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 a Quaker meeting focused on the Earth every Friday morning and a worship sharing session every Wednesday evening. See more information here
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CLIMATE JUSTICE GATHERING
The Gathering was held over the weekend of 17-19 November bringing together Quakers from across the UK in a blended meeting of in-person Friends and Friends online.
The main themes rising to the top by the close of this shared time together were:
- community and the importance of connectedness, supporting one another
- indigenous values - learning about them and how they might be applied to our own lives
- capitalism - what should replace it and the importance of using our imaginations to navigate our way to a new social system
LOVING EARTH PROJECT
'Out of Excuses' Exhibition - Friends House, Euston, London
This exhibition featuring 100 Loving Earth panels is currently on show at Friends House.
On 23 November, Quaker Peace and Social Witness hosted a book launch 'Stopping Climate Change: Policies for Real Zero' by Paul Ekins, Prof. of Resources and Environmental Policy at UCL, London. Paul spoke about his new book and answered questions about policy options, and the science and economics behind them. For more about the book see:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/stopping-climate-change/paul-ekins/9781032571416
LOVING EARTH DAY - Saturday 2 December
Climate Fresk Workshop - AM
Active Hope Workshop - PM
The Quaker Centre will exceptionally be open from 8am to 4pm, so you can explore the Out of Excuses Loving Earth exhibition , reflect in the worship space, meet friends in the lovely Seed Café for coffee or lunch, do a spot of Christmas shopping and/or attend one or both of the workshops on offer .
Both workshops are free (donations invited) but spaces are limited so please book your place in good time
Climate Fresk workshop, 10 am till 1pm will be hosted by London Quakers. Learn about the science of climate change in this interactive workshop . Over one million people have discovered this a great way to build confidence in their own understanding of the science and to fill gaps, and help work out how they can make a difference.
Please book at https://bit.ly/LQFresk120223
In the afternoon, an Active Hope workshop, based on the work pf Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, will take place in the Quaker Centre (meet in the Worship Space). The workshop will be facilitated by by Alison Maitland . Starting promptly 2pm till 3.30pm . Free Book here to reserve your place. https://bit.ly/LEPActiveHope1202
Both events free and open to all (as long as you have booked). Expect interesting conversations, some emotion, and a greater understanding of the problems and what we can do. You will come away empowered and inspired for the future.
Suitable for people aged 15 or over; young people under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming Events
Wed 6 December
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Fri 8 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 13 December
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.