Welcome to our new followers! QVA brings together small teams of volunteers that make a big impact. We welcome adults of all faiths and none, and offer financial support. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest opportunities: qva.org.uk/subscribe/

Friendly reminder that all are welcome at our AGM this Saturday 12 September at 14.00 BST on Zoom. Guest speaker Jennifer Kavanagh will talk on our annual theme, Pathways to Peace. Get the Zoom link, agenda and papers by subscribing to our newsletter: qva.org.uk/subscribe/

Could you be the next General Secretary of Pax Christi England and Wales? Full-time role, deadline 23rd September 2026 paxchristi.org.uk/work-for-us/

World Quaker Day is on the back cover of the Friend magazine this week. Where have you seen World Quaker Day posters or publicity?

One hundred and eighty Quakers gathered in Haus Altenberg in Germany in August to explore the theme of the river of life... It was like a family reunion. Read more about the EMEYF-EMES All Age Gathering here: fwccemes.org/news/2026-em...

AGM Zoom link, agenda & papers went out to our newsletter community this morning.📮But don't worry, there's still time to get your invitation! Just sign up to our newsletter here: qva.org.uk/subscribe/ Everyone is welcome to join us to hear guest speaker Jennifer Kavanagh speak on Pathways to Peace.

Delighted to announce that #Quaker writer Jennifer Kavanagh will be the guest speaker at the Quaker Voluntary Action AGM on Saturday 12 September 14.00 BST via Zoom. Jennifer will speak on our annual theme, Pathways to #Peace. All welcome! Get the details via our newsletter: qva.org.uk/subscribe

Delighted to announce that #Quaker writer Jennifer Kavanagh will be the guest speaker at the Quaker Voluntary Action AGM on Saturday 12 September 14.00 BST via Zoom. Jennifer will speak on our annual theme, Pathways to #Peace. All welcome! Get the details via our newsletter: qva.org.uk/subscribe

You are warmly invited to #Quaker Voluntary Action's AGM on 12 September at 14.00 BST via Zoom. Subscribe to our newsletter for the joining link: www.qva.org.uk/subscribe The AGM will include an inspiring talk from a guest speaker (announced soon) on our annual theme, Pathways to Peace.

What can the faith-shaped peacemaker do in the face of multiple global challenges? This workshop will help you refine what is yours to do in this moment www.greenbelt.org.uk/artists/hann...

You are warmly invited to #Quaker Voluntary Action's AGM on 12 September at 14.00 BST via Zoom. Subscribe to our newsletter for the joining link: www.qva.org.uk/subscribe The AGM will include an inspiring talk from a guest speaker (announced soon) on our annual theme, Pathways to Peace.

The Svartbäcken Summons: a call to all #Quakers to witness for #peace. Read the minute discerned by participants during a QVA Working Retreat this July: qva.org.uk/the-svartbac...

The Svartbäcken Summons: a call to all #Quakers to witness for #peace. Read the minute discerned by participants during a QVA Working Retreat this July: qva.org.uk/the-svartbac...

"We have asked ourselves what we, as #Quakers, can do to build peace..." Epistle from the Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat to Svartbäcken, Swden: qva.org.uk/epistle-svar...

"To all Friends everywhere, we are 21 participants from Great Britain, Sweden and Germany who gathered for a Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat at Svartbäcken, a #Quaker centre north of Stockholm from 6-12 July 2026..." Read the Epistle in full & see stunning photos: qva.org.uk/epistle-svar...

#1/5 Welcome to the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA)! We're a non-profit promoting just, peaceful, & humane solutions to issues affecting Europe & its global relationships. #quakers #EU

More joyful photos from our recent Gathering Retreat for #queer #Quakers and allies, held in partnership with Quaker Rainbow. Read the retreat Epistle in full here: qva.org.uk/epistle-qva-...

"To all Friends everywhere, From 26 to 28 June 2026, 36 Friends and 3 Facilitators gathered at The Hayes, Derbyshire for a Gathering Retreat for LGBTQIA+ #Quakers and allies, and 3 Friends joined online" Read the Epistle in full & see more images from the retreat: qva.org.uk/epistle-qva-...

