World Quaker Day October 4th, 2026 (times corrected)

Correction, October 2: The original version of this post gave the wrong worship hours. The times below are correct, in Eastern Daylight Time.

FWCC invites Friends everywhere to join World Quaker Day on Sunday, October 4. This year’s theme is Let Peace Be Among Us. You must register for this event. Register at worldquakerday.org.

Schedule (Eastern Daylight Time)

• Opening hour: 3:00 to 4:00 a.m.
  • A webinar introducing the theme, hosted by Friends in Asia West Pacific.
• Extended worship: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Each hour is hosted by different Friends, with ministry and waiting worship:
• 7:00 a.m. Prayers for the environment
• 8:00 a.m. Cuba
• 9:00 a.m. Great Lakes of Africa
• 10:00 a.m. Eastern Europe
• 11:00 a.m. Middle East
• 12:00 noon Quaker United Nations Offices, New York and Geneva
  
• Closing hour of reflection: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Led by Friends in New Zealand, on peace and justice.

You are welcome to join at any time. Gather your whole meeting around a screen during or after worship. Or settle in at home on your own once meeting has ended. You will not be interrupting. Every Friend who comes is part of the circle. Stay for a few minutes or for the whole day.

You must register for this event to receive the Zoom link. Register at worldquakerday.org.