Posts by matthewC
Decolonising Quakerism
Let’s acknowledge the impact of the slave-trade, colonialism and economic exploitation on the lives of many today, and ask, “what should, and can, we do?” Our Regional Quaker Meeting gathered…
Read More‘They shall beat their swords into plowshares…’
Our commitment to peace is deep-rooted and integral to who we are as Quakers. It has earned us the trust of the highest echelons of state and the poorest victims…
Read More‘I didn’t think Quakers do theology!’
Anyone could be forgiven for thinking that British Quakers do little, if any, talking or thinking about God. Indeed, for many, our theology in the 21st century is tied to…
Read MoreDoing business, the friendly way
How do Quakers make corporate decisions? Our Meetings for Business (or Church Affairs) are done in the spirit of Worship, where we strive for patience, deep listening, and careful discernment.…
Read MoreArty Friends
There are a number of artists among British Quakers, and for some, this is an integral element of their spirituality. The Quakers Arts Network is a vibrant forum for connecting and nurturing their…
Read MoreCelebrating friendship
“We need heroes who build bridges in our communities!” Sarah Griffin of Reading Interfaith Group, and a Quaker from Reading Meeting, introduced this multi-faith gathering which focused on bringing people…
Read MoreCombating loneliness
Reading Quaker Andrew Kingston, a mental health professional at Camden and Islington’s NHS Community Recovery Service, talks to Gardeners World about using gardening to help combat loneliness and improve mental well-being.
Read MoreQuakers under the swastika
Our Quaker History Group heard a moving and informative talk about ‘Quakers under the swastika’ given by Leslie Wilson. We heard what it was like to be one of the…
Read MoreSafeguarding our heritage
Chris Skidmore, formerly of Reading Quaker Meeting, maps how changing beliefs and practices over the past 350 years of Quakerism has influenced the architecture of our Meeting Houses. His book,…
Read More“Oh yes we can…!”
Quakers in Reading raised the roof with a wonderful pantomime, written during a gathering at Charney Mannor, and directed by Izzy Brimalow. During the Courtly celebration of the birth of…
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