"One of the questions that has stayed with me was: what’s the relationship between the unity of Christians and the unity of humanity?" Find out more about Friend Rachel Muers' experience of the World Council of Churches’ Sixth Conference on Faith and Order in October thefriend.org/article/the-...

It's been a year since we left Twitter/X. For us, continued engagement with the platform was "no longer consistent with our commitment to truth, integrity or peace." Find out more at fwcc.world/leaving-twit... and tell us what made you switch to BlueSky in the comments ⬇️

We're looking for a tech-savvy project manager experienced in online events and global community work to help us organise two big digital gatherings in 2026 and 2027. Could this be you? Apply by 2 Feb 2026: fwcc.world/priority-pro... #Quaker #QuakerJobs #ProjectManager #EventManagement #NowHiring

Registration for the Europe and Middle East Young Friends (EMEYF) and FWCC Europe and Middle East Section (EMES) All Age Gathering in Haus Altenberg, August 2026 is now open! The theme is 'The River of Life: an all age gathering' - find out more on their website here: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...

Young Adult Friends (aged 18-35) are welcome to join a virtual gathering organised by the Section of the Americas on 6 December. Find out more and register via the Google Form on their website here: fwccamericas.org/_wp/event/yo...

"We held loud demos at Gangjeon Village on Jeju island... We delivered peace education to the activists there... We created a Quaker base from a container!" Find out more about Quakers in Korea, as told in this interview with Quaker leader Bongsoo Kwag www.quaker.org.uk/blog/a-day-w...

This Saturday 29 November, FWCC Asia West Pacific Section is hosting the final Global Online Worship Meeting of the year. Check your local time and register to join here: fwcc.world/.../global-o...

"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...

"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...

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/...

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...

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.

"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...

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...

Do you read the Bible with Jesus? #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

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

"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

"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

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...

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...

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

Greetings to Friends in Ghana for the centenary celebrations of Hill House Quaker Meeting, which begin today. You are known, loved and valued internationally. Thank you for your worship and witness over many years. More on the history of Hill House Meeting here: thefriend.org/article/name...

Friends Church Seoni Malwa have created their own banner for #WorldQuakerDay (5 October) in Hindi. Now it's your turn! Make your own 'Love Your Neighbour' banner or poster, take a photo with it, and share - tag us @globalquakers or send it to [email protected]

"In this moment, how might you practice extending love, care, compassion to others whether you approve of their actions... or not?" www.fcnl.org/updates/2025... Alicia McBride of Friends Committee on National Legislation - FCNL reflects on what it means to love your neighbour, no exceptions.

This year's World Quaker Day (5 October) is themed 'Love Your Neighbour'. Our QuakerSpeak video on the theme, published in preparation, has been viewed nearly ten thousand times! You can watch it too, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylgi...

I liked this, from Quakers in Britain Recording Clerk, Paul Parker, considering 'Who is my neighbour'?

On #WorldQuakerDay, 5 October, @Silver Wattle Quaker Centre is launching the first of their nine-part series, 'Introducing Early Quakers'. Listen to the trailer and find out more at www.silverwattle.org.au/podcast

World Quaker Day in Britain forms part of a whole Quaker Week, which begins on Sunday. You can find out more below.

Catch the #WorldQuakerDay mention on @theequaker.bsky.social's latest episode? Find ideas to #LoveYourNeighbour and see a list of events happening around the world at www.worldquakerday.org

There's lots of World Quaker Day events planned for 5 October (See them here: fwcc.world/worldquakerday). If there's something happening near you, let us know and we can list it too. #Loveyourneighbour

@globalquakers.bsky.social Save the date: All Age Gathering - 8-15 August 2026. Join an All Age Gathering of Friends on the 8-15 August 2026 near Cologne, Germany, organised by FWCC Europe & Middle East Section and Europe & Middle East Young Friends. More information: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...

The Quaker UN Office (QUNO) Geneva is delighted to announce that after a thorough international recruitment process, they have appointed Laurel Townhead as Director. More info here: quno.org/timeline/202...

🎬 We're excited to share that the 2024 World Plenary Meeting Documentary is now live on our YouTube channel. Available in 4K quality, you might consider organising a screening for your Quaker group on #WorldQuakerDay, Sunday 5 October. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrq...

Are you aged 18-35 and interested in connecting with others Young Adult Friends around the world, or know someone who is? The World Executive Committee for Young Adult Friends (WECYAF) is holding an international meeting for worship on Sunday 17 August. Find out more youngquakers.world/worship/

Less than 30 hours to go! Join us on Zoom for the 2024 World Plenary Meeting Documentary Premiere, 'Living Ubuntu' on Saturday 9 August at 16:00 BST - registration details on our website fwcc.world/event/world-...