monthly notices December 2018 Rhagfyr hysbysiadau misol

Listings & newsletters

Books of the Month LINK to PDF

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses LINK TO PDF

Among Friends Autumn 2018 The latest edition of the newsletter from the Europe & Middle East Section of Friends World Committee for Consultation contains news of a Norwegian Young Friends pilgrimage to Britain, the All Poland Friends Gathering and updates from Woodbrooke, QUNO and QCEA. LINK TO PDF

Trustees make decision over Palestine

Quakers in Britain has become the first church in the UK to announce it will not invest any of its centrally-held funds in companies profiting from the occupation of Palestine. The decision was made by trustees in consultation with Meeting for Sufferings.

The recording clerk said, “As Quakers, we seek to live out our faith through every day actions, including the choices we make about where to put our money.”

LINK TO PRESS RELEASE ON WEBSITE

Confidentiality

Revised leaflet on Confidentiality

Quaker Life has revised the guidance that it offers to meetings on confidentiality. See the new leaflet enclosed with this mailing. LINK TO PDF

Supporting roles

Patterns and examples: deep roots for strong communities

Gatherings in 2019 – see poster for dates and venues LINK TO PDF

Would those serving your meeting benefit from a day of support, training, and spiritual nurture? Patterns and Examples days are gatherings for all adult role holders, and children and young people aged 6 to 18. Each one will be an opportunity to meet Friends, make friends, share ideas and worries, develop your skills and build our Quaker communities.

To book, visit: forms.quaker.org.uk/patterns-and-examples For more information contact: rhiannon.grant@woodbrooke.org.uk, 0121 4156 770

oliverw@quaker.org.uk 020 7663 1007

Children and young people

All Are Welcome: Engaging and connecting with families

10.30am – 4.00pm, Saturday 2 March 2019, Friends House, London

A day for Friends to come together to share stories and explore what it means to be an all age community.

Online booking form: https://forms.quaker.org.uk/families/ For more information contact:

Mel Cook, melaniec@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1014

LINK TO PDF FLYER

Outreach

Quaker Life All Age Outreach Confererence 2019

15-17 February 2019, High Leigh Conference Centre, Hertfordshire

This event is aimed at Quakers who are keen to reach out and help build dynamic welcoming Quaker communities. The event will be truly all age with everyone working creatively together throughout the weekend to share experience, ideas and inspiration. LINK TO PDF MORE INFORMATION

Some bursary assistance to help with travel may be available.

Elizabeth Scott, ElizabethSc@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1121 www.quaker.org.uk/events/outreachconference2019

Grants

QPSW Relief grants and Simmons grants available

QPSW Relief grants of up to £4,000 per year for a maximum of three years. They are available for projects both overseas and in the UK for peace-building, and addressing relief of people who are suffering as

a result of social and economic deprivation, natural disasters, climate change, war or conflict but not immediate crisis relief. Simmons grants of about £1,500 for one year will be available to aid Quakers’ support/ involvement in overseas projects helping rural young people become self-sufficient, or with a similar educational purpose. Projects need to be a concern of a local or area meeting.

Ann Pfeiffer, annp@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1053

Inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity survey

Yearly Meeting 2017 minuted “a call to examine our diversity” and a diversity and inclusion coordinator was appointed to look at the current makeup of the Quaker community in order to help us to develop in more inclusive ways. The inclusion and diversity survey has been

put together to help with this work. Please encourage Friends and attenders in your meeting to complete the survey. It is completely anonymous and the results will be collated at BYM.

Edwina Peart, EdwinaP@quaker.org.uk, 0207 663 1148 Please complete the survey by 28 March 2019: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/quakersurvey

Paper version available

Advices & Queries // Cynghorion a Holiadau 28/10/2018

monthly notices November 2018 Tachwedd hysbysiadau misol

Newsletters & courses

Books of the Month November 2018 from the Quaker Centre Bookshop LINK to PDF

Training for Quaker Role Holders 2019 Details of courses for those serving in a variety of Quaker roles – both at Woodbrooke and online. LINK to PDF

The Retreat York Benevolent Fund Newsletter Link to PDF

Reminder

Answering that of God in everyone: A diversity and inclusion national gathering

Woodbrooke 18-20 January 2019

A diverse and inclusive community where all are welcomed has been an ever present aspiration for Quakers. This conference aims to equip Friends to make it a reality.

