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Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism
Quaker 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
The 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
Loving Earth Project Exhibition – Kingsbridge, Devon
The Loving Earth Project is displayed in the Kingsbridge Quaker Local Meeting House from 22nd October to around 6th November 2024. One of the Meeting for Exploration subjects during this time is ‘Testimony to Sustainability’, as well as other groups such as the ‘Julian Meeting’ using the Meeting House during this period. There also might be
Music Week at Maison Quaker
Autumn Music Week with Eli and Loes 26 October - 3 November 2024 Musical explorations for voice and instruments ~ All levels Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cévennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! We are very excited to welcome Eli and Loes to the
Music in the South of France
Autumn Music Week with Eli and Loes 27 October - 2 November 2024 Musical explorations for voice and instruments ~ All levels Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cevennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! We are very excited to welcome Eli and Loes to the
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Creative Writing Group: Robin Attfield Author Talk
Creative Writing Group: Robin Attfield Author Talk
Join Robin in a presentation about his work. Details can be found on the website: https://www.attfieldduttbooks.co.uk/about-us ‘Robin and Leela have travelled widely all over the world, beginning when Robin taught philosophy for a year (1972 – 73) at what was then the University of Ife in Nigeria. Their first two children went to a multinational
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Activist Alphabet
Activist 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
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Loving Earth Exhibition
Lewes 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
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Creative Writing Group: Poetry Workshop with Peter Street
Creative Writing Group: Poetry Workshop with Peter Street
Join 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.
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Children’s reading monthly sessions
Children’s reading monthly sessions
Hosted 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
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George Fox 400: The Fire and the Hammer
George Fox 400: The Fire and the Hammer
This 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
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Poetry reading as spiritual practice
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/