"Quakers respect the creative power of God in every human being and in the world around us. We work through quiet processes for a world where peaceful means bring about just settlements."

We plan to lay a wreath of white poppies at the war memorial in the afternoon of November 12 at 15.00. We will have a short period of silent worship before laying the wreath.

 

DEVIZES DEATH CAFE

24th OCTOBER

7 pm for 7:30 pm

Devizes Quaker Meeting House

What is a Death Cafe?

Not as scary as it sounds. A Death Cafe is a group discussion about death with no agenda, expected outcome or religious themes.   It is a chance to talk with others about one of the big taboos of our time.

It is often only in a crisis that we wish we had spoken to our loved ones about death, our own and that of those close to us. We can say as much or little as seems comfortable for each one of us.

Over tea, coffee and cake we can air thoughts about death we may not have voiced before.

Come along to the first meeting. For more information

contact:  bookings@devizesquakers.org.uk    

phone 01380 722560

This form of Cafe follows the European/ USA Death Cafe movement.

A small donation towards the cost of the event would be welcomed.

On 3 October from 7.00pm we held a showing of the Annual Salter Lecture arranged by the Quaker Socialist Society. This was be given by ecological philosopher Rupert Read and entitled 

How the love we are will guide us through ecological collapse

This is part of our Eco church commitment to protect the environment and work to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Following the video the small group present were able to have an interesting discussion about our own ideas and activities. For those who would like to watch the lecture but were not able to attend please follow the link.

https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/salter-lecture-2023-how-the-love-we-are-will-guide-us-through-ecological-collapse

 

Visit from local school children

We were delighted to host a year six class  at the Meeting House on 9 October as part of our outreach for Quaker Week. They arrived by bus which may have been an adventure for some who do not normally use the bus service and were welcomed into the Marsden Room where we began by eating our packed lunches together. Following lunch we moved into the Meeting Room where the plan for the visit was explained with a brief introduction to Quakers. Next came a chance to stretch our legs and explore the garden. One child offered to water a tub that looked a bit dry.

On our re-entry to the Meeting Room the children heard how Quaker worship is conducted and a boy volunteered to act as an elder sitting by the meeting member. We then settled for a short period of silence during which several children stood to minister, remembering to leave a gap between their ministries. At the end the two 'elders' shook hands and the class followed suit. The children were impressive in the way the participated and listened to what they were told. Their questions were intelligent and thoughtful. We hope they enjoyed their visit. It was certainly a pleasure to host them.



Christian Aid Week,

There will be two coffee mornings to support this event:

Thursday 11 May 10.00-13.00 at St Andrew’s Church.

Thursday 18 May 10.00-12.00 at St John’s parish rooms.

Sustainable Devizes Plant Swap
In the shambles on 20 May between10.00 and 13.00.
Bring and take plant stall, knife sharpening courtesy of Robin, collection of black plastic plant pots,
seed trays and compost bags for recycling, and collection of children’s clothes for the Sustainability Fair on 17 June to be held in the market place.

Contact: Devizes Quakers 

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