Friends World Committee

"The typhoon uproots trees and rolls boulders,
But it doesn’t last one day. What’s truly great and
Powerful is the clear, silent stream that flows."
- Ham Seok-heon. Find out more about the Asia West Pacific Section's Annual Gathering in October, in their Epistle here: fwcc.world/resources_cp...

YouTube video by Quaker Videos The Quaker Nonprofit Changing Lives in Bolivia’s Prisons

"For me the power to transform... is a force that moves through everyone" - Magaly Quispe, AVP Director in Bolivia. Find out about the positive impacts of the Alternatives to Violence Project in Bolivia in this short film by Quaker Videos @theequaker.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEM8...

Hymn Contest Entries – Friends World Committee for Consultation – Section of the Americas We are deeply grateful for the many heartfelt entries we received for our hymn contest. Each song reflected a deep faith and sincere devotion, reminding us of the light and love that inspire our Quaker community around the world.

The Section of the Americas announced the winner of their #WorldQuakerDay Hymn Contest in Latin America: Sandra Elizabeth Espinoza's ‘Buscando la Verdad’ (or ‘Seeking the Truth’ in English). Enjoy the video recording of this and other hymn entries at fwccamericas.org/_wp/2025/10/...

Simple graphic design of a fishing hook piercing an open envelope (symbolising an email) with a warning exclamation mark in a red circle. Text reads: "Warning: Phishing Scams Targeting FWCC Community."

In recent years, fraudsters have attempted to impersonate CEC members or staff, sending ‘phishing’ emails to people working with or for FWCC in attempts to steal money and personal information.
Please stay vigilant and read our guidance here: fwcc.world/warning-phis...

We have written to the World Evangelical Alliance to welcome new Secretary General Botrus Mansour. We hope for a positive working relationship

worldea.org/news/28897/a...

At the annual gathering of the Central Executive Committee in Seoul a few weeks ago, a holding position about the use of Artificial Intelligence was agreed.

Find out more at fwcc.world/fwccs-holdin...

Quaker Week hailed ‘a success’ | The Friend Over seventy events were held worldwide to mark World Quaker Day on 5th October| The Friend

There's a write up of World Quaker Day (Quaker Week in Britain) in today's edition of The Friend. Enjoy! thefriend.org/article/quak...

Are you interested in advancing peace and disarmament through the UN? Are you based in Geneva or open to re-locating to work there? @quakerunoffice.bsky.social are hiring a Peace and Disarmament Representative. Find out more at quno.org/opportunities and apply before 13:00 CET Monday 3 November.

Three Quakers speaking and smiling at Hill House Meeting in Accra, Ghana

Five Quakers smiling together at Hill House Meeting in Accra, Ghana

Quakers digging a hole to plant trees at Hill House Meeting in Accra, Ghana

A group photo of around 30-40 Quakers standing outside Hill House Meeting in Accra, Ghana

"Reaching out to our neighbours in Ghana and across East Africa... the fellowship shared among us has strengthened our bonds and inspired a collective vision." Find out more about 100 years of Quaker witness in Ghana and Hill House Friends' vision for the future hillhousequakers.org/centenary-me...

QCEA put the words #LoveYourNeighbour into action by supporting migrants and refugees with their programmes. #WorldQuakerDay

THANK YOU to everyone who took part in World Quaker Day celebrations. Here's our news piece about it: fwcc.world/world-quaker...

There is still time to take part this coming weekend! FWCC will hold an open online worship on the theme. More info here: fwcc.world/event/americ...

Quakers in Ghana celebrate their centenary   | Ghana News Agency By Albert Futukpor  Accra, Oct. 07, GNA – Quakers in Ghana, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, have celebrated their centenary at Hill House Meeting at…

Wonderful coverage from Ghana News Agency on Hill House's Centenary and #WorldQuakerDay celebrations! Great to see Quakers and the #LoveYourNeighbour message getting wider attention. gna.org.gh/2025/10/quak...

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#LoveYourNeighbour

Friends Skuppy and Mercie at the Hill House 100 Anniversary Celebrations in Accra, where #WorldQuakerDay is being celebrated today. #LoveYourNeighbour

The Silver Wattle Quaker Centre has launched the first episode of their new podcast, Introducing Early Quakers, today on #WorldQuakerDay. Listen and find out more at www.silverwattle.org.au/podcast/intr... #LoveYourNeighbour

The Bohol Worship Group welcomed seekers via Zoom today on #WorldQuakerDay, followed by silent worship, and a visit to an unwell neighbour in the community. #LoveYourNeighbour

YouTube video by Sarah Miller World Quaker Day 2025: FWCC Midwest Region George Fox Song

What a creative way to honour #WorldQuakerDay! This video weaves together clips of five different Quaker groups in the Midwest region in the Section of the Americas singing the Ballad of George Fox. youtu.be/rUz_8Nlcg8g?... #LoveYourNeighbour

Quakers in Nelson and their neighbours celebrated #WorldQuakerDay by sharing perspectives on current social and political issues. #LoveYourNeighbour

Thank you for amplifying this message of love today on #WorldQuakerDay, Thee Quaker Podcast! #LoveYourNeighbour

Children at Mukhuyu Monthly Meeting (part of Chevaywa Yearly Meeting in Kenya) celebrating #WorldQuakerDay with creative poster-making. The meeting is also working towards building a Sunday School to grow the community. #LoveYourNeighbour

Love Your Neighbor | Friends Committee On National Legislation As we consider our role of new systems, we are invited to engage in the spiritual practice of loving our neighbor without exception.

"We also love our neighbors by recognizing that the power of this action comes not from changing them, but in changing us."
Alicia McBride of FCNL explores how "to love our neighbors without exception... towards a just democracy." www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...
#WorldQuakerDay #LoveYourNeighbour

Respect for difference: Tim Gee has a reflection for World Quaker Day | The Friend ‘Respect for difference leads to peaceful coexistence.’| The Friend

"We’re not called to love our neighbour once a year. We’re called to do it all the time."
Read General Secretary Tim Gee's reflection on the #WorldQuakerDay theme #LoveYourNeighbour in The Friend:
thefriend.org/article/resp...

Join Friends in Hill House, Accra celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary and #WorldQuakerDay live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/HsQB5JW...
#LoveYourNeighbour

Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah, a former chief nursing officer, was previously the first female Bishop of London.

I have written to Anglican colleagues to welcome the new leader of the Anglican Communion. I pray for all religious leadership and for progress towards peace, gender equality and inter-religious understanding #LoveYourNeighbour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good advice for nations as well as people

Friends in East Africa are preparing for World Quaker Day. Here is the poster in Swahili.

For World Quaker Day this weekend, FWCC clerk Esther Mombo (pictured) will join the Friends Online Recognised Meeting hosted in Australia, and serve as guest speaker.

Friends across the world are warmly invited to join. Contact and joining details here: www.quakersaustralia.info/friends-onli...

Read the text of FWCC General Secretary Tim Gee's presentation on the BBC Daily Service here: fwcc.world/general-secr...

A picture of the back page of the Friend Magazine, listing World Quaker Day activities happening in Britain

There are World Quaker Day events taking place across the world this weekend, including in Britain, as listed on the back page of The Friend Magazine.

Full list here: fwcc.world/event/wqd-20...

#LoveYourNeighbour

Belfast will be busy for World Quaker Day this Sunday! Pop along to South Belfast or Frederick Street Meeting to join in the fun, or find an event anywhere in the world: fwcc.world/event/wqd-20...

#Quakers #QuakersIreland #FaithInAction #WorldQuakerDay