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"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...
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"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 Quaker Nonprofit Changing Lives in Bolivia’s Prisons
YouTube video by Quaker Videos
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November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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/...
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.
fwccamericas.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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...
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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...
October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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...
Quaker Week hailed ‘a success’ | The Friend
Over seventy events were held worldwide to mark World Quaker Day on 5th October| The Friend
thefriend.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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.
Opportunities | QUNO
Employment Opportunities QUNO (Geneva) Representative, Peace & Disarmament   QUNO Geneva is hiring a Peace & Disarmament Representative. This position is one of four programme leads in Geneva and focu...
quno.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"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...
October 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
QCEA put the words #LoveYourNeighbour into action by supporting migrants and refugees with their programmes. #WorldQuakerDay
Yesterday, on the 5th of October, we celebrated World Quaker Day 2025 under the theme Love Your Neighbor.🫶

🗨️ As our Migration & Peace officer Feblezi Huebi puts it, "Loving our neighbor means welcoming the stranger."

Learn more about our #migration work here 👉 www.qcea.org/homepage/mig...
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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...
October 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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...
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…
gna.org.gh
October 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Do you read the Bible with Jesus?

#LoveYourNeighbour
Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Friends Skuppy and Mercie at the Hill House 100 Anniversary Celebrations in Accra, where #WorldQuakerDay is being celebrated today. #LoveYourNeighbour
October 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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
www.silverwattle.org.au
October 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
October 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
World Quaker Day 2025: FWCC Midwest Region George Fox Song
YouTube video by Sarah Miller
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October 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Quakers in Nelson and their neighbours celebrated #WorldQuakerDay by sharing perspectives on current social and political issues. #LoveYourNeighbour
October 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thank you for amplifying this message of love today on #WorldQuakerDay, Thee Quaker Podcast! #LoveYourNeighbour
Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
October 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"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
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.
www.fcnl.org
October 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"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...
Respect for difference: Tim Gee has a reflection for World Quaker Day | The Friend
‘Respect for difference leads to peaceful coexistence.’| The Friend
thefriend.org
October 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Join Friends in Hill House, Accra celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary and #WorldQuakerDay live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/HsQB5JW...
#LoveYourNeighbour
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October 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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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...
Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah, a former chief nursing officer, was previously the first female Bishop of London.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Friends in East Africa are preparing for World Quaker Day. Here is the poster in Swahili.
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM