Quakers believe that anyone can have a direct, unmediated relationship with God, sometimes described as a Light in every person.

This leads us to strive for peace, equality and environmental protection. We also try to live relatively simply, and to treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

All of this is a reflection of the ‘Great Commandment’: to love God and ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.

In times when conflict, untruths and unfairness seem to dominate, join us in exploring what love can do on World Quaker Day, Sunday 5 October 2025.

The theme for this year’s World Quaker Day will be Love your neighbour. You can find information about events being organised around the world, as well as resources to help you in organising an event at your own Meeting, at https://fwcc.world/event/wqd-2025/ .