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Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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World Quaker Day is on the back cover of the Friend magazine this week. Where have you seen World Quaker Day posters or publicity?

Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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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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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 04/09/2026

AGM Zoom link, agenda & papers went out to our newsletter community this morning.📮But don't worry, there's still time to get your invitation! Just sign up to our newsletter here: qva.org.uk/subscribe/ Everyone is welcome to join us to hear guest speaker Jennifer Kavanagh speak on Pathways to Peace.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 28/08/2026

Delighted to announce that #Quaker writer Jennifer Kavanagh will be the guest speaker at the Quaker Voluntary Action AGM on Saturday 12 September 14.00 BST via Zoom. Jennifer will speak on our annual theme, Pathways to #Peace. All welcome! Get the details via our newsletter: qva.org.uk/subscribe

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 19/08/2026

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You are warmly invited to #Quaker Voluntary Action's AGM on 12 September at 14.00 BST via Zoom. Subscribe to our newsletter for the joining link: www.qva.org.uk/subscribe The AGM will include an inspiring talk from a guest speaker (announced soon) on our annual theme, Pathways to Peace.

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Quakers in Britain Peace Team @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk · 26/08/2026

What can the faith-shaped peacemaker do in the face of multiple global challenges? This workshop will help you refine what is yours to do in this moment www.greenbelt.org.uk/artists/hann...

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 19/08/2026

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 10/08/2026

The Svartbäcken Summons: a call to all #Quakers to witness for #peace. Read the minute discerned by participants during a QVA Working Retreat this July: qva.org.uk/the-svartbac...

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 10/08/2026

The Svartbäcken Summons: a call to all #Quakers to witness for #peace. Read the minute discerned by participants during a QVA Working Retreat this July: qva.org.uk/the-svartbac...

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 04/08/2026

"We have asked ourselves what we, as #Quakers, can do to build peace..." Epistle from the Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat to Svartbäcken, Swden: qva.org.uk/epistle-svar...

2 volunteers sit on decking, they are talking and listening to each other. Towards the bottom, black text over yellow background reads: We have asked ourselves what we, as Quakers, can do to build peace.

4 Quaker Voluntary Action retreat participants sit on chairs in a meeting room. They are contemplating the reflection session's activities. Towards the bottom, black text over yellow background reads: When we think of peace, we see the unfolding story of..

3 people sit at a wood picnic bench. One has a parrot on her shoulder. Another stands in the background. Towards the bottom, black text over yellow background reads: a gathered community... This is the life that we have experienced this week.

Sunset over a lake, one person stands on a pontoon with their arm outstretched. Towards the bottom, black text over yellow background reads: Read the Epistle in full at qva.org.uk

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 31/07/2026

"To all Friends everywhere, we are 21 participants from Great Britain, Sweden and Germany who gathered for a Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat at Svartbäcken, a #Quaker centre north of Stockholm from 6-12 July 2026..." Read the Epistle in full & see stunning photos: qva.org.uk/epistle-svar...

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QCEA @qcea.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

#1/5 Welcome to the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA)! We're a non-profit promoting just, peaceful, & humane solutions to issues affecting Europe & its global relationships. #quakers #EU

QCEA welcoming image for new Bluesky followers. The text on the image states 'Welcome at @qcea.bsky.social'. It also presents photos from our events on be dark blue background.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 17/07/2026

More joyful photos from our recent Gathering Retreat for #queer #Quakers and allies, held in partnership with Quaker Rainbow. Read the retreat Epistle in full here: qva.org.uk/epistle-qva-...

1. Two books - Quaker Faith and Practice and Advices and Queries - on a table, both have Quaker Rainbow stickers on their red covers. Black text on teal background: Epistle from the QVA x Quaker Rainbow Gathering Retreat...

2. A person wearing a baseball cap and stripy top stands to speak into a microphone. Fellow retreat participants are in the background, listening to them. Black text on teal background: “This weekend has modelled what happens when...

3. Two people, one wearing a baseball cap, lean on a gate with flowers in foreground. Black text on teal background: we centre inclusivity, show up for each other...

4. Two smiling retreat participants stand in beautiful countryside, holding gathered leaves, etc. They are wearing bright green lanyards with name tags. Black text on teal background: and advocate for each other’s needs.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 13/07/2026

"To all Friends everywhere, From 26 to 28 June 2026, 36 Friends and 3 Facilitators gathered at The Hayes, Derbyshire for a Gathering Retreat for LGBTQIA+ #Quakers and allies, and 3 Friends joined online" Read the Epistle in full & see more images from the retreat: qva.org.uk/epistle-qva-...