Booking is now open for this event. LINK to PDF flyer.

Remembrance

Ideas for Remembrance November 2018

What can you do to put peace on the agenda for Remembrance on the centenary of Armistice Day? LINK to PDF

Sahdya Darr, Sahdyad@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1108

Outreach

Outreach Conference 2019

15-17 February 2019, High Leigh Conference Centre, Hertfordshire

Making Quakers well known and widely understood. LINK to PDF flyer

www.quaker.org.uk/events/outreachconference2019 For more details: 020 7663 1017

Resist the arms fair

Are you part of resisting the arms fair?

Roots of Resistance is the new network of Quakers dedicated to mobilising to stop the DSEI arms fair in 2019. The biggest Meeting for Worship outside Yearly Meeting in 2017 was held in protest outside DSEI. The aim is for 1,000 to stop the arms fair.

Roots of Resistance are looking for people to help mobilise Friends to oppose the DSEI arms fair in London 2019. No experience required! LINK to PDF

hello@rootsofresistance.org.uk

monthly notices October 2018 Hydref hysbysiadau misol

Listings, magazine and podcast

Books of the Month October 2018 from the Quaker Centre Bookshop. LINK TO PDF

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses October 2018 Please display this courses listing. Booking details are given on the listing. LINK TO PDF

Friends World News from FWCC including articles on the FWCC Sustainability Communications Officer and FWCC joining the Multi-Faith Living the Change sustainable living initiative. LINK TO PDF

A Quaker Take Recently relaunched, ‘A Quaker Take’ is a podcast discussing topics from a Quaker perspective. The most recent episode is about God and the different words we use. Find it at www.quaker.org.uk/podcast or on your favourite podcatcher

Reminders to book

Quaker Activist Gathering 2018

Saturday 3 November, 10am to 4pm, Lancaster Quaker Meeting House

It will be a day to make connections, build common cause, and deepen our action.

More info and book: www.quaker.org.uk/events/quaker-activist-gathering-2018

Quaker Mental Health Forum – Young people and mental health Saturday 3 November, 10am to 4pm, The Priory Rooms, Birmingham Book at: http://bit.ly/mental-health-forum-2018

Contact: Alison Mitchell, mhdo@retreatyorkbfund.com, 07483 028 490

Quaker Youth Work Conference

Saturday 10 November, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Woodbrooke, Birmingham

A conference for those running events for young Quakers aged 11+.

Book by 28 October at www.quaker.org.uk/events/quaker-youth-work-conference-2018 Info: Lucy Sam, lucys@quaker.org.uk, 0207 663 1160

Conferences, events and courses

Journeys of Witness – QPSW Spring Conference

22–24 March 2019, Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick

The QPSW Spring Conference will be held in March 2019. The conference is an ideal way for new Friends and attenders to find out about the work QPSW does on behalf of Friends and how they can get involved. Staff from various programmes of work will be present and are happy to talk to Friends outside the workshop and plenary sessions to answer questions. Come and share your stories!

LINK TO FLYER PDF

Info: www.quaker.org.uk/events/2019-qpsw-spring-conference

Inspiration and Practice: the spiritual grounding of our ecumenical and interfaith work

8–10 March 2019, Woodbrooke, Birmingham

Ecumenical and interfaith work can bring moments of breakthrough and challenges. We will explore the spiritual depth in such moments.

What helps moments of openness and insight? How do we face and deal with barriers of substantial difference? We will bring such reflections together with examples of practical work on the ground, making use of current Quaker interfaith and ecumenical activity.

For those nominated, please book online at

www.woodbrooke.org.uk/qccir-conference

The booking period for AM representatives will close on 31 January 2019 – after that, any remaining places will be generally available LINK TO PDF FLYER

Swarthmoor Hall News

October and November, Swarthmoor Hall, Cumbria

This flyer is to let Friends know about residential courses & day events running at Swarthmoor Hall this autumn. Why not combine an opportunity for spiritual refreshment with a stay in the comfortable surroundings of the Hall? LINK TO PDF FLYER 

For further information and to book:

01229 583204, info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

Climate justice

Climate Justice: opportunities for action & witness

Events: last Friday of each month, nr Blackpool & 1 December, Manchester

This year Britain Yearly Meeting and Quakers around the country are busy in witness for climate justice. There are several opportunities to get involved coming up, including faithful witness against fracking near Blackpool, training in Manchester, and things to do from your desk at home. LINK TO PDF FLYER for details or contact: Ben Foley, benf@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1056

monthly notices September 2018 Medi hysbysiadau misol

Books of the Month September 2018 from the Quaker Centre Bookshop link to PDF.

