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Next 10 events

Mon6

6 November 2023 at 19:00 – 20:00

Rachel Summers: The parable of the Slug

Venue: St Johns WAterloo, SE1 8TY

 As Rachel says: ‘Many people find that they experience spiritual connection more readily when outdoors, and indeed the Bible is full of imagery drawn from the natural world. Creation is well able to speak to us of the creator, and we can take each encounter as our own personal parable, listening to what God wishes to share with us through it.’ 

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Sat11

11 November 2023 at 14:00

MAW Remembrance Lecture 2023The role of the arts and culture in promoting peace and opposing war

Venue: Oasis UK, 1 Kennington Road, London SE1 7QP

Michael Mears will give the MAW Remembrance Lecture for 2023
The lecture will be entitled “The role of the arts and culture in promoting peace and opposing war".

Sat11

11 November 2023 at 14:00 – 17:00

Climate Fresk

Venue: Applecart Arts centre207 Plashet Grove, London E6 1BX

Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate disturbances. Based on the IPCC report and played by over 1M people worldwide, this collaborative workshop allows you to understand the key issues of climate change to empower you to take action.

Booking is essential and can be made through Applecart Arts'  Box Office

Sun19

19 November 2023 at 15:00

Vigil to mourn the loss of life in Palestine and Israel

Venue: Trinity Square Sutton

There will be a silent vigil at 3pm on Sunday 19 November in Trinity Square, Sutton (opposite Waterstones) to mourn the loss of life in Israel and Gaza, to pray for peace in the region and to show our commitment to living respectfully alongside one another here in Sutton.  We expect the vigil to last about half an hour. It’s being organised by a small group of Sutton Quakers and we are  inviting all churches and faith groups in Sutton. We are particularly keen to involve people from the local mosques and synagogues

Sat2

2 December 2023 at 10:00 – 13:00

Climate Fresk at Friends House

Venue: Friends House, 173 Euston Road, NW1 2BJ

Booking link

“Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate disturbances. Based on the IPCC report and played by over 1M people worldwide, this collaborative workshop allows you to understand the key issues of climate change to empower you to take action.”  You can register on the Climate Fresk website

 

Quaker Cafe and Bookshop open on the day of this event. 

Sat2

2 December 2023 at 14:30 – 16:00

Active Hope Workshop

Venue: Friends House 173-177 Euston Road London NW1 2BJ

An Active Hope workshop, led by climate coach Alison Maitland, based on the work of Joanna Macy and Christ Johnstone

A free interactive workshop aiming to help participants acknowledge the grief and fear that the ecological crisis creates for us, and to discover opportunities for positive transformation. We will have a mix of plenary work and small group discussions. 
Come early to take a look at the stunning Loving Earth "Out of Excuses" community textile art exhibtion in the North and West corridors of Friends House, as well as in the Quaker Centre where the workshop will be held. 
You may also be interested in the Climate Fresk workshop, in the morning, hosted by London Quakers for which you would need to book separately . 
Alison Maitland is a coach, author, speaker and facilitator with a focus on leadership, sustainability and inclusion.
All welcome - suitable for ages 15 and over . Young people under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

 

Tue5

5 December 2023 at 18:00 – 20:00

Prison Reform: 200 years on from the Gaols Act

Venue: Wandsworth Meeting House 59 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PT.

A talk by a leading expert on prisoners’ rights and the Quaker Chaplain to HMP Wandsworth to be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 5th December at Wandsworth Quaker Meeting House, 59 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PT.

Wandsworth Prison was recently in the headlines following the escape of a remand prisoner accused of terror offences. The high-profile manhunt drew attention to conditions experienced by inmates, which were the subject of a recent highly critical report by its Independent Monitoring Board. In addition to highlighting ‘inhumane living conditions’ and an ‘unsafe’ environment, the report pointed to chronic staff shortages and overcrowding.

 In Prison Reform: 200 years on from the Gaols Act we will hear from Liz Bridge, Quaker Chaplain at HMP Wandsworth and founder of the Wandsworth Prison Welfare Trust, and Dr Steve Foster, a human rights specialist from Coventry University.  Liz and Steve will address the dilemmas in recognising and protecting prisoners’ rights and propose practical ways to alleviate the conditions in HMP Wandsworth.

Entry to the event is free and open to all and refreshments will be provided.

Sat16

16 December 2023 at 16:00 – 18:00

London Quakers Christmas Social

Venue: Westminster Quaker Meeting House Fry Room

Here we are again! with our Christmas Social at Westminster in the Fry Room.  

London Quakers Social with eats and drinks and company and self selected readings – bring your favourite unfamiliar unserious and not too long reading to share with others.  And bring food to share too!

Sat16

16 December 2023 at 16:00 – 18:00

London Quakers Christmas Social

Venue: Westminster Quaker Meeting House Fry Room

Here we are again! with our Christmas Social at Westminster in the Fry Room.  

London Quakers Social with eats and drinks and company and self selected readings – bring your favourite unfamiliar unserious and not too long reading to share with others.  And bring food to share too!

Tue30

30 January 2024 at 10:00 – 15:30

A Quiet Day at Kingston Quaker Centre

Venue: Kingston Quaker Centre

Linda Murgatroyd (Wandsworth) and Cherry Simpkin (Blackheath meeting) will be co-facilitating this one-day retreat at Kingston Meeting House. 
This Quaker-style event will hold a space for spiritual nurture at this dark time of the year.  More information about SPIDIR is at https://spidir.org.uk


Primarily for people involved with spiritual accompaniment, as directors or directees, this free event is open to all. 
Please book in advance at 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/turning-towards-the-light-a-quiet-day-at-kingston-quaker-centre-tickets-686621271707 

Sat3

3 February 2024 at 00:00

Save this date!

Venue: Friends House

Save the date, Saturday 3rd February 2024 at Friends House for a possible first ever meeting of our seven London AMs and unattached Friends!
If our AMs agree we might all meet together for business and fellowship.  The agenda to be discerned by our AM clerks to take forward the work towards a Pan London AM.
Do come along and enjoy this first gathering of Quakers across London.
Children are very welcome and activities will be arranged for them.