A letter was sent last week to all MSPs and Scottish MPs concerning the renewal of Trident, signed by Robin Waterston (Clerk) on behalf of Quakers in Scotland. Friends are invited to use its content (rather than the exact text) when holding face to face meetings or writing to their MPs and MSPs.
Tweeddale Friends together with Tweeddale Peace Group are organising the showing of the film ‘Two Sided Story’ in the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles.
Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews, 4 October at 7.30pm
Inverness Friends welcome visitors to their Open Days at Royal Northern Infirmary Chapel, Ness Walk, Inverness. On both days a Meeting for Worship will be held from 11.00 to 11.30 and again from 2.30 to 3.00, followed by an informal question and answer session. Light refreshments, free leaflets and information, and peace poppies on sale.
South Edinburgh Meeting's regular meeting for business
"Taking Action for Economic Justice"
Our speakers at November's General Meeting in Aberdeen will be Suzanne Ismail of the QPSW Economic Issues Project and Val Brown of Christian Aid Glasgow, who will tell us about Christian Aid's campaign work for tax justice.
A Creative Listening Discernment Session facilitated by Glasgow Friend and passionate declutterer Zem Moffat.
Zem Moffat invites all to this Creative Listening discernment session on Clutter.
An exhibition of photographs from the Quaker Tapestry in Kendal, a Scottish tapestry panel and a new tapestry being created by Quakers in Perth.
AK Bell Library, Perth, normal library opening hours.
Portobello and Musselburgh Quaker Meeting has invited Bronwen Currie to give a talk about her experience in the West Bank.
A one-woman show: American actress Susan Stein brings to life the diaries of Etty [Esther] Hillesum, who was born to Jewish parents in the Netherlands in 1914 and died with them and her brothers in Auschwitz in 1943.
7 for 7.30 pm
A short presentation on WW1 conscientious objection, focusing on Quakers. Three Quakers (two of whom were WW2 COs) will speak about their experience and conviction. See Central Edinburgh Library's description and booking link.