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Zurich insurers rule out new oil and gas
Quakers welcomed an announcement from Zurich Insurance Group that it would not cover any new oil and gas extraction, or new metallurgical coal projects.
Second 2024 storm named after Quaker
The extreme weather that hit parts of the UK earlier this month was named after a Quaker female scientist.
Scottish Friends consider single charity
One hundred and eight Friends in Scotland gathered this month to take forward proposals to form a single Quaker organisation for the country. This would replace the current arrangement of six separate trustee bodies. The proposal mirrors similar changes being undertaken in Wales and the Marches, London, and Yorkshire, as...
Wakefield Friends win City of Sanctuary award
Wakefield Meeting House has been awarded a ‘Faith Stream of Sanctuary’ award in recognition of its City of Sanctuary work.
AFSC expands aid work in Gaza
The US Quaker organisation American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is expanding its aid programme in Gaza.
Bristol Friends focus on reparations
Bristol Quakers have been putting the issue of reparations under the spotlight. More than eighty people joined a two-part reparations workshop at Redland Meeting House on 24 February and 23 March.
Norwich Friends hold Quaker Question Time
Norwich Quakers invited local parliamentary candidates to a ‘Question Time’ last month, focusing on peace and the environment.
Friends call for end of weapons sales to Israel
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has reiterated its call for the UK government to suspend arms licences to Israel immediately. The demand came last week after it was revealed that seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza.
Lewes Meeting House refurbished
Lewes Meeting is holding a series of events to celebrate its reopening after fifteen months of major work. Chris Lawson, from the Meeting, told the Friend: ‘The aims of the work were to improve accessibility and sustainability, apart from essential repairs. A large foyer has been created, and all areas...
Wooldale Meeting celebrates George Fox in music
Wooldale Meeting is embarking on ‘a collaborative composition’ to mark the 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth.