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Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism
Quaker Tapestry Museum Quaker Tapestry Ltd, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, United KingdomQuaker Tapestry Museum is celebrating the 400th Anniversary of George Fox’s birth with this year’s special exhibition Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism. The exhibition includes loans from Friends House and Swarthmoor Hall, as well as reproductions from the State Papers at The National Archives. As a
The Pendle Hill Chorus: O, Mystery! Music for the Soul
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United StatesThe Pendle Hill Chorus: O, Mystery! Music for the Soul Sep 11, 2024 In person event. A non-audition community chorus. “We work hard and have a good time.” The theme of this Fall season draws its name from one of the offerings, “Mystery” from Missa Gaia: Earth Mass. Offerings will be varied and will include
Activist Alphabet
Friends House 177 Euston Rd, Euston, London, United KingdomActivist Alphabet is an exhibition of 26 prints and poems created as a response to climate change. The aim of the Alphabet is to help people connect with their own joy in the natural world and personal memories of climate change. I think we are in a crisis of relationships with each other, with nature
Loving Earth Exhibition
LewesQuakerMeetingHouse Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex, United KingdomLewes Friends present a Loving Earth Exhibition, open to the public every Saturday in November, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lewes Friends are delighted to host this exhibition as well as an associated workshop . No charge, although donations are welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Do drop in and see the art! Email quakermeetinghouselewes@gmail.com for
Creative Writing Group: Poetry Workshop with Peter Street
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Peter Street for a poetry workshop. Peter has published multiple books and also writes as a war poet. He has overcome challenges and offers great insight. This Guardian article describes Peter’s writing career. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/dec/17/peter-street-poetry ‘His life story is that of an itinerant autodidact, with shades of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and Thomas Hardy's Jude.
Children’s reading monthly sessions
Friends House Euston London Friends House, London, London, United KingdomHosted by Quaker Bookshop and Quaker Life, we now offer a monthly hour of reading led by one of our volunteers, who brings the magic of children's books to life. Join us for exciting stories that inspire a love of reading and create an opportunity to make new friends! The next date will be the
George Fox 400: The Fire and the Hammer
Central Manchester Meeting 6 Mount Street, Manchester, United KingdomThis is a cantata which tells the story of the early life of George Fox and the beginnings of Quakerism. Originally written by Tony Biggin and Alec Davison for the Leaveners Quaker Youth Theatre, we thought it would be a good way to celebrate George Fox's 400th birthday. It is written for four-part chorus, tenor
Poetry reading as spiritual practice
Poetry can expand our awareness of the visible and the invisible. This gentle Woodbrooke online retreat led by Tracey Martin will give participants the opportunity to spend time alone and together with a number of poems from a variety of traditions. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/poetry-reading-as-spiritual-practice/
Creative Writing Group: Quaker Artists
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Gary Sandman in this talk about his book about Quaker Artists. Did you know… that Judi Dench, James Michener and Annie Oakley were Quakers? that Joan Baez, Ben Kingsley and F. Murray Abrahams have attended Friends Meeting? that Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt and James Dean were raised Quakers? that Popeye the Quaker Man, a
Creatively visioning the future: a winter retreat
This creative participatory retreat offers a space to explore what a future based on love and truth might bring. Acknowledging that governments and corporations aren’t acting swift enough, how can we inspire positive actions and re-envision society? A Woodbrooke online event led by Linda Murgatroyd Details: https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/creatively-visioning-the-future-a-winter-retreat/