World Quaker Day: Sunday, October 4

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The following is taken directly from FWCC’s website.

World Quaker Day is on 4 October 2026, and this year’s theme is Let Peace Be Among Us with the supporting Bible passage, Hebrews 12:14, “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.”

We’re planning an extended Global Online Worship on the day, bringing together Friends across borders, languages and Quaker traditions with a shared focus on peace.

The worship will last for 8+ hours, reaching across many time zones from the Americas to Aotearoa/New Zealand. Each hour of worship will be dedicated to a part of the world where prayers for peace are particularly needed – you’re welcome to join for as little or as long as you’d like.

On the day plans:

There will be three sessions running throughout the day.

• • Friends in Asia West Pacific will be introducing the theme and holding an hour-long webinar at 7am (UTC). Find out more and register here.
  • We will then have an extended period of worship, starting at 11am (UTC) and lasting 6 hours, where we will hear from Friends from the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean amongst others. Register here We’ll keep you up to date with updates and send you the Zoom link nearer the day.
  • Finally, Friends in New Zealand will end the day at 10pm (UTC) with a final hour reflection on peace and justice. Find out more and register here.

Before World Quaker Day you may wish to:

• • Save the date in your calendar
  • Speak with your local meeting or Friends Church about joining online as a group
  • Find resources to help you take part – including a poster, prompts and songs – here

Any questions or for further information email: ellam@fwcc.world