@consumablejoy Forgot to look for that book - here’s the website though. #quakers #ProtestSewing https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/
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"Tackling climate change has so many facets that there’s something for everyone to do," says Stephen Loughin. "There are little things you can do in your home or meeting and bigger things that we can all work on together!"
Stephen introduces us to some #Quakers who have found ways to engage in climate activism and keep up their hope for the future.
https://www.friendsjournal.org/addressing-the-long-emergency/
Friends Journal · Addressing the Long EmergencyHope and inspiration for climate action.
I believe these were the people the Quaker raid was over?
Heartening to see Resistance 
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/05/youth-demand-pro-palestinian-protest-blocks-traffic-in-london
#YouthDemand #FreePalestine #Quakers #UKPOL #UKpolitics
The Guardian · Youth Demand pro-Palestinian protest blocks traffic in London
Spotted on BlueSky
h/t @flofflach.bsky.social
#Quakers #WestminsterQuakers #metpolice
https://bsky.app/profile/flofflach.bsky.social/post/3llvqiifrv22e
Friends' Meeting House, Come-To-Good, Cornwall, 1955 - Judges RP Postcard
Quakers from around the country descended on Scotland Yard to pour shame on them
I attended a number of Quaker meetings in the 1980s when I was trying to work out my spiritual side.
I found it to be a movement with a very loose, open and welcoming side, but in order to truly follow the Quaker path required a huge store of energy, devotion and commitment - more than I would ever have found.
The experience led me to a huge respect for anyone who calls themselves a Quaker in Britain today.
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Oh I wish I could be there: “#Quakers are organising a #MeetingForWorship outside #NewScotlandYard” I feel very strongly about the sanctity of honest religious places.
Quakers in Britain will be holding a Meeting for Worship outside police headquarters New Scotland Yard London today 12 noon till 1pm, to uphold our worshipping community and support all who speak up for truth and integrity in the face of increasing state oppression.
And outside Bangor police station, in Gwynedd. Tu allan i orsaf heddlu Bangor, hefyd.
#quakers #bym #quaker #crynwyr
https://www.quaker.org.uk/events/scotland-yard-meeting-for-worship
QuakersScotland Yard Meeting for WorshipA silent Meeting for Worship outside New Scotland Yard to uphold our worshipping community and support all who speak up for truth and integrity in the face of increasing state oppression.
"The standard ministerial line is that any historic act of struggle was noble and necessary – but modern equivalents are the preserve of malcontents and malefactors who deserve a good truncheon or tasering.’
James Butler on protest.
LRB Blog · James Butler | As the Met bruised inLast Thursday evening, more than twenty Metropolitan police officers – some armed with tasers – broke down the doors...
Kommenden Samstag, den 02.04.2025 um 17 Uhr, findet in der Königstraße 132 in 47798 #Krefeld die nächste #Quäker-Andacht statt. Ab 16 Uhr besteht die Möglichkeit, sich mit der #Bibel zu beschäftigen, Glaubensfragen zu diskutieren und/oder einfach nur Tee zu trinken. Thema diesmal: der aktuellen Vorfall vom 27.3.2025, bei dem über 20 Polizisten, gewaltsam in das Versammlungshaus der Quäker in Westminster (London) gestürmt haben. https://quaker-kr.de/post/2025/04-05-polizei-im-meeting-house/
#quakers @quakers
quaker-kr.deAndacht und Teetrinken am 05.04.2025 - Quaker-Andacht Krefeld
In response to the police raid on #WestminsterMeetingHouse, #Quakers are organising a #MeetingForWorship outside New Scotland Yard on Thursday. People of all faiths and none welcome.
https://mailchi.mp/d312ad2f1001/quaker-faith-in-action-october-16511620?e=6ffe430c3f
“Peace-loving Quakers under state attack”
by Another Angry Voice on Substack
“The [London Metropolitan] police raid on #Westminster Quaker Meeting House violated the principle of religious sanctuary and evoked the brutal state persecution of Quakerism in the past”
Another Angry Voice · Peace-loving Quakers under state attack
"It’s kind of baffling but also affirming that the police believe a bunch of young people taking actions like this are worth the sort of resources they are devoting to these raids.”
