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Jill Segger

@quakerpen.bsky.social

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Quaker.Writer. Editor.Slow poet. NUJ. FRSA. Some recent work at archival site of @ekklesia.co.uk https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/author/jillsegger/ My book #WordsOutofSilence is available here https://www.ekklesiapublishing.co.uk/books/words-out-of-silence/

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 2h

"Search out whatever in your own way of life may contain the seeds of war." #Trump #NobelPeacePrize
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Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

Norwegian Nobel Committee said before Gaza deal was agreed that it had reached a decision about 2025 laureate

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 15h

"I'm writing this to you while starving."
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Testimony of equality - our shared humanity

A first hand account from Gaza City

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Bury St.Edmunds Quakers @bsequakers.bsky.social · 2d

Quite a few people engaged with us at our stall outside the Meeting House last Saturday as part of Quaker Week. We also held our monthly Silent Witness for Climate Justice (first Saturday of every month, 10am Angel Hill). Find out more about Quakers at www.quaker.org.uk

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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 1d

Don't threaten us with a good time, Daily Express.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 2d

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 2d

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 2d

A beautiful, rather harpsichord-like sound.

Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 3d

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A federal judge blocked Trump from sending the National Guard to Oregon — again. Here’s what we know | CNN

For the second time in two days, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Oregon delivered a second blow to the president’s Trump administration’s effort to send National Guard troops into Portland late Sun...

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 4d

For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer, and non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to everyone who stopped to engage with Bury St Edmunds Quakers (despite Storm Amy) at the information table outside the Meeting House on Saturday. #QuakerWeek #LoveYourNeighbour
Find us @bsequakers.bsky.social

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 5d

He speaks with an articulacy and discernment rare in politicians. I hope he'll look at the issue of #GreensInExile and what has led to this. I am open to finding a home for my orphaned vote at the next GE.

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 6d

Zack Polanski’s response to the Manchester terror attack has been a masterclass in mature statesmanship.

Soulful, human, eloquent, empathetic, nuanced, confident and focused on healing.

And bold. It has shone in contrast to so much weaponising or ill thought through commentary.

Thank you Zack. 💪

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 5d

Excellent. Though I think only in England at present?

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 6d

🔥 Britain is about to launch a new GCSE in natural history – a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world.

Fellow creatures: the new GCSE in natural history

The new GCSE in natural history is a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 6d

What went right this week: the good news that matters.
#PositiveNews
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What went right this week: the good news that matters

Rewilding successes were celebrated, nations slashed fossil fuel funding, and fracking was sent packing in the UK, plus more good news

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 9d

Can you tell us what the H word is without using the H word?

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Paul Marshall @pmarsha11.bsky.social · 12d

We need to start taking Russian interference in British politics more seriously. ReformUK and Nathan Gill is just the tip of the iceberg - our democracy is under threat.

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

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gracejisunkim.bsky.social @gracejisunkim.bsky.social · 11d

Jay: "As a non-creedal faith tradition, Quakers do not utilize creeds to describe their belief system. Instead, the term “testimony” identifies convictions about faithful living. At their best, they arise out of the corporate worship experience."

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Book Interview with Jay Marshall

I enjoy doing interview authors — both on my Madang Podcast and here on Substack.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 12d

Nor me. Good food is the best table decoration.

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Tim Gee @timquaker.bsky.social · 16d

I liked this, from Quakers in Britain Recording Clerk, Paul Parker, considering 'Who is my neighbour'?

Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 16d

“Living among these neighbours, and loving them all, is inextricably tied up with my faith. Through my relationships with my neighbours, I come to understanding something of the divine which is in us all.”

Paul Parker reflects on having neighbours and being a neighbour.

Loving your neighbour

Quaker perspective on loving your neighbour

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13d

What went right this week: the good news that matters.
#PositiveNews
www.positive.news/society/good...

What went right this week: the good news that matters

There was “a landmark ocean victory”, scientists had a medical breakthrough, and Italy passed a pioneering AI law, plus more good news

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

"This repeated churn has in part been linked to worries about Downing Street communications being a weakness for Starmer since becoming prime minister."

Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit

Exclusive: Departure of key figure comes little over a week after that of director of political strategy

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

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Fairtrade Fortnight

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

Yes! Not going to be handbagged.

Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

She didn't get enough nominations. 🙂

Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 15d

Trump gave him the idea...
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