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BYM joins call for end to violence in Israel and Palestine
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has joined Christian calls for an end to violence in Israel and Palestine.
Exeter Quakers hold vigil for peace
Exeter Quakers held a ‘strictly silent’ vigil last week for peace.
Christmas socks for Wandsworth
An inmate who benefitted two years ago from the Christmas sock appeal for Wandsworth Prison, will this year be helping its relaunch.
Step towards single London AM
The seven Area Meetings (AMs) of London have responded to an Invitation to Commit to forming a single AM for London.
BYM hosts reparations conference
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) hosted the UK’s first reparations conference organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations (APPG-AR) this month.
Quakers oppose Telford Arms Fair
Quakers from Telford, Wolverhampton and Malvern joined others to witness against the Specialist Defence and Security Convention arms fair (SDSC-UK) this month.
Chichester Quakers host interfaith prayer service
Chichester Friends hosted an interfaith prayer service for world peace this month. Around fifty people from numerous faiths (and no faith) and denominations met to witness for peace through prayers, readings and poems at the event on 11 October.
Quaker advice to teachers on Israel and Palestine
Teaching materials on Palestine and Israel have seen a ‘rapid uptake’ recently, according to the Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) peace education team.
New Faith Museum features Quaker teacup
A new Faith Museum opened last month, showcasing a Quaker saucer and teacup as part of its collection.
QARN prepares for 2024 general election
Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has produced a new leaflet for Friends to share with MPs and party candidates on immigration issues.