On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Cropwell Quakers in Marlton NJ will host a discussion about Quaker activities at the United Nations. The program will feature Sarah Clarke, director of the Quakers United Nations Office (QUNO) in New York and Bo Méndez, QUNO’s communications and engagement lead. Together we will reflect on the ways that QUNO fosters relationships with diplomats and UN officials, creating change and new initiatives needed to build a more peaceful and just world. This is a free public event; no reservation is required.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
10:00 Silent Quaker Worship
11:00 Speakers Sarah Clarke, with Bo Méndez
12:00 Community Potluck (bring a dish to share)
Cropwell Quaker Meeting is located at 802 S Cropwell Road in Marlton NJ.
Since 1948, Quakers and their values have been represented at the United Nations through the Quaker United Nations Office. With locations in Geneva and New York, QUNO brings together perspectives from the worldwide Quaker community in order to strengthen the global commitment to lasting peace and justice.
Sarah Clarke leads QUNO’s engagement with the UN, diplomats, and civil society representatives, bringing Quaker practice and insights to the work of the UN system. Sarah holds a master’s degree in international political economy from the London School of Economics and has worked in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation for over 20 years. Previously, she served as Quaker Representative at QUNO from 2002–2014, before undertaking work with a variety of peacebuilding actors in Myanmar, including the UN. In her work, Sarah brings a passion for building inclusive dialogue between stakeholders, and strengthening engagement between non-state actors and international policy makers. Sarah is originally from Canada and is a member of Ottawa Meeting. While working in New York, she resides with her family in Philadelphia.
Cropwell Quaker Meeting is a small-but-growing Friends community in Marlton/Cherry Hill NJ. Come join us for public worship every Sunday at 10am. At Cropwell we treasure our friendliness, our desire for a community grounded in the Holy Spirit, our in-person worship, and our genuine desire for new members. We try to have special events every month, such as introductions to Quakers, speakers demonstrating Quaker faith in action, or all-ages crafts. Learn what to expect if you visit.
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