Tim Gee
@timquaker.bsky.social
General Secretary, Friends World Committee for Consultation. Putting toe in the water of BlueSky after 14 years on Twitter.
Our holding position on AI is published in the Friend today.
In short, please don't send us stuff made by generative AI, and we commit that we won't knowingly publish things made by generative AI either.
(And all our mistakes will be our own :) )
thefriend.org/article/quak...
In short, please don't send us stuff made by generative AI, and we commit that we won't knowingly publish things made by generative AI either.
(And all our mistakes will be our own :) )
thefriend.org/article/quak...
Quakers offer AI concerns | The Friend
‘The use of AI is increasing significantly, including by Quakers, and we are thinking hard about how to navigate this’| The Friend
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November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our holding position on AI is published in the Friend today.
In short, please don't send us stuff made by generative AI, and we commit that we won't knowingly publish things made by generative AI either.
(And all our mistakes will be our own :) )
thefriend.org/article/quak...
In short, please don't send us stuff made by generative AI, and we commit that we won't knowingly publish things made by generative AI either.
(And all our mistakes will be our own :) )
thefriend.org/article/quak...
"Recent years have produced an unprecedented surge in the number of attendees at Sunday worship — from about 25 before the coronavirus pandemic to up to 100 today."
Good to see. Arch Street was where I was when I decided to become a Quaker member.
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Good to see. Arch Street was where I was when I decided to become a Quaker member.
www.usnews.com/news/us/arti...
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"Recent years have produced an unprecedented surge in the number of attendees at Sunday worship — from about 25 before the coronavirus pandemic to up to 100 today."
Good to see. Arch Street was where I was when I decided to become a Quaker member.
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Good to see. Arch Street was where I was when I decided to become a Quaker member.
www.usnews.com/news/us/arti...
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There's a write up of World Quaker Day (Quaker Week in Britain) in today's edition of The Friend. Enjoy! thefriend.org/article/quak...
Quaker Week hailed ‘a success’ | The Friend
Over seventy events were held worldwide to mark World Quaker Day on 5th October| The Friend
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October 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
There's a write up of World Quaker Day (Quaker Week in Britain) in today's edition of The Friend. Enjoy! thefriend.org/article/quak...
I did not know that the origin of the trope of the conical witches hat, may have come from historic anti-Quaker propaganda.
I do know that the cultural memory of our own persecution is precisely why Friends extend solidarity to other religious faiths when they are depicted using caricatures.
I do know that the cultural memory of our own persecution is precisely why Friends extend solidarity to other religious faiths when they are depicted using caricatures.
Historians have offered several hypotheses for how the Witch Hat came to be in American/British pop culture. One of the leading theories is that negative portrayals of Quaker women in the media of the late seventeenth century led to the creation of the imagery of the witch hat over time.
October 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I did not know that the origin of the trope of the conical witches hat, may have come from historic anti-Quaker propaganda.
I do know that the cultural memory of our own persecution is precisely why Friends extend solidarity to other religious faiths when they are depicted using caricatures.
I do know that the cultural memory of our own persecution is precisely why Friends extend solidarity to other religious faiths when they are depicted using caricatures.
It's disappointing that some of the people and papers who shouted loudest for a working definition of antisemitism are opposing the same for Islamophobia.
If you support a definition for one group, but not for another, you need to think hard about whether that is because of your own prejudice.
If you support a definition for one group, but not for another, you need to think hard about whether that is because of your own prejudice.
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It's disappointing that some of the people and papers who shouted loudest for a working definition of antisemitism are opposing the same for Islamophobia.
If you support a definition for one group, but not for another, you need to think hard about whether that is because of your own prejudice.
If you support a definition for one group, but not for another, you need to think hard about whether that is because of your own prejudice.
Do you remember the military horse that escaped and ran through London a year or two back?
I was today old when I learnt that the horse's name was 'Quaker'.
Maybe it was an equine conscientious objector.
www.cbsnews.com/news/quaker-...
I was today old when I learnt that the horse's name was 'Quaker'.
Maybe it was an equine conscientious objector.
www.cbsnews.com/news/quaker-...
British army horse who ran through the streets of London gets well-deserved retirement
Quaker, a 15-year-old black horse, suffered a broken bone and serious bleeding during the incident on April 24, 2024.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Do you remember the military horse that escaped and ran through London a year or two back?
I was today old when I learnt that the horse's name was 'Quaker'.
Maybe it was an equine conscientious objector.
www.cbsnews.com/news/quaker-...
I was today old when I learnt that the horse's name was 'Quaker'.
Maybe it was an equine conscientious objector.
www.cbsnews.com/news/quaker-...
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We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military detention.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military detention.
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Quite right. I'm glad Churches Together in England is speaking up on this, as they should. The attacks on communities of faith (indeed on anyone) need to stop.
"We say it again – an attack against one religious community is an attack against us all"
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
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#ChurchesTogether
@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Quite right. I'm glad Churches Together in England is speaking up on this, as they should. The attacks on communities of faith (indeed on anyone) need to stop.
