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"Right back to the days of Margaret Fell, women's ministry has been part of Quaker identity." Read the full interview with FWCC's new clerk Clare Scott Booth about Quakers and female leadership #IWD2026 #WomensHistoryMonth #womenempowerment
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The last of our photographs from the recent Open Mic event Eustace Street. Think we'll have to organise another one soon!
#DAQC #QuakersDublin #FaithinAction
Have you registered yet for #IYM2026? The deadline for onsite accommodation bookings is this Thursday 5th March, better hurry!
You'll find all the details on our website buff.ly/4MRIFEa
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Military escalation in the Middle East marks a dangerous moment for millions of children in the region.
UNICEF urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.
Two glass mason jars. One jar has only a few coins inside, labeled "Swear Jar." The second jar is full of coins, labeled "Telling non-Quakers you'll 'Hold them in the Light,' much to their confusion."
"Trust me, it's a good thing."
27.02.2026 17:04 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0We are very lucky to have so many Friends willing to share their talents. The first Open Mic event set the bar high!
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Friends shared their poetry, music and storytelling at our Open Mic event, thank you to all who made it a success. We'll share more photos during the week.
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Today I held in my hands with the original 1666 edition of 'Women's Speaking Justified', by Margaret Fell, the first full length written defence of women in public ministry.
There's a new modern English version coming soon, translated by @paulanderson88.bsky.social . Here's my summary:
Open Mic, Eustace St Quaker Meeting House Come share your talent in an afternoon full of poetry, prose, spoken word, music and fun. Feb 21st. 3pm - 4.30pm Dublin Area Quaker Community logo.
We look forward to seeing you at our Open Mic Event at Eustace St, D02XN59. Feb 21st 3:00-4:30pm. Share your poetry, prose, or music on the theme of Simplicity. A pre-event BYOF lunch with coffee/tea provided will start at 2:30pm.
Email quakeropenmic@gmail.com to book your 7-min slot.
A big thank you to all the Friends that braved the weather to take part in the recent Peace Witness.
#DAQC #QuakersDublin #FaithinAction
Have you registered for IYM 2026? IYM will be held from 9th – 12th April 2026 in Dublin.
You can find full details on our website.
Link in our bio.
#IYM2026 #QuakersIreland #FaithinActio
We offer you love and peace. Hands holding a heart. Peace Dove. Dublin Area Quaker Community Logo
On this St Valentines Day, we offer you love and peace and invite you to pray/wish for peace throughout the world and to spread the love by sharing this with someone who may
need it ❤️
#DAQC #QuakersDublin #QuakersIreland #Lovethyneighbour
Join Will Haire as he explores the history of the small but enduring Belfast Quaker Community and their ever evolving approach to the tenet "Let your lives speak" Frederick St Meeting House Sunday 1st March 2026 from 3 - 4pm Images of the Meeting House and Will Haire
On Sun 1st March from 3 - 4pm, Will Haire will give a talk entitled “From Stewardship to Public Service: The Journey of Belfast Quakers”, exploring the history of the Belfast Quaker Community. The talk will take place in person at Frederick St Meeting House, BT1 2LW and will be free of charge.
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Back row, left to right) - Edwin Graham (Bahá'í faith, Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum) Michael Jackson (C of I Archbishop of Dublin, Chair of DCIF) Adrian Cristea (Romanian Orthodox Church, Chief Executive of DCIF) Rev. Myozan Kodo (Soto Zen Buddhist Association) Dr. Jabir Singh Puri (Sikh Community Ireland) (Front row, left to right) - Niamh Hardiman (Religious Society of Friends) Dr. Hemant Kumar (Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre of Ireland)
A delegation from Dublin City Interfaith Forum & the Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum met with officials in the Dept of the Taoiseach to share thoughts about the significance of faith communities in building inclusive citizenship in a rapidly changing Ireland. Niamh Hardiman represented Friends.
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Black and white collage advertising Open Mic event. Theme is Simplicity. Sat 21st Feb 2026 Friends Meeting House, Eustace Street.
