Courtesy of Magnus Ramage. Photo: Friends attending Pride in Northampton.
Eye - 16 August 2024
Friends in Northampton attend Pride for the first time, a Friend shares how their Yearly Meeting was literally upheld, and colouring contemplation
Queer Quakers
Photos filled with colour, pride, and Friendly smiles arrived in Eye’s mailbag, courtesy of Magnus Ramage, clerk of Northampton Meeting.
Magnus says: ‘A group of Friends from Northampton Meeting took part in Northampton Pride for the first time [this year], under a sign saying “Queer Quakers”. It was a really positive occasion, and it felt very good to celebrate our identity with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies.
‘Lots of civic groups were present in the parade, but I think we were the only faith group present. We made use of really good BYM [Britain Yearly Meeting] resources for Pride – stickers, badges and postcards – with the slogan “Quakers support the LGBTQIA+ community”.’
