Upcoming Events
Look for the QEW calendar at the bottom of this page
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Quaker Earthcare Witness Monthly Meeting for Worship
October 4, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern time/4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific time
When we gather in worship, we find it more possible to be fully present to the often painful realities of this moment. We may find solace in our gathered presence. Out of this gathering, we may be given guidance, individually or collectively, on actions that we need to take. We may also find confirmation and support for what we are already doing, generating strength for the road ahead.
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REGISTEREMERGE: Reimagining Our Values for a Restored Earth with Lee Hall
November 19, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Rooted in Quaker values, EMERGE reimagines humanity’s role within Earth’s living systems, inspiring action and fostering resilience. This presentation highlights how these values guide a transformative shift in consciousness and behavior, envisioning a humanity that lives in harmony with the planet. Join us to explore how Quaker spirituality can catalyze a restored Earth and a renewed connection to all living communities.
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REGISTERThrivability & Way Opening: Moving Beyond “Sustainability”
December 17, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
In a time of converging crises, how do Friends move from doing “less harm” to cultivating conditions for life to truly thrive? Author and Quaker Jean M. Russell will introduce thrivability as a lived practice – pairing spiritual grounding with practical design for culture, economy, and community. We’ll explore “way opening” amid complexity, how generativity differs from sustainability, and simple practices you can bring to meetings, projects, and daily life – followed by a moderated conversation and Q&A.
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REGISTERQuaker youth UN Ambassadors Program
October – November 2025
Apply today for QEW’s new pilot program, the Quaker Youth UN Ambassadors. This program is intended to equip a cohort of young Friends (ages 14–35) to engage in the UN climate negotiations at COP30 in November 2025 as part of QEW’s online delegation.
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REGISTERFall Gathering
Save the date of our hybrid Fall Gathering. Each Fall, QEW gathers to worship together, learn from each other, share in fellowship, and do business together. This year, we are gathering at Powell House, a retreat center in Old Chatham, New York. Powell House works to foster spiritual growth after the manner of Friends and to strengthen the application of Friends’ testimonies in the world.
Recurring Events
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RegisterMonthly Worship Sharing
Typically, Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Eastern time/4 p.m. Pacific time
In worship sharing, we gather in small groups to focus on a particular query to explore our own experience and share with each other more deeply than we would in normal conversation. It seeks to draw us into sacred space, where we can take down our usual defenses and encounter each other in “that which is eternal.”
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Weekly Fellowship Hour
Our weekly fellowship hour is on a summer hiatus! We will update you when we resume our fellowship hours. In the meantime, join our worship sharing, workshops, and other events!
Committee and Working Group Meetings
All are welcome to attend our committee and working group meetings. See our calendar below for meeting dates and Zoom links. If you have questions about becoming involved with QEW, please contact Miche at miche@quakerearthcare.org.
Standing Committees oversee basic organizational functions and the spiritual life of QEW.
Working Groups engage with ongoing, concrete projects and issues of interest to the organization.
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Committee and Working Group DescriptionsStanding Committees Include
Outreach Committee, Spiritual Nurturance Committee, Personnel Committee, Finance Committee, Publications Committee, Nominating Committee, and Futures Committee
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Subscribe to the QEW Calendar HereWorking Groups Include
Mini-Grants Working Group, No Name Working Group, Population Working Group, United Nations Working Group, and the Friends Committee on National Legislation Working Group