Quaker communities
This section includes a range of support offered by Quaker Life for Quaker meetings and communities. Please see below for the areas of support offered to Friends. You can either go to the subject areas or directly to the pages in these areas. The news feed on this page features articles aimed specifically at Quaker meetings and communities.
Latest news
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Lichfield relives ‘bloody city’ moment in historic drama celebrating 400th anniversary of George Fox
23 October 2024
Lichfield streets will once again echo to the cries of “Woe to the bloody city of Lichfield!" in an historical drama which will share Quaker history and make Quakers more well known. Taking place in the Market Square at 2.30pm on Sunday 27 October, the play is a reenactment of 1651 when George Fox, a founder of the Quaker movement, denounced the city. It is being staged this year in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Geoge Fox's birth.
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Midlands Green Quakers network brings together those with environmental concerns for monthly learning and support
30 September 2024
Concern about the environment has moved Quakers in the Midlands to create a network to explore sustainability and climate justice together. They meet online each month to deepen their understanding, share ideas, ask questions and support each other spiritually and practically.
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Young Quakers in Yorkshire meet for mountain biking and reflection
2 October 2024
Volunteers and the Youth Development Worker in Yorkshire run regular "Ready for a Shreddy?" mountain bike days across the patch. These high adrenaline adventure days, build community, encourage adventure, stretch young people (and leaders) and promote sustainable transportation.