Editorial

Sarah’s 11-year-old son wears a T-shirt that says ‘Love is a human right’. So much Quaker work is based in some way on this belief. Whether individual Friends are helping other meetings to flourish, or helping newcomers learn more about the Quaker faith, we work to honour that of God in everyone. We try to act out of love.

The biggest challenge, perhaps, is to make change in our own lives. We are called to do just that in the run up to the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen this December, being billed as the last possible opportunity to negotiate a new global deal on climate change. As Alison Prout warns, ‘it is important that Friends and others don’t get caught up on the frenzy of the build up to Copenhagen and in the process lose sight of the social transformation such a deal would represent’.

Some adventurous types have taken big leaps of faith by becoming Quaker peaceworkers. You can read about their experiences here, from inner city schools in the UK to women’s clinics in Burundi. This year’s special Quaker appeal is raising money to help fund this project. If you are keen to get involved, get in touch and help to make a mark for peace.

Rachel Rees
Head of Communications and Fundraising