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New QuakerSpeak video every Thursday

Posted on 7 April 2015 by Admin

QuakerSpeak is a US-based Quaker YouTube channel, a project of Friends Journal and is directed by Jon Watts, a Quaker filmmaker, blogger, and touring musician. Friends of all different backgrounds are interviewed and asked the core questions of our faith. … Continue reading →

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Mid-Year Representatives Meeting 2015

Posted on 9 March 2015 by Admin

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2015 Mid-Year Representatives Meeting (MYRM) of C&SAYM at Koinonia Retreat Centre in Johanneburg, Gauteng. It takes place from 13-16 August 2015. Please download the registration form by clicking this link: MYRM 2015 registration form … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe Food Relief Action

Posted on 23 February 2015 by Admin

Dear all, As members of the ZFRA committee you might like to look at “The latest update” on the website www.zfra.org. John

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Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins of Quakerism

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Admin

This is a very interesting 45 min BBC radio programme about early Friends. It is Melvin Bragg in discussion with three historians. Fascinating to get the historic account from professional historians. Well worth a listen. Click here to hear the … Continue reading →

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Australian Friends to move their investments from funds that damage the earth

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Admin

From The Friend (30-1-2015), 22 Jan 2015 | by Tara Craig Australian Friends demonstrating. | Photo: Lloyd Godman. Australian Friends are to move their investments from funds that damage the earth. More than 200 Australian Quakers, gathering in Melbourne for … Continue reading →

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Quaker UN Office launches on line consultation on food security

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Admin

The Quaker UN Office has launched an on-line consultation on food security. Please see the screen shot of the announcement from the The Friend (UK),below. (Click on the image to go to the link. If you choose to type the … Continue reading →

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Gandhi died 67 years ago today

Posted on 31 January 2015 by Admin

There is a good website on Gandhi in South Africa at www.gandhi.southafrica.net.

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Can liberal societies come to terms with religious illiberalism?

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Admin

From The Atlantic The impressive and inspiring show of solidarity at France’s unity march on January 11—which brought together millions of people and more than 40 world leaders—was not necessarily a sign of good things to come. “We are all … Continue reading →

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Photos and resources from the 2015 Yearly Meeting

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Admin

There is now a page under the C&SA Yearly Meeting menu that contains all items relating to the 2015 Yearly Meeting: Link to the Minutes Link to the abstract of the Richard Gush Memorial Lecture Photos of the Meeting and … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the C&SAYM Yearly Meeting 2015 available

Posted on 28 January 2015 by Admin

Please click the link below to go to the password protected page to download the minutes. Minutes — C&SAYM 2015

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