#YouthDemand #GazaProtest #Gaza #MetPol #London #Quakers
Youth Demand says more protesters have signed up since Quaker house raid | UK news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/30/youth-demand-says-more-protesters-have-signed-up-since-quaker-house-raid?CMP=firstedition_email
The Guardian · Youth Demand says more protesters have signed up since Quaker house raid
#Quakers condemn arrests of #activists at meeting house
March 30, 2025
"The arrests of six female supporters of activist group #YouthDemand at a Quaker meeting house have been condemned by the faith group.
"Quakers in #Britain said the arrests were the first at a meeting house and 'an aggressive violation'.
"The Metropolitan Police said six people were arrested on Thursday evening at the Westminster Meeting House on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a #PublicNuisance.
"The force said it came amid concerns there were plans to 'shut down' London during April using tactics such as road blocks.
"Youth Demand said more than 30 officers were involved with making the arrests.
"Paul Parker, of Quakers in Britain, said he could not recall anyone being arrested at a Quaker meeting house in living memory.
"'The forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society #CriminalisesProtest.
"'#FreedomOfSpeech, assembly, and fair trials are an essential part of free public debate which underpins #democracy,' he said.
"Police said a further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday - four at addresses in #London and one in #Exeter.
"Youth Demand, which is not affiliated with the Quakers, said the meeting was 'an opportunity to share plans for non-violent #CivilResistance actions' due to take place in April.
"The group claimed a number of houses were also raided on Thursday and Friday as part of the operation.
"Quakers in Britain said: 'Quakers support the right to non-violent public protest, acting themselves from a deep moral imperative to stand up against #injustice and for our planet.
"'Many have taken non-violent direct action over the centuries from the abolition of #slavery to women's #suffrage and prison reform.'
"The Met said the force understood the importance of the right to protest but added that Youth Demand had stated an intention to 'shut down' London in April.
"'We have a responsibility to intervene to prevent activity that crosses the line from protest into serious disruption and other criminality,' a spokesman said.
"On Thursday, officers raided a Youth Demand planning meeting where those in attendance were plotting their April action.
"Six people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
"A further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday, 28 March. Four of the arrests were at addresses in London and one in Exeter.
'Policing priorities'
"Out of the 11 people arrested, 10 have been released on bail and one will face no further action.
"Asked about the matter on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: 'I have made clear to the police this government's priorities for policing are reducing serious violence... and bringing back neighbourhood policing, those crimes in town centres like shoplifting.'
"Youth Demand, which describes itself as a 'new youth resistance campaign fighting for an end to #genocide', began carrying out acts of #CivilDisobedience last year.
"Its demands of the government include stopping all trade with #Israel and raising money from 'the #SuperRich and #Fossilfuel #elite' to pay damages for the effects of fossil fuel burning."
Read more:
https://bbc.com/news/articles/cj3x5j6g30ro
#UKPol #ThoughtCrime #CriminalizingDissent #CriminalizingActivism #PublicNuisanceLaws #Article20 #2023PublicOrderAct #Resistance #UKResistance #ProtectMotherEarth #FreePalestine #IsraeliWarCrimes
bbc.comQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".
Quakers condemn arrests of activists at meeting house — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3x5j6g30ro — this is just nuts.
#ClimateChange is a reality. We need to act. A group of youth organizing to raise awareness in a religious building is just so undemocratic.
www.bbc.comQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".
When you've upset the Quakers have a good long hard look at yourself
Sky · 'Ridiculously heavy-handed' Metropolitan Police criticised after raid on Quaker meeting house to arrest protesters
Only 4 days late BBC - Quakers condemn arrests of activists at meeting house
I'm tempted to write to our Merseyside PPC and ask if the Liverpool Quaker meeting house, and other gatherings to plan peaceful protests, will be safe from police invasions
BBC NewsQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".
The Met Police achieve a Streisland win - finally being reported by the MSM. They must be so proud. Pratts.
More than 20 Metropolitan Police officers broke down the front door of a Quaker meeting house to arrest six women who had met to discuss climate change and Gaza.
None have been charged - but the message iOS clear. Under Labour dissent is BAD.
A friend shared this with me about Quakerism and whether transphobia should be tolerated https://jollyquaker.com/2025/03/27/not-all-words-are-good-words-quakers-in-britain-and-anti-trans-debate/ #Trans #Quakers #TransRights
Jolly Quaker · Not all words are good words: Quakers in Britain and anti-trans ‘debate’Welcome, support, acknowledgment and affirmation of trans people cannot coexist with continuing ‘debate and dialogue’ on the legitimacy of trans identities. Many cis Quakers have much to discover a…