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Quaker speaks on human rights in Russia
Friends discussed how they could support human rights defenders in Russia this month.
Friends mark Human Rights Day
Quakers marked Human Rights Day this month by calling on the UK government to protect the Human Rights Act.
Plans to extend historic Meeting house
Quakers are seeking listed building consent to repair and rebuild a workshop linked to the historic Blue Idol Meeting in West Sussex.
250th anniversary of Quaker Luke Howard
Friends marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Luke Howard this month, with activities across his suburb of Tottenham.
Quakers pull together on climate crisis
Quakers in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have been working together on a number of climate initiatives.
Loving Earth sparks climate talks in Manchester
Manchester Friends hosted the Quaker-run Loving Earth Project last month, as outreach and to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
Mark Russ leads BBC Daily Service
Quaker Mark Russ led the BBC Radio 4 Daily Service last week, exploring grace and Christian unity.
First revisions of the book of discipline released
The Book of Discipline Revision Committee (BDRC) has released two proposed revisions for the new book.
Meeting for Sufferings: Trustees report
The afternoon session started with Caroline Nursey, clerk of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) trustees, speaking to their report. Trustees met in November, Caroline said, which had a ‘packed’ agenda with over 200 papers. She also welcomed two new Friends who will be joining as trustees in January: Catherine Brown and Paul...
Meeting for Sufferings: Interfaith relations
Quaker witness is a powerful presence among other churches, Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations (QCCIR) told Friends in the next session.