Imagining a different world
Jane Harries was uplifted and challenged by her experience of Britain Yearly Meeting
Can you imagine a different world? One where society is seriously grappling with the main challenges that face us today: climate change, corporate greed, poverty? Now, imagine that you are able to do this in an environment where everyone is swimming in the same direction, not vying for accolades or who is reaching the best targets, but gently challenging, supporting and inspiring one another. This just about sums up my experience of Britain Yearly Meeting 2012. The main themes were ‘economic justice and sustainability’ and ‘what it means to be a Quaker today’. These themes helped us to reflect on our faith and what it means to us, but also what this faith leads us to do in the world.
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