Category: Social Justice
Posts about ideas, practices and thoughts inspired by the need for social justice, especially how they connect to our work in the world.
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Quaker A-Z: D is for Delve
In this Quaker A–Z blog, D is for Delve, bringing together a curated selection of previous A–Z posts linked to the letter D. This reflective round-up explores key themes relevant to Quaker charities, including governance, administration and values-led decision-making. By delving into these connected ideas, this post offers practical insights to support trustees, clerks and
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Quaker A-Z: R is for Relationship & Responsible
Who is responsible for what? All relationships contain questions about who is responsible for what, but they’re not always clearly answered. Groups working closely together are now using Memorandums of Understanding to clarify roles and responsibilities. These documents also help define how the relationship is monitored and maintained. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash But
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Quaker A-Z: P is for Protest & Presentations
Talking to others and ourselves During Yearly Meeting this year there was a vigil outside Friends House. As I was attending virtually I went into the garden and thought about the two questions asked: What is your outward message of peace, love and justice for the world? And what is your inward message to yourself?
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Quaker A-Z: L is for Living Faithfully
How do we live faithfully? At Yearly Meeting two questions were asked: What is your message of peace for the world? What brings you a sense of inner peace? Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Radical Peacemaking was the theme Agenda Committee chose for this year. We were reminded that radical means from the
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Quaker A-Z: G is for Gardens and Greening
Gardens – a place to gather and share. This week we explore the use of gardens and what they say about your organisation.
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Quaker A-Z: E is for Everyone?
Everyone? In February and March we celebrate, not everyone, but individual groups of society. Wendrie talks this week about the importance of being inclusive.
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AdventWord 2024: Lifted
Lifted for the Holidays: Embracing the Season with Joy and Purpose As a business owner, a military wife, and a mum of three, the holiday season brings unique joys and challenges. Every year, the lead-up to Christmas can feel like a whirlwind, with an endless list of to-dos, both at home and at work. But
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AdventWord 2024: Mercy
Mercy is Undeserved If you’ve been reading along you may recognise this photo. I’ve shared before in this year’s humility post, that this is one of my favourite Bible verses. I’ve even talked about humble and reflected on this verse in an AdventWord post back in 2019. One of the reasons I enjoy this annual
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AdventWord 2024: Love
Love is a Verb The word LOVE is quite odd. People often treat it as if it is a noun, or a pronoun if they’re in the habit of calling you ‘love’. But of course in English we use the word love for many many things. You may have heard that the Ancient Greeks have