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses September 2018 link to PDF

Gatherings and conference

Answering that of God in everyone:

A diversity and inclusion national gathering

18–20 January 2019, Woodbrooke

A diverse and inclusive community where all are welcomed has been an ever present aspiration for Quakers. This conference aims to equip Friends to make it a reality, offering keynote speeches, workshops, opportunities for informal discussion and all-age worship, all as discreet standalone sessions. We will explore diversity in a variety of forms, including race and ethnicity, class, age, sexuality and gender, in an intersectional way. Prepare to be challenged and inspired.

edwinap@quaker.org.uk, 0207 663 1148

Quaker Activist Gathering 2018

10am-4.30pm, 3 November 2018, Lancaster Quaker Meeting House

An action-focused day for Quakers who identify as activists, framed in worship. It will be a day to build common cause, explore the Quaker aspect of our actions, and discover how we can work more effectively.

Meet other Quakers, learn how Quaker Peace & Social Witness staff can support your activism, and develop your skills. Book here: www.bit.ly/QuakerActivistGathering2018 Ben Foley, benf@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1056 Link to PDF flyer

Q-CAT Conference Preventing Torture – Effective Action

10.30am–4.30pm, 3 November 2018, Friends House, London

This conference will bring together a range of excellent speakers on this important topic and will end with a ‘What do we do next?’ session to discuss some practical action points. Places are limited and the conference will be open to the public, so please apply soon. £10 - £5 students

Book at: from.qcat@hotmail.com or Q-CAT 79 Wellington Road, New Brighton, CH45 2NE

Link to PDF flyer

Peace Education

Peace education poster – everyday militarism

see the interactive version and discussion activities from Quaker Peace & Social Witness at www.quaker.org.uk/teaching-resources.

DIRECT LINK TO INTERACTIVE POSTER

If you’d like to share how you use the poster, or any actions or ideas regarding challenging militarism, please contact:

Isabel Cartwright, isabelc@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1087

Economic Justice

End Hunger UK Petition and Information

End Hunger week will be 13–20 October 2018. LINK TO PDF
As part of it there is a petition calling on the Prime Minister to fix Universal Credit, so as to prevent people going hungry in this country. Individual Quakers are asked to sign the petition. LINK TO PDF for more information. There are further action ideas and sources of information provided.
End Hunger UK website

Ben Foley, benf@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1056

Children and young people

Journeys in the Spirit

A new Journeys youth and child flyer is now available in time for the new series of Journeys in the Spirit starting in October. This follows the theme for Quaker Week 2018 ‘Room for more’ – including the themes of diversity, inclusion and hospitality amongst others. LINK to PDF flyer

For more information: cypadmin@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1013

Quaker Youth Work Conference

10.30am–4.30pm, 10 November 2018, Woodbrooke

The Quaker Youth Work Conference is for those involved in running events with young Quakers aged 11+. It provides opportunities for networking and exploring issues of importance for those running young Quaker events. LINK to PDF flyer

Please book by 28 October at: www.quaker.org.uk/events/quaker-youth-work-conference-2018

For more information: cypadmin@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1013

Advices & Queries / Cynghorion a Holiadau 12 & 19/08/18

34. Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national, and international affairs. Do not shrink from the time and effort your involvement may demand.

Cofiwch eich cyfrifoldeb fel dinesydd am reolaeth materion lleol, cenedlaethol a rhyng-genedlaethol. Peidiwch ag arbed yr amser a’r ymdrech y gall eich ymrwymiad ei hawlio.

35. Respect the laws of the state but let your first loyalty be to God’s purposes. If you feel impelled by strong conviction to break the law, search your conscience deeply. Ask your meeting for the prayerful support which will give you strength as a right way becomes clear.

Perchwch ddeddfau’r wladwriaeth ond boed eich teyrngarwch pennaf i fwriadau Duw. Os cymhellir chwi gan argyhoeddiad cryf i dorri’r ddeddf, chwiliwch eich cydwybod i’w ddyfnderau. Gofynnwch i’ch cwrdd am y gefnogaeth weddigar a’ch nertha wrth i’r llwybr cywir agor o’ch blaen.

