The whole group. Photo: Photo courtesy of George Thurley.

George Thurley and Oliver Robertson write about a recent conference that considered the role of Quakers in building a new Europe

Castle or community?

George Thurley and Oliver Robertson write about a recent conference that considered the role of Quakers in building a new Europe

by George Thurley and Oliver Robertson 1st January 2016

As European Quakers, what is our vision for Europe? What needs to be changed? And how can we, as a continent-wide worshipping community, take action to translate our vision into reality? These were the questions considered by 110 Friends from twenty-three different countries gathered in Brussels at the start of December.