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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.
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.
“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.
"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...
Here is the Link!
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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.
"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.
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...
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:
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What do you think?
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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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 ...
This session explores the lives of Margaret Fell's seven daughters through their personal documents, tracing their connection to Swarthmoor Hall and the ways they faced challenges such as imprisonment, childbirth, and bereavement, while supporting their mother.
See https://ow.ly/6TN450YVr9V
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Podcast producer Zack Jackson traveled to Ireland Yearly Meeting to learn, firsthand, how this diverse community has managed to have such an outsized impact on the island of Ireland. Tune in to hear what this small but mighty community can teach the rest of us.
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📜 Launching 'Voices of Peace: Stories of Conscientious Objectors from Europe & Beyond'!
🗨️ Read stories from people who refused war!
🤝 A collaboration by @qcea.bsky.social, Connection e.V., @warresistersint.bsky.social & Agir pour la Paix
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Podcast producer Zack Jackson traveled to Ireland Yearly Meeting to learn, firsthand, how this diverse community has managed to have such an outsized impact on the island of Ireland. Tune in to hear…
