We’ve been having conversations w/ many people recently, feeling anxiety about the platform that racist rhetoric and symbols are being given in the media and in public spaces. Some local campaigns and resources to help connect & build solidarity and hope: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Welcome to City of Sanctuary! 💫 We bring communities together to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone matters. At a time of rising hostility, we create safe spaces, challenge division and champion human dignity. We are a movement of welcome - and we can’t wait for you to join us.

As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour. Find out more about Quaker Week and this year’s theme: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

No to Arms, Yes to Peace People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this Sept, and opportunities to resist continue Sat(20th Sept) and beyond. 🪧 DSEI: from pilgrimage to blockade 🎉 SDSC: an important win on the road to peace 🚫 Lakenheath: No to Nukes peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/09...

No one should profit from war and violence. As protests against arms dealers continue today, Quakers handed in their demand to Clarion Events, calling on them to drop the DSEI arms fair. 📸Michael Preston for Quakers in Britain

Faith for the Climate’s open letter calls on the government to ensure that those most responsible for climate breakdown pay their fair share. This would raise billions of pounds, allowing us to cut energy costs, boost clean energy, and support those hit by climate disasters at home and globally.

War Starts Here - let's stop it here For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI. Read more about DSEI, the arms trade, and how you can take action: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08... #StopDSEI #armstrade

One year on from the racially targeted violence in the summer of 2024, a major new report argues that the UK remains vulnerable to further unrest. But this is an issue that everyone, everywhere can help address. Find out how Quakers are working on peacebuilding and bringing communities together:

Could you be our communications officer! A crucial role we need to fill.

EventBeds™ and NuBreed Hotels are the official hotel-booking partners for DSEI, the UK's largest weapons fair in London this September. Take action today and demand they drop DSEI! ⬇️ caat.org.uk/eventbeds-an...

We join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united. This must be a turning point. #TogetherWithRefugees

On the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, our Head of Witness and Worship Oliver Robertson traces the history of opposition to nuclear weapons, and how Quakers continue that tradition today. Our faith calls us to work for a peaceful world, free of nuclear weapons 🕊️☮️

As we mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Japan, CND Vice-President Caroline Lucas writes from Hiroshima and asks why are nuclear powers ditching disarmament for a new nuclear arms race? Read more: www.independent.co.uk/voices/hiros...

Just ten days to go until the fourth annual 24-hour Peace Wave. This year's theme centers on the urgent need for nuclear disarament and CND will be kicking of the European leg of the wave! Join us from 3pm (BST)! Register: https://cnduk.org/events/fourth-annual-24-hour-peace-wave-2025/

Red Line For Gaza is a movement bringing together all of our voices to end the killing and suffering of children in Gaza: redlineforgaza.org.uk Together, we will use our voice to demand action every week. Until the UK Government acts, we will not stop. 1/4

We have deep concerns about government plans to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Nonviolent protest, and even acts of vandalism, should not be labelled as terrorism. Civil disobedience has been a powerful force for positive social change. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The leader of Birmingham Council has called on West Midlands Pension Fund to divest from companies involved in the “production or supply of weapons” used in violations of international law, and those “operating in occupied territories”.

"The Earth could be doomed to breach the symbolic 1.5C warming limit in as little as three years at current levels of carbon dioxide emissions." We can't let the greed of corporations and billionaires destroy our planet any longer. We must #MakeThemPay www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@sarahchaundler.bsky.social's film about the cost of Birmingham's car-owners-first policies will be a must-see. What has changed since "Stop Killing Our Children" which featured @georgemonbiot.bsky.social, @ianwalker.bsky.social, @chrisboardman.bsky.social, and others?

Tickets for this free event on how to investigate the arms trade are selling fast. It's next Friday at SOAS and we have the top speakers in the country on the arms trade in attendance. Please join us. aoav.org.uk/2025/investi...

As we watch with horror the latest escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we call upon all parties to remember that war is not inevitable. We urge the UK government to honour its commitment to work towards de-escalation and peace in the region. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We were delighted to welcome people to our #RefugeeWeek event w/ Birmingham City of Sanctuary, last night. It was great to connect with people and think about how we can offer solidarity and welcome 🤝 There are still plenty of events to get involved in this week: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...

Happy Refugee Week! Loads to get involved in locally including Refugees Welcome March on Saturday 21 June and Restore's Annual Celebration on Friday 20 June #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek @birmctogether.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

Refugee Week is here 🎉 We're looking forward to sharing four short films this evening - and there are events happening in Brum across the week peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...

⛑️ Los Commandos, Doc, 30 mins Due to gang & police violence, El Salvador has the world's highest murder rate. Emergency medical unit, Los Comandos de Salvamento, take a stand against this reign of terror. 16yo Mimi must decide if she will stay in the country or risk her life helping others.

