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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 2h
We love the annual World Quaker Day selfie(s) from Indy First Friends in the USA
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 12h
World Quaker Day is here! Share your pictures and reports on BlueSky, tagging @globalquakers.bsky.social , and we'll be glad to repost so we can see one another as Friends around the world, and grow the Peace & connection among us.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 15h
The extended international online worship meetings for World Quaker Day are starting! Joining instructions below: dailyquaker.com/2026/10/toda...
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Today: How to join in World Quaker Day - The Daily Quaker Message
"Today, on World Quaker Day (Tenth month/October 4), we’ll gather for an extended, international, online meeting for worship. Each hour will be dedicated to a part of the world where prayers for peace...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
María Teresa Peralta Lemus (Guatemala Holiness Friends Yearly Meeting) shares about the trip Friends took to a prison to celebrate #WorldQuakerDay: "We share some history, information about FWCC, Quaker principles, and a sermon encouraging them to find peace for their souls within that setting."
A group of people stand in front of a large gate with barbed wire and the words "Center for preventative detention of Men and Women, Los Tocotes, Zacapa" (a region in Southeastern Guatemala)A handmade book cover with an image of a broad brimmed hat and the words in Spanish " My book of Quaker Values"A page from a handmade book with a picture of the scales of justice and the words " Justice: Give to each person that which corresponds to them"A handmade book page with a picture of the earth and the words in Spanish "The Earth: commitment to take care of our planet"
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Florentino Ramos (INELA Peru) shares: "On September 27, we held an early celebration of #WorldQuakerDay. We moved the date up because of elections in Peru on October 4. We marked the occasion by praying for world peace, praising God and sharing a meal at Nueva Esperanza Church in Tacna, Peru."
People serve food in front of a banner for World Quaker DayA church group shot in front of a "World Quaker Day" banner and sign (n Spanish) in PeruWorshippers kneel in prayer in front of a banner for World Quaker Day with the theme "Let Peace be Among You" written in Spanish.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In Britain the whole week leading up to World Quaker Day (4 October) is 'Quaker Week', when Friends make an extra effort to welcome newcomers. More information here: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Quaker Week 2026: Quakers invite newcomers to try worship in silence
Quakers across Britain are inviting newcomers to try their distinctive worship this Quaker Week, from 26 September to 4 October.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Kenyan Friend Isaac Kofia has sent us this video of a poem he wrote about the theme of World Quaker Day, performed by young Friends in Uganda and Vokoli Yearly Meetings. Watch below:
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Worship can happen any place, any time". To affirm this message, FWCC's General Secretary went outside to record a message for the BBC, which was broadcast this morning as part of @quaker.org.uk Quaker Week and ahead of World Quaker Day this weekend. Full text here: fwcc.world/fwcc-records...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"No steeple, just people". 25 years ago a group of teenagers came up with this as a slogan for Quakerism. Have you heard a better one? Full story in the Friend today: thefriend.org/article/no-s... Image from the Quaker Tapestry, when George Fox preached from a rock instead of a church in 1652
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sarah from @quakerunoffice.bsky.social will be joining us on World Quaker Day, she met up with Evan from Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas to discuss QUNO's commitment to Peace and Justice.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Quakers in Ireland are preparing to join the global online meeting for worship for peace on World Quaker Day. Will we see you there too?
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
World Quaker Day is on the back cover of the Friend magazine this week. Where have you seen World Quaker Day posters or publicity?
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We've been reflecting on the diversity of what a Quaker meeting looks like, and how we can connect to Spirit at any time and in any place when we gather together. Rea the full blog on the Discovering Quakers website: www.discoveringquakers.org.uk/blog/world-q...
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World Quaker Day 2026: Let Peace Be Among Us — Discovering Quakers
Ahead of this year’s World Quaker Day, Ella Morris from Friends World Committee for Consultation, reflects on what a Quaker Meeting looks like…
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
One hundred and eighty Quakers gathered in Haus Altenberg in Germany in August to explore the theme of the river of life... It was like a family reunion. Read more about the EMEYF-EMES All Age Gathering here: fwccemes.org/news/2026-em...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"In trying to explain (unprogrammed) Quaker meetings, I sometimes say it is a bit like birdwatching: it involves quietly waiting, expecting or hoping to experience something, but never knowing exactly what it will be." Tim Gee explores 'waiting worship': www.quaker.org.uk/blog/coming-...
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Why come to Quaker worship?