Advices & Queries / Cynghorion a Holiadau 29/07/18 & 05/08/18

31.We are called to live ‘in the virtue of that life and power that takes away the occasion of all wars’. Do you faithfully maintain our testimony that war and the preparation for war are inconsistent with the spirit of Christ? Search out whatever in your own way of life may contain the seeds of war. Stand firm in our testimony, even when others commit or prepare to commit acts of violence, yet always remember that they too are children of God.

Gelwir arnom i fyw ‘yn rhinwedd y bywyd a’r gallu sy’n symud achos rhyfeloedd’. A ydych yn cynnal yn ffyddlon ein tystiolaeth fod rhyfel, a pharatoi am ryfel, yn anghyson ag ysbryd Crist? Chwiliwch yn eich ffordd o fyw am unrhyw arwydd o hadau rhyfel. Sefwch yn gadarn yn ein tystiolaeth, hyd yn oed pan fo eraill yn cyflawni neu’n paratoi i gyflawni gweithredoedd o drais; ond cofiwch eu bod hwythau hefyd yn blant i Dduw.

32.Bring into God’s light those emotions, attitudes and prejudices in yourself which lie at the root of destructive conflict, acknowledging your need for forgiveness and grace. In what ways are you involved in the work of reconciliation between individuals, groups and nations?

Dygwch i oleuni Duw yr emosiynau, yr agweddau, y rhagfarnau hynny ynoch eich hunan sydd wrth wraidd gwrthdaro dinistriol, gan gydnabod fod arnoch angen maddeuant a gras. Ym mha ffyrdd yr ydych yn llafurio i gymodi rhwng unigolion a grwpiau a chenhedloedd?

monthly notices August 2018 Awst hysbysiadau misol

Listings & magazines

Books of the Month August 2018 from the Quaker Centre Bookshop LINK TO PDF

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses August 2018 LINK TO PDF

Among Friends, Summer 2018 The newsletter from Europe & Middle East Section of Friends World Committee for Consultation. This edition contains news of the EMES annual meeting held in June, and reports from the Quaker presence at Eurosatory and the recent Church & Peace conference as well as updates from Quaker Council for European Affairs, Quaker United Nations Office & Woodbrooke. LINK TO PDF

Paper copies in Monthly notices folder and newsletter folder

Workshop and conference

Faith in the media

10.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 1 September, Friends House, London

A one-day workshop to learn to use the media and social media to share Quaker faith in action. Sharpen skills in social media to attract new Friends to your meeting. Find out what journalists need from you.

With Jon Martin (outreach marketing officer) and Anne van Staveren (media officer) for BYM.

Anne van Staveren, annev@quaker.org.uk, 07958 009703

@mediaquaker

Exploring Quaker Chaplaincy, it may be for you!
7–9 September 2018, Woodbrooke, Birmingham
This may be for you! Whether you are considering or starting Quaker chaplaincy work or you have years of experience, at this weekend you will be able to reflect on your work, share your experiences, ideas and insights, and come away refreshed.
Are you considering becoming a Quaker chaplain in hospital, prison, school or university or in any other work or community setting? Come to discover ways to develop your chaplaincy role and an opportunity for sharing, supporting and developing your ministry.
Book with Woodbrooke: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/item/exploring-quaker-chaplaincy
For more information about Quaker chaplaincy:
Marleen Schepers, marleens@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1143 www.quaker.org.uk/chaplaincy

Governance

Help us find the right Friends to re-write the Book of Discipline

By 1 September

Central Nominations Committee is looking for Friends to serve on the committee which will rewrite the Book of Discipline (Quaker Faith & Practice). We do not want to miss Friends across Britain who are not known to us. They could be younger, less confident Friends. Or a stalwart member of your meeting who would never presume to put their name forwards. In all cases they will be well grounded Quakers, with a deep understanding of Quakerism. We ask you to put the names of those Friends forward. You can do this as an individual Friend or as a meeting.

Please email nominations@quaker.org.uk with the Friend’s name and their AM or worship group.

You can also fill in the on-line form via THIS LINK

Finally

UK Peaceworkers 2 into 3 A big thank you!

We are very pleased to announce that we have exceeded our target and have been able to employ a third Peaceworker!

