Remembering the war

Anne Bell and Joan Wicken reflect on a thoughtful event of remembrance and fellowship held at Penrith Meeting

by Anne Bell and Joan Wicken 4th April 2014

Friends have found it difficult to know how to mark the anniversary of the start of world war one without being either nationalistic or sentimental. At Penrith Meeting we decided to have a reflective session where Friends would bring family stories to share together.  We had a picnic lunch after Meeting for Worship and then gathered together. A table appeared in the middle and was soon covered with memorabilia, photographs, handkerchiefs, silver gilt spoons and letters.