Who are the Quakers?
Since the 1650s, Quakers have witnessed to their belief that true religion is a personal inward experience, a direct link with God and a consequent transformation of everyday life.
We know that there is ‘that of God’ in everyone.
While many Quakers would still see themselves as essentially Christian, others would say that they look for the truth in many different religious traditions, or none.
Our diversity is gathered in the stillness of our silent Meeting for Worship.
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FWCC: Quakers around the World
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Quaker Statement on War in Iran & Lebanon
Quakers in Belgium & Luxembourg are deeply concerned by the bombing of Iran and Lebanon by Israel and the USA, which is breaking international law and repeating the tragic mistakes of military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. We know that stability and security are achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and careful long-term peacemaking. War is not the…
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Mixed 2020: Rachel Kapombo’s organization for the Métis people in the DRC
The nation of Belgium has a huge responsibility in this matter: colonial males/fathers didn’t take any responsibility for the children they had with Congolese women during the colonial period. This injustice has caused multigenerational suffering and has not come to an end. Our ‘monthly cause’ will sustain the financing of DNA-kits, which enable people in Congo to…
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Quaker Border Meeting 2025
On the weekend of 5th to 7th September 2025 the annual Quaker Border Meeting will be held in France at the Centre Spirituel du Hautmont just outside of Lille. The theme of the Border Meeting is: “But what canst thou say?” Living your Faith in today’s world To find out more look up the the 2025…
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