Open Mic Event at Eustace Street Meeting House D02XN59
Feb 21st 2026 3:00-4:30pm. Join us to share your poetry, prose, or music on the theme of Simplicity. A pre-event BYOF lunch with coffee/tea provided will start at 2:30pm.
Email quakeropenmic@gmail.com to book your 7-minute slot. o
We are #hiring! Apply by March 6, 2026, to become our next Rethinking Security Programme Officer!
More info 👉 www.qcea.org/wp-content/u...
"From conscientious objectors, pacifists, and abolitionists to refusing barriers based on identities, Quakers have a strong history of living into the testimony of integrity."
Integrity calls us to continue confront and tell the truth — even when those truths are uncomfortable.
Quaker worship involves spending an hour sitting still, in silence, waiting to see if anyone speaks. While daunting for some, Rhiannon Grant explores why it might be rewarding. Read more: https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/scary-silence-3-ways-quaker-meeting-for-worship-is-both-easy-and-hard
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The Lord showed me, so that I did see clearly, that he did not dwell in these temples which men had commanded and set up, but in peoples hearts... his people were his temple, and he dwelt in them. George Fox image. Dublin Area Quaker Community logo
The Lord showed me, so that I did see clearly, that he did not dwell in these temples which men had commanded and set up, but in people's hearts... his people were his temple, and he dwelt in them.
George Fox
#FaithinAction #DAQC #QuakersDublin #QuakersIreland
"What is within the power of each one of us is to focus, over and over, on smaller areas within our reach rather than on the entirety of our society."
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Reflecting on some of the words from Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of The Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland during his Homily for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Photos courtesy of Lynn Glanville, Dublin Communications Officer, Church of Ireland
LAST CHANCE: Young leaders are invited to apply to QUNO Geneva's Summer School program. Engage with international affairs and bring Quaker values to the global stage! quno.org/newsroom/app...
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Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee would love you to join them for their next Silent Quaker Peace Witness on Sat 14th February 2026 from 11.30am to 12.30pm, outside the gates of St Stephen’s Green at the top of Grafton St, Dublin. Friends from all Meetings, and their friends, are very welcome.
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Quaker Voluntary Action Retreat Programme 2026 announcement banner with orange APPLY button.
QVA's 2026 Retreats Programme is live! Applications are currently open for:
⚡️Working Retreat at Svartbäcken #Quaker Centre in Sweden, 6 - 12 July
⚡️Encounter Retreat in collaboration with Quaker Council for European Affairs in Brussels, 30 November - 4 December
qva.org.uk/2026-retreat...
Julia Rowan and Niamh Hardiman in front of the alter at St Thomas Indian Orthodox Church
Niamh Hardiman and Lynn Glanville in front of a group of people.
Julia Rowan, Clerk Dublin Monthly Meeting & Niamh Hardiman, Rep on Dublin Council of Churches were delighted to represent us at the Inaugural Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Palmerstown. The second photo shows Niamh and Lynn Glanville.
19.01.2026 15:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The Wheel are hiring a Social Innovation Manager. Applications close Fri 16th Jan.
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Open Mic Eustace St Meeting House Come share your talent in an afternoon full of poetry, prose, spoken word and fun. Feb 21st 2026 from 3pm - 4.30pm Starting with shared lunch at 2.30pm. Dublin Area Quaker Community logo and picture of microphone.
SAVE THE DATE! OPEN MIC EVENT
Eustace St Meeting House, Sat 21st Feb, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Bring your own lunch Tea/Coffee/Biscuits provided.
Time limit of 7 min per person, share your poetry, storytelling/prose, spoken word on the theme of SIMPLICITY. Email QuakerOpenMic@gmail.com to book your spot.
Be inspired by stories of hope and local action!
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Navigating Change Well as Quaker Communities 7 January - 28 January £54 Compass
All Quaker communities experience change, whether small or significant. We are working in partnership with Quakers in Britain to offer this course, starting this Wednesday, where we will create a supportive space to share experiences and explore ways forward together.
https://ow.ly/aO9v50XR7r4
Thank you to all our followers who liked, shared, commented on our posts, it really does make a difference . We hope 2026 will bring more peace & kindness throughout the world. We wish you, & those you love, a year filled with adventure and laughter. May you bring light & peace to all you meet.
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