-
Kingston and Wandsworth Area Meeting decide to join Quakers in London
After some deep discernment, Kingston and Wandsworth Area Meeting (KWAM) made this minute on Sunday July 19th: “…we confirm that we would like to merge with the other London Area Meetings and become part of QiL. We appreciate that there is more work to be done regarding this transfer in January 2027; having made the decision to join, we will…
-
Quaker Peace Vigil
Silent Walking Vigil for Peace being held in central London on Saturday 19 September 2026. You may already be aware of the vigil, as Quakers have been spreading the word within Quaker meetings, communities and organisations across the UK. There now have more than 300 people indicating that they will be attending the vigil and the organisers are encouraging anyone who hopes to be there to sign…
-
QiL News Sheet 10
-
A 21st Century Kind of Service: Join the JLAM Tech Team
A submission from our Friend Chris Martin Interested in how tech can help London Quakers meet more effectively? Technology is playing an increasing large part in our meetings – in the room where microphones make sure everyone is heard, to online where cameras, sound and zoom allow those not able to attend to take full part in our discernment. It also…
-
Reflection on Helping Run London Quakers
A reflection from our Friend Fred Ashmore We laid down London Quakers after our last QiL Meeting for business on 13 June and approved the final annual report. So, no more mailings, no more conversations with Friends House hospitality, no more flyers furtively scattered around the cafe, no more smiling Friends arriving with “was I supposed to register”. Closing down…
-
Getting to know: Gerry
Name: Gerry Millar Role: Member of Arrangements Committee for JLAM (not to mention other roles within Local and Area Meeting!) Local Meeting: Westminster, currently within London West AM. I’ve been attending for 28 years, and love our community. I find it very exciting how many new younger Friends are becoming part of that community, and choosing to apply for membership…
-
Getting to know: Christine
Name: Christine Downes-Grainger Neither of these last names is the patriarchal name I was registered with at birth. My husband was born as Downes and then adopted by his aunt who had married a Mr Grainger. In some ways I helped him understand his identity. He asked, as he developed contact with his birth parents, if we could change our…
-
QiL News Sheet 9
-
Quakers in London welcomes Jane-Eve Straughton as new Executive Secretary
We’re delighted to announce that Jane-Eve Straughton has been appointed Executive Secretary of London Quakers Property Trust (LQPT), and will become Executive Secretary of Quakers in London (QiL) from January 2027. She joins us on 14 September, and Friends will have the chance to meet her at JLAM on 12 September. Some of you will already know Jane-Eve. She’s a…
-
Be Part of Creating Quakers in London!
Nominations Committee are looking for Friends to fill essential roles which will shape the future of Quakers in London The Committee would particularly like to hear from more friends who haven’t yet become involved, especially younger friends. Each of us has valuable skills, and a unique perspective which could enrich the Quakers in London community and help make it a…