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Quakers and permaculture: a common thread
Friends were among the speakers at the Twelfth International Permaculture Conference, which took place at Friends House on 8-9 September. More than a thousand permaculture practitioners and activists attended the event. A hundred listened to Friends Laurie Michaelis and Ed Tyler speak on ‘Quakers as a Self-Designing Community’.
‘Arms to renewables’ supported by Harpenden
Many of the skills employed in the arms trade could be put to better use in the renewable energy industry, Harpenden Friends and visitors heard last week.
Quaker activist remembered
A plaque commemorating the life and work of campaigning Friend Sam Peel has been unveiled at Wells-next-the-Sea Meeting House in Norfolk.
Generosity overwhelms High Wycombe Friends
High Wycombe Quakers have received so many donations of goods for refugees that they are no longer able to accept anything other than non-perishable food items.
Reflections on peace at Quaker memorial
Friends gathered in worship earlier this week at the Quaker Service Memorial to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace. Thirty Friends from eight Local Meetings met at the memorial, in the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, on Sunday 20 September.
Plaque honours Quaker scientist
A blue plaque commemorating the life of Quaker scientist John Barlow was unveiled at his former Edinburgh home on September 14.
QCEA calls on the European Union
The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) is appealing to the European Union (EU) to halt military operations and to create safer ways for people to seek refuge in Europe.
Poetry speaks of displacement
The Quaker arts group Leaveners is harnessing the power of poetry to develop awareness of displaced peoples.
Friends gear up to share their faith
Next week, Friends will mark both Quaker Week (3-11 October) and World Quaker Day (4 October). During Quaker Week, members of Britain Yearly Meeting will share personal faith journeys. Online and on posters, five British Friends will reflect how, beginning with stillness, their faith becomes action.
Friends prompt peace messages
Wilmslow Friends marked the United Nations International Day of Peace with a stall at their local artisan market.