World War 1 Exhibition

The World War I Exhibition illustrates the experience of Quakers facing the challenges of WW1. It pays tribute to the courage of those people and communities (not just Quakers) who expressed their faith and conviction in opposing war and in working for peace. It highlights the need for our continuing commitment to peace-making and nonviolent resolution of conflicts.

This exhibition was prepared in 2014 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in NSW. (Design by ARMEDIA Pty Ltd.) The Exhibition has been displayed at a number of venues, including Yearly Meetings at various sites across Australia, as well as at libraries, churches and festivals in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, South Australia and Western Australia since 2014. 

Guide to this exhibition - Exhibition Resources - Quaker Witness to Peace and Nonviolence

The panels are:

• World War One Exhibition Introductory Panel
• Part 1 - Who Are The Quakers?
• Part 2 - Bearing Witness for Peace
• Part 3 - Challenging Pre-World War I Militarism
• Part 4 - Child Conscription
• Part 5 - Dissent to War
• Part 6 - Women and Dissent
• Part 7 - Quaker Relief Work
• Part 8 - War and Its Aftermath
• Part 9 - Continuing Witness for Peace
• Part 10 - Quaker Witness Today

How might your meeting use these resources?

• Download the images and print them to display at your meeting house
• Download the images and display them electronically at your meeting house
• Hold a discussion group or interest group to talk about the different panels - this could be an ongoing discussion group, or a one-off
• Holst an open day and share these stories with inquirers