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Friends Gathering in Ukraine 21-23 October 2011

Natasha Zhuravenkova, a staff member of Friends House Moscow writes about this recent gathering where Russian was the main language used to communicate.

Geneva Quakers speak out against economic injustice

A press release by Geneva Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends (Switzerland Yearly Meeting). English text below. Also available in French

Report of Peace and Service Consultation 2011

Once again, 23 representatives from several Quaker organisations and committees based or active in Europe and the Middle East gathered at Kortenberg for the annual Peace and Service Consultation.

New Quaker Meeting established in Malta

Linda Hoy tells of Quaker history past – and in the making.

Issue 122 of Among Friends

Issue 122 of Among Friends is now available for download.

Calendar Highlights

Quaker Youth Pilgrimage 2012

14 Jul – 15 Aug 2012

Travelling cheerfully over the world – An opportunity for Young Quakers aged 16 to 18

Grenztreffen CH-D-F 2012

23 – 25 Mar 2012

Friends from Switzerland, Germany and France get together to share worship and build community.

Encouraging Community: Invitation to the EMEYF Spring Gathering 2012!

6 – 13 Apr 2012

European and Middle Eastern Young Friends (EMEYF) invite young Friends in the region aged 18-35 (and those who are interested in Quakerism) to Wehlen near Dresden in Germany for our Spring Gathering 2012. It will be from 6th to 13th of April 2012.

QCEA Study Tour 2012

14 – 21 Apr 2012

The QCEA Study Tour provides a perfect opportunity to learn, discuss and reflect on what Europe, the European Union and the Council of Europe mean to you.

Sixth World Conference of Friends

17 – 25 Apr 2012

Important: Notice Change of Dates.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to take part in a world-wide gathering of Friends (Quakers) at Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya.

Join us in Paris at the International Arms Trade Exhibition

11 – 15 Jun 2012

Europe’s largest Defence & Security industry trade show “Eurosatory” takes place in Paris every two years. In protest of this event, for many years Quakers have maintained a vigil.

In Paris findet alle zwei Jahre die größte internationale Waffenmesse „Eurosatory“ statt. Gegen diese Waffenmesse demonstrieren Quäker seit vielen Jahren mit einer Mahnwache.

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