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More reports of arson attacks on hotels hosting people who are seeking sanctuary. How many of these have there been now?
I'm frustrated that I don't see people speaking out against all political violence. Maybe that's something I need to do.
It just seems like such an obvious position.
I'm frustrated that I don't see people speaking out against all political violence. Maybe that's something I need to do.
It just seems like such an obvious position.
October 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
More reports of arson attacks on hotels hosting people who are seeking sanctuary. How many of these have there been now?
I'm frustrated that I don't see people speaking out against all political violence. Maybe that's something I need to do.
It just seems like such an obvious position.
I'm frustrated that I don't see people speaking out against all political violence. Maybe that's something I need to do.
It just seems like such an obvious position.
Now an attack on a Mosque in England. Wrong wrong wrong again.
Some people are trying to use our different religions to tear us apart.
Instead people of faith need to stand together and say, no violence, not in our name, the attacks need to stop.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Some people are trying to use our different religions to tear us apart.
Instead people of faith need to stand together and say, no violence, not in our name, the attacks need to stop.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Residents react to 'disgraceful' Peacehaven mosque fire
A founding member of the mosque tells the BBC the
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October 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Now an attack on a Mosque in England. Wrong wrong wrong again.
Some people are trying to use our different religions to tear us apart.
Instead people of faith need to stand together and say, no violence, not in our name, the attacks need to stop.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Some people are trying to use our different religions to tear us apart.
Instead people of faith need to stand together and say, no violence, not in our name, the attacks need to stop.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At primary school we sang:
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
And the creed and the colour and the name don't matter
Were you there?
That was long ago, but reading the news I think we need to sing it, and mean it, again.
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
And the creed and the colour and the name don't matter
Were you there?
That was long ago, but reading the news I think we need to sing it, and mean it, again.
October 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
At primary school we sang:
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
And the creed and the colour and the name don't matter
Were you there?
That was long ago, but reading the news I think we need to sing it, and mean it, again.
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
And the creed and the colour and the name don't matter
Were you there?
That was long ago, but reading the news I think we need to sing it, and mean it, again.
I think we need to say this, keep saying this, then say it again.
If more self-described Christians loved their neighbours like Jesus taught, the world would be a much better place.
If more self-described Christians loved their neighbours like Jesus taught, the world would be a much better place.
Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I think we need to say this, keep saying this, then say it again.
If more self-described Christians loved their neighbours like Jesus taught, the world would be a much better place.
If more self-described Christians loved their neighbours like Jesus taught, the world would be a much better place.
I have written to Anglican colleagues to welcome the new leader of the Anglican Communion. I pray for all religious leadership and for progress towards peace, gender equality and inter-religious understanding #LoveYourNeighbour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah, a former chief nursing officer, was previously the first female Bishop of London.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I have written to Anglican colleagues to welcome the new leader of the Anglican Communion. I pray for all religious leadership and for progress towards peace, gender equality and inter-religious understanding #LoveYourNeighbour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.
cte.org.uk/cte-presiden...
#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
I've just learnt that a kind, good, committed person I got to know through refugee humanitarian work is/was on the Gaza flotilla, and is presumably now detained by Israel.
There are so many reasons to pray right now. I pray for all people suffering and in fear.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
There are so many reasons to pray right now. I pray for all people suffering and in fear.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Israel dismantles Gaza humanitarian flotilla – but one boat sails on
The Israeli navy has intercepted all but one ship that formed the 44-strong Global Sumud Flotilla – the Marinette.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I've just learnt that a kind, good, committed person I got to know through refugee humanitarian work is/was on the Gaza flotilla, and is presumably now detained by Israel.
There are so many reasons to pray right now. I pray for all people suffering and in fear.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
There are so many reasons to pray right now. I pray for all people suffering and in fear.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
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Violence is never right. Killing is never right. Targeting people because of who they are is never right.
We give thanks for all those, from all backgrounds, who have come together to oppose hatred and promote living together peacefully. It is vital that we all continue to do so.
We give thanks for all those, from all backgrounds, who have come together to oppose hatred and promote living together peacefully. It is vital that we all continue to do so.
Quaker statement in response to Manchester synagogue attacks on Yom Kippur
We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in t...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Violence is never right. Killing is never right. Targeting people because of who they are is never right.
We give thanks for all those, from all backgrounds, who have come together to oppose hatred and promote living together peacefully. It is vital that we all continue to do so.
We give thanks for all those, from all backgrounds, who have come together to oppose hatred and promote living together peacefully. It is vital that we all continue to do so.
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Quaker statement in response to Manchester synagogue attacks on Yom Kippur.
We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
October 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Quaker statement in response to Manchester synagogue attacks on Yom Kippur.
We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
I'm reading the news from Manchester, which is where I grew up. Attacks on places of worship (indeed attacks on anyone) are wrong wrong wrong and need to stop. Everywhere. Solidarity with the community of Heaton Park.
October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'm reading the news from Manchester, which is where I grew up. Attacks on places of worship (indeed attacks on anyone) are wrong wrong wrong and need to stop. Everywhere. Solidarity with the community of Heaton Park.
