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Meeting for Sufferings: Work in Scotland
Friends heard what was later described as an ‘inspiring’ report from Elizabeth Allen, clerk of General Meeting for Scotland. ‘If you look at statistics, we’re old and our numbers are declining and like Quaker Meetings around the country we’re having great difficulty filling our roles,’ she said. ‘This...
Quaker ‘Just Stop Oil’ protestor in jail
A Quaker has been imprisoned for breaking an injunction at the Kingsbury Oil Terminal as part of the Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests.
Friends gather for Loss and Damage Day
Quakers gathered in witness this week to stand in solidarity with those living with the worst impacts of climate change. With vigils and outreach across the country, Friends in Lancaster, Cardiff, Manchester, Totnes, and Beccles gathered to support Loss and Damage Day on 22 September, calling on wealthy countries and fossil...
Quakers stand with mourners after shooting of Chris Kaba
Quakers have joined other faith groups in calling for compassion and justice in the wake of the Metropolitan Police-related fatal shooting of Chris Kaba this month.
US Friends issue ‘call to action’ over values
A group of US Friends has issued an ‘urgent call to action’ about what it sees as the undermining of Quaker testimonies in wider society.
Quakers oppose Rwanda deportations
Quakers are continuing to urge the government to drop its plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Friends get ready for Quaker Week 2022
Friends are celebrating Quaker Week this year with the theme of ‘Share your light’. With a particular focus on welcoming families, Quakers up and down the country are holding outreach activities for the week beginning 24 September, including a ‘Picnic for Peace’ in Henley and a talk on ‘Quakers: More than...
Quakers call for interfaith commitment to climate justice
More than sixty Friends issued a rousing call to action to ‘open ourselves to this pregnant sense of the present’ after attending a three-day gathering aimed at tackling the climate crisis.
City of London witness for John Woolman anniversary
Quakers are honouring the 250th anniversary of John Woolman’s death with silent witness in the City of London.
Stop decline of ‘truth in public life’, Quaker MP tells parliament
Action must be taken to reverse ‘the decline in standards in public life’ if parliament and our democracy are not to be undermined, Quaker Ruth Cadbury told other MPs at a Westminster Hall debate on 7 September.