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Friends on the move – Quaker themed apps and podcasts

Quaker Apps and Podcasts Most of those who have smartphones are accustomed to using a variety of apps, for uses productive and not so productive. Similarly, the internet offers a vast variety of podcasts on every imaginable theme for easy listening on the go. There are a number of Quaker-themed apps and podcasts available to … Continue reading

Ethics of Surveillance Technologies – Public Lecture at TCD, Thursday January 22nd

Public Lecture by Professor Hille Haker, member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies Ethics of Surveillance Technologies Security and freedom: do we need both? And can we enjoy both without the pursuit of one jeopardising the other? Date and time:         Thursday 22 January 2015 at 18.30 Venue:                       Trinity Long Room … Continue reading

Quaker Christmas Bazaar – December 6th

This year’s Christmas Bazaar in aid of Irish Quaker Faith in Action (IQFA) takes place at Rathfarnham Meeting House, Crannagh Road, Rathfarnham, on Saturday December 6th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Admission is €2 for adults, 50c for children. Stalls, treats and children’s entertainment – all are welcome! More information is here.

Walk of Light 2014

Dublin Monthly Meeting has representatives on the Dublin Council of Churches (DCC). One of the key public activities of the DCC is the annual ‘Walk of Light’. This year, this will take place on Sunday 23rd November, 4pm-6.30pm. This involves walking between three churches of different denominations, with everyone carrying a tea-light in a jam-jar. In … Continue reading

Peacemaking talk at Monkstown Meeting (November 21st)

PEACEMAKING IN A COMPLEX WORLD Friday, November 21st, 2014 @ 7.30 pm Quaker Meeting House, Monkstown, Co Dublin With Michael Semple Leading commentator on the Taliban Movement QUB Visiting Research Professor, Institute for Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice & Former Harvard University Fellow, United Nations Political Officer and Deputy European Union Representative in Afghanistan