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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
Charlotte Woolford – Mal Woolford – No Relation
Westminster Friends Meeting House 52 St Martins Lane, London, United KingdomIn their ongoing photographic project, Charlotte Woolford and Mal Woolford respond to their personal connection through historic transatlantic chattel slavery. Knowing each other from the school run, they discovered by chance that they share the same surname. Research revealed that a branch of Mal's family most probably enslaved Charlotte's ancestors, pointing to a household just
Charlotte Woolford – Mal Woolford – No Relation
Westminster Friends Meeting House 52 St Martins Lane, London, United KingdomIn their ongoing photographic project, Charlotte Woolford and Mal Woolford respond to their personal connection through historic transatlantic chattel slavery. Knowing each other from the school run, they discovered by chance that they share the same surname. Research revealed that a branch of Mal's family most probably enslaved Charlotte's ancestors, pointing to a household just
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/
Charlotte Woolford – Mal Woolford – No Relation
Westminster Friends Meeting House 52 St Martins Lane, London, United KingdomIn their ongoing photographic project, Charlotte Woolford and Mal Woolford respond to their personal connection through historic transatlantic chattel slavery.Knowing each other from the school run, they discovered by chance that they share the same surname. Research revealed that a branch of Mal's family most probably enslaved Charlotte's ancestors, pointing to a household just a
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/
Practice & Pasture of the Creative Life – New Year’s Retreat in the USA
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United StatesNew Year’s: Practice & Pasture of the Creative Life Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 Book through website. A Pendle Hill New Year’s Retreat with artists Robin Reid Drake and Todd Drake (@QuakerPirate). This New Year’s retreat is an invitation to slow down into creative awareness of our inner lives and reflect on the
Creative Writing Group: FOCUSing Workshop
On Zoom , United KingdomA workshop by Bethany Rivers on FOCUSing (Finding Own Compassionate Understanding Self). The FOCUSing process has overlaps with Experiment with Light. More details to follow.
Quaker Music Network
High Leigh Lord Street, Hoddesdon, United KingdomAnnual choral and chamber weekend of relaxed music-making for singers and instrumentalists at High Leigh, Hoddesdon, Herts. Information sheet and booking form available from quakermusicnetwork@gmail.com