REFUGEES WELCOME MARCH Join us on Saturday 21st June. We’re meeting at Moseley Exchange (B13 8JP) at 11am Destination the MAC for midday for start of Refugee Week Festival! Get creative & make your own inspiring placard to bring! #RefugeesWelcome @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social

As we face a new era of militarisation, the alternative defence review mentioned in this article is an outstanding offering for peaceful alternatives. Thank you @cnduk.bsky.social for the work. Read here - cnduk.org/wp-content/u... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🎞 Refugee Week Film Night 📅 7pm Tues 17th June (doors 6:30) 📍The Priory Rooms, Bull St, B4 6AF Join Peace Hub & Birmingham City of Sanctuary for some short films exploring ‘Community as a Superpower’ (the theme of this years’ #RefugeeWeek) 🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...

When irresponsible politicians try to divide our communities, what do we do? We speak up, we stand together, we stay strong. We are, and always will be, an island of solidarity, not of strangers. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

We need to heed the promptings of love and truth in our hearts and speak up now. We believe that genocide is underway in Gaza. We use this word with the aim of opening eyes, minds and hearts. We use it in the deep hope that the actions it describes will stop. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Calling all civil society orgs, faith organisations, trade unions, & individuals. Please sign & share this petition Demand that our political leaders: - Stop racist Scapegoating, - Invest in the NHS, housing, welfare & schools, so that no one is left behind, - Stand against hate. chng.it/KzCXnjDnnt

Great to have been part of this huddle, looking forward to exploring some of the ideas from Emergent Strategy in our work encouraging action for peace

Join us on Saturday 14 June to celebrate Great Big Green Week & Refugee Week! 📍Our free 'Celebrating CommUnity' event will be held at our community building, The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH. 🔗Find out more & REGISTER here: actionnetwork.org/events/celeb...

Holding in the Light conscientious objectors around the world today. Your foresight and courage give us hope 🙏🕊️

Why are fascist Britain First being allowed to march in Birmingham city centre and rally in Victoria Square? Please sign this statement initiated by Stand Up To Racism Birmingham and other anti-racist organisations: #brumunited #noplaceforhate bit.ly/StopBritainFirstInBrum

Can we shift the narrative on migration from walls and borders to dignity and peace? Feblezi Huebi from @qcea.bsky.social explains why it's time for a new conversation about migration – and how peace can guide the way. www.quaker.org.uk/blog/moving-...

A statement from Siân Summers-Rees, Chief Officer of City of Sanctuary UK

This Thursday - join with a wide range of groups to plan how we can work together for #climatejustice around COP30

NOW: Protestors are rallying in support of Al-Haq and GLAN’s case against the UK government arming Israel taking place right now at the High Court in London

"A window into the world of reluctant activism, Plan Z explores the power of protest when established routes of influence fail." Interesting 25 minute doc, that is also available for community screenings

youtu.be/cNvk-qFN2Ww #PlanZ From Lab Coats to Handcuffs Either we end the Fossil Fuel Era or the Fossil Fuel Era will end us

Powerful reflections from Sheila Hancock on the horrors of WW2. In light of VE day celebrations, ’never again’ must truly materialise in efforts to stop conflict escalating now. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#ClimateCafe presents Eco Poetry Workshop Learn, write and share Nature-inspired haiku poems Sunday 18th May 2pm to 4pm Digbeth Community Garden, The Warehouse Cafe, Birmingham B5 5TH Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Materials and Refreshments are provided. #Nature #Poetry #Haiku

Join us on Saturday 14 June to celebrate Great Big Green Week & Refugee Week at our FREE 'Celebrating CommUnity' event! Activities will include: - Crafts🎨 - Hearing from keynote speakers🎤 - A potluck dinner🍽️ - Discussions about climate action💬 🔗Find out more & register here: tinyurl.com/eu6n45y2

BCJC May Newsletter - Mobilising over COP30... for workers fighting back... against the far right... and more. mailchi.mp/86b75bf999c7...

RSA Fellows Festival - the power of connection Sat 17th May 1pm at the ICC Looking forward to a discussion on the role we play in shaping more peaceful local communities, with Peacemakers and others www.thersa.org/events/2025/...

From anti-advocacy clauses in government contracts to the Public Order Act, there's a worrying trend in the UK for peeling away long-established mechanisms for holding the powerful to account. @rcquaker.bsky.social calls for a change in attitude. www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/paul-...

COP30 Mobilising Meeting A meeting for everyone interested in helping to mobilise for the COP30 protests in Birmingham and London. 🗓️ Thursday 15th May, 7pm 📍 The Warehouse, Allison Street, Digbeth. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/cop30-mobi...

This evening 7pm, for anyone aged 18-35 keen to connect with people of all faiths and none around eco-action