FOR 12 months Quakers in Cockermouth have been holding a vigil every Friday morning, standing for peace in their response to the war in Ukraine.
“Quakers have stood for peace since our beginning in the 17th century after the bloody Civil Wars,” explained David Day, a Cockermouth Quaker.
“On Fridays we stand in silent prayer - we do not stand in judgement or preaching on any soapbox.
"We stand in peace and we invite others of all faiths or none to stand with us - if only for a minute.”
Anyone wishing to join the Quakers are invited to meet on Fridays at 11am outside the United Reformed Church on Main Street. The meeting lasts 30 minutes.
“What we are doing is essentially holding a meeting for worship, which we describe as 'silent prayer' and seeking spiritual help to understand the situation and uphold those who are engaging more actively," said David.
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