​Tim Gee shares what he finds meaningful about attending Quaker meetings for worship.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Asegúrate de reservar la fecha y registrarte en línea para el Día Mundial de los Cuáqueros; te enviaremos los detalles del programa más acerca la fecha. Podréis también hablar con tu reunión local o Iglesia de los Amigos sobre la posibilidad de participar en grupo. fwcc.world/event/worldq...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today at 1pm (BST) a chance to come together as a global community in worship. Join in online here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Image with text saying: GLOBAL QUAKER WORSHIP, 12.08.2026 ALL AGE GATHERING. With the FWCC logo and All age gathering logo
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We're delighted that the new edition of Margaret Fell's Women's Speaking Justified continues to find readers around the world. It is reviewed this week in Friends Journal.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Join our next semi-programmed Global Quaker Worship on the 12th August, from the Europe & Middle East Section’s All Age Gathering. Theme is: The River if Life. Timings & registration: fwccemes.org/calendar/glo...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Make sure to save the date and register online for World Quaker Day, we’ll send you details about the itinerary nearer the day. You could also start to have conversations with your local meeting or Friends Church about attending all together. www.worldquakerday.org
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The full text of last year's Backhouse Lecture is now available for free online. Given on 7 July 2025 at Australia Yearly Meeting ( @quakersaustralia.bsky.social ) it offers a first hand account of the diversity of the Quaker world. Full text here: www.quakersaustralia.info/resources/ba...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"A major theme in the book (Luke) is the rules about who can eat with who. Jesus keeps causing minor scandals by eating with people considered to be sinners but he explains he has come for everyone." FWCC General Secretary Tim Gee reflects on faithful inclusivity on the BBC Daily Service.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What an image of joy, from the most recent sessions of Britain Yearly Meeting, where FWCC Friends contributions included bringing music from the World Quaker Songbook. Image Credit: Mike Pinches
Staff and trustees of FWCC, singing at Britain Yearly Meeting
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Thank you @theequaker.bsky.social for helping us get the word out about World Quaker Day 2026 in your recent podcast episode. Thank you also for creating such a thoughtful conversation around Quakers and the environment. We really enjoyed the episode.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Lovely art from Friends School Ramallah:
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Quakers in Ireland @quakerireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Arising from her time at Ramallah Friends School in 24/25, Jenny Haughton exhibited artworks by the school's students at #IYM2026. The RFS art teacher, Elizabeth Tesdell, also Quaker, selected and transferred these images, which were then printed and mounted for display at Ireland Yearly Meeting.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
QUNO New York is seeking a UN Representative to function as a senior member of the QUNO team, share program responsibilities, take care of outreach efforts, and look after the QUNO Program Assistant program. Find out more below. (Applications close 25 June)
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Did you know that Margaret Fell had seven daughters who were also involved with Quakers and connected to Swarthmoor Hall? Find out more about them and "the tension between the demands of their Quaker faith and the expectations placed on them as women" in this online session.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The Europe and Middle East Section of FWCC has had their annual meeting, 28-30th May online. Over 50 Friends gathered together. If you are intrested, you can read the epistle on the EMES website.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"Irish Quakers, they just embraced me, and they made me feel like I belonged." @theequaker.bsky.social new podcast episode dives into the fascinating history of Quakers in Ireland, Zack having travelled to attend Ireland Yearly Meeting earlier this year. Find out more below.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“Do not give up or surrender on this path. Continue to struggle for peace.” Find out more about conscientious objectors in @qcea.bsky.social's 'Voices of Peace' report, with stories from objectors in Belgium, Greece, Eritrea, Türkiye, Israel, Finland, Russia and Spain.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Friends have just completed the annual in-person meeting of the FWCC Central Executive Committee, which this year took place at the 'first Friends World Office'; Swarthmoor Hall. Please hold them in the Light as they return home, and as we move forward with the work together.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Our FWCC Americas Section partners with the US Religion Census to survey Quaker congregations across the US. A recent report, which includes Quaker Connect participants, shows growth to pre-pandemic levels. Does this reflect what you see in your congregation? religionnews.com/2026/04/24/w...
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Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report
ATLANTA (RNS) — Researchers from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research said the median congregation grew from 65 in 2020 to about 70 today. That is not enough to erase earlier declines, but it ...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The FWCC Europe & Middle East Section 2025 Annual Report is now available - read news of Quaker work and activity in Europe & the Middle East here: fwccemes.org/news/fwcc-em...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"Quakerism, as an experiential faith, changes over time. Friends around the world have evolved differently ... with different worship styles and theologies" - read Clerk of FWCC-EMES Ethel Livermore's account of attending all 4 FWCC Section meetings over the past year: fwccemes.org/news/reflect...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Could the epistle of James help Quakers from different places and traditions to understand one another? The latest edition of the Friend features a piece by FWCC General Secretary Tim Gee, exploring this: thefriend.org/article/home... What do you think?