'Epistle from our recent Gathering Retreat' in black text sits underneath the Quaker Voluntary Action and Quaker Rainbow logos. In the centre is a photograph of retreat participants standing in front of a lake with ice creams. A magenta and teal swoosh sits at the bottom of the graphic.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Donate to support #Quaker #volunteering qva.org.uk/donate/ Every donation helps to: - Give low-income volunteers life-changing experiences - Ensure QVA retreats are safe, supportive spaces - Create new volunteering opportunities - Send practical help to more Quaker Centres

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Quakers in Britain Peace Team @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk · 02/07/2026

Still time to sign up for Active Hope: Building Power, Making Change. A Young Friends in Britain Special Interest Gathering, created in partnership with @quaker.org.uk 10-12 July in Cambridge (for 18 - 35 yos) Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Active Hope: Building Power, Making Change

A Young Friends in Britain Special Interest Gathering, created in partnership with Quakers in Britain Event date: 6.30pm Friday 10th July - 3pm Sunday 12th July Event Address: Quaker Meeting House, 1...

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 26/06/2026

Did your Local #Quaker Meeting receive our information pack? We welcome your feedback or questions about our #volunteering programme! Didn't get it? You can ask Suzie, our Comms Manager - find her email address here: qva.org.uk/contact

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 18/06/2026

One place has become available on our #Queer #Quaker residential weekend! qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Book by 12 noon Friday 19 June for: - LGBTQIA+ community-building - Worship - Reflection & discussion - Activities & entertainments - Leisure time in beautiful surroundings Tiered fees & financial support

Queer Quaker residential weekend June 2026 headline, with a landscape image for the venue, a large historical building in gardens. A magenta and teal 'swoosh' graphic at the bottom sits behind the QVA website address.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 29/05/2026

Places on our #Queer #Quaker residential weekend are now filling fast! Currently just 8 places left, bookings close 8 June. Open to all LGBTQIA+ aged 14+ We offer financial support & you'll never have to justify asking. Full details & book here: qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Reposts much appreciated 🙏

Queer Quaker Residential Weekend in black text appears below the Quaker Voluntary Action and Quaker Rainbow logos. An image of the venue, an impressive older building in gardens appears in the middle, and a magenta and teal 'swoosh' graphic appears at the bottom.

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 26/05/2026

We have 13 places left on our #Queer #Quaker 'Gathering Retreat', a residential weekend in beautiful Derbyshire this June. Please book now to secure your place: qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Open to all LGBTQIA+ folks from around the world, whether Quaker or Quaker-curious / ish. 🏳️‍🌈 Reposts appreciated! 🙏

Queer Quaker Residential Weekend in black text underneath the Quaker Voluntary Action and Quaker Rainbow logos. An image of the venue, an historic building with gardens sits underneath, with a magenta and teal graphic swoosh at the bottom.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Our #Queer Quaker Residential Weekend is 26-28 June in Derbyshire, UK. Please book now to secure your place! It's open to all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies aged 14+ from around the world, whether #Quaker or Quaker-curious. We offer tiered fees & financial support. qva.org.uk/rainbow/

A headline in bold black text reads: Queer Quaker Residential Weekend. The Quaker Voluntary Action and Quaker Rainbow logos sit just above it. Below is a photograph of the retreat location, an old building set in a beautiful garden. Text just above the photo details that the retreat is open to all LGBTQIA+ people and allies aged 14+. A teal and magenta 'swoosh' sit at the bottom of the post.

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 18/05/2026

Thanks so much for sharing @quaker.org.uk We're so delighted to demonstrate that hope is louder than hate with these hopeful #volunteering stories.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 15/05/2026

What does hope mean to you? Leave a comment and check out our partnership with A Million Acts of Hope: we’ve gathered 17 Quaker volunteering stories from up and down the country into one inspiring blog post: qva.org.uk/million-acts...

'What does hope mean to you?' in white text over a green box towards the bottom left of a composite graphic, with three images of volunteers, and the Quaker Voluntary Action and A Million Acts of Hope logos at the bottom.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 14/05/2026

Celebrate the hopefuls! Our latest blog post is packed full of joyful & inspiring #volunteering stories gathered from our #Quaker @quaker.org.uk networks. It’s our act of hope for A Million Acts of Hope. qva.org.uk/million-acts...

'Celebrate the hopefuls' in white text over a green box in the centre of a composite graphic, with 4 images of volunteers, and the Quaker Voluntary Action and A Million Acts of Hope logos at the bottom.

