News from FWCC EMES
Publication of Among Friends Issue No. 117 - Winter 2009/10
The latest issue of Among Friends has gone to press.
Quakers and the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
Read about the Quaker experience of the Copenhagen Summit.
Young Quaker to document the lives of women victims of war in South Sudan
A Young Friend’s quest to discover the truth of women’s lives affected by war.
Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva - Opportunities
The Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in Geneva will hold a Summer School in July 2010, and is seeking to appoint two programme assistants for the period 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 after a 2-week preparation period in the UK from 16 to 27 August 2010.
Calendar Highlights
Quaker Youth Pilgrimage 2010
14 Jul – 13 Aug 2010
A potentially life-changing experience for young Friends aged 16-18 to explore the diversity of Quaker heritage in the United States. Two adult leaders needed to accompany the Pilgrims.
Meeting for Worship in Malaga area of Spain
15 Jan – 26 Mar 2010
Friends may be able to attend Meeting for Worship in Fuengirola when Harvey Gillman returns to Spain in mid-January for 10 weeks.
Centenary of Ramallah Meeting House
6 Mar 2010
Celebration of 100 years of Quaker witness and presence in Ramallah.
German Speaking Gathering in Lindenberg
19 – 21 Mar 2010
An opportunity for German-speaking Friends to get together
Annual Meeting of FWCC-EMES
1 – 4 Apr 2010
The Annual Gathering of Representatives of Quaker Meetings in Europe and the Middle East