Events Calendar

4 October 2026

World Quaker Day

World Quaker Day marks the end of Quaker Week

17 October 2026 at 12:00 – 14:00

Peace Protest at RAF Lakenheath

Venue: RAF Lakenheath Main Gate

While Trump has removed his bombers from RAF Fairford in Worcestershire, Lakenheath in Suffolk still hosts US nuclear weapons, making Suffolk a potential target.  
RAF Lakenheath is home to the 48th Fighter Wing which is home to F-15E and nuclear capable F-35A fighter/bombers which are nearly always involved in NATO exercise in the Baltic.

RAF Mildenhall, as well as supplying refuelling in the area is also used as the base for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering in the region.

When the Russians complain about "reckless" surveillance and exercises near its borders, they are often talking about aircraft that are launched from Suffolk.
 
There will be a protest this Saturday 17th October from 12-2 at the Main Gate, on the A 1065 between Brandon and the Mildenhall roundabout. Protesters will once again decorate the fences with banners, engage with passers by and keep informing the government that they do not consent to hosting weapons in the UK. 
 
The 68 organisations that make up Lakenheath Alliance for Peace have held a monthly vigil at the gates, on the third Saturday of the month and will continue to maintain a presence every month (except December) until the next Peace Camp in 2027 from May 24th to June 5th...

20 October 2026 at 19:30 – 20:30

Online Worship

Venue: Online

Our next Online Regional Worship takes place on Tuesday 20 October, from 7:30–8:30pm.

Our format is 30 minutes of worship, followed by 30 minutes of conversation in breakout rooms. These sessions aim to build a wider worshipping community of Friends across Area Meeting boundaries.

You can join us on Zoom using the details below:
Zoom link: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/84428911422?pwd=9GQiTOr5bVAJi53yfGZFWwfjuaRdeP.1
Meeting ID: 844 2891 1422
Passcode: 192849

Please note that these Zoom details will continue to remain the same throughout 2026. 

Friends are warmly invited to register for future reminders using the link below. If you know others who might like to join the mailing list, please feel free to pass this on.

  https://mailchi.mp/quaker/east-anglia

We look forward to being together in worship.

25 October 2026 at 20:00

Webinar: Animal Justice and Quaker Principles: Can We Have Our Meat and Our Consciences Too?

Professor John Sanbonmatsu poses the question: Can our exploitation of other animals for food and other purposes be reconciled with truth-telling, nonviolence, justice, and peace? The talk will also address how the animal food economy is the primary driver of the ecological and mass-extinction crises, an issue with particular relevance to Quaker stewardship. For more info: https://forms.gle/t37tj2mdZVWz2Y5e9. 

30 October 2026 at 10:00 – 17:00

EA Youth Event

Venue: Bury St Edmunds

Young Quakers aged 10–18, along with friends and relatives, are warmly invited to a regional activity day in Bury St Edmunds on Friday 30 October, 10am–5pm.

It’ll be a full day of games, cookie baking, an Escape Room, crafts, time outdoors and a talent show — with plenty of space to relax, have fun and get to know other young people from across East Anglia.
The day costs £10 per person, including the Escape Room. Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Register by 16 October. Full details, registration link and contact information are on the attached poster.