Only connect: Gerry Winnall plans the Earth Care Gathering

‘My Quaker world had grown suddenly.’

by Gerry Winnall 21st February 2025

About three years ago, a Friend in my Local Meeting ministered her concern about the climate crisis. Her tears led us to a series of worship-sharing sessions where we gently deepened our connection to our planet. Since then, Exmouth Meeting has held monthly Healthy Planet vigils in the town centre. Personally, I swam in the sea more, grew in gratitude for my deepening connection to the land, and involved myself in numerous community environmental projects, including co-facilitating a climate café in town.