Eye hears from Friends who gather on Fridays, after a fascinating evening focussed on religion and spirituality…
by Elinor Smallman
The work of two artists with Quaker connections is on display this spring. Artwork by Margaret Glover, a New Zealand Friend, can currently be found at The Peace Museum in…
Missed a trick? What does ‘community’ mean? How important are the tiny moments? What impact does the way we treat others have? Jill Allum, of Beccles Meeting, was struck by a…
Colourful prayer Creatively-inclined Friends gathered together for a Quaker Arts Network (QAN) day at Woodbrooke last autumn, entitled ‘Colour Our Prayers’. Jane Garbett took…
Letting go What would an autumn leaf say to its tree? This was one of the questions posed at a recent weekend workshop on ‘Letting go: Steps in the spiritual life’. …
Singing songs and silence When Young Friends General Meeting (YFGM) met in May Les Miserables and Evita inspired YFGM the Opera! It is a delightful melding of musical and Meeting…
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