This online Lenten reflection is one of a series on “Reading the Signs of the Time in the Light of the Gospel from Advent to Lent”, which is organised by Priests and Religious for Justice and Peace, North-East and South in Sri Lanka. The talk is given by Mitri Rehab, one of the most outspoken Palestinian theologians from Bethlehem.

Further information, including the Meeting ID and Passcode, are given in this leaflet.

The well-known and much respected documentary film-maker Peadar King will speak about lesser-heard activist voices in Israel, Palestine and beyond who are committed to human rights and who are discovering humanity in the other. The session will be facilitated by Denis Halliday, who spent decades working with the United Nations. The event will take place at Churchtown Meeting House on Saturday 9 March 3.00-4.45pm.

A retiring collection will be taken up for Right Sharing of World Resources, who work to promote equity and thereby help to remove some of the causes of war.

You can find more information in this leaflet about the event.

The Bolivian Quaker Education fund (BQEF) is running a study tour to Bolivia during July 10-25, 2024. This study tour provides a unique combination of learning about Bolivia’s history, Quakers in Bolivia and BQEF’s work; discussing the spiritual basis for integrated deep ecology; exploring attainable paths to long-term sustainability and a more peaceful and just world; and of course seeing beautiful scenery and visiting very interesting heritage sites.

The deadline for joining the tour has been extended to March 31, 2024. You can find more information in this leaflet, which also has further contact information.

This obituary can be accessed here.

A silent vigil for peace will be held at Rathfarnham Meeting House on Sunday 25 February between 2pm and 5pm. This will be a silent vigil, with no speeches, signs, flags, or other political symbols. It is focusing on Peace.

Children are welcome in the care of their parents.

Some further information can be found on this flyer.

Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM) is a gathering of young Friends and any young people interested in Quakerism in Ireland aged 14-18. We come together to meet, discuss, debate, and learn together. There are many social activities, too, such as workshops, a decathlon, a fancy dress banquet, and a concert.

You can get more information from this JYM 2024 leaflet. You can also download the JYM application form.

This Dublin Area Quaker Community discussion will take place at Monkstown Meeting House on Wednesday 21st February at 7pm. a number of Friends will speak, with time for open discussion.

All are welcome. If you haven’t attended a Quaker discussion before, please contact Susanna at monkstownpm@gmail.com.

Date and Time: Thursday, 22nd February, 6:00pm to 7:15pm (Irish time).

This webinar will delve into the intricacies of the upcoming EU Elections, shedding light on key issues at stake and exploring their intersections with Quaker concerns. Our aim is to provide participants with knowledge about the elections and help discover ways to actively engage with candidates on issues that matter to Quakers.

Here is a link that provides you with more information about the webinar.

If you would like to participate, please register HERE (there is no charge for registration).

Please feel free to disseminate information about this webinar through your groups and networks to others who may be interested. QCEA hopes that their webinars will not only serve as informative sessions but also strengthen our sense of community and shared purpose.

A reminiscence by Felicity McCartney of South Belfast Meeting of activity on the Frederick Street Quaker Meeting site during the Troubles.

In August 1969, women and children whose homes in North and West Belfast had been firebombed, sheltered in the Meeting House. This was the first of a multi-level response by Quakers, in Belfast and throughout Ireland, during the Troubles. The web of connections and practical service that had been developed during the Famine, and the level of trust built up at that time, was a foundation for the response to a different crisis, a century later.

Felicity was a community worker with the Centre for Neighbourhood Development when it was based in Frederick Street Meeting’s Institute building. She is co-editor of Coming from the Silence: Quaker Peacebuilding Initiatives in Northern Ireland 1969-2005 (Sessions of York, 2009).

The event is part of the North Belfast Festival and will take place at the Frederick Street Meeting House on Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2-3pm.

Tickets are £5, and you can get tickets at the link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thenorthbelfastfestival/1138732?

You can also pay at the door on the day!