Spotlight On ...
On this page you will find content that has previously featured on our home page, in chronological order, for you to enjoy at your leisure! If you have an idea of some content you would like to see featured on our home page, please get in touch!
Spotlight On ... Christian Comment Newspaper Column
Every week the Mid-Somerset Newspaper Group publishes a column called 'Christian Comment,' featuring the thoughts of a member of the local Church communities.
This week featured a piece by Danni Cockerill, a Friend from Street Meeting; reflecting on the recent storms and climate change.
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Updated 02.03.2020
This week featured a piece by Danni Cockerill, a Friend from Street Meeting; reflecting on the recent storms and climate change.
Click here to read the article
Updated 02.03.2020
Spotlight On ... DSEI Protest
Two Friends from Street Meeting joined over 700 Quakers and members of other faiths to protest against the world’s largest arms fair.
Defence and Security Equipment International brings together arms dealers and military delegations from all over the world at the ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands.
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Updated 08.09.2019
Spotlight On ... Wells Climate Strike
Friends from Street Quaker Meeting were pleased to attend the Wells Climate Strike, outside Wells Town Hall on 24th May 2019.
This protest was initiated and led by students from Wells Blue School as part of an international day of action by school pupils to raise awareness of the need for action on climate change.
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Updated 08.06.2019
20-11-2018: Spotlight on ... Caring At Christmas
For November and December the Street Meeting's charity collection will be for Bristol based initiative Caring At Christmas, along with national charity Crisis.
Photo courtesy of Caring at Christmas
Caring at Christmas has been supporting homeless and vulnerable people over the Christmas period for
over 30 years. It provides day and night time support offering shelter, food, clothing and social activities for
people in need in Bristol during what can be a particularly difficult time of year for many. The project relies
on support from volunteers and is funded almost entirely by public donations.
over 30 years. It provides day and night time support offering shelter, food, clothing and social activities for
people in need in Bristol during what can be a particularly difficult time of year for many. The project relies
on support from volunteers and is funded almost entirely by public donations.
11-09-2018: Spotlight on ... white poppies
Friends have been getting crafty in preparation for Remembrance 2018. The focus this year is on exploring the significance and meaning behind white poppies.
To remember all victims of war
To challenge militarism
To build a culture of peace
To remember all victims of war
To challenge militarism
To build a culture of peace
29-06-2018: Spotlight on ... CHASE Africa
Every two months Street Meeting choose a new charity to collect donations for at Meeting for Worship. For June and July we are collecting for CHASE Africa.
This fantastic charity works with local partners to deliver integrated healthcare and family planning services in East Africa, alongside environmental education.
This fantastic charity works with local partners to deliver integrated healthcare and family planning services in East Africa, alongside environmental education.
22-05-2018: Spotlight on ... featured content!
Introducing Spotlight On – a new feature of our website, updated fortnightly. In this space you will find links to interesting press features, news about Street Meeting House, featured pages from this site and more.
This week we are putting the spotlight My Quaker Journey - four Friends from Street Meeting share what being a Quaker and Meeting for Worship means to them.
This week we are putting the spotlight My Quaker Journey - four Friends from Street Meeting share what being a Quaker and Meeting for Worship means to them.
This film is one of five! If you would like to see more click here.
If you have an idea of some content you would like to see here, please get in touch!
Updated 22-05-2018
If you have an idea of some content you would like to see here, please get in touch!
Updated 22-05-2018