Author Archives: Admin

Friendly Bible Study from Yearly Meeting 2016

Posted on 30 April 2016 by Admin

John McCormick prepared a Bible study on a well-known verse for one of the Summer School sessions at Yearly Meeting. The questions for consideration gave several Friends who knew the verse a new perspective on it and on themselves. It … Continue reading →

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“Living Our Beliefs” — young British Quakers’ ideas on “Quaker Faith & Practice”

Posted on 8 April 2016 by Admin

More than three hundred young Quakers living in Britain have contributed to a book summing up how they see Quakerism. Called Living our beliefs, it is available from the Quaker Centre Bookshop and as an ebook at www.yqspace.org.uk/living-our-beliefs. Playlists, video … Continue reading →

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Can There Be a Nonviolent Response to Terrorism?

Posted on 8 April 2016 by Admin

Quaker professor George Lakey’s “8 Ways to Defend Against Terror Nonviolently” piqued the Pentagon’s interest. Click on the image below to view the QuakerSpeak video.

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First SA Quaker News for 2016

Posted on 6 April 2016 by Admin

Click on the link below to download the first edition of the SA Quaker News for this year. This edition divided into two sections: Quakers at work, reflecting some of the tasks undertaken by Southern African Friends; and Quakers in thought, … Continue reading →

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FWCC items in The Friend

Posted on 7 March 2016 by Admin

There are several interesting articles relating to the FWCC World Plenary held in Peru in 19 February edition of The Friend. Download the the PDF file of The Friend to read them.

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Important issues that came out of FWCC

Posted on 7 March 2016 by Admin

Email from the FWCC office in London Dear Friends, We hope you are all well and send our loving greetings from the World Office in London. Many of you will be sharing your experience with others, some will be offering presentations … Continue reading →

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Videos and slideshow about FWCC

Posted on 7 March 2016 by Admin

The World Plenary Epistle has been recorded as a voiceover to a video about the World Plenary in both English and Spanish. The slideshow has been stored in three different file sizes, so you can choose the one that best … Continue reading →

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Gervaise Leg-Up Trust application deadline

Posted on 10 February 2016 by Admin

The Gervaise Leg-up Trust (GLUT) helps people who wish get a qualification either because they have no paid employment or who find themselves in a low-paying ‘dead-end’ job. Applications for GLUT will close on 29 February 2016. GLUT gives preference … Continue reading →

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Epistle from FWCC 2016

Posted on 28 January 2016 by Admin

Epistle from 2016 Friends World Committee for Consultation World Plenary (International Representatives Meeting) Se contenta el Corazón ensanchándose de amor; todos a una voz a Dios gracias damos. ¡Bienvenidos Amigos! To all Friends Everywhere, We send loving greetings to you from … Continue reading →

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Leading the FWCC worship

Posted on 26 January 2016 by Admin

This morning saw West Africa and C&SAYM leading the worship — Khosi looking traditional, and Justine looking colourful.

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