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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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
Faith for the Climate : Webinar : A Million Acts of Hope: Buddhist Perspectives
Wednesday 20 May, 1-2pm BST
Register for the May webinar and to find out more Registration Here
Confirmed speakers:
Joe Mishan, XR Buddhists
Olivia Fuchs, Eco Dharma Network
Rehena Harilall, Plum Village and Buddhists Across Traditions
Venerable Thubten Drolma, Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
Quaker Blog : Equality, Earth Day and the power of nuance
Lucy Aphramor explores why climate is a social justice issue, looking at how it is intertwined with issues about disability, racialisation, and more.
QUNO Earth Day Compendium
To celebrate Earth Day, QUNO have shared a compilation of over a decade of publications reflecting their engagement in climate crisis and Earth Care.
What We Can Do: New versions available for climate resource
QUNO’s resource “Climate Change: What We Can Do” integrates personal actions with the latest climate science available and is developed for a wide audience. Its most updated version has been translated into several languages and formats, including print- and screen-optimized versions in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, and Swahili.
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 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 6 May
Wednesday Epilogue
20:30-21:00
Venue: Zoom
Our weekly evening epilogue
Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Fri 8 May
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.
Mon 11 May
People Need People: Radical Communing
18:00-20:00
Venue: Zoom
People Need People: Radical Communing - Woodbrooke Course
Monday 11 May - Monday 15 June 2026
https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/people-need-people-radical-communing/
The live Zoom sessions are at 18:00-20:00 (UK time) every Monday apart from 25 May.
Facilitators: Shweta Sanjeev, Lottie Child, Lisa Sattell, Emily Stewart
In a world that appears increasingly fragmented, how can we meet each other in our wholeness, listening beyond judgements? What does it mean to commune in these changing times? Drawing on Nora Bateson’s practice of Warm Data, we will explore these and other questions together through a series of curious and open conversations.