On top of this, because of the generosity of Friends we have

£6,560 towards the £28,592 cost of a third Peaceworker next year! We would like to thank all the Friends who supported this appeal. This year’s peaceworker placements will be

at Child Soldiers International, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament’s (CND) Peace Education Programme and British American Security Information Council (BASIC).

Prison Phoenix Trust

The Prison Phoenix Trust encourages prisoners in the development of their spiritual welfare, through the practices of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath.

They offer personal support to prisoners around the UK and the Republic of Ireland through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books and newsletters – and to prison staff too. They work with people of any faith, or of none, and honour all religions.

This is a charity we usually support every year. The bring out a lovely newsletter - that is very positive and full of hope. There will be a copy in the  newsletter folder but here is a LINK to a PDF version  

You can sign up for a newsletter - or look at previous copies on-line following this LINK

monthly notices Gorffennaf 2018 July hysbysiadau misol

Books of the Month July 2018 from the Quaker Centre Bookshop. LINK to pdf

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses July 2018 Please display this courses listing. Booking details are given on the listing. LINK to pdf

The Young Quaker Issue 18, May 2018 This edition explores the idea and issues around finding a home, both as a physical reality and a spiritual concept. LINK to PDF

UK Peaceworkers 2 into 3

A big thank you to all of those who have given to the UK Peaceworker scheme. So far we

have raised £3,851 (including gift aid). So we are well on our way to reaching our target of

£6,000, which would enable us to employ a third peaceworker! There is still time to give LINK to Just Giving page, or you can text “QUAK23 £5” to 70070 to give £5 by text.

Vicky Torrance, victoriat@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1117

Children and young people

Facilitation and Leadership

Friday 19 – Sunday 21 October 2018, Woodbrooke

Facilitation and Leadership is an invigorating event for 15- to 21-year- olds. It will help them understand how groups form and how they work together through exploring theories and trying out facilitation and leadership skills.

For those new to facilitation and for those with previous experience.

Participants will develop confidence, understanding and skills alongside considering how to engage with Quaker aspects of facilitation. LINK to FLYER pdf

Cat Waithaka, catw@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1011

www.yqspace.org.uk/FL2018

Quaker Week and outreach

Quaker Week 2018

29 September – 7 October 2018

This year’s theme is ‘Room for more’. As Quakers we offer a table rich with good things, but recognise it could be more inclusive. There is room for more at the table – how can we let people know there’s a space for them? Quaker Week posters will be delivered to Clerks by mid-August. There are still some recipe book ideas packs left - get in touch if you would like one (email address below).

You can still book your speaker for Quaker Week - we can offer speakers on a wide range of subjects. Speaking engagements must be finalised by the end of July, so get requests in now to avoid disappointment.

speakers@quaker.org.uk

Finding out about Quakers

Two events for newcomers:

New to Quakers? Want to explore Quaker Worship?

•     Wed 26 to Fri 28 September at Charney Manor, Oxfordshire LINK.

•     Fri 28 to Sun 30 September at Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston. LINK

One event for those worshippers thinking about membership:

Ever thought of joining the Quakers

•     Fri 26 to Sunday 28 October at Charney Manor, Oxfordshire. LINK

Charney Manor, admin@charneymanor.com, 01235 868206

Swarthmoor Hall, info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk, 01229 583204

Grants

Overseers Relief Grants

Grants of up to several thousand pounds (but usually less) are available to assist local overseers in their support of Quakers and their families in a situation of hardship and suffering through old age, infirmity, disability, bereavement, single parenthood, other financial needs. Also to provide assistance to children with special educational needs. These grants are available in cases where local funds have been fully used or are not available. Applications should be made via the local overseer (or equivalent) to the Grants Programme Officer at Friends House.

Ann Pfeiffer, annp@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1053

Sustainability

Bridging the gap: hope and action

19–21 October 2018, Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire

Climate change is huge and complex. It needs joined-up responses. For Quakers that means changing lives, developing vibrant low- carbon meetings and working with others for system change, all rooted in our deepening faith. This October’s BYM Sustainability Gathering is about making connections and breathing new life into your own and your meeting’s engagement. Do join us! LINK to FLYER pdf

Register at: www.quaker.org.uk/events/sustainability2018

Andrew McVicar, bymevents@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1119