Five Christians, who were forcibly removed from the steps of saint Paul’s cathedral in London as they prayed during the eviction of the Occupy London camp, have today delivered a letter to the canon pastor of the cathedral, Michael Colclough. In the letter they ask the cathedral authorities to clarify whether they gave the police…
At Meeting for Worship for Business today we agreed to continue to meet on the steps of St.Pauls but from now on will be meeting on SATURDAYS at 1pm before the Occupy General Assembly. An Epistle was agreed as follows Epistle from the Quaker Meeting for Worship at Occupy the London Stock Exchange. 4th March…
The Quaker Meeting for Worship at Occupy LSX outside the cathedral of saint Paul has produced a minute backing the “ring of prayer†if the Occupy camp is evicted. The ring of prayer was first mooted in 10/2011 but an initiative this month from Christianity Uncut, a group of Christians campaigning against government cuts, gives…
Quakers in Sheffield have been giving practical support to their local Occupy group including access to their toilets and kitchen for washing up. (See this Nayler post.) In Norfolk, Quakers agreed to give financial and practical support to Occupy Norwich, after hearing about the group at their Area Meeting for business. They were informed by…
Sheffield Quakers have made more than a statement of support with their local Occupy movement – they’re offering practical support too. “We’re getting a lot of support from Quakers in Sheffield,†an Occupy Sheffield activist told Nayler. “Some are working at the camp and wonderfully, the Meeting House is only a few yards away and…
The Quakers are the only Christian denomination to come out in support of the Occupy movement. Speaking to Premier Christian Radio spokesperson Sunniva Taylor said: “We share the concern of the occupy movement for global economic justice and sustainability. We believe the idea that another world is possible is important to us too.†Christian news…
“The history of consensus is long and varied. In Britain, Quakers have used consensus in their business meetings since the 17th century, which reflects their non-hierarchical methods and emphasis on equality. Today it is popular amongst activists who attempt to create something of the future, a more horizontal world, in the present.” Quaker Occupy protestor…
Quakers in Britain have formally made a public declaration of support for the Occupy London protestors. The news comes just before the City of London Corporation deadline for activists to clear the public highway at 6pm on Thursday 17/11/2011. The statement issued by Quakers in Britain says that they share the concern for global economic…
The Quakers & Business Group have become the latest Friends to state their support for the occupy movement. In particular, their statement has been published in support of the global occupy movement and says that they stand alongside all people who are “resisting economic injustice with peaceable actionâ€. The group joins Quakers from Bury St…
Quakers from Wimbledon, Ditchling and Bury St Edmunds have added their names to the Christian statement in solidarity with the Occupy London movement. They join Nayler and Stevenage Quakers on the list of signatories, as well as Elizabeth Allen. Meanwhile, the City of London Corporation has announced that it is giving protestors 24 hours to remove themselves…