As Quakers we hope that our lives speak peace, equality and respect for the earth. In addition to the holding of public Meetings for Worship, Devon Quakers are involved in many community projects and activities. Contact us if you would like to help or are seeking more information.
Information on current peace campaigns nationally:
Campaigning for Peace
Palestine & Israel [updated 21/12/2025]
Quakers in Britain have a long history of working for peace in Palestine and Israel. You can read more about the national Quakers and our involvement in the Middle East on our national website. Quakers in Britain regular make statements and these can be found on this page:
Responding to the current situation in Israel and Palestine | Quakers in Britain
Devon Quakers have adopted a specific 'concern' around Israel & Palestine, and several local Quakers have been volunteers with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), an international programme coordinated by the World Council of Churches. It brings people from around the world to the West Bank to serve for three months as human rights monitors. We call them Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs).
Since October 2023 many Quakers are involved in peace vigils and protests across Devon. Please use the "Contact us" tab if you would like to get in touch with Quakers in specific towns in Devon.
Individual Quakers have joined the "Defend Our Juries" actions, and many are very concerned about the Hunger Strikers. Ashburton Local Meeting has written to the Western Morning News (text below) and individuals to MPs and Government Ministers
Dear Editor,
Our hearts go out to Jewish communities in the UK and Australia in relation to the recent killings. At the same time, we wish to draw readers' attention to the plight of the eight young people who are currently on remand in prison for alleged offences in support of Palestine Action, and are now in imminent risk of death through hunger strike for thirty or more days.
Though they have not yet been convicted of anything, the detainees have been refused bail, and at the time of writing, the government has refused to meet lawyers representing the hunger strikers.
As Quakers, we are committed to peace and justice, and wish to record our deepest concern and support for these brave young protestors who are in jail for following the promptings of their conscience to oppose genocide. For more information, see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxq3g9g4eyo
In peace,
Clerk, Ashburton Quakers
Quaker Meeting House, Foales Court, Ashburton, TQ13 7QE
Other conflicts around the world: [updated 21/12/2025]
Quakers in Devon continue to uphold all those impacted by the situation in Ukraine.
Recently Quakers in Britain issued a statement about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Prayers and peace for Quakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chaplaincy:
Support for refugees
Many Meetings active involvement in bodies such as Refugee Support Devon has led to various initiatives. Please contact us if you are interested in linking up.
Other concerns
Friends across Devon are actively translating their faith into action within Quaker organisations, or in collaboration with others sharing the same concerns, such as poverty, sustainability, climate change and mental health. In these ways we strive to be a loving community which is open and welcoming to all.
Many local Quakers are involved in activities and organisations that individuals feel exemplify our Quaker Testimonies. These include participating in climate emergency awareness, involvement in the Transition Town movement, campaigning for better treatment of refugees, and supporting the vulnerable in their local communities in many different ways.