QWRC 31 January 2026

What is this committee responsible for?

Quaker World Relations Committee (QWRC) helps Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) keep in contact with other Quaker meetings and groups abroad, understand their witness, communicate ours, and maintain mutual support. QWRC liaises with the worldwide Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), and in particular with its Europe and Middle East Section (EMES).

What did it do at this meeting?

We noted various events being arranged by Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) and the European and Middle East Section (EMES). This includes an All-Age Gathering in Germany in August. We also made plans for welcoming overseas visitors to Britain Yearly Meeting in May.

Much of the afternoon was spent learning about the work of the Quaker United Nations Offices from Laurel Townhead, Director of QUNO Geneva, and Sarah Clarke, Director of QUNO New York. It was a lively and fascinating session. See here or more information about their work and witness connecting Friends' values with the global community.

Our opening worship included a quote from the Southern Africa YM faith & practice: '…. Multi-culturalism is an expression of love: for ourselves, our culture, for others and their culture.' (Source CSAYM book.indd page 64 )

How can I find out more?

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