May 4, 2022 | Activism, Advocacy, Meetings Taking Action
Earthcare Engagement for Your Community The end of April marked the 10th anniversary of the Kabarak Call for Peace and EcoJustice and we’re reflecting on its faithful words: “We dedicate ourselves to let the living waters flow through us – where we live, regionally,...
May 4, 2022 | Activism, Sustainability
Dear Friends, There is an awakening going on about climate, ecological collapse, and environmental justice both within the Society of Friends and beyond. People are opening up to our message of love and connection with the living world. Our QEW network has expanded...
Apr 1, 2022 | Climate Change, New & Exploring, Sustainability
A Life Giving Future For All We’d like to share with you Quaker Earthcare Witness’ most recent annual report. We’re pleased to say that we are growing steadily and building momentum. And we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your...
Apr 1, 2022 | Activism, Timely
April marks the beginning of yearly meeting gathering season for many of us in North America. We’re sharing a few resources to help strengthen the connection between Friends in your region and Quaker Earthcare Witness. Please consider taking the following...
Mar 28, 2022 | Activism, Advocacy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Individuals Taking Action, United Nations, Youth & Young Friends
The video is available of the March 15th discussion with Kallan Benson (Fridays for Future USA Director and Friend from Annapolis, MD) and Lindsey Cook (QUNO Representative for Climate Change and Friend from Bonn, Germany). Both Kallan and Lindsey participated in COP...
Mar 10, 2022 | Activism, Climate Change, Mini-Grants
Here are this month’s events along with other resources and a link to our future events. In addition, here is a one page introduction to Quaker Earthcare Witness. Please share this page with your monthly meeting, Friends church, and yearly meeting networks. We...
Feb 14, 2022 | 2022, BeFriending Creation, Climate Change, Jan Feb March, Number 1, Timely, Volume 35, Youth & Young Friends
by Shelley Tanenbaum. Quaker Earthcare Witness’ primary goal is to nurture a spiritual transformation in our relationship with the living world. Our efforts include projects, events, and other resources, all aimed at reaching a wider circle of Friends and like-minded...
Feb 14, 2022 | 2022, BeFriending Creation, Climate Change, Individuals Taking Action, Jan Feb March, Number 1, Renewable Energy, Volume 35, Youth & Young Friends
by Carol Bradley. One need only look down from a plane, or check out the satellite view of any Crown land forest in Nova Scotia to see just how much clearcutting is going on. Total massacre. Logging roads growing like a cancer across the province. – The Stop Spraying...
Feb 14, 2022 | 2022, BeFriending Creation, Books We Love, Jan Feb March, Number 1, Volume 35
by Ruah Swennerfelt. Degeneration of land, water, forests, biodiversity, and human health are causes of climate change. And climate change is yet another cause of poverty. Turning this vicious circle to a virtuous one is crucial to addressing the climate crisis. In...
Feb 14, 2022 | 2022, Activism, BeFriending Creation, Climate Change, Individuals Taking Action, Jan Feb March, Meetings Taking Action, Number 1, Volume 35
by Frank Granshaw and Annette Carter. Our recent trip to Glasgow, Scotland for the UN climate conference for 2021 (COP26) involved a lot of travel by train. We had constant reminders to “Mind the gap when alighting the carriage.” This phrase felt very much in line...
