Quakers reach out

The arts, peace exhibitions and thought-provoking debates took place during Quaker Week in 2011

by Symon Hill 14th October 2011

A storytelling session in Lostwithiel and a Quaker-themed tour of Winchester were among the various ways in which Friends around Britain publicised Quakerism last week. They were two of the many activities to mark national Quaker Week, which ran from 1 – 9 October.

The annual event is designed to promote Quakerism and to increase public awareness of Quakers. This year saw a focus on the peace testimony, following the celebrations in January to mark the 350th anniversary of the first formal declaration of Quaker commitment to pacifism.