Quakers in Britain Peace Team @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk · 14/05/2026

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A Quaker researcher has helped expose an illegal arms shipment from the UK to Israel, which has been seized by Belgian authorities and is now the subject of a criminal investigation >>> www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Quaker research helps trigger seizure of UK arms bound for Israel

A Quaker researcher has helped expose an illegal arms shipment from the UK to Israel, which has been seized by Belgian authorities and is now the subject of a criminal investigation.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 13/05/2026

Sign the UK’s biggest ever thank you card to remind Britain that hope can be louder than hate. We know you can push it over the target of 75,000 signatures! millionactsofhope.org

Sign the biggest ever thank you card to the people who make hope happen. Hope is in pink, with a smiley face in the middle of the letter o.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 08/05/2026

What an amazing Britain Yearly Meeting that was! @quaker.org.uk We were glad to meet past, present (and future) volunteers, trustees, staff, and partners, our counterparts in other Quaker organisations, and to meet and thank some of our donors in person.

Friends House, London under blue skies, with a printed sign in the foreground

Quaker Voluntary Action trustee stands next to a tall display and behind an information table at QVA's Groups Fair Stand in the Library at Friends House, during Britain Yearly meeting.

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 29/04/2026

QVA will be at Britain Yearly Meeting Groups Fair. Find us in the Library at Friends House this Saturday 2 May 12.45-14.15. We welcome the opportunity to meet with anyone with a connection to, or an interest in, #Quaker Voluntary Action.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 24/04/2026

Please welcome Jez Smith to our Board of Trustees! Jez has worked with various EMES Quaker organisations and contributes fundraising, relationship building, project management and communications experience to our Board. Meet Jez at the YM Groups Fair on Saturday 2 May. qva.org.uk/jez-smith-qv...

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 20/04/2026

Send your #Quaker#volunteering story by 27 April! Find out how to get involved here: qva.org.uk/quaker-volun...

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 16/04/2026

Join the hopefuls! We're collecting YOUR stories of #Quaker #volunteering to share for the 'A Million Acts of Hope' week of action, 13-20 May. Here's how to get involved: qva.org.uk/quaker-volun... #MillionActsofHope

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 10/04/2026

Could you share your #Quaker #volunteering story: - Collecting clothes for refugees? - Litter picking in your local area? - Helping at the foodbank, library or youth club? QVA is gathering stories of Spirit-led action to share for 'A Million Acts of Hope'. Details: qva.org.uk/quaker-volun...

A Million Acts of Hope campaign image, with a smily face inside the 'o' in 'Hope'.

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 27/03/2026

Bookings are now open for the QVA x Quaker Rainbow Gathering Retreat this June! Open to all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies, aged 14+. We hope you can join us in Derbyshire for a weekend of friendship, spiritual nurture and community-building. qva.org.uk/rainbow/

Quaker Voluntary Action x Quaker Rainbow Gathering Retreat announcement

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 18/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Barry Jenkinson to Quaker Voluntary Action's board of Trustees! Barry is QVA's new Treasurer, and we are delighted with the wealth of financial and #Quaker experience his appointment brings to our team. qva.org.uk/qva-welcomes...

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QVA Welcomes Barry Jenkinson as New Treasurer Trustee

Quaker Voluntary Action Welcomes New Trustee Treasurer Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA) is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Treasurer to join our board of […]

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 13/03/2026

Would you like to: - Give low-income volunteers life-changing experiences? - Ensure retreats are safe, supportive spaces? - Create new volunteering opportunities? - Send practical help to more Quaker Centres? Please visit the #Quaker Voluntary Action website to donate: qva.org.uk/donate Thank you.

Friends World Committee @globalquakers.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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One of the foundational texts of global Quakerism, 'Women's Speaking Justified', is soon to be republished in a modern English edition. Today we went to the @quaker.org.uk library, to go and have a look at the original. Summary below.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 20/02/2026

“It is very affirming and empowering to do good, tangible work." - Matthew, QVA Trustee. We're celebrating 25 years of volunteer retreats and are thankful to everybody past and present who has made them possible. 🙏 Learn more, volunteer & donate: qva.org.uk/25-years-vol...

Celebrating 25 years of volunteer retreats - Quaker Voluntary Action. Thank you to all past and present volunteers, facilitators, donors, hosts, partners, trustees, staff, and Friends. www.qva.org.uk

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 09/02/2026

📍3 reasons to join our Encounter Retreat in collaboration with @qcea.bsky.social in #Brussels this November: 1. Learn about #Quaker work in the EU 2. Explore pressing issues like #migration & democratic crises 3. Experience Belgian culture through trips & workshops Register here 👉 qva.org.uk/qcea/

3 reasons to join the QCEA x QVA retreat November 2026

Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 11/02/2026

Our Friends at @qcea.bsky.social have this vacancy focussed on #peacemaking and challenging #securitisation narratives. Based in Brussels, open to anyone with a right to work in the EU. Deadline 6 March.

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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · 09/02/2026