‘The basic ask is that Quaker Meetings organise a vigil after a Meeting for Worship in Quaker Week to witness to our opposition to the government’s proposal to grant 130 new licences to drill for oil in the North Sea.’

Friends plan vigils for Quaker Week

‘The basic ask is that Quaker Meetings organise a vigil after a Meeting for Worship in Quaker Week to witness to our opposition to the government’s proposal to grant 130 new licences to drill for oil in the North Sea.’

by Rebecca Hardy 1st September 2023

Friends are organising vigils to witness against the government’s push for continuing gas and oil extraction. The Quaker Support for Climate Action (QS4CA) group will be holding vigils during Quaker Week, with the support of members’ Local and Area Meetings.

Friends plan vigils for Quaker Week

‘The basic ask is that Quaker Meetings organise a vigil after a Meeting for Worship in Quaker Week to witness to our opposition to the government’s proposal to grant 130 new licences to drill for oil in the North Sea.’

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