Martin Luther King Jr stood firm against racism including antisemitism. He also saw militarism as interlinked with racism.
His daughter, has said she is sure that her father would call for a true peace, which includes justice.
Let's be like Martin Luther King, whether the media notices or not.
His daughter, has said she is sure that her father would call for a true peace, which includes justice.
Let's be like Martin Luther King, whether the media notices or not.
Essay: We need to love our neighbours in Palestine and Israel
@sightmagazine.bsky.social #IsraelHamasconfict #Israel #Gaza #Palestinians #Quakers #churches #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #WorldCommunionSunday #WorldQuakerDay
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@sightmagazine.bsky.social #IsraelHamasconfict #Israel #Gaza #Palestinians #Quakers #churches #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #WorldCommunionSunday #WorldQuakerDay
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Essay: We need to love our neighbours in Palestine and Israel - Sight Magazine
TIM GEE, general secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation, says it's time to remember what it means to love our neighbour...
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October 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Martin Luther King Jr stood firm against racism including antisemitism. He also saw militarism as interlinked with racism.
His daughter, has said she is sure that her father would call for a true peace, which includes justice.
Let's be like Martin Luther King, whether the media notices or not.
His daughter, has said she is sure that her father would call for a true peace, which includes justice.
Let's be like Martin Luther King, whether the media notices or not.
I thought and prayed very hard about what to say with opportunity of giving the BBC Daily Service ahead of World Quaker Day. It was broadcast this morning. Here it is: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(Picture from the BBC Studios in London)
(Picture from the BBC Studios in London)
September 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I thought and prayed very hard about what to say with opportunity of giving the BBC Daily Service ahead of World Quaker Day. It was broadcast this morning. Here it is: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(Picture from the BBC Studios in London)
(Picture from the BBC Studios in London)
Friends may interested to know that the BBC Daily Service is themed 'Love Your Neighbour' all this week.
Today the presenter is Cherry Vann, who leads @churchinwales.bsky.social
I'm due to present it tomorrow!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
#Loveyourneighbour
Today the presenter is Cherry Vann, who leads @churchinwales.bsky.social
I'm due to present it tomorrow!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
#Loveyourneighbour
BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service
Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Friends may interested to know that the BBC Daily Service is themed 'Love Your Neighbour' all this week.
Today the presenter is Cherry Vann, who leads @churchinwales.bsky.social
I'm due to present it tomorrow!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
#Loveyourneighbour
Today the presenter is Cherry Vann, who leads @churchinwales.bsky.social
I'm due to present it tomorrow!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
#Loveyourneighbour
If some one has told you that some aspect of scripture involves not loving God or not loving your neighbor, they're not interpreting it right. And it's down to you to either interpret it right or find somebody who can help you do so.
#Loveyourneighbour #WorldQuakerDay
#Loveyourneighbour #WorldQuakerDay
This year's World Quaker Day (5 October) is themed 'Love Your Neighbour'.
Our QuakerSpeak video on the theme, published in preparation, has been viewed nearly ten thousand times!
You can watch it too, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylgi...
Our QuakerSpeak video on the theme, published in preparation, has been viewed nearly ten thousand times!
You can watch it too, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylgi...
The Quaker Approach to the Bible
YouTube video by QuakerSpeak
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September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If some one has told you that some aspect of scripture involves not loving God or not loving your neighbor, they're not interpreting it right. And it's down to you to either interpret it right or find somebody who can help you do so.
#Loveyourneighbour #WorldQuakerDay
#Loveyourneighbour #WorldQuakerDay
I liked this from Alicia McBride of @fcnl.bsky.social . Whereas I tend to focus on the question "who is my neighbour?" she helpfully unpacks what we mean by "love" www.fcnl.org/updates/2025... #Loveyourneighbour
Love Your Neighbor | Friends Committee On National Legislation
As we consider our role of new systems, we are invited to engage in the spiritual practice of loving our neighbor without exception.
www.fcnl.org
September 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I liked this from Alicia McBride of @fcnl.bsky.social . Whereas I tend to focus on the question "who is my neighbour?" she helpfully unpacks what we mean by "love" www.fcnl.org/updates/2025... #Loveyourneighbour
Some one from another church asked me over coffee if Liberal Quakers do communion. I said yes. He asked if we did it every Sunday. Yes every Sunday. In fact, I said, we are doing it right now.
I don't think it was the answer he was expecting. I should have sent him this video.
I don't think it was the answer he was expecting. I should have sent him this video.
📣 New video! People often say that Quakers don’t baptise and don’t do communion. That’s not strictly true. Let me tell you why!
youtu.be/UXIfVGpR_2Q
#quakers #quaker #quakerism #sacraments #theology
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#quakers #quaker #quakerism #sacraments #theology
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Some one from another church asked me over coffee if Liberal Quakers do communion. I said yes. He asked if we did it every Sunday. Yes every Sunday. In fact, I said, we are doing it right now.
I don't think it was the answer he was expecting. I should have sent him this video.
I don't think it was the answer he was expecting. I should have sent him this video.