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Green Party co-leader talks Quakerism
Carla Denyer, the co-leader of the Green Party, has spoken about her links with Quakerism on BBC radio.
Keep climate promises, say Quakers
The announcement of a new loss and damage fund at COP27 marked ‘a moment of extraordinary significance for climate justice’, Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has said, but the UK government must take urgent action on oil and gas to limit further impacts.
BYM highlights public service cuts
Further cuts to public services will hit those already struggling with the cost of living crisis, Quakers have said.
Quaker network passes 100 milestone
developed for Quakers has passed its one hundredth-member milestone. The Quaker Meetings Network (QMN) began in December 2019 when around ten websites were unveiled.
Quaker school student released under house arrest
A student at a Quaker school in Palestine who was held without charge has been released after forty days in prison.
Birmingham Friends install poppy mosaics
Three peace poppy ceramic mosaics were placed permanently in a Quaker garden in Birmingham to mark Remembrance. Twenty-five Quakers met for a Meeting for Worship on 5 November to celebrate the event in the garden at Bull Street Meeting. This permanent placement was coordinated by Peter Doubtfire. The mosaic was designed...
‘Loss and damage’ progress at COP27
A historic ‘loss and damage’ fund has been agreed at the COP27 climate summit, after months of sustained campaigning.
Quaker agencies sign peace statement
Eight Quaker agencies have signed a joint statement on the Peace Testimony and the war in Ukraine.
Comedian swears at Friends House speaker
An event at Friends House caused controversy last week when a comedian was reported to have sworn at a doctor with anti-vaccine views.
Chichester Friends hear BYM peace talk
Chichester Quakers gathered to hear Oliver Robertson, head of witness and worship for Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), talk about the difficult issues raised by war in Ukraine for those committed to peace.