plum Village and Buddhists Across Traditions
Venerable Thubten Drolma, Jamyang London Buddhist Centre