Picture of James Alpheus, considered by some to be the same as James the Just, brother of Jesus, although this is disputed by others. Featured on the cover of The Friend magazine.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The theme for World Quaker Day, 4 October 2026, is "Let Peace Be Among Us" - we're planning a massive online Meeting for Worship, bringing together Friends across borders, time zones, and Quaker traditions with a shared focus on peace. Please save the date and find out more at www.worldquakerday.org
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As many Friends know our Friend Yurii in Kyiv was detained recently. Read more about his story on the FWCC-EMES website with a few ideas of things you can do to support him and other COs in Ukraine, please share it with Friends in your groups and meetings: fwccemes.org/news/ukraini...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Due to instability and war in the world, two ​Yearly Meeting sessions of the Religious Society of Friends have been indefinitely cancelled; Cuba YM planned to meet in February, and Middle East YM planned to meet in April. Read more: fwccamericas.org/2026/04/02/p... fwccemes.org/news/please-...
Friends from the United States and Cuba meet in Delicias, Holguin province, Cuba during a pastoral visit in January 2026Lebanese and Palestinian Friends meet with Friends from Friends United Meeting and FWCC-EMES in Brummana, Lebanon, during a pastoral visit, April 2025
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Are you a young professional interested in Quaker engagement with the UN? QUNO Geneva is hiring Programme Assistants for their Climate Change and Human Rights & Refugees programmes. Apply by 8 May - Swiss/EU/EFTA nationals or those with Swiss work rights. Find out more: quno.org/newsroom/app...
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Applications are now open for 2026 Programme Assistants in Geneva - QUNO
QUNO's office in Geneva is now accepting applications for Programme Assistants to join our Human Impacts of Climate Change (HICC) and Human Rights &
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Quaker Religious Thought and Quaker Theological Discussion Group @quakerrelthought.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Quaker Religious Thought (QRT) and Quaker Theological Discussion Group (QTDG) are now on Bluesky! Share this post so we find all our #Quaker F/friends. While you're at it, check out our QTDG panel discussions from December on the topic, "Quaker Public Ministry." qtdg.org/2025/12/20/l...
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Links to 2025 QTDG Panel Presentations
QTDG was delighted to host two fascinating panels in mid-December 2025. If you missed the opportunity to hear these presentations in real time, we cordially invite you to watch the Zoom recordings.…
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
What brilliant timing - a new QuakerSpeak video about Margaret Fell: quakerspeak.com/video/margar... #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadingthechange #WomeninLeadership
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Margaret Fell: The Mother of Quakerism's Powerful Ministry - QuakerSpeak
Margaret Fell was a judge’s wife, living in a manor home in northwest England in the mid-seventeenth century. One day,…
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
To mark both her recent installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, and also to celebrate her birthday, Quakers gifted Sarah Mullally a copy of Margaret Fell's Women's Speaking Justified yesterday. The meeting was warm and friendly, and finished with a brief moment of silent prayer .
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
We have heard today (21st March) that Yurii has been released and is home. He was tortured while held by the authorities in Kyiv
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
​Many Friends around the world know Yurii Sheliazhenko from Kyiv. Yurii was detained by the police in Kyiv yesterday, for being a conscientious objector to military service. Please uphold him. We are trying to get more information from local Friends. More here: ebco-beoc.org/press-releas...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Quakers will be guests at Sarah Mullally's installation as the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. We've long advocated for gender equality in faith settings, and we believe in loving God and neighbour across all traditions. www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-qua...
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Why Quakers are celebrating the first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Ahead of the installation of Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Tim Gee explores how women's ministry absolutely is Biblical.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
To our knowledge, Shaker leader Ann Lee (subject of the recent movie) never was a Quaker, despite what some on the internet say. It's a little sad to learn she wasn't part of the Quaker story, but facts matter. Share if you know someone who needs to know. www.friendsjournal.org/ann-lee-was-...
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Ann Lee Was Never a Quaker: Here's the Evidence
Five reasons why Wikipedia is wrong.
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Tim Gee @timquaker.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This is worth reading, feat. Deputy Recording Clerk, Quakers in Britain, Siobhán Haire: cte.org.uk/smashing-the... "360 years ago, Margaret Fell...published “Women’s speaking justified...Today, I largely take for granted the right to speak and to lead in my faith community."
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Smashing the stained glass ceiling
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury is a woman. Later this month, The Most Rev Dame Sarah Mullally will be installed as the Head of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, the shepherd (as...
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
We've been talking a lot about Margaret Fell this week. In case you're not familiar with her story, @quakeitup.bsky.social has just published a new video.
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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
"The Quaker community seeks to uphold women in all areas of life, to believe what women say, and to support their leadership and callings in all faith communities." A message for #InternationalWomensDay reflecting on the life of the person who wrote the first full defence of women's preaching.
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