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European online Meeting for Worship on 29 March
The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA), the Friends World Committee for Consultation’s Europe and Middle East Section (FWCC EMES) and Woodbrooke have organised an online Meeting for Worship to be held on the original date for the UK’s exit from the European Union. The Meeting for Worship...
Hitchin Meeting considers Brexit divisions
Hitchin Meeting held a second special Preparatory Meeting (PM) about the political situation surrounding Brexit this month following a concern raised in Meeting for Worship last month. Anthony Cole, the member of Hitchin Meeting who raised the concern, told the Friend: ‘The atmosphere at the Meeting was very subdued, somewhat...
QVA helps Calais refugees
A member of Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA) spent two days in Calais this month volunteering for refugees.
MP invites Quaker to write on ‘new economy’
North London Quakers called for ‘reform of our banking and financial systems’ in a blog for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Inclusive Growth.
Scottish Quakers stand up to violence against children
Quakers in Scotland made the news last week as they welcomed a change in the law regarding the physical punishment of children.
Ludlow Friend urges pension committee to divest from fossil fuels
Ludlow Quakers addressed the Shropshire Pensions Committee last week in support of a 200-strong petition asking the Pensions Fund to divest from fossils fuels and invest in renewable energy sources.
Newcastle Friends host Zen musicians
Newcastle Meeting House hosted a meditative musical performance based on Zen Art principles as part of its expanding music programme.
Quakers support Refugees Family Reunion Bill
Quakers are urging Friends to write to their MPs in support of the the Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill which reached its second reading this week.
Bradford Quakers fly the flag for Anti-Nuclear Ban
Bradford Friends celebrated the news that South Africa has ratified the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Extinction Rebellion cases dropped
Three protestors summonsed to stand trial for their action in support of the Extinction Rebellion (ER) movement have had their court cases dropped.