Donate to support #Quaker #volunteering qva.org.uk/donate/ Every donation helps to: - Give low-income volunteers life-changing experiences - Ensure QVA retreats are safe, supportive spaces - Create new volunteering opportunities - Send practical help to more Quaker Centres

Still time to sign up for Active Hope: Building Power, Making Change. A Young Friends in Britain Special Interest Gathering, created in partnership with @quaker.org.uk 10-12 July in Cambridge (for 18 - 35 yos) Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Active Hope: Building Power, Making Change

A Young Friends in Britain Special Interest Gathering, created in partnership with Quakers in Britain Event date: 6.30pm Friday 10th July - 3pm Sunday 12th July Event Address: Quaker Meeting House, 1...

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Did your Local #Quaker Meeting receive our information pack? We welcome your feedback or questions about our #volunteering programme! Didn't get it? You can ask Suzie, our Comms Manager - find her email address here: qva.org.uk/contact

One place has become available on our #Queer #Quaker residential weekend! qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Book by 12 noon Friday 19 June for: - LGBTQIA+ community-building - Worship - Reflection & discussion - Activities & entertainments - Leisure time in beautiful surroundings Tiered fees & financial support

Just 6 places left on our #Queer #Quaker retreat - bookings close Monday 8 June. All #LGBTQIA+ aged 14+ welcome. Details & bookings here: qva.org.uk/rainbow/

Quaker Voluntary Action@qva.org.uk · 4mo ago

Places on our #Queer #Quaker residential weekend are now filling fast! Currently just 8 places left, bookings close 8 June. Open to all LGBTQIA+ aged 14+ We offer financial support & you'll never have to justify asking. Full details & book here: qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Reposts much appreciated 🙏

Places on our #Queer #Quaker residential weekend are now filling fast! Currently just 8 places left, bookings close 8 June. Open to all LGBTQIA+ aged 14+ We offer financial support & you'll never have to justify asking. Full details & book here: qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Reposts much appreciated 🙏

We have 13 places left on our #Queer #Quaker 'Gathering Retreat', a residential weekend in beautiful Derbyshire this June. Please book now to secure your place: qva.org.uk/rainbow/ Open to all LGBTQIA+ folks from around the world, whether Quaker or Quaker-curious / ish. 🏳️‍🌈 Reposts appreciated! 🙏

Our #Queer Quaker Residential Weekend is 26-28 June in Derbyshire, UK. Please book now to secure your place! It's open to all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies aged 14+ from around the world, whether #Quaker or Quaker-curious. We offer tiered fees & financial support. qva.org.uk/rainbow/

Thanks so much for sharing @quaker.org.uk We're so delighted to demonstrate that hope is louder than hate with these hopeful #volunteering stories.

Quakers in Britain@quaker.org.uk · 4mo ago

Hope is everywhere! Up and down the country there are people building and enriching communities through kindness, love and compassion. Quaker Voluntary Action have gathered some of these stories here. 💛 https://qva.org.uk/million-acts-of-hope/

What does hope mean to you? Leave a comment and check out our partnership with A Million Acts of Hope: we’ve gathered 17 Quaker volunteering stories from up and down the country into one inspiring blog post: qva.org.uk/million-acts...

Celebrate the hopefuls! Our latest blog post is packed full of joyful & inspiring #volunteering stories gathered from our #Quaker @quaker.org.uk networks. It’s our act of hope for A Million Acts of Hope. qva.org.uk/million-acts...

A Quaker researcher has helped expose an illegal arms shipment from the UK to Israel, which has been seized by Belgian authorities and is now the subject of a criminal investigation >>> www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Quaker research helps trigger seizure of UK arms bound for Israel

A Quaker researcher has helped expose an illegal arms shipment from the UK to Israel, which has been seized by Belgian authorities and is now the subject of a criminal investigation.

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