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Thirsk Quaker link to Oskar Schindler
A Quaker credited with helping save countless lives after the first world war is being celebrated with displays in the North Yorkshire town of Thirsk.
QPSW campaigner takes to the airwaves
Ellis Brooks, from Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW), has spoken on the radio this month about the new documentary War School, which previewed at Friends House in London.
Inter Faith Week 2018
Quakers enjoyed a lively Inter Faith Week from 11 to 18 November with a wide range of events and activities. From a death café, organised by Leicester Friends on 18 November, to a Liberal Jewish Interfaith Shabbat Morning Service at Friargate Meeting House, Friends found unusual and creative ways to mark the celebration.
Nobel Prizewinner speaks to Paris Peace Forum
The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) took part in the Paris Peace Forum this month.
Activist Gathering
Friends met for the Quaker Activist Gathering at Lancaster Meeting House on 3 November. The action-focused day was for ‘Quakers who identify as activists, framed in worship’.
Peace Lecture
The Quaker MEP Molly Scott Cato delivered the annual Peace Lecture for Huddersfield Meeting, ‘Democracies don’t go to war’, on 1 November.
Passengers at risk of injury or worse ‘Stansted Fifteen’ activist tells court
The Quaker activist on trial for blocking the take-off of an immigration removal charter flight gave evidence in court recently that she was acting out of conscience to protect the passengers’ human rights.
Friends throughout the UK mark Armistice Day and reaffirm peace
Quakers up and down the country marked the centenary of the end of world war one with a range of peace-affirming vigils and events. From street theatre to art work, Friends commemorated the Armistice while reaffirming their commitment to a more peaceful world. Huddersfield Quakers said they were upholding local...
White poppy sales break all records
Sales of white poppies in 2018 are the highest they have ever been since their launch in 1933 – despite a barrage of criticism in the media.
Mental health and young people
Seventy friends gathered at the ‘Mental Health and Young People’ day in Birmingham, organised by the Quaker Mental Health Forum. The day at the Priory Rooms on 3 November brought together Friends to share personal and professional experiences in workshops and reflective spaces.