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Quaker speaks out against ‘deadly trade’
A Quaker delivered an impromptu speech at a gathering of arms dealers in London after interrupting an address by business secretary Vince Cable.
Bath Quaker to ‘Live Below the Line’
A Quaker in Bath will spend no more than a pound a day on her food and drink next week. Wren Sidhe is joining the ‘Live Below the Line’ challenge, launched by Christian Aid in solidarity with the world’s poorest people.
Responsible lending
The UK government is blocking attempts at the United Nations (UN) to discuss how governments can lend and borrow responsibly. The news comes from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha, Qatar.
Quaker takes the plunge
An eighty-six-year-old Quaker has completed a 170-length sponsored swim to raise funds to tackle malaria. Trevor Jaggar, of Uxbridge Meeting, was inspired to take the plunge after attending an interfaith event run by Malaria No More.
The last taboo explored
Quakers in Leeds are sponsoring a conference to explore ‘the last taboo’ – death and dying. The gathering on 12 May will explore ‘all points of view’ on the issues, according to organiser Ben Francis. Speakers include Emily Jackson, an expert in medical law and Chris Larner, who accompanied his wife...
Quakers urged to be the change in Kenya
Quakers from around the globe have been encouraged to revive the enthusiasm of early Friends for living out their values and changing the world around them. The World Conference of Friends has heard passionate reflections on the theme of ‘Being Salt and Light: Living the kingdom of God in a...
Quaker ethics inspire Christian Aid
Christian Aid have drawn on Quaker ethics in their latest report. Its author, theologian Paula Clifford, quotes Quaker faith & practice on economic and commercial ethics.
Recording clerk addresses Unitarians
Quakers need to offer a ‘radical welcome’ and be confident about their own identity. That was the message from the most senior staff member of Quakers in Britain as he addressed the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches.
Mayoral candidates against arms fair
Two candidates for mayor of London have promised to prevent the London arms fair taking place again if they are elected. Labour’s Ken Livingstone and the Green Party’s Jenny Jones said last week that they would use their mayoral powers to block the biennial event, known formally...
Christians gather for Israel-Palestine conference
A British Quaker working in Bethlehem has joined a gathering of evangelical Christians to build links in working for peace and human rights.