Living Witness is a community that welcomes Friends who are actively discerning how we might respond to the unfolding climate and ecological crises, drawing on our Quaker values and practices. Central to this is nurturing a deepening spiritual exploration among Quakers and others, and supporting each other in the action and witness that may grow from this.
We hold online Quaker meetings focused on the Earth every Monday and Friday morning, and every Wednesday evening. See more information here
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Sharing Across the Earth
Wednesday 22 April at 8 am - Earth Day
(and on 4th Wednesday of every month)
Meeting for Worship with Quakers Australia Earth Witness and Action Network.
Other Meetings for Worship
Other Meetings for Worship here in the UK are:
Mondays at 7 am UK time. This is an unprogrammed half-hour Meeting for Worship with space for Afterwords if needed at the end.
Wednesdays at 8.30 pm UK time. Epilogue is an unprogrammed half-hour Meeting for Worship. A quiet winding-down time.
Fridays at 7 am UK time. Meeting for Worship for the Earth for half an hour. There may be some prepared ministry with ministry as led and time for Afterwords at the end of the Worship.
EARTH DAY - 22 April 2026
(excerpt from The Faith in Climate Team April Newsletter 2026)
Earth Day was first observed in 1970 and aimed to bring together movements concerned with ecological justice, peace, and labour rights.
Serendipitously, in April 1970, the Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released her environmental justice classic, 'Big Yellow Taxi'. All those decades ago she was already singing: 'Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'til its gone?'
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi (Official Lyric Video) Youtube Clip
Yearly Meeting 2026
Friends House and online
Friday 1 – Monday 4 May 2026
In a divided world, what unites us as a Spirit-led community? How do we foster acceptance and belonging? As a Spirit-led community, how can we handle conflict well in a way that builds connections, nurtures community and finds common ground, overcoming divisiveness and polarisation?
19:00–21:00 - Friday 1 May
Yearly Meeting Session 1 - Opening session including Reflections on Quaker Earthcare Gathering held October 2026
09:30–12:30 - Saturday 2 May
Yearly Meeting session 2 - What unites us as a Spirit-led community?
12:45 - 13:45 Pop in over lunchtime and see us on the Living Witness stall at the Groups Fair
14:30–17:30 - Sunday 3 May
Yearly Meeting Session 5 - As a Spirit-led community, how can we handle conflict well?
And lots more including the Swarthmore and Salter Lectures
Quaker Earthcare Follow-up Weekend organised by Young Adult Friends - September 2026 - open to all ages
Bookings are now open for the Quaker Earthcare follow-up weekend, 25th-27th September in Lancaster Meeting House
A weekend of witness, worship, community, and learning how to care for the Earth. Organised by young adult Friends, open to all ages.
Cost: £80/£40 concession
VACANCIES - Programme Assistant Positions at QUNO Geneva
Applications are now open for two programme assistant positions at QUNO Geneva, from September 2026 to August 2027. These are exciting opportunities for young professionals early in their career to gain experience and skills in international relations, and contribute to Quaker work at the United Nations. The two programme assistant positions are in the areas of Human Rights & Refugees. and the Human Impacts of Climate Change.
The positions are open to Quakers and those in sympathy with Quaker values. Please pass this on to anyone in your networks who might be interested in applying. Please note that, due to work permit restrictions in Switzerland, not all nationalities can apply. More information is included in the job description.
Full job descriptions, including information on eligibility for the roles and to be able to work in Switzerland, and application forms, are available on the QUNO website: https://quno.org/newsroom/applications-are-now-open-for-2026-programme-assistants-in-geneva/
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026.
Quaker Blog : Exploring the Edges of Something New : the Quaker Earthcare Gathering seeks ways forward on climate
Friend Ailish shares her thoughts in a blog on the Quakers in Britain website. 'Spending time with their differences and finding the creative tensions, this Quaker community reflected on the reality of the climate crisis and our spiritually informed responses.'
QUAKER EARTHCARE WITNESS
Quaker Earthcare Witness is a network of Quakers inspiring Spirit-led action for ecological integrity and environmental justice in the USA. You can visit their website https://quakerearthcare.org/
With the opportunity to sign up for their newsletter 'Befriending Creation' and keep up-to-date on the work of Quaker Friends across the Atlantic.
Upcoming Events
Wed 15 April
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Fri 17 April
Friday Worship
07:00-07:45
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly open worship session, including some prepared ministry and followed by a brief period of 'afterwords.'
Please contact us for the Zoom meeting URL.
Wed 22 April
Sharing Across the Earth
08:00
Venue: Zoom
"Sharing Across the Earth" meeting for worship, with Quakers Australia Earth Witness and Action Network. You are welcome to attend here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86235455192?pwd=ptCbasQlWrmUiCLnnYimz3QVH4CzKA.1
Meeting ID: 862 3545 5192
Passcode: 620882
This is hosted by QA Earth Witness and Action, so it's a different Zoom room from our weekly Living